• Sandeep Kumar
• Nitesh Koundal

This study investigated tourists' experience and infrastructure at the Rock Cut Temple Masroor, Himachal Pradesh. This site is less known but has a significant heritage. This temple attracts approximately 42000 tourists annually.Using a structures questionnaire and field visit data, information was collected from 49 visitors through an online platform. Targeting the individuals who have previously visited. Findings reveal that the majority of tourists are young, local visitors aged between 18-30. Mostly visitors visit the temple for the religious purpose. Most respondents rated their overall experience satisfactory. While basic facilities such as drinking water and toilets are available, field observations show the inadequacy of the shaded area and information boards. The majority of the visitors visit the site using their personal vehicle due to limited public transport access to the site. While the field visit identified various issues, including poor drainage of pond water, stagnation of water, and construction restrictions under the AMASR act, which create challenges to the tourism, the study recommends various steps like provision of shaded areas, audio guides, increasing public transport, proper drainage of pond water, installation of solar-powered fountains, and setting up of food kiosks at the site. These steps enhance tourism, preserve culture, and boost the local economy while safeguarding the site.

Heritage, Masroor, infrastructure, sustainable, visitors.

"Evaluating Tourist experience and infrastructure at Rock Cut Temple Masroor, Himachal Pradesh", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no.e321-e329, August-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508446.pdf

"Evaluating Tourist experience and infrastructure at Rock Cut Temple Masroor, Himachal Pradesh", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no. ppe321-e329, August-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508446.pdf