ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

A research study cannot be completed without able and willing inspiration, guidance and co-
cooperation from various quarters. This study also bears the imprints of much person.
I take this opportunity to express my deep sense of gratitude to all those who directly and
indirectly help me in pursuance of this research study.
I particularly indebted to my worthy guide and mentor r. !unil kunar, who provide me with
his valuable time, support and inspiration during the pursuance of this research study.
"ithout his guidance, this study would not have been in present form.
I would like to take very one who has spared their precious time for resolving my queries
.The expertise in this study belongs to those mentioned above, all the errors are mine.
I am also grateful to #r. #aleep !ingh $#irector, I%T& without whose guidance and
motivational encouragement I could not do anything. 'ast but not the least, I would like to
place a word of appreciation on record for all those who directly or indirectly have helped me
for the successful completion of the pro(ect.
ROHIT GOEL
M.B.A. (HONS.)
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INTRODUCTION
HISTORY & GROWTH OF REX DE TOUR!
BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF TRA"EL AGENCY!
MISSION!
TOURISM INDUSTRY IN INDIA!
India-s tourism industry is experiencing a strong period of growth, driven by the burgeoning
Indian middle class, growth in high spending foreign tourists, and coordinated government
campaigns to promote .Incredible India-.
The tourism industry in India is substantial and vibrant, and the country is fast becoming a
ma(or global destination. India-s travel and tourism industry is one of them most profitable
industries in the country, and also cr ed with contributing a substantial amount of foreign
exchange. This is illustrated by the fact that during *//0, four million tourists visited India
and spent 1! 23.4 billion.
To#$%&' %( I()%a is the largest service industry, with a contribution of 0.*+5 to the national
6#7 and 3.835 of the total employment in India. India witnesses more than 9 million annual
foreign tourist arrivals and 90* million domestic tourism visits.
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The tourism industry in
India generated about 1!2)// billion in *//3 and that is expected to increase to 1!2*89.9
billion by */)3 at a 4.,5 annual growth rate.
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In the year *//4, 9.)) million foreign tourists
visited India. a(ority of foreign tourists come from 1!A and 1:. Tamil ;adu,
aharashtra, #elhi and 1ttar 7radesh were the top four states to receive inbound tourists.
#omestic tourism in the same year was massive at 09/ million. Andhra 7radesh, 1ttar
7radesh and Tamil ;adu received the big share of these visitors.
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inistry of Tourism is the
nodal agency to formulate national policies and programmes for the development and
promotion of tourism. In the process, the inistry consults and collaborates with other
stakeholders in the sector including various <entral inistries=agencies, the !tate
6overnments= union Territories and the representatives of the private sector. <oncerted
efforts are being made to promote new forms of tourism such as rural, cruise, medical and
eco-tourism.
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The inistry of Tourism is the nodal agency for the development and
promotion of tourism in India and maintains the Incredible India campaign.
According to World Travel and Tourism Council, India will be a tourism hotspot from *//4>
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having the highest )/-year growth potential.
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The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness
Report 2007 ranked tourism in India 0th in terms of price competitiveness and +4th in terms
of safety and security.
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#espite short- and medium-term setbacks, such as shortage of hotel
rooms,
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tourism revenues are expected to surge by ,*5 from *//8 to */)8.
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India?s 9,///
years of history, its length, breadth and the variety of geographic features make its tourism
basket large and varied. It presents heritage and cultural tourism along with medical, business
and sports tourism. India has a growing medical tourism sector. The */)/ <ommonwealth
6ames in #elhi are expected to significantly boost tourism in India.
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<harminar in %yderabad
The state of Andhra 7radesh comprises scenic hills, forests, beaches and temples. Also
known as The City of Nizams and The City of Pearls, %yderabad is today one of the most
developed cities in the country and a modern hub of information technology, IT@!, and
biotechnology. %yderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing
its unique character as a meeting point for ;orth and !outh India, and also its multilingual
culture,
Andhra 7radesh is the home of many religious pilgrim centresA
Tirupati, the abode of 'ord Benkateswara, is the richest and most visited religious
center $of any faith& in the world. !risailam, the abode of !ri allikar(una, is one of
twelve Cyothirlingalu in India. Amaravathi?s !iva temple is one of the 7ancharamams,
Bemulavada temple, one of the old abodes of 'ord !hiva, reputed as #akshina :ashi
- Denaras of !outh India. Bemulavada temple is built by <halukya :ings between A#
89/ and 489. Eadagirigutta, the abode of an avatara of Bishnu, !ri 'akshmi
;arasimha.
The Famappa Temple and Thousand 7illar Temple in "arangal are famous tourist
spots and depict the finest taste of :akatiya dynasty for arts G culture and temple
carvings. "arangal is also home to edaram - the Asia?s largest tribal fair=festival
called H!ammakka !aralamma CataraH.
6nana !araswati Temple, Dasar is one of the only two !araswati Temples in India.
The state has numerous Duddhist centres at Amaravathi, ;agar(una :onda, Dhattiprolu,
angalagiri, 6hantasala, ;elakondapalli, #hulikatta, Davikonda, Thotlakonda, !halihundam,
7avuralakonda, !ankaram, 7hanigiri and :olanpaka.
