Traveling is a complex pastime that offers visitors amazing experiences. Economic growth and international understanding are brought about by tourism. Tourism helps society today and in the future, in addition to increasing the economy. It produces income and jobs, and tourism's multiplier effect strengthens the economy as a whole. In addition to providing financial gains, tourism improves human abilities. Population increase, geographic expansion, and area improvements in countries and towns with growing economies are causing many historical structures and regions to disappear. Most often, it has been determined that tourism holds the key to preserving this kind of cultural legacy. Indeed, the constructed heritage may be preserved with the aid of tourism, and the industry's profits can support and finance conservation initiatives. But drawing tourists to historically significant built environments necessitates creating new infrastructure that preserves the primary attraction's historical integrity. That is to say, a sustainable historic preservation strategy is frequently highly intricate. The proposed framework calls for actions including establishing desirable travel destinations, creating high-calibre employment, funding education and training, promoting equity in society, and safeguarding the environment. However, the neighbourhood has to deal with issues including inadequate infrastructure, ignorance of tourist sites, and the detrimental effects of tourism, such as traffic jams, pollution, and the exploitation of native populations and customs. All things considered, the suggested sustainable tourism model has the ability to strengthen the local economy, provide jobs, and enhance the community's quality of life; yet, it necessitates cooperation between the public and private sectors.

Keywords:Heritage Tourism, Forts, Potential Destinations, Infrastructure development, Socioeconomic development.

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11. Uttamrao, D. D. (2023, APRIL). Sustainable Tourism Development in Dhule District: A Strategy for Economic Recovery. Cosmos Multidisciplinary Research E-Journal, 8(4), 25-38.

Traveling is a complex pastime that offers visitors amazing experiences. Economic growth and international understanding are brought about by tourism. Tourism helps society today and in the future, in addition to increasing the economy. It produces income and jobs, and tourism's multiplier effect strengthens the economy as a whole. In addition to providing financial gains, tourism improves human abilities. Population increase, geographic expansion, and area improvements in countries and towns with growing economies are causing many historical structures and regions to disappear. Most often, it has been determined that tourism holds the key to preserving this kind of cultural legacy. Indeed, the constructed heritage may be preserved with the aid of tourism, and the industry's profits can support and finance conservation initiatives. But drawing tourists to historically significant built environments necessitates creating new infrastructure that preserves the primary attraction's historical integrity. That is to say, a sustainable historic preservation strategy is frequently highly intricate. The proposed framework calls for actions including establishing desirable travel destinations, creating high-calibre employment, funding education and training, promoting equity in society, and safeguarding the environment. However, the neighbourhood has to deal with issues including inadequate infrastructure, ignorance of tourist sites, and the detrimental effects of tourism, such as traffic jams, pollution, and the exploitation of native populations and customs. All things considered, the suggested sustainable tourism model has the ability to strengthen the local economy, provide jobs, and enhance the community's quality of life; yet, it necessitates cooperation between the public and private sectors.

Keywords:Heritage Tourism, Forts, Potential Destinations, Infrastructure development, Socioeconomic development.

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1. Sustainable Tourism Development in Dhule District: A Strategy for Economic Recovery. Uttamrao, Deore Dhairyashil. 4, APRIL 2023, Cosmos Multidisciplinary Research E-Journal, Vol. 8, pp. 25-38. 2456-1665.
2. Jagannath, Jamma. https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/tourism-to-return-to-pre- pandemic-levels-by-2024-25-govt-416754-2024-02-08. https://www.businesstoday.in/india. [Online] February 8, 2024.
3. Sustainable Development of Urban Heritage At Fort Kochi, Kerala, India. K, Dr. Kasthurba A. 2013, AEI 2013 © ASCE 2013, pp. 924-933.
4. Ihttps://www.indiagrowing.com. Ihttps://www.indiagrowing.com/Maharashtra/Kolhapur/Shahuwadi/Vishalgad. [Online] 2024.
5. https://www.facebook.com/gadhdurg/photos/a.1725450807732933/1725450811066266/?type=3. gadhdurg.com. [Online] June 4, 2016.
6. Potential for Tourism - Study of Forts in Pune District, India. Pacharane, Dr. Shivaji. 2020, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), pp. 2894-2900. 2320-2882.
7. Gaikwad, Rahul. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/vishalgad-fort-a-trek-am/articleshow/72628539.cms. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur. [Online] December 15, 2019.
8. Jagannath, J. (2024, February 8). https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/tourism-to-return-to- pre-pandemic-levels-by-2024-25-govt-416754-2024-02-08 Retrieved from https://www.businesstoday.in/india.
9. K, D. K. (2013). Sustainable Development Of Urban Heritage At Fort Kochi, Kerala, India. AEI 2013 © ASCE 2013, 924-933. doi:10.1061/9780784412909.090
10. Pacharane, D. S. (2020). Potential for Tourism - Study Of Forts in Pune District, India. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), 2894-2900.
11. Uttamrao, D. D. (2023, APRIL). Sustainable Tourism Development in Dhule District: A Strategy for Economic Recovery. Cosmos Multidisciplinary Research E-Journal, 8(4), 25-38.