Readers' Forum
Tourism in Navsari
Navsari is the birthplace of many illustrious Parsis who have contributed to human welfare. Parsis from all over the world come to Navsari to visit the atash behram but are not aware of our rich cultural heritage and history.
Navsari’s Parsis mostly live in two localities, Mota Falia and Malesar. A map of these localities could be prepared marking the various religious, educational, social and cultural institutions of which there are over 30 in the city. The map could be displayed at Jamshed Baug, Sorab Baug, Vadi Daremeher and at the atash behram. For those Parsis who run tourist taxi services, a training program can be arranged on where to take the tourists. Guided tours/heritage walks for a fee can also be organized, which would generate income for Parsis.
Navsari’s Parsis mostly live in two localities, Mota Falia and Malesar. A map of these localities could be prepared marking the various religious, educational, social and cultural institutions of which there are over 30 in the city. The map could be displayed at Jamshed Baug, Sorab Baug, Vadi Daremeher and at the atash behram. For those Parsis who run tourist taxi services, a training program can be arranged on where to take the tourists. Guided tours/heritage walks for a fee can also be organized, which would generate income for Parsis.
Navsari’s Vadi Daremeher
Photo: Jasmine D. Driver
The tourist program would be for people from all communities who can visit the Meherjirana and Sayaji Libraries, the Sir J. J. and J. N. Tata Museums, schools and colleges founded by Parsis, Seervai Park at Lunsi Kui, the D. N. Mehta and R. F. Daboo Hospitals established a century ago and the N. B. Choksi Scout Headquarters. A slide show with running commentary can be prepared. Readers’ views are welcome on how to take the project forward.
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