| Subscribe
to our Newsletter |
|
|
|
|
Tourism
in Himachal Pradesh
Manoj Jreat |
|
|
| More
books by: |
| Return
to Catalogue of Books on: |
While
tourism continues to grow into the fragile mountain
environment of the state, it remains an understudied
and neglected subject. The book explores the tourism
resources, geographical distribution and regional
importance of tourism. It also examines the economic,
physical and socio-cultural impact of tourism and
suggest ways to promote sustainable tourism in the
state.
>^
Top
|
| Preface
1. Himachal Pradesh: Land, People and Economy: Location
and Extent; Administrative Divisions; Topography; Drainage;
Climate; Vegetation; Wildlife; Population; Economy;
Hydro Power; Minerals; Industries
2. Tourism Resources of Himachal: Natural Attractions;
Cultural Attractions; Special Types of Attractions
3. Growth of Tourism in Himachal: Historical Perspective;
Role of Govt.; Tourism Policy; Tourist Traffic; Regional
Importance of Tourism
4. Impact of Tourism: Economic Impacts; Environmental
Impacts; Socio-Cultural Impacts
5. Towards Sustainable Tourism: Need for Sustainable
Tourism
Select Bibliography
Index
>^
Top
|
Dr.
Manoj Jreat, born in an agriculturist family
in Kotgarh in Shimla district, completed his Masters
degree in Geography from Punjab University, and Ph.D.
from School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru
University. Since then, he is actively engaged in teaching
Geography at college level in Himachal Pradesh and is
currently associated with a variety of research programmes
related to tourism in the mountain environment. Dr.
Jreat?s academic interests converge on sustainable and
alternative tourism as a source of livelihood in the
Himalayan region. He has authored numerous articles
and commentaries on the various issues of tourism, which
are regularly published in national newspapers and journals.
>^
Top
|
|
|
|
10%
Discount
on ALL books
with FREE
door-delivery (In India) |
|
|
|
|
