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Tourism
in Garhwal Himalaya
With Special Reference to Mountaineering
and Trekking in Uttarkashi and Chamoli Districts
Harshwanti
Bisht |
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Though much has been saud and talked about Himalayan Tourism in the governmental as well as academic circles through public announcements and tourism conferences, and many mountaineering expeditions have been reported in mountaineering journals and books, but not a single attempt has been made for the systematic study of economics of Himalayan Tourism and its impact on the ecology (the most prospective industry of tommorrow, which is haphazardly growing in the Indian Himalayas). This book is the first ever attempt in this direction. The book highlights the Himalayan Tourism resource potentials of Uttarkashi and Chamoli districts of Garhwal Himalaya, Which is widely known as "The Above of Gods". Existing infrastructure of this industry in this region has been studied in detail. Economics of mountaineering and trekking has been dealt in a separate chapter, with detailed case study of Gangotri region which is pilgrim's paradise and adventure tourisys retreat. Problems of this industry are put forth. Prospective dangers, to man and nature of haphazard tourism development have been exposed and some positive recommendations have been made for the sustainable development of man and nature in the Himalayas. Its is hoped that the book will prove useful to the tourists, Himalayan tourism researchers, planners, and policy-makers.
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| Preface
List of Figures
List of Plates
- Introduction
- Historical review of Tourism
- Garhwal: An Introduction
- literature on the Area
- Concluding Remarks
- Elements of Adventure Tourism
- Introduction
- Natural Attractions
- Landscape and Peaks
- Glaciers
- Water System
- Wildlife
- National Parks
- Interesting Treks
- Climate
- Religious Attractions
- Pilgrimage
- Social Attractions
- Important Towns
- Tribal villages
- People
- Fairs and Festivals
- Other Interesting Spots
- Conclusion
- Existing Infrastructure
- Introduction
- Travel, Transport and Roads
- Accommodation
- Road Side Amenities
- Entertainment and Recreation
- Travel Agencies and Tourist Guides
- Publicity
- Shopping
- Other facilities
- Adventure Tourism Infrastructure
- Economics of Mountaineering and Trekking
- Introduction
- Tourism: A Source of Economic Development
- Key Phases of Tourism Planning
- Tourist Influx in the region
- Income and Expenditure of Mountaineering Division of GMVN
- Mountaineering Institute and Its Impact on Mountain Tourism Development
- Mountaineering Expeditions to India and Garhwal Himalaya
- Regional Travel Agencies
- Sample Study
- Conclusion
- Impact of Mountaineering and Treeking
- Introduction
- Economic Impact
- Tourism and Employment
- Tourism and Income
- Tourism and Multiplier Effect
- Tourism and Economic Development
- Socio Cultural Impact
- Environmental Impact
- Impact on Demography and Human Settlement
- Conclusion
- Problems Associated with Mountaineering and Trekking
- Introduction
- Poor Transport and Road side Amenities
- Lack of Accommodation Facilities
- Lack of Funds and Awareness
- Lack of Information and Telecommunication Facilities
- Bureaucratic Delays
- Research Lag and Planning Problems
- Search and Rescue
- Other Problems
- Problems due to Haphazard Tourism Development
- Conclusion
- Conclusion and Recommendations
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
- Scope for Future Work
Bibliography
Index
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Dr. Marshvanti Bisht, India's Leading woman mountaineer, has been actively associated with mountaineering and Himalayan Tourism Research work for the past two decades. She has Climabed Baby Shivling (5660 M.) Gangotri (6672 m) and Nanda Devi(7817 M) in Garhwal Himalaya. She has participated in the Indian Everest Expedition of 1984. For her exceptional mountaineering skills and outstanding Achievements, Dr. Harshvanti Bisht was awarded the Arjuna Award and Directorate of Higher Education, Government Of U.P. Gold Medal. In mountaineering circles, she is widely known as Harsha. She is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and member of several mountaineering and environment conservation societies. She has many research papers and radio talks to her credit. She has worked as principal Investigator to a major research project, " Growth of Himalayan Tourism and Pilgrimage in Gangotri region: an impact on physical Resources and Economy," Supported by ministry of Environments and forests Deptt. of Ministry of Environment & forests, Deptt. Of Environment, forests & wildlife, Govt. of India New Delhi. Currently she is teaching Economics in Govt. Postgraduate College, Uttarkashi and actively working for the Eco-conservation of Gangotri - Gaumukh are in Garhwal Himalaya.
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