Haridwar
Haridwar
Haridwar
of tourism in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. To identify the socio economic activities in the Kumaon region. Classification of socio economics activities that are practiced in the region.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
It is explorative research. Wide range of data was collected through secondary sources mainly from Directorate of Tourism, Dehradun. Similarly, data were also collected from the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam,(KMVN), Nainital. Qualitative data were also collected by interviewing tourists,locals and Officials of K.M.V.N. Mean value of Interest Shown In Percentage was calculated. References from research papers, books, articles and newspapers were taken appropriately for interpretation of data.
Study Area
2008
1 India 5630.34 (lac) 143.81 (lac) 1.00 (lac) 6688.00 (lac) 219.35 (lac)
2009
143.72 (lac) 1.06 lac)
1,06,471 1,551
1,09,075 1,355
1000
800 Tourist Rest Houses 600 Kailash Mansarovar/Adi Kailash Yatra Trekking Tours Rafting Transportation
400
200 0 Income Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Expenditure 2008-2009 2009-10 2010-11
Description Tourist Rest Houses Kailash Mansarovar/Adi Kailash Yatra Trekking Tours Rafting Transportation
6 Adventure Tourism
3 Cuisines
7 Eco Tourism
Visual
Sevices/Souvenir/Consumable Cuisine Folk Songs Fairs and Festivals Stay with Locals Local food products and cosmetics Adventure Tourism Pilgrims Handicrafts Transportation Facility
Aipan is one of the traditional art (painting form) of Kumaon. It has great social, cultural and religious significance.
Handicrafts AIPAN
Wood carving
Copper Crafts
Produced mainly for local consumption. In the rural and border areas, wool extracted from animals like sheep is used to make products like kaaleen, pankhi and thulma (thick blanket). Johar-Munisiyari in Pithoragarh district is famous for producing woolen carpets and thulma. Almora has been producing its famous tweeds, woolen carpets and artistic woolen shawls. The other places where this craft has been practiced are Bageshwar, Nainital
Artistic candles.
Decorative candles in beautiful shapes and sizes have emerged as the most popular souvenirs of Nainital. Although ordinary candles have always existed as a cottage industry, decorative candles from Naintal started showing up in the marker in the early 70s. Encouraged by the warm response shown by the market, the started producing new designs as per the market preference
Locals are also producing many kinds of herbs with the help of state government and NGOs .Gadrayani, rosemary, thyme, eucalyptus oil and oregano are few names
Buraansh which is beneficial for the heart. It grows in hilly area of Kumaon from which juice is being extracted thus giving employment to many locals resulting in
revenue generation for the state.
(Pithoragarh).During Kangdali festival they decorate themselves with traditional dress and jewelry.
Intricately carved designs Houses - of floral patterns, deities and geometrical motifs- also decorate the doors, windows, ceilings and walls of village houses.
The region is full of ethnic cuisine which can be used to promote Tourism here.
Folk songs and Dances Deeply rooted in the Kumaoni culture. Lok dhun/music is popular during celebrations and festivals. The main categories of folk songs in kumauni are Shakunakhar , Rituraina , Hudkiabaul , Jagar ,Malushahi , Mangal Geet
Fairs & Festival: These festivals plays a vital part in the promotion of the handicrafts and tourism in Kumaon attracting tourists.
Nanda Devi Mahotsav Holi Cholia
Uttarayanai Mela
Jaagar
Devidhura Mela
PILGRIMS:
This region was mainly ruled by The Katyuri and Chand dynasties and built
many construct different temples in this region. Some of them are very famous and attracts lot of tourists Nanda Devi Temple,
Jageshwar Dham
Eco Tourism
helps in linking the cultural integrity of local people and helps the creation of economic opportunities for the local communities. Active nature experience, soft and hard trekking . Bird-watching , Fish angling and Community-based tourism (practiced at Kyari Village in Chodi Haldwani
Conclusion
Socio Economic conditions enhancing the socio-economic development of a region which can further help in eradicating poverty from the Kumaon region. By highlighting the socio-economic activities , it can help in attracting large number of domestic and foreign tourists. Culture plays an important role in the economic development of locals and the host destinations. Smaller fair and festivals generally produce most economic benefits. Encouragement from the State Government and NGOs in the form of adequate vocational training, self employment schemes, easy finance, proper infrastructure as well as marketing are required to promote these socio economic activities which can thus result in responsible tourism. Locals should be involved in decision making. Proper Infrastructure and public utilities facilities.
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