The golden beaches at Bisakhapatnam, the one-million-year old limestone caves at Dorra,
picturesque Araku Balley, hill resorts of %orsley %ills, river 6odavari racing through a
narrow gorge at 7api :ondalu, waterfalls at @ttipotala, :untala and rich bio-diversity at
Talakona, are some of the natural attractions of the state. Bisakhapatnam is home to many
tourist attractions such as the I;! :arasura !ubmarine museum, Earada Deach, Araku
Balley, B1#A 7ark, Indira 6andhi Ioological 6ardens. The weather in Andhra 7radesh is
mostly tropical and the best time to visit is in ;ovember through to Canuary. The monsoon
season commences in Cune and ends in !eptember, so travel would not be advisable during
this period.
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ain articleA Tourism in Assam
Indian Fhinoceroses graJing at the :aJiranga ;ational 7ark.
Assam is the central state in the ;orth-@ast Fegion of India and serves as the gateway to the
rest of the !even !ister !tates. Assam boasts of famous wildlife preserves > the :aJiranga
;ational 7ark, which is home to the 6reat Indian Kne-%orned Fhinoceros and the anas
;ational 7ark and 7obitora "ildlife !anctuary $These first two parks are 1;@!<K "orld
%eritage !ite&, the largest river island a(uli, historic !ivasagar, famous for the ancient
monuments of Ahom :ingdom, the city of eternal romance, TeJpur and tea-estates dating
back to time of Dritish Fa(. The weather is mostly sub-tropical. Assam experiences the Indian
monsoon and has one of the highest forest densities in India. The winter months $Kctober end
half to first half of April& are the best time to visit.
Assam has a rich cultural heritage going back to the Ahom :ingdom, which governed the
region for many centuries before the Dritish occupation. Kther notable features include the
Drahmaputra Fiver, the mystery of the bird suicides in Catinga, numerous temples including
:amakhya of Tantric sect. ?6urdwara !ri 6uru Tegh Dahadur also known as #amdama !ahib
at #hubri ?- This famous 6urudwara is situated in the heart of the #hubri Town on the bank
of the mighty Drahmaputra river in far north-east India. 6uru Teg Dahadur the holy !ikh
6uru visited this place in )9/9 and met !rimanta !ankardeva $the founder of the
ahapuruxiya #harma& as the 6uru traveled from #haka to Assam, ruins of palaces, etc.
6uwahati, the capital city of Assam, boasts many baJaars, temples, and wildlife sanctuaries.
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ahabodhi Temple is a 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ite
Dihar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world with history of +///
years. The rich culture and heritage of Dihar is evident from the innumerable ancient
monuments that are dotted all over this state in eastern India. This is the place of Aryabhata,
6reat Ashoka, <hanakya and many other great historical figures.
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7atna - The capital of Dihar, famous for its rich history and royal architecture.
6aya - :nown for Dodh 6aya the place at which 6autama Duddha attained
enlightenment.
uJaffarpur - Lamous for its education.
:esariya - 'ocation of the world?s largest Duddhist !tupa.
;alanda - 'ocation of one of the world?s oldest university.
!asaram - Tomb of !her !hah !uri, the great @mperor of medieval India.
!onpur - The !onepur cattle fair or !onepur ela, it is the biggest cattle fair of Asia
and stretches on from fifteen days to one month.
Takht !ri 7atna !ahib - Kne of the famous !ikh pilgrimage known for the birth place
of !ikh?s Tenth 6uru !ri 6uru 6obind !ingh !ahib.
#arbhanga - It is among the oldest cities of Dihar. Lamous for the ahara(a forts and
:ali andir.
unger - %ome to the only Eoga 1niversity in the world, Dihar !chool of Eoga.
Feligious places such as !hakti 7eethas.
Dihar is one of the most sacred places of various religions such as %induism, Duddhism,
Cainism, !ikhism G Islam. Lamous Attraction includes ahabodhi Temple, a Duddhist shrine
and 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ite is also situated in Dihar, Darabar <aves the oldest rockcut
caves in India, :huda Dakhsh Kriental 'ibrary the oldest library of India.
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ain articleA Tourism in <hhattisgarh
<hhattisgarh is a new state but with an ancient civiliJation, which can be felt by visiting the
historical remains in the state. The state is blessed by nature with magnificent water falls,
mountains, forests and wildlife. The 6reen !tate of <hhattisgarh has ,).++5 of its area under
forests and is one of the richest bio-diversity areas in the country. There are many tourist
attractions worth seeing.
ain attractions of <hhattisgarh are <hitrakot "aterfalls, :utumsar <aves, Famgarh and
!ita Dengra, Dhoramdeo temple, !irpur, Fa(im, Fatanpur and alhar.
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'otus Temple
ain articleA Tourism in #elhi
#elhi is the capital city of India. A fine blend of old and new, ancient and modern, #elhi is a
melting pot of cultures and religions. #elhi has been the capital of numerous empires that
ruled India, making it rich in history. The rulers left behind their trademark architectural
styles. #elhi currently has many renowned historic monuments and landmarks such as the
Tughlaqabad fort, Mutub inar, 7urana Muila, 'odhi 6ardens, Cama as(id, %umayun?s
tomb, Fed Lort, and !afdar(ung?s Tomb. odern monuments include Cantar antar, India
6ate, Fashtrapati Dhavan, 'axminarayan Temple, 'otus temple and Akshardham Temple.
