Abstract Cultural tourism plays a significant role in preserving indigenous traditions while fostering sustainable regional development. Akkalkuwa Tahsil of Nandurbar District, Maharashtra, is predominantly inhabited by tribal communities such as Bhil, Pawara, Tadvi, and Kokani, who possess a rich cultural heritage expressed through festivals, folk dances, rituals, art forms, and traditional lifestyles. The present study examines the potential of cultural tourism in Akkalkuwa Tahsil with special emphasis on the preservation and promotion of tribal heritage. Both primary and secondary data were used for analysis, including field surveys, interviews, census reports, and tourism-related publications. The study identifies major cultural and tourism resources such as tribal festivals, Akkalkuwa Lake, Narayanpur Dam, and nearby natural attractions. The findings reveal that cultural tourism, if developed through community participation and sustainable planning, can contribute to heritage conservation and socio-economic development of tribal communities. The study suggests policy-oriented and community-based strategies for sustainable cultural tourism development in the region.
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