Historical Tourism in India Department of History Course Credit :3 Hours :3 Marks :50 Multi-Disciplinary Course (MDC) HIS1FM105-1
COURSE OUTCOMES C omprehensive understanding of historical tourism. Analyze the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts of historical tourism. I dentify the challenges faced by heritage tourism in India, proposing sustainable solutions for it.
G ain practical knowledge of popular historical tourist trails in India. D evelop skills to design and organize historical tourism packages for different regions, incorporating cultural & environmental considerations. To recognize the significance of cultural heritage in promoting tourism .
MODULES 1. Introduction to Historical Tourism 2.India in Tourism Perspective 3.Heritage Trials –Familiarization of select itineraries 4.Select Historical tours in Kerala 5.Open ended: practical application
1. Introduction to Historical Tourism(10 Marks) Introduction to Tourism: Definition–Tourism, Excursion Elements of Tourism Travel Motivators Significance of Historical Tourism Tourism and preservation of heritage Historical Tourism and Cultural Exchange
2.India in Tourism Perspective(15 Marks) Geographical Features of India Cultural Heritage of India Challenges to heritage Tourism in India Economic Impact of Historical Tourism Socio-Cultural Impact of Historical Tourism Environmental Impact of tourism
3.Heritage Trials –Familiarization of select itineraries(10 Marks)
Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi-Agra- Jaipur
Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath
Varanasi, Khajuraho Tour
South India Temple Trail: Chennai-Mahabalipuram- Kanchipuram - Pondicherry
Ajanta and Ellora Caves Exploration
Hyderabad Nizams City Heritage
Bijapur- Vijayanagara EmpireTour:Bijapur –Hampi
4.Select Historical tours in Kerala(10Marks)
Kochi- Muziris Cultural Tour
Wayanad Tribal Experience
Malabari Historical Sites
Palakkad Cultural and Temple Tour
5.Open ended: practical application Explore to the scope to historical tourism and opportunity in the industry Activities and Assessment of Open-Ended Project on historical & heritage trails in India and prepare posters Prepare PPT on Selected historical tour sites
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