;ew #elhi is famous for its Dritish colonial architecture, wide roads, and tree-lined
boulevards. #elhi is home to numerous political landmarks, national museums, Islamic
shrines, %indu temples, green parks, and trendy malls.
Goa
6oa is noted for its resorts and beaches.
ain articleA Tourism in 6oa
6oa is one of the most famous tourist destinations in India. A former colony of 7ortugal, 6oa
is famous for its excellent beaches, 7ortuguese churches, %indu temples, and wildlife
sanctuaries. The Dasilica of Dom Cesus, angueshi Temple, #udhsagar Lalls, and
!hantadurga are famous attractions in 6oa. Fecently a "ax useum $"ax "orld& has also
opened in Kld 6oa housing a number of wax personalities of Indian history, culture and
heritage.
The 6oa <arnival is a world famous event, with colorful masks and floats, drums and
reverberating music, and dance performances.
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The %imalayan landscape of %imachal 7radesh is ideal for out-door activities such as skiing
%imachal 7radesh is famous for its %imalayan landscapes and popular hill-stations. any
outdoor activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, ice-skating, and heli-
skiing are popular tourist attractions in %imachal 7radesh.
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!himla, the state capital, is very popular among tourists. The :alka-!himla Failway is a
ountain railway which is a 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ite. !himla is also a famous skiing
attraction in India. Kther popular hill stations include anali and :asauli.
#haramshala, home of the #alai 'ama, is known for its Tibetan monasteries and Duddhist
temples. any trekking exp ions also begin here.
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ain articleA Tourism in Cammu and :ashmir
Cammu G :ashmir is known for its scenic landscape
Cammu and :ashmir is the northernmost state of India. Cammu is noted for its scenic
landscape, ancient temples and mosques, %indu and uslim shrines, castles, gardens and
forts. The %indu holy shrines of Amarnath in :ashmir Balley attracts about ., million %indu
devotees every year. Baishno #evi also attract thousands of %indu devotees every year.
Cammu?s historic monuments feature a unique blend of Islamic and %indu architecture styles.
Tourism forms an integral part of the :ashmiri economy. Kften dubbed HParadise on EarthH,
:ashmir?s mountainous landscape has attracted tourists for centuries. ;otable places are #al
'ake, !rinagar 7halagam, 6ulmarg, Eeusmarg and ughal 6ardens etc. :ashmir?s natural
landscape has made it one of the popular destinations for adventure tourism in !outh Asia.
In recent years, 'adakh has emerged as a ma(or hub for adventure tourism. This part of
6reater %imalaya called Hmoon on earthH comprising of naked peaks and deep gorges. 'eh,
the capital, is also a growing tourist spot.
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ysore 7alace, illuminated for the #asara festival. This receives *.8 million tourists, second
highest in India
ain articleA Tourism in :arnataka
:arnataka has been ranked as fourth most popular destination for tourism among states of
India. It has the second highest number of protected monuments in India, at 9/8.
:annada dynasties like :adambas, "estern 6angas, <halukyas, Fashtrakutas, %oysalas and
Bi(ayanagaras, ruled :arnataka particularly ;orth :arnataka.
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They built great monuments
to Duddhism, Cainism, !haivism. The monuments are still present at Dadami, Aihole,
7attadakal, %ampi, 'akshmeshwar, !udi, %ooli, ahadeva Temple $Itagi&, #ambal,
'akkundi, 6adag, %angal, %alasi, 6alaganatha, <haudayyadanapura, Danavasi, Delur,
%alebidu, !hravanabelagola, !annati and many more. ;otable Islamic monuments are
present at Di(apur, Didar, 6ulbarga, Faichur and other part of the state. 6ol 6umbaJ at
Di(apur, has the second largest pre-modern dome in the world after the DyJantine %agia
!ophia. :arnataka has two "orld heritage sites, at %ampi and 7attadakal, both are in ;orth
:arnataka.
:arnataka is famous for its waterfalls. Cog falls of !himoga #istrict is one of the highest
waterfalls in Asia. This state has *) wildlife sanctuaries and five ;ational parks and is home
to more than 9// species of birds. :arnataka has many beaches at :arwar, 6okarna,
urdeshwara, !urathkal. :arnataka is a rock climbers paradise. Eana in 1ttara :annada,
Lort in <hitradurga, Famnagara near Dangalore district, !hivagange in Tumkur district and
tekal in :olar district are a rock climbers heaven.
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:erala, nicknamed as Hod!s o"n country#H is famous for its houseboats.
ain articleA Tourism in :erala
:erala is a state on the tropical alabar <oast of southwestern India. ;icknamed as one of
the H$0 paradises of the "orldH by ;ational 6eographic, :erala is famous especially for its
eco-tourism initiatives. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography,
has made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. 6rowing at a rate of )+.+)5,
the tourism industry significantly contributes to the state?s economy. :erala is known for its
tropical backwaters and pristine beaches such as :ovalam.
