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Tourism in Himachal Pradesh
Manoj Jreat

ISBN : 8173871574
Year / Edition : 2004 / First Table of Contents
Pages : 224 From the Reviews
Size / Format : 8.5" X 5.5" / Hardcover About the Author
Price : Rs. 450  
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 About the book...

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.

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 Table of contents...

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

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 About the author...
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.

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