Gujarat identifies 29 sites for caravan park development; invites EOI
June 18, 2025
Gandhinagar: The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the development of caravan tourism across the state. This initiative aims to unlock Gujarat’s vast tourism potential by introducing and expanding caravan-based travel experiences.
Recognizing the nascent stage of caravan tourism in India, the EOI process is expected to generate ideas and gauge industry expectations for the complete caravan park ecosystem in Gujarat. This includes inputs from caravan suppliers, tour operators, infrastructure developers, repair services, waste disposal and management, safety and security considerations, and demand assessment.
The outcomes of this process will inform the formulation of the Caravan Tourism Policy and the drafting of tender documents for the development of caravan tourism and designated caravan parks by the authority.
The Authority has already identified 29 potential locations for caravan park development across the state. These include:
- 1. Ahmedpur Mandvi, Gir Somnath
- 2. Bhalchhel, Junagadh
- 3. Dharoi, Mehsana
- 4. Dholavira, Kutch
- 5. Dhordo, Kutch
- 6. Don Hill, Dangs
- 7. Ekta Nagar, Narmada
- 8. Hafeshwar, Chhota Udepur
- 9. Jambughoda, Panchmahal
- 10. Kadana, Mahisagar
- 11. Kevdi, Tapi
- 12. Mangadh Hill, Aravalli
- 13. Medak Bet, Little Rann of Kutch, Surendranagar
- 14. Miyani Beach, Porbandar
- 15. Nadabet, Vav Tharad
- 16. Nalsarovar, Ahmedabad
- 17. Osam Hill, Rajkot
- 18. Polo Forest, Sabarkantha
- 19. Ratanmahal, Dahod
- 20. Rudrani, Kutch
- 21. Saputara, Dangs
- 22. Shivrajpur, Devbhoomi Dwarka
- 23. Somnath, Gir Somnath
- 24. Thol, Mehsana
- 25. Ukai, Tapi
- 26. Vaccharaj Bet, Little Rann of Kutch, Surendranagar
- 27. Vadatalav, Panchmahal
- 28. Velavadar, Bhavnagar
- 29. Wilson Hill, Valsad
Interested applicants, including private/public limited companies, LLPs, and proprietorship firms with at least five years of operations in India and a minimum average annual turnover of ₹50 lakh in any three consecutive financial years between FY 2021–22 and 2024–25, are invited to participate.
The last date for physical submission is June 24, 2025, by 3:00 PM. Notably, this EOI is not an agreement and does not constitute an offer or invitation by the Authority to prospective applicants or any other party. DeshGujarat
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