7opular attractions in the state include the beaches at :ovalam, <herai and BarkalaN the hill
stations of unnar, ;elliampathi, 7onmudi and "ayanadN and national parks and wildlife
sanctuaries at 7eriyar and @ravikulam ;ational 7ark. The HbackwatersH regionOan extensive
network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that centre on Alleppey, :umarakom, and
7unnamadaOalso see heavy tourist traffic. %eritage sites, such as the 7admanabhapuram
7alace, %ill 7alace, attancherry 7alace are also visited. <ities such as :ochi and
Thiruvananthapuram$Trivandrum& are popular centres for shopping and traditional theatrical
performances.
The state?s tourism agenda promotes ecologically sustained tourism, which focuses on the
local culture, wilderness adventures, volunteering and personal growth of the local
population. @fforts are taken to minimise the adverse effects of traditional tourism on the
natural environment, and enhance the cultural integrity of local people.
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ain articleA Tourism in adhya 7radesh
The temples of :ha(uraho are famous for their erotic sculptures. The :ha(uraho group of
monuments are a 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ite.
adhya 7radesh is called the H%eart of &ndiaH because of its location in the centre of the
country. It has been home to the cultural heritage of %induism, Islam, Duddhism, !ikhism
and Cainism. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces
are dotted all over the state.
The temples of :ha(uraho are world-famous for their erotic sculptures, and are a 1;@!<K
"orld %eritage !ite. 6walior is famous for its fort, Cai Bilas 7alace, the Tomb of Fani
'akshmibai, d. 6haus G Tansen.
adhya 7radesh is also known as Ti'er (tate because of the tiger population. Lamous
national parks like :anha, Dandhavgadh, !hivpuri, !an(ay, 7ench are located in adhya
7radesh. !pectacular mountain ranges, meandering rivers and miles and miles of dense
forests offering a unique and exciting panorama of wildlife in sylvan surroundings.
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umbai is the most popular cosmopolitan city in India, famous for its architecture, shopping,
gastronomy, and Dollywood. aharashtra accounts for second largest foreign tourists arrivals
in India.
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ain articleA Tourism in aharashtra
!ee alsoA Tourist Attractions in umbai
aharashtra is the second most visited state in India by foreign tourists,
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with more than *
million foreign tourists arrivals annually. aharashtra boasts of a large number of popular
and revered religious venues that are heavily frequented by locals as well as out-of-state
visitors.
A(anta <aves, @llora <aves and <hhatrapati !hiva(i Terminus are the three 1;@!<K "orld
%eritage sites in aharashtra and are highly responsible for the development of Tourism in
the state.
umbai is the most popular cosmopolitan city in India, and a great place to experience
modern India. umbai famous for Dollywood, the world?s largest film industry. In addition,
umbai is famous for its clubs, shopping, and upscale gastronomy. The city is known for its
architecture, from the ancient @lephanta <aves, to the Islamic %a(i Ali osque, to the
colonial architecture of Dombay %igh <ourt and <hhatrapati !hiva(i Terminus.
aharashtra also has numerous adventure tourism destinations, including paragliding, rock
climbing, canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving. aharashtra also has several
pristine national parks and reserves, some of the best ones are Tadoba with excellent
accommodation and safari experiences besides little known by amaJing wildlife destinations
like :oyna, ;agJira $very small with incredible sightings&, elghat $disturbed with massive
mining truck movement&, #a(ipur, Fadhanagari and of course the only national park within
metropolis city limits in the world - !an(ay 6andhi ;ational 7ark. The Dibi :a aqbara at
Aurangabad the ahalakshmi temple at :olhapur, the cities of ;ashik, Trimbak famous for
religious importance and the city of 7une the seat of the aratha @mpire and the fantastic
6anesh <haturthi celebrations together contribute for the Tourism sector of ahrashtra.
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'oktak lake
anipur as the name suggest is a land of (ewels. Its rich culture excels in every aspects as in
martial arts, dance, theater and sculpture. The charm of the place is the greenery with the
moderate climate making it a tourists? heaven. The beautiful and seasonal !hirui 'ily at
1khrul $district&, !angai $brow antlered deer& and the floating islands at 'oktak 'ake are few
of the rare things found in anipur. 7olo, which can be called a royal game, also originated
from anipur. !ome of the main tourist attractions areA
Imphal $<apital&
<hurachandpur
:eibul 'am(ao ;ational 7ark
"ar cemeteries
'oktak 'ake
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;ohkalikai Lalls
eghalaya has some of the thickest surviving forests in the country. Therefore constitutes
one of the most important ecotourism circuits in the country today. The eghalayan
subtropical forests support a vast variety of flora and fauna. eghalaya has * national parks
and + wildlife sanctuaries.
eghalaya, also offers many adventure tourism opportunities in the form of mountaineering,
rock climbing, trekking and hiking, water sports etc. The state offers several trekking routes
some of which also afford and opportunity to encounter some rare animals such as the slow
loris, assorted deer and bear. The 1miam 'ake has a water sports complex with facilities
such as rowboats, paddleboats, sailing boats, cruise-boats, water-scooters and speedboats.
<herrapun(ee is one of the most popular tourist spots in ;orth @ast of India. It lies to the
south of the capital !hillong. The town is very well known and needs little publicity. A rather
scenic, 9/ kilometer long road, connects <herrapun(ee with !hillong.
The popular waterfalls in the state are the @lephant Lalls, !hadthum Lalls, "einia falls,
Dishop Lalls, ;ohkalikai Lalls, 'angshiang Lalls and !weet Lalls. The hot springs at Cakrem
near awsynram are believed to have curative and medicinal properties.
