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TORUISM RESOURCES OF INDIA 33 OBJECTIVES EMERGING FORMS The course aims to provide basic knowledge of In this unit we are going to learn About different tourism products of India. Adventure tourism. To Equip the student with the understanding of Different types of adventure tourism – Land, domestic destinations. Water and Air. To enrich student with knowledge of diversified National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries tourism resources and products www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) INASlTl ITriUgThEt OarFeDrIeSsTeArNvCeEd AwNitDh OCNUL-IIDNOE LLEARNING

TOPICS TO BE COVERED 4 > Introduction of Adventure Tourism > Land Based Adventure Tourism > Water Based Adventure Tourism > Air Based Adventure Tourism > National Park and Wild Life Sanctuaries in India www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

ADVENTURE TOURISM – AN INTRODUCTION 5  Adventure tourism is a travel experience that involves an outdoor pursuit that purposefully applies a challenge to the participants.  Adventure activities often entail the participant pitting his / her skills, tenacity, stamina, and problem-solving abilities to counter some form of \"risk\".  Adventure travel is a rapidly expanding tourism product and may include activities such as canoeing, back-country bicycling, rafting, winter camping, and a range of other activities. Tourism operators that participate in these kinds of ventures must be well qualified to ensure that participants can expect a safe and enjoyable experience. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Adventure Tourism : Classification 6  Water Sports  Aero Sports  Land / Surface Sports www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

 Boating WATER SPORTS 7  Sailing  Yachting Unit-12 (BTT 103 )  Rowing  Swimming  Surfing  Diving  Wind Surfing  Fishing & Angling  Water Skiing  Canoeing  Snorkeling  Kayaking  Scuba Diving  White Water Rafting www.cuidol.in All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Boating & Sailing 8 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL  Boating is the activity of travelling by boat is an adventurous pastime.  Some Boating & Sialing Destinations in India : Alappuzha (Alleppey) –Kerela, Periyar , Kottayam, Cochin, Kumarakom , Lakshadweep Islands , Mumbai, Raigarh, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 )

Water Sports Beaches  Some Major Water Sports Beaches in India are : 9 » Diu Beach » Beaches of Andaman & Nicobar Islands » Beaches Of Lakshadweep Islands » Anjuna Beach » Baga Beach » Dona Paula, Goa » Kovalam Beach » Colva Beach » Covelong Beach, Chennai www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Scuba Diving in India 10  One of the greatest adventures in life can be to explore the totally unknown and unexplored world under sea. The joy of floating inside the sea like a fish where every creature is your friend and every new sight is a discovery can be immense. In addition, the sheer thrill of watching the rich flora and fauna of the sea in their natural habitat is unparalleled. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Scuba Diving in India 11  Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep are the best places to enjoy Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in India  First step is to check that all your underwater gears are in the proper condition. Get into your diving gears starting with the facemask to the fins. Having your nose inside the mask properly is important for you have to sometimes blow through the nasal passage to clear the mask. Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL www.cuidol.in

Snorkeling  Snorkeling offers you the experience of swimming around and studying the exotic wonders of the coral reefs 1 2 which are very special in this area. You can even dive deeper and peek under a shell or rock to check out hidden sea treasures once you learn to blow hard into the snorkel to clear the pipe of water when you resurface. Snorkeling is an exciting sport that lets you rub shoulders with some unique marine species while you try to imitate them in your floppy flippers. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Snorkeling in the Andaman Islands 13  Wandoor National Park-Jolly Bouy and the Red Skin Islands  Cinque Island  Sippighat Water Sports Complex www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Surfing 14 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL  Sun, surf and sand captivates thousands of sun-wanting tourists to India. Beaches of India exposes some most mind-knocking varieties of beaches, anywhere in the world. Soothing lagoons and relaxing serene backwaters, marine estuaries crowded with fish, bays and rough lava- rocked seas, echoing surf, golden sand or palm lined shores where the mind is restful by rhythmic murmurs of the sea - Indian Beaches have them all. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 )

Beaches Offering Good Surfs 15  Goa  Kovalam  Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands  Mahabalipuram  Puri  Digha : Digha, a three-hour drive from Kolkata, www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Angling in India 16  Today, in India, the sport of angling is combined with conservation. As per the existing Indian protection laws, the fish is allowed to be caught, but must be released within a stipulated time period.  Trout fishing in the rivers and ice-fed mountain streams is a great sport. The fast flowing clear water streams and high altitude lakes of the upper Himalayas are excellent for trout fishing www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

