Impact of Climate on Tourism Development in Bhandara Dist : A Geographical Study

Abstract

Bhandara district is a prominent administrative and geographical unit located in the eastern part of the Vidarbha region in Maharashtra. It is situated between to North latitudes and to East longitudes. Bordered by Gondia to the east, Nagpur to the west, Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh) to the north, and Chandrapur to the south, it occupies a strategic position in Central India. Geographically, the district is defined by the basin of the Wainganga River, which is the lifeline of the region. Known popularly as the "District of Lakes" (holding over 3,500 small and large lakes) and the "Rice Bowl of Maharashtra," Bhandara boasts a landscape rich in natural resources, undulating plains, and dense deciduous forests.