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:onark !un Temple built by the @astern 6anga dynasty is a 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ite.
ain articleA Tourism in :osal
has been a preferred destination from ancient days for people who have an interest in
spirituality, religion, culture, art and natural beauty. Ancient and medieval architecture,
pristine sea beaches, the classical and ethnic dance forms and a variety of festivals. Krissa has
kept the religion of Duddhism alive. Fock-edicts that have challenged time stand huge and
over-powering by the banks of the river #aya. The torch of Duddhism is still ablaJe in the
sublime triangle at 1dayagiri and :handagiri <aves, 'alitagiri as well as Fatnagiri, on the
banks of river Dirupa. 7recious fragments of a glorious past come alive in the shape of stupas,
rock-cut caves, rock-edicts, excavated monasteries, viharas, chaityas and sacred relics in
caskets and the Fock-edicts of Ashoka. Krissa is also famous for its well-preserved %indu
Temples, especially the :onark !un Temple and The 'eaning Temple of %uma.
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Krissa is the home for various tribal communities who have contributed uniquely to the
multicultural and multilingual character of the state. Their handicrafts, different dance forms,
(ungle products and their unique life style blended with their healing practices have got world
wide attention. The !italsasthi <arnival is a must see for everyone who wants to see a
glimpse of the art and culture of Kdisha at one place.
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ain articleA Tourism in 7uducherry
The atrimandir, a golden metallic sphere in auroville, 7uducherry
The 1nion Territory of 7uducherry comprises four coastal regions viJ- 7uducherry, :araikal,
ahe and Eanam. 7uducherry is the <apital of this 1nion Territory and one of the most
popular tourist destinations in !outh India. 7uducherry has been described by ;ational
6eographic as Ha glowing highlight of subcontinental so(ournH. The city has many beautiful
colonial buildings, churches, temples, and statues, which, combined with the systematic town
planning and the well planned Lrench style avenues, still preserve much of the colonial
ambience.
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ain articleA Tourism in 7un(ab $India&
%arimandir !ahib or HThe Golden TempleH
The state of 7un(ab is renowned for its cuisine, culture and history. 7un(ab has a vast public
transportation and communication network. !ome of the main cities in 7un(ab are 7atiala,
Amritsar, <handigarh, and 'udhiana. 7un(ab also has a rich religious history incorporating
!ikhism and %induism. Tourism in 7un(ab is principally suited for the tourists interested in
culture, ancient civiliJation, spirituality and epic history. !ome of the villages in 7un(ab are
also a must see for the person who wants to see the true 7un(ab, with their beautiful
traditional Indian homes, farms and temples, this is a must see for any visitor that goes to
7un(ab. India-7akistan border at "agah is also a popular tourist attraction. 7atiala is famous
for loads of heritage such as 7atiala 7eg, !alwar and Cutti.
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ain articleA Tourism in Fa(asthan
Fa(asthan, literally meaning H)and of the *in'sH, is one of the most attractive tourist
destinations in ;orthern India. The vast sand dunes of the Thar #esert attract millions of
tourists from around the globe every year.
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Caipur - The capital of Fa(asthan, famous for its rich history and royal architecture.
Codhpur - Lortress-city at the edge of the Thar #esert, famous for its blue homes and
architecture.
1daipur - :nown as the HBeniceH of India.
Caisalmer - Lamous for its golden fortress.
Darmer - Darmer and surrounding areas offer perfect picture of typical Fa(asthani
villages.
Dikaner - Lamous for its medieval history as a trade route outpost.
ount Abu - Is the highest peak in the Aravalli Fange of Fa(asthan.
7ushkar - It has the first and one of the very Drahma temples in the world.
:eoladeo ;ational 7ark - A 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ite
;athdwara - This town near 1daipur hosts the famous temple of !hrinath(i.
Fanthambore - %as one of the largest national parks in India.
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:angchen(unga is the third highest mountain in the world.
Kriginally known as !uk-%eem, which in the local language means Hpeaceful homeH. !ikkim
was an independent kingdom till the year )48,, when it became a part of the Fepublic of
India. The capital of !ikkim is 6angtok, located approximately )/9 kilometers from ;ew
Calpaiguri, the nearest railway station to !ikkim. Although, an airport is under construction at
#ekiling in @ast !ikkim, the nearest airport to !ikkim would be Dagdogra.the important
places to visit areA ).Daba andir *.;athula 7ass +.Fumtek onastery ,.%andicraft !hops
9.Tsangpo 'ake
!ikkim is considered as the land of orchids, mystic cultures and colorful traditions. !ikkim is
well known among trekkers and adventure lovers. 7laces near !ikkim include #ar(eeling also
known as the HMueen of %illsH and :alimpong. #ar(eeling, other than its world famous
H#ar(eeling teaH is also famous for its refined H7rep schoolsH founded during the Dritish Fa(.
:alimpong is also famous for its flora cultivation and is home to many internationally known
;urseries.
Ta'%/ Na)#
ain articleA Tourism in Tamil ;adu
The ;ilgiri ountain Failway, a 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ite provides a scenic view of
hills throughout its ,) km (ourney between ettupalayam and Koty $89// LT above ground
level&.