White Water Rafting 17  River rafting in India is an exhilarating experience that you can enjoy on your Indian Holiday. One of the best regions for river rafting in India is the stretch up to Rishikesh in Uttarakhand . White water rafting on the Alaknanda, Bhagirathi and Ganga rivers is a popular adventure tourism activity in summer in India. For the more adventurous traveler, white water rafting tours in India can also be organized on the Indus River in Ladakh and Brahmaputra River in Arunachal Pradesh www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Kayaking & Canoeing 18  Kayaking is just like backpacking on an off beaten path, except that this time your adventure is on the sea. This sport provides the best opportunity for sports lovers to come close to nature. While canoeing presents quiet a unique combination of exploration. Paddle through the amazing sea caves, explore offshore islands, and snorkel the marine reserves that are filled with abundant marine treasures. Besides keep a person fit and fine, canoeing and Kayaking are eco-friendly water sports. Canoes and kayaks are made to glide through water and because of their conical ends thay are easy to maneuver on water. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Kayaking & Canoeing Regions In India 19 • Beaches of Goa, Karnataka and Kerala • Uttaranchal Rishikesh, Dakpathar and the Ramganga in Corbett National Park. • Lake Paradise, Nanital • Mumbai • Dal Lake, Srinagar • Nagin Lake, Srinagar • Manasbal Lake, Srinagar Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL www.cuidol.in

Aero Sports 20  Balooning Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL  Para Gliding  Hang Gliding  Hand Gliding  Heli-Skiing www.cuidol.in

Hot Air Ballooning 21  An ace balloonist and the force behind professional ballooning in India is Major Mukesh Kumar Yadav who has flown his balloon from various points across the Himalayas, taking it to a height of 26,000 feet at an air show in Bangalore and has represented India at a ballooning competition in Japan.  The best time to indulge in ballooning is after sunrise when the winds are their calmest. Winter months provide the most reliable conditions, but during summer months its better take of early in the morning. The duration of ballooning flight can change at the pilot's discretion, taking into account the winds, temperature and weight carried on the day. Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL www.cuidol.in

Gliding 22 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL  Gliding in India is like a dream comes true--- this adventurous sport enables die-hard adventure enthusiast to experience the unique gift of silent flight, at an affordable price.  Hang Gliding  Hand Gliding  Para Gliding www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 )

Hang Gliding 23 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL  In hang gliding one can look beyond the spines of receding mountain heights, past rivers that gorge their way through dense forests and on to the plains. On an exceptionally lucky day, one may even be able to trace the route of the river till it vanishes into a slight haze. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 )

Hang Gliding destinations 24  Most Indian hang gliding sites have been highly rated and those in the lower regions of the Himalaya are among the best the world has. Hang gliding clubs in India are located at Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Shimla, Devlali and Bangalore, Billing-HP, Dharamkot, HP  Pune, Maharashtra  Delhi  Mumbai, Maharashtra  Mumbai, Maharashtra  Shimla, HP  Devlali, Maharashtra  Bangalore, Karnataka  Kalahatty, Ooty www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Hand Gliding 25  There is not much difference in hand gliding and hang gliding, more or less both are same type of aero- sports.  Himachal Pradesh in North of India is one of the popular sites for adventure sports. Most Indian hand gliding sites have been highly rated and those in the lower regions of the Himalaya are among the best of world's sites. Hang gliding clubs in India are located at Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Shimla, Devlali and Bangalore. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Para Gliding 26  There isn't much difference between para sailing and Paragliding, except that para sailing is done on the beach and the parachute is tied with a boat. But in paragliding the launch site for the gliders usually involve gentle hill sides. Since Para gliders do not have to withstand the stresses of free-fall deployment, they are much lighter and aerodynamic and are designed to go up rather than down www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Major Paragliding Sites In India 27  Billing in Himachal  Garhwal  Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner and Kota.  Nilgiri Hills on the southern tip of India.  Popular flying areas, include the hill stations and fort sights of Maharashtra: Matheran, Deolali, Mahabaleshwar, Singhgad and Panchgani www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Windsurfing 28 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL  India’s coastline, include the states of Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Orissa. All these states have some of the best beaches in the world.  Few are fairly famous like the Beach Paradise - Goa. There are, obviously, lots of other pretty little beaches along the coasts with plenty of potential for para-sailing and wind-surfing.  Best Time: is in the winter. November to April www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 )

