- Travelling has been a tradition in India since ancient times.
- People travelled for pilgrimage, education, trade, fairs, and festivals.
- Tourism means travelling to distant places for a specific purpose.
- Thomas Cook played an important role in the history of tourism in the 19th century.
- He organised railway tours and started a travel agency, leading to modern tourism.
Definitions [2]
Definition: Tourism
Tourism can be defined as travelling to visit places in distant regions for a specific purpose.
Definition: Heritage Walks
To go on a tour for visiting historical places is known as ‘Heritage Walk’.
Key Points
Key Points: Tourism in the Past
Key Points: Types of Tourism
- Tourism is an important business related to travel for leisure, history and nature.
- Local and interstate tourism happens within the country and is easy to plan.
- International tourism involves travel to other countries using modern transport.
- Historical tourism includes visits to forts, monuments and freedom movement sites.
- Geographical tourism focuses on natural features like beaches, forests and valleys.
- Health and agro-tourism attract people for medical care and rural experiences.
- Sports and special event tourism includes travel for games, festivals and conferences.
Key Points: Development of Tourism
- Proper guidance should be provided to tourists about travel, behaviour and stay at tourist places.
- Safe transport, security, good accommodation and clean washroom facilities help in tourism development.
- Special facilities and care should be given to handicapped tourists.
- Historical monuments must be protected by avoiding vandalism, defacing and pollution.
- Tourist information, guides and trained drivers should be available in multiple languages.
Key Points: Conservation and Preservation of Heritage
- India has a rich natural and cultural heritage from ancient, medieval and modern periods.
- Famous Indian heritage sites like the Taj Mahal, Ajanta–Ellora caves and Kas Plateau are recognised worldwide.
- Damage to heritage sites by vandalism and pollution harms our national image.
- Heritage conservation requires cleanliness and responsible behaviour from every visitor.
Key Points: Professional Opportunities in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
- The tourism and hospitality industry creates large employment opportunities and supports economic stability.
- Heritage walks promote awareness of history and help in the conservation of historical sites.
- Tourists contribute to the economy through visa fees, travel, hotels, food and shopping.
- Tourism helps local markets, handicrafts, cottage industries and artisans to grow.
- Maharashtra has rich tourist centres, and MTDC (1975) has developed hotels and facilities for tourists.
Important Questions [10]
- Thomas Cook established a travel agency selling ______.
- Identify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite it:
- Explain the following statement with reasons. The number of people travelling back and forth from India has increased considerably.
- Complete the following Concept chart: Type of tourism
- Explain the following statement with reasons. Foreigners prefer to come to India to avail of medical facilities.
- Describe any three types of tourism.
- Tourism Can Generate Career and Employment Opportunities. Give Your Opinion.
- Give an elaborate answer to the following. What are the professional fields associated with tourism?
- Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. Column ‘A’ (i) Matheran (ii) Tadoba (iii) Kolhapur (iv) Ajanta Column ‘B’ Hill Station, Rock-cut Caves
- Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option. Bhilar is known as the ‘Village of __________’
