The UP Nature and Bird Festival, which has seen several editions, has become a force to reckon with, managing to attract an audience of national and international experts in the fields of birding, nature conservation, and wildlife tourism and photography each year. The next edition of the festival is all set to be held on February 1-2, 2025 in Prayagraj.
Beginning with an opening ceremony, the Festival includes field excursions, dedicated panel sessions, photo exhibits, book launches and relevant partnership announcements. Opening its doors for building awareness among the youth towards conservation and appreciation for nature and wildlife, the event also sees an inflow of students from educational institutions in the surrounding areas. The Festival’s 7th edition held in 2023 in Mahoba,re-affirmed its prestigious partnerships with British Bird Fair and Bird Life International, with the main focus area of that edition being ‘Ecotourism for nature conservation ‘.
Previously known as the UP Bird Fair, the well-attended annual birding event has expanded its showcase over the years to include the pristine natural heritage of the region in addition to focusing on the incredible sightings of the avian species. The UP Nature and Bird Festival aims to inspire and accelerate nature-based ecotourism and appreciation of biodiverse-rich wildlife reserves and sanctuaries of Uttar Pradesh.
Over the past few years, the UP Forest Department along with UP Tourism have created some beautiful circuits across the state’s forests, its rich plethora of historical sites, ancient cities, landmarks and natural beauty, offering responsible nature and culture-based experiences for tourists. This holistic and collaborative approach to nature-based ecotourism and cultural tourism is essential for sustainable progress as they are both undeniably co-dependent. While efforts have been ongoing to promote these circuits, the Uttar Pradesh Government is now taking more active measures to develop an awareness of these possibilities to the world of travelers.
This UP Nature and Bird Festival also introduces new destination offerings, and enhances cultural and wildlife exploration possibilities by involving key players and decision makers of India’s tourism who attend the festival.
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