Tamil ;adu is the top state in attracting the maximum number of foreign tourists in India.
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Archaeological sites with civiliJation dating back to +3// years
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are found in Tamil ;adu.
The state also holds the cr of having maximum number of 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ites
$9& in India which includes 6reat 'iving <hola Temples and ahabalipuram.
"ith more than +,/// temples,
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Tamil ;adu has some great temples like adurai
eenakshi Amman Temple, Drihadeeswarar Temple, !ri Fanganathaswamy Temple.
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This state is also known for edical tourism and houses some of Asia?s largest hospital.
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:anyakumari is the southernmost tip of India provides scenic view of sunset and sunshine
over the Indian ocean. %ill stations like Eercaud, :odaikanal, Koty, Balparai, Eelagiri are
widely visited. "ater Lalls and "ildlife sanctuaries are located across the state. 7ichavaram
the world?s second largest mangrove forest are located in the state.
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The +alley of ,lo"ers and ;anda #evi ;ational 7arks are 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ites.
1ttarakhand, the *8th state of the Fepublic of India, is called Hthe abode of the 6odsH. It
contains glaciers, snow-clad mountains, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests,
and many shrines and places of pilgrimage. Char-dhams, the four most sacred and revered
%indu templesA Dadrinath, :edarnath, 6angotri and Eamunotri are nestled in the %imalayas.
%aridwar which means ate"ay to od is the only place on the plains.
It holds the watershed for 6angetic Fiver !ystem spanning +// km from !atlu( in the west to
:ali river in the east. ;anda #evi $*90,/ Lt& is the second highest peak in India after
:anchen(unga $*3)0/ Lt&. #unagiri, ;eelkanth, <haukhamba, 7anchachuli, Trisul are other
peaks above *+/// Lt. It is considered the abode of .evtas# /a0ashyas, *inners, Lairies and
!ages.
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It boasts of some old hill-stations developed during Dritish era like ussoorie,
Almora and ;ainital.
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7indari 6lacier,
ilam 6lacier,
6angotri 6lacier,
Dunder 7unch
6lacier, :hatling
6lacier, #oonagiri
6lacier, #okrani
6lacier, :aphini
6lacier, Falam
6lacier
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<orbett ;ational
7ark, Fa(a(i ;ational
7ark, Asan
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Feserve, ;anda #evi
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6ovind "ildlife
!anctuary, Askot
usk #eer
!anctuary $Askot&,
Balley of Llowers
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!kiing at undali,
Auli, #ayara Dagyal
and unsiyari.
7aragliding at
Eelagiri. Trekking at
ussoorie,
1ttarkashi,
Coshimath,
unsiyari, <haukori,
7auri, Almora,
;ainital
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ain articleA Tourism in 1ttar 7radesh
.i"an-i-*has > %all of 7rivate Audience at Latehpur !ikri
!ituated in the northern part of India, 1ttar 7radesh is important with its wealth of
monuments and religious fervour. 6eographically, 1ttar 7radesh is very diverse, with
%imalayan foothills in the extreme north and the 6angetic 7lain in the centre. It is also home
of India?s most visited site, the Ta( ahal, and %induism?s holiest city, Baranasi. The most
populous state of the Indian 1nion also has a rich cultural heritage, and at the heart of ;orth
India, 1ttar 7radesh has much to offer. 7laces of interest include Baranasi, Agra, Allahabad,
:anpur, 'ucknow, athura, Chansi, 7rayag, !arnath, Ayodhya, #udhwa ;ational 7ark and
Latehpur !ikri.
We&, Be(ga/
Bictoria emorial in :olkata
:olkata, one of the many cities in the state of "est Dengal has been nicknamed the <ity of
7alaces. This comes from the numerous palatial mansions built all over the city. 1nlike many
north Indian cities, whose construction stresses minimalism, the layout of much of the
architectural variety in :olkata owes its origins to @uropean styles and tastes imported by the
Dritish and, to a much lesser extent, the 7ortuguese and Lrench. The buildings were designed
and inspired by the tastes of the @nglish gentleman around and the aspiring Dengali Dabu
$literally, a nouveau riche Dengali who aspired to cultivation of @nglish etiquette, manners
and custom, as such practices were favourable to monetary gains from the Dritish&. Today,
many of these structures are in various stages of decay. !ome of the ma(or buildings of this
period are well maintained and several buildings have been declared as heritage structures.
Lrom historical point of view, the story of "est Dengal begins from 6our and 7andua
situated close to the present district town of alda. The twin medieval cities had been sacked
at least once by changing powers in the )9th century. %owever, ruins from the period still
remain, and several architectural specimens still retain the glory and shin of those times. The
%indu architecture of Dishnupur in terracotta and laterite sandstone are renowned world over.
Towards the Dritish colonial period came the architecture of urshidabad and <oochbehar.
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<ooch Dehar 6 <ooch Dehar 6 #ar(eeling 6
:alimpong 6 :urseong 6 #ooars 6 #igha 6
Dishnupur 6 alda 6 ukutmanipur 6 Ayodhya
%ills 6 urshidabad 6 :olkata.
