Presented By:Mahendra Singh NegiTripti SinghSharadendu Pande

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

• To analyze the status 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 AreaMAP OF UTTARAKHAND DEPICTING SIX DISTRICTS OF

KUMAON

Status of Tourism in Kumaon

• Growth of tourism here is a recent development.

• Unique blend of breathtaking natural beauty, rich diversity of culture, socio economic tradition, history and lifestyles.

• Economic development as establishment of the new avenues.

• Employment generation and earnings of foreign currency is one of the major functions of tourism here.

Comparison of Tourism in Kumaon with Uttarakhand & India

Region Domestic Foreign

2008

Domestic Foreign 2009

Domestic Foreign 2010

1 India 5630.34(lac)

143.81(lac)

6688.00(lac)

143.72(lac)

7402.14(lac)

178.53(lac)

2 Uttarakhand 205.46(lac)

1.00(lac)

219.35(lac)

1.06lac)

302.06(lac)

1.27(lac)

3 Kumaon 1,06,471 1,551 1,09,075 1,355 78,898 769

Income and Expenditure of K.M.V.N

Description 2008-2009 2009-10 2010-11Income Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Expenditure

Tourist Rest Houses 847.72 676.59 1025.52 807.51 1068.06 928.44

Kailash Mansarovar/Adi Kailash Yatra

120.27 103.56 173.73 136.81 228.95 165.08

Trekking Tours 19.87 14.48 30.28 22.48 26.92 23.41Rafting 9.80 6.41 9.61 6.22 10.89 8.06Transportation 29.43 37.96 19.92 30.51 N/A 2.13

Socio Economic Activities Identified and Practiced in Kumaon  

1 Handicrafts 5 Fairs and Festivals

2 Local Food Products 6 Adventure Tourism

3 Cuisines 7 Eco Tourism

4 Local Culture and Traditions

8 History and Visual Reminders

Interest of Tourist about Services, Souvenirs and Consumable Items

Sevices/Souvenir/Consumable Mean value of Interest shown in Percentage

Cuisine 88Folk Songs 80Fairs and Festivals 97Stay with Locals 62Local food products and cosmetics 97Adventure Tourism 68Pilgrims 100Handicrafts 97Transportation Facility 22

Handicrafts AIPANAipan is one of the traditional art (painting form) of Kumaon.

It has great social, cultural and religious significance.

Wood carving

Copper Crafts

Handlooms woolen crafts were 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 70’s. Encouraged by the warm response shown by the market, the started producing new designs as per the market preference

LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTS

Many NGO’s like Avani, Fruitage, Umang, Himadri and Himjoli are making food products from these food products like jelly, jam, achaar,candies

Locals are also producing many kinds of herbs with the help of state government and NGO’s .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.

Culture: Can be seen as way of enhancing resources for tourism

Kumaoni ladies in traditional dress

Traditionally Dressed Women

Rang Ladies :. They live in high altitude places of Kumaon (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

Devidhura Mela

Cholia

Uttarayanai Mela

Jaagar

KANDALI FESTIVAL IN PITHORAGARHCelebrated after 12 year

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

Jageshwar Dham

Nanda Devi Temple,

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 NGO’s 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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