Land / Surface Sports 29  Trekking  Hiking  Skiing  Mountaineering www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Trekking 30 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL  In almost every part of India, there is a variety of trekking adventure options awaiting the trekker.  trekking itineraries from one to four weeks or more provide endless opportunities for discovery for the trekker. Among the high altitude regions of Indian Himalayas, reality becomes a dream.  Kashmir Valley, Kishtwar, Zanskar, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Chamba and Manali. Shimla, Pabbar Valley, Nahan and Renuka Lake, Kinnaur and Spiti , valleys of the Yamuna, Bhagirathi and the Alaknanda, Kumaon lakes of Nanital and Bhimtal, Ranikhet, Almora and the Goriganaga villages , Pindari and Milam glaciers and the Lipulekh Pass, leading to Mansarovar. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 )

Hiking  In India, Hiking is not just restricted to Himalayan regions, the lower 31 altitude regions of the Western Ghats and Nilgri Hills also provide All right are reserved with CU-IDOL some pretty good options to enjoy a nice hike.  A drive to Kullu and reaching the road head at the Manikaran hot springs  Parvati valley brings up the secluded village at Pulga  Toah valley bordered by Pir Panjal range  peaks of Papsura and Daharamsura  from Shimla via Narkanda on the Hindustan-Tibet Road to Rampur. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 )

Skiing 32 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL  Skiing, like any other high-altitude adventure sports in India, is a contribution of the Europeans.  Shimla, Manali, Mussoorie, and Nainital.  Today, skiing is quite popular in the hill stations of North India and new facilities have added up to make it more popular among the masses www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 )

Mountaineering 33 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL  In India, mountaineering as a sport came with the Europeans in the 18th century. That was a time when entire Europe was experiencing a new phase. New regions were being explored, won, and native peoples were being made to become civilized.  Himachal Pradesh, Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttar Pradesh, Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Northeast India, and Sikkim are the most important mountaineering destinations in India. Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) www.cuidol.in

Rock Climbing 34  In India, rock climbing, as most other adventure sports, is a relatively new sport. However, in a short span of time, it has become the most popular adventure sport. Because of the good distribution of great climbing rocks throughout India, coupled the element of excitement involved, rock climbing has become the sport to participate in for the young and the old alike. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Camping 35  camping is a perfect way to fabricate a closer relationship. camping can be a great adventure activity at a home away from home. Some of the sports that can be enjoyed with family/friends on a beach or river tributary with a delicious dinner arranged at the sight are -whitewater rafting - a great Family Camping sport enjoyed by every one whether kids of old people. Other adventure activities that can be indulge in at the campsite are - fishing, hiking, cycling, Canoeing and kayaking. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

WILDLIFE IN INDIA 36 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL  With its variegated topography which includes snow bound regions, and flat plains as well as hilly terrain and scorching deserts, India is a virtual paradise for wildlife that is as stunning in its variety as in its number.  To preserve and protect our forests, mountains and rivers, Approx. 100 National Parks and more than 500 sanctuaries have been set up throughout the country.  While some sanctuaries have been set up under specific projects like the Project Tiger, the Elephant Project, The Gir Lion Sanctuary Project, the other sanctuaries aim to protect the flora and fauna of the region. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 )

Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks 37  Corbett National Park (Uttarakhand) • Founded in 1936. • The oldest national park in India. • Named after the famous hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett.  Kaziranga National Park (Assam) • Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in the far North East of India, Assam. • Home to the unique one-horned rhinoceros, one of the most endangered of the five species found world-wide. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks 38  Bhandavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh) • This forest nestled among the Vindhya hills came into existence in 1968. • It was finally declared a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1993. • Big cats, deer and bear can be seen in this sanctuary.  Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (West Bengal) • Located in the Ganga delta in West Bengal, Sunderbans was declared a National Park in 1984. • Sunderbans is home to the magnificent Royal Bengal tiger, the park holding more tigers than any other tiger reserve www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks 39  Dudhwa National Park (Uttarakhand) • On the Nepalese border in Uttar Pradesh, this tiger reserve covers 811 km of alluvial land near the Himalayan foothills  Gir Lion Sanctuary (Gujarat) • Last remaining home of the Asiatic lion, this park in Gujarat is a 11,412 sq km hilly tract of mixed dry deciduous and teak forests and grasslands. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks 40  Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan) • This sprawling sanctuary in Rajasthan, is home to a large variety of wild animals including the tiger, leopard, hyena, chital, nilgai, jackal, chinkara, wild boar and the sloth bear.  Kumbalgarh National Park (Rajasthan) • Kumbalgarh is the only sanctuary of Rajasthan, where activities of the rarely found wolf can be seen. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks 41  Periyar (Kerala) • Periyar Wildlife Park in Kerala is one of the most captivating wildlife parks. • A veritable paradise of elephants. Other inhabitants of Periyar include the leopard, wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur (a primate), bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines, squirrels, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar and sloth bear  Namdapha (Aruachal Pradesh) • Namdapha National Park is located at a few kilometre away from Miao amidst misty blue hills along the turbulent Noa- Dihing river lies in the sprawling tropical rain forest. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Famous Bird Sanctuaries in India 42  Kaundinya Bird Sanctuary • Near Chittor, Andhra Pradesh. • Covered with rugged high hills and deep valleys.  Kawal Sanctuary • Established in 1965. • Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary was originally managed as a 'Game Reserve'. • 50-kms from Mancherial, Andhra Pradesh www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Famous Bird Sanctuaries in India 43  Kinnerasani Sanctuary • The sanctuary traces its name from the River Kinnerasani, which bisects the sanctuary and ultimately drains into the Godavari River.  Kolleru Bird Sanctuary • Described as \"Peerless Fisherman's Paradise and birds' heaven“. • Near Eluru and 60-km From Vijayawada, West Godavari. www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS Q1. Approximately how many Wild life Sanctuaries are there in India? 44 a) 100 b) 150 c) 300 d) 500 Q2. Approximately how many National Parks are there in India? a) 100 b) 150 c) 300 d) 500 Q3. Wind Surfing is ? b) Water based a) Land based d) Water and Air based c) Air based Q4. Descending with the help of rope is known as? a) Rock Climbing b) Rappelling c) Zorbing d) Uttrakhand Q5. Jim Corbet National Park is in which state? a) Sikkim b) Uttarakhand c) UP d) HP Answers: Q1. (d), Q2.(a), Q3.(d), Q4. (b), Q5. (b) www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

SUMMARY  Adventure travel is a type of niche tourism, involving exploration or travel with a certain degree of risk (real or4 5 perceived), and which may require special skills and physical exertion. In the United States, adventure tourism has grown in recent decades as tourists seek out-of-the-ordinary or \"roads less traveled\" vacations, but lack of a clear operational definition has hampered measurement of market size and growth.  Wildlife tourism is an element of many nations' travel industry centered around observation and interaction with local animal and plant life in their natural habitats. While it can include eco- and animal-friendly tourism, safari hunting and similar high-intervention activities also fall under the umbrella of wildlife tourism.  Wildlife tourism, in its simplest sense, is interacting with wild animals in their natural habitat, either by actively (e.g. hunting/collection) or passively (e.g. watching/photography www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 46 Q1. What do you mean by Adventure tourism? Ans:. Any activity related to tourism in which there is a factor which is linked to the “risk of individual’s life” comes under the Adventure tourism activity For further detail Refer to SLM Q2. How many types of Adventure activities do we have in Tourism? Ans: In tourism, adventure activities are divided into 3 forms. 1. Land / Surface based adventure activities 2. Air based adventure activities 3. Water based adventure activities For further detail Refer to SLM Q3. What is the main difference between a National Park and ? Ans: In National Park all flora and fauna are protected and no human activity is allowed inside the National Park. Where as in Wild life sanctuaries all flora and fauna are protected and restricted human activity like agriculture, forestry etc is allowed to some extent. For further detail Refer to SLM www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

REFRENCES 47  Gupta, S.P. (2002), Cultural Tourism in India. New Delhi: Indraprastha Museum of Art and Archaeology.  Manoj Dixit and Charusheela. (2012). Tourism Products. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh : New Royal Book Company.  Robinet, J., Sindhu, J. (2008), Indian Tourists, New Delhi,: Abhijeet Publications.  Chinmaya Yuva Kendra. (2008). Awakening Indians to India. Chinmaya Prakashan Publication.  Al Basham (2004). The Wonder That was India. United Kingdom: Picador Publication www.cuidol.in Unit-12 (BTT 103 ) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

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