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#akshineswar :ali Temple 6 :alighat
Temple 6 Dirla temple 6 Delur ath 6
Dhoothnath 6 Tipu !ultan osque 6 ;akhoda
osque 6 !t. 7aul?s <athedral 6 !t. Cohn?s
<hurch 6 7arsi Lire Temples 6 Capanese
Duddhist Temple 6 7areshnath Cain Temple
H%&,o$%. 'o(#'e(,&
T-e Ta3 Ma-a/ is one of India?s best-known sites and one of the best architectural
achievements in India. 'ocated in Agra, it was built between )0+) and )09+ by
@mperor !hah Cahan in honor of his wife, Ar(umand Danu, more popularly known as
umtaJ ahal. The Ta( ahal serves as her tomb.
T-e Ma-a*o)-% Te'2/e is a */// year old temple dedicated to 6autam Duddha in
Dodh 6aya. It is a 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ite.
T-e Na/a()a is located in the Indian !tate of Dihar, was a Duddhist center of learning
from ,*8 <.@ to ))48 <.@ partly under the 7ala @mpire.
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It has been called Hone of
the first great universities in recorded history.H
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According to historical studies the 1niversity of ;alanda was established ,9/ <.@ under the
patronage of the 6upta emperors, notably :umaragupta.
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T-e B$%-a)%&-7a$a Te'2/e in Than(avur, Tamil ;adu built by the <holas. The
temple is one of India?s most priJed architectural sites.
T-e A%$a5a,e&7a$a ,e'2/e is located in the town of #arasuram, near :umbakonam,
Tamil ;adu.
T-e S-o$e Te'2/e, along with the collection of other monuments in ahabalipuram,
Tamil ;adu have been declared as 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ites.
T-e Go/)e( Te'2/e is one of the most respected temples in India and the most
sacred place for !ikhs. The 6olden Temple is located in Amritsar, 7un(ab, India.
T-e Ba-89: ,e'2/e in #elhi, was completed in )430 and serves as the other Temple
of the Indian !ubcontinent. It has won numerous architectural awards and been
featured in hundreds of newspaper and magaJine articles. $&t is also 0no"n as the
)otus Temple12
T-e Ha7a Ma-a/ in Caipur also known as 7alace of "inds.
T-e Ta3 Ma-a/ Pa/a.e is an icon of umbai.
T-e "%.,o$%a Me'o$%a/ in :olkata, built during the Dritish Fa(.
T-e "%.,o$%a Te$'%(#& in umbai, built for Mueen Bictoria
The Bictoria Terminus in umbai is a train station built in 6othic architecture in honor of
Mueen Bictoria.
Na,#$e To#$%&'
India has geographical diversity, which resulted in varieties of nature tourism.
"ater falls in "estern 6hats including Cog falls $highest in India&.
"estern 6hats
%ill !tations
"ildlife reserves
#eserts
W%/)/%4e %( I()%a
ain articleA Launa of India
Foyal Dengal Tiger in !undarbans. The world?s largest mangrove forest as well as a
1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ite.
India is home to several well known large mammals including the Asian @lephant, Dengal
Tiger, Asiatic 'ion, 'eopard and Indian Fhinoceros, often engrained culturally and
religiously often being associated with deities. Kther well known large Indian mammals
include ungulates such as the domestic Asian "ater buffalo, wild Asian "ater buffalo,
;ilgai, 6aur and several species of deer and antelope. !ome members of the dog family such
as the Indian "olf, Dengal Lox, 6olden Cackal and the #hole or "ild #ogs are also widely
distributed. It is also home to the !triped %yaena, acaques, 'angurs and ongoose species.
India also has a large variety of protected wildlife. The country?s protected forest consists of
89 ;ational parks of India and ,*) sanctuaries, of which )4 fall under the purview of 7ro(ect
Tiger. Its climatic and geographic diversity makes it the home of over +9/ mammals and
)*// bird species, many of which are unique to the subcontinent.
!ome well known national wildlife sanctuaries include Dharatpur, <orbett, :anha,
:aJiranga, 7eriyar, Fanthambore, anas and !ariska.
The world?s largest mangrove forest !undarbans is located in southern "est Dengal. The
*aziran'a National Par0, 3anas National Par0, (undar4ans and *eoladeo National Par0
are 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ite.
H%// &,a,%o(&
A summer view of :ha((iar, a hill station in %imachal 7radesh.
A panaromic view of Koty, one of the finest hill-stations in India
ain articleA 'ist of Indian hill stations
!everal hill stations served as summer capitals of Indian provinces, princely states, or, in the
case of !himla, of Dritish India itself. !ince Indian Independence, the role of these hill
stations as summer capitals has largely ended, but many hill stations remain popular summer
resorts. ost famous hill stations areA
ount Abu, Fa(asthan
7achmarhi, adhya 7radesh - It is also known as T-e ;#ee( o4 Sa,2#$a.
Araku, Andhra 7radesh
6ulmarg, !rinagar and 'adakh in Cammu and :ashmir
#ar(eeling in "est Dengal
unnar in :erala
Koty, Eercaud and :odaikanal in Tamil ;adu
!hillong in eghalaya
!himla, :ullu in %imachal 7radesh
;ainital in 1ttarakhand
6angtok in !ikkim
ussoorie in 1ttarakhand
anali in %imachal 7radesh
Tawang in Arunachal 7radesh
ahabaleshwar in aharashtra
%aflong in Assam
In addition to the bustling hill stations and summer capitals of yore, there are several serene
and peaceful nature retreats and places of interest to visit for a nature lover. These range from
the stunning moonscapes of 'eh and 'adhak, to small, exclusive nature retreats such as
#unagiri, Dinsar, ukteshwar in the %imalayas, to rolling vistas of "estern 6hats to
numerous private retreats in the rolling hills of :erala.
