5 Places In India That Are Great For Disabled People

It remains a fact that India is still novice as far as accessible tourism is concerned. Though the country realizes the potential and importance of such tourism, there is still some years to go before it becomes a barrier-free tourist destination. However, there are a few places in India especially the metropolitan cities and of course the state of Kerala, which has been putting extra efforts for becoming disabled-friendly travel places in India. For now, the below mentioned 3 destinations can be considered welcoming for disabled and special needs tourists in the country.

# Agra

The land of the iconic Taj Mahal, Agra is another destination where a decent arrangement for disabled tourists can be seen. However, the appropriate arrangements for the special needs tourists are still to be made in this popular travel place in India. There is wheelchair facility available at Taj Mahal, though, it is not sure if you can access the raised platform as there is no facility of a ramp.

# Bangalore

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace in Bangalore is reckoned to be the first Archaeological survey of India monument in the state that is made disabled-friendly. The monument has a Braille brochure, Braille sign boards and a tactile pathway between the palace gate and the toilet.

# Delhi

Ever since the visit of Stephen Hawkings in 2001, when he expressed his desire to visit Jantar Mantar, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb and the Red Fort for which special arrangements of temporary ramps were made, a movement for comfortable tourism of disabled tourists sped up. It is because of this, the city now has provisions for its disabled/differently abled visitors at some of the major tourist places. At the Qutb Minar, a wheelchair user can now go right up to the Iron Pillar. The city has also introduced hotels that are disabled-friendly and provide them with the best care and amenities.

# Lakshmana Temple, Chhattisgarh

The Lakshmana Temple in Sirpur, Chhattisgarh also ensure that all its disabled/differently abled visitors get an opportunity to explore the monument without any hassle. The monument has a tactile pathway and Braille sign boards, that allow visitors to walk up to the monument.

# Sanchi Stupa, Bhopal

The Sanchi Stupa situated closed to Bhopal is another monument that has been made barrier-free tourist attraction in Madhya Pradesh. This popular monument is furnished with a tactile walkway for the visually impaired, there are also information plaques in Braille and the path is wheelchair accessible. The monument also distributes beepers and a Braille map in order to ensure visitors’ safety. Also, the staff and guides at Sanchi Stupa have been trained to assist the disabled tourists.