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Course Title EXPLORING TOURISM POTENTIALS OF INDIA
Semester II
Course Type DSC
Course Level 100-199
Course Code KU2DSCHIS111
Credits 4
Total Hours 60
Lecture 4 Hours / Week
Practical / Internship Nil
Tutorial 1 Hour / Week
Continuous Evaluation (CE) 30 Marks
End Semester Evaluation (ESE) 70 Marks
Total Marks 100 Marks
Duration of ESE 2 Hours
Course Prerequisite Nil

Course Description

Explores the historical evolution of Indian Tourism. India's geography plays a pivotal role in shaping tourism destinations. Natural wonders, art forms, cuisines, and monuments attract different types of travellers. This paper also discusses the intricacies of the Tourism Policy of India, tourism marketing, GDP contribution, and the major challenges of Indian tourism. It also spotlights Kerala's tourism model, Ayurvedic therapies, and marketing campaigns.

Course Outcomes

CO Expected Outcome Learning Domain
CO-1 Paper helps to understand the significance of tourism in the Indian economy and society. U
CO-2 Students can evaluate the diverse cultural heritage and tourist attractions across different regions of India. E
CO-3 Analyse National Tourism Policy, Marketing, and GDP contribution of Tourism. An
CO-4 Instill the importance of sustainable tourism development and balancing economic growth with environmental conservation and social responsibility through creative ideas. C
CO-5 Acquire knowledge and skills related to hospitality management. A

Course Contents

Module Title Contents Hours
I Travel Geography of India
  1. Historical Evolution of Tourism in India through the Ancient, Medieval and Modern periods.
  2. Iconic landmarks, diverse landscapes and cultural treasures of India:
    • The Mountains
    • The Great Plains of Indus and Ganga
    • The Peninsular Plateau
    • The Coastal Plains
    • The Islands – Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep
  3. Travellers' accounts on India.
Essential Readings:
  1. Vivek Sharma, Tourism in India, Bookmen Associates, 1991.
  2. Sanjeev Sanyal & Soumya Rajendran, The Incredible History of India's Geography, Puffin Publishers, 2015.
  3. P.K. Mishra & J.K. Verma, Tourism in India: Potentials, Problems and Prospects, New Century Publications, 2018.
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II Tourism Products of India
  1. Major Fairs and Festivals of India.
  2. Art Forms – Paintings, Dance, Music, Cuisines, National Parks, Hill Stations, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Monuments and Beaches.
  3. Pilgrim Centres, Folk Arts & Crafts, Museums and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Essential Readings:
  1. Robinet Jacob, Sindhu Joseph & Anoop Philip, Indian Tourism Products, Abhijeet Publications, 2008.
  2. Prem Nath Dhar, Cultural and Heritage Tourism: An Overview, Kanishka Publishing House, 2009.
  3. K.T. Shah & Marquess of Zetland, The Splendour that was India, Kessinger Publishing, 2010.
  4. B.K. Goswami & G. Raveendran, A Text Book of Indian Tourism, Har Anand Publications Pvt. Ltd., 2007.
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III Tourism as a Smokeless Industry
  1. National Tourism Policy of India – 7S of Tourism Policy.
  2. Tourism Marketing in India – Job Creation and Employment – GDP Contribution – Incredible India Campaign – Visit India Campaign.
  3. Challenges to Indian Tourism and Measures to Overcome Them.
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Essential Readings

Sl. No. Essential Reading
1 Jayaprakashan K.P., All about Kerala Tourism: Travel Guide, Independently Published, 2022.
2 Swarn Khandpur, A Vision of India: Kerala & Lakshadweep, Navaneeth Publications, 2007.
3 Dr. Krishna Gopal & M.P. Bezbaruah, Fairs and Festivals of India (Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu), Vol. 3, Gaya Publishing House, 2003.
4 Dr. Vinod A.S., Health Tourism and Health Tourism Products in Kerala, Independently Published.
5 B. Vijaya Kumar & N. Sam, Sustainable Development of Tourism in Kerala: Issues and Strategies, University of Kerala, 2009.

Suggested Readings

Sl. No. Suggested Reading
1 Harshit Dwivedi, Tourism and Economic Development, Pointer Publishers, 2015.
2 Anita Vachharajani & Amit Vachharajani, Amazing India: A State by State Guide, Bscho, 2009.
3 Harjeet Choudhary, Lakshadweep Dream Islands (Vol. 1 & 2), Kindle Edition, 2020.
4 Dr. Tilak Ranjan Bera, Andaman Islands in Wonderland, Niyogi Books, 2014.
5 Rehan Raza, The Great Nicobar Island: India’s Southern Fortune, Bloomsbury India, 2019.
6 Nimit Chawdhary, Suman Billa & Pinaz Tiwari (Ed.), Indian Tourism: Diaspora Perspectives, Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022.

Assessment Rubrics

Evaluation Type Marks
End Semester Evaluation 70
Continuous Evaluation
a) Test Paper - 1
b) Test Paper - 2
c) Assignment
d) Seminar
e) Book / Article Review
f) Viva-Voce
g) Field Report 		30
Total 100