Improvement and Asphaltation of Qaleh Bala Entrance, an Effective Step in Strengthening Tourism Infrastructure and the Path to World Registration
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the implementation of the improvement and asphaltation project for the entrance of the historic and tourist village of Qaleh Bala in cooperation with the Road Maintenance and Transportation Department of Shahroud County and the village council. ...According to a reporter from Miras Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said: The entrance to the historic village and tourist destination of Qaleh Bala, in cooperation with the Department... and Handicrafts of Shahroud County, stated that this village, due to its valuable rural texture...
According to a reporter from Miras Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said: The entrance to the historic village and tourist destination of Qaleh Bala has been improved and asphalted in cooperation with the Road Maintenance and Transportation Department of Shahroud County and the village council. This action has been taken in line with upgrading access infrastructure, increasing traffic safety, and improving the quality of services provided to residents and tourists.
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County, referring to the special position of Qaleh Bala in the field of rural tourism, added: This village, due to its valuable rural texture, unique natural landscapes, and its location on busy tourist routes, hosts a significant number of travelers and nature and village tourism enthusiasts annually. Therefore, improving access roads and organizing the village entrance plays an important role in travel management, reducing road hazards, and increasing tourist satisfaction.
He stated: The improvement of the Qaleh Bala entrance should be evaluated within the framework of approaches related to preserving heritage values and strengthening the capacity for sustainable tourism development, because in processes related to world registration and upgrading the status of valuable destinations, attention to service and infrastructure standards, including safe and appropriate access, visitor flow management, and strengthening the welfare of the local community, is of particular importance.
Razavian stated: The implementation of this project has been carried out with the aim of synergy between local executive bodies and supporting development programs in line with preserving the historical and cultural identity of the village, and it can play a significant role in strengthening the necessary infrastructure for a worthy hosting of tourists.
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County, in conclusion, while appreciating the cooperation of the Road Maintenance and Transportation Department of Shahroud County and the Qaleh Bala village council, noted: The continuation of infrastructural and service measures, including the improvement of access routes, the organization of entrance points, and the strengthening of necessary facilities for tourists, helps to increase the duration of stays, boost the local economy, and improve the quality of the visiting experience, while simultaneously providing the ground for more targeted and responsible tourism in this valuable village.