Mamallapuram Becomes India’s First Green Destination

Priyal DuttaJune 10, 20241 Mins read780

Green Goals: Mamallapuram Leads the Pack in Sustainable Tourism

Mamallapuram, also known as Mahabalipuram, is located near Chennai and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is on track to become India’s first Green Destination. The official announcement and presentation of Mamallapuram’s final award will take place after an audit in the coming months, making it the first World Heritage Site in the Asia Pacific region to achieve this milestone.

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Green Destinations, a Council-accredited certification body based in The Netherlands, supports sustainable destinations, businesses, and communities. To date, 122 destinations worldwide have been awarded Green Destinations certification. The MAMAT Trust fully funded the certification project for Mamallapuram under Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham as part of their efforts to recognize Indian culture and heritage.

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Priyal Dutta - Senior Correspondent/Editor

As Senior Correspondent and Editor at Safari India, I write about the people, businesses, and trends shaping the travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation, and lifestyle industries. My work ranges from breaking news and exclusive interviews to in-depth features and industry analysis, with a focus on delivering accurate, balanced, and engaging stories. I enjoy uncovering the details behind every story and presenting them in a way that keeps readers informed and connected to an ever-evolving industry.