Tourism and Its Development: A Geographical Analysis

Incredible India has greater potentialities for the development of tourism which perhaps no other country in the world has because of her rich exotic variegated scenic landscape, cultural heritage, traditional art, architectural monuments, colourful cultural life, unique festivals, traditional and varied customs as well as many other remarkable aspects of Indian culture and civilization.  Madhya Pradesh is known for voluptuous greenery, archaeological grandeur and incessant source of culture. The mother nature has magnanimously adorned this central Indian state. Hypnotizing National Parks, Sanctuaries, countless scenic sites, temples in groups, forts, murmuring waterfalls make Madhya Pradesh a conspicuous destination for the tourists. In regions reflect manifestations of "Unity in Diversity".  In the present book , Dr. Vinay Kumar Rai has attempted to appraise the prospect of tourism in this magnificent state. This in-depth study based on extensive fieldwork highlights the intricate underlying factors, which in one way or the other are connected with the development of tourism and the infrastructural facilities, which attract the tourists. An overall assessment of the geographical factors by which development in Madhya Pradesh in travel and tourism field can be sorted out and improve the present conditions. No reasonable comprehensive inquiry or study has yet been attempted in this region, and this survey/study may help in a realistic appraisal of the contribution made by the tourism sector, and thereby contribute to planning of tourism development of the state.  Lastly, the author concludes with much scope of development of tourism in this state and gives his suggestions for viable planning and improvement. The discussion in the book is throughout illustrated with neatly drawn maps and diagrams, which adds to its academic value. A useful book for researchers, planners and administrators, educational institutions, tourist offices, travel agents, tour operators, hoteliers, governmental agencies and all those who are interested in tourism.