Bea.-e&
ain articleA 'ist of beaches in India
@lephants and camel rides are common on Indian beaches. !hown here is %avelock Island,
part of the Andaman and ;icobar Islands
India offers a wide range of tropical beaches with silver=golden sand to coral beaches of
'akshadweep. !tates like :erala and 6oa have exploited the potential of beaches to the
fullest. %owever, there are a lot many unexploited beaches in the states of Andhra 7radesh,
6u(arat, aharastra, Tamil ;adu and :arnataka. These states have very high potential to be
develop them as future destinations for prospective tourists. !ome of the famous tourist
beaches areA
Deaches of BiJag, Andhra 7radesh
Deaches of 7uri, Krissa
Deaches of #igha, "est Dengal
Deaches of 6oa
:ovalam Deach, :erala
arina Deach, <hennai
<ity Deach, 7uducherry
Deaches of ahabalipuram
Deaches in umbai
Deaches of #iu
Deaches of idnapore, "est Dengal
Deaches of Andaman and ;icobar Islands
Deaches of 'akshadweep Islands
A)5e(,#$e To#$%&'
!kiing in anali, %imachal 7radesh
Fiver rafting and kayaking in %imalayas
ountain climbing in %imalayas
Fock climbing in adhya 7radesh
!kiing in 6ulmarg or Auli
Doat racing in Dhopal
7aragliding in aharashtra
See a/&o
'ist of 1;@!<K "orld %eritage !ites in India
edical tourism in India
'uxury Trains in India
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FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF REX DE TOUR!
Travel agency is a retail business, that sells travel related products and services to
customers, on behalf of suppliers, such as airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels,
railways, sightseeing tours and package holidays that combine several products. In
addition to dealing with ordinary tourists, most travel agencies have a separate
department devoted to making travel arrangements for business travelers and some
travel agencies specialize in commercial and business travel only. There are also
travel agencies that serve as general sales agents for foreign travel companies,
allowing them to have offices in countries other than where their headquarters are
located. As the name implies, a travel agency's main function is to act as an agent,
that is to say, selling travel products and services on behalf of a supplier.
onsequently, unlike other retail businesses, they do not keep a stock in hand. A
package holiday or a ticket is not purchased from a supplier unless a customer
requests that purchase. The holiday or ticket is supplied to them at a discount. The
profit is therefore the difference between the advertised price which the customer
pays and the discounted price at which it is supplied to the agent. This is known as
the commission. A !ritish travel agent would consider a "#$"%& commission as a
good arrangement. In some countries, airlines have stopped giving commission to
travel agencies. Therefore, travel agencies are now forced to charge a percentage
premium or a standard flat fee, per sale. 'owever, some companies still give them a
set percentage for selling their product. (a)or tour companies can afford to do this*
because if they were to sell a thousand trips at a cheaper rate, they still come out
better than if they sell a hundred trips at a higher rate. This process benefits both
parties. +ther commercial operations are undertaken, especially by the larger
chains. These can include the sale of in$house insurance, travel guide books and
timetables, car rentals, and the services of an on$site !ureau de change, dealing in
the most popular holiday currencies. The ma)ority of travel agents have felt the need
to protect themselves and their clients against the possibilities of commercial failure,
either their own or a supplier's. They will advertise the fact that they are surety
bonded, meaning in the case of a failure, the customers is guaranteed either an
equivalent holiday to that which they have lost or if they prefer a refund. (any !ritish
and American agencies and tour operators are bonded with the International Air
Transport Association ,IATA-, for those who issue air tickets, Air Travel +rganisers'
.icensing ,AT+.- for those who order tickets in, the Association of !ritish Travel
Agents ,A!TA- or the American /ociety of Travel Agents ,A/TA-, for those who sell
package holidays on behalf of a tour company. A travel agent is supposed to offer
impartial travel advice to the customer. 'owever, this function almost disappeared
with the mass$market package holiday and some agency chains seemed to develop
a 'holiday supermarket' concept, in which customers choose their holiday from
brochures on racks and then book it from a counter. Again, a variety of social and
economic changes have now contrived to bring this aspect to the fore once more,
particularly with the advent of multiple, no$frills, low$cost airlines.
0oals 1 /trategy2$
To enable us to offer our business partners even better services all over !outh @astern and
<entral @urope we decided to open companies in three new locations. This provides us with
up-to-date information, the best terms and conditions and most importantly, a team of experts
from each country.
The strategy for the next three years underlines the continued importance of focusing on
building a profitable and sustainable business platform and to becoming the leading incoming
tour operator in the area. The Fe #ex Tour Travel 6roup not only aims to strengthen its
presence in the existing marketsA Capan, <hina, Taiwan and Israel but also to continue its
entry into the markets of India, the Arabian 6ulf, Fussia and 1kraine, which already began in
the second half of *//4. As an incoming tour operator our business partners are mostly tour
operators and travel agents focusing on destinations in !outh @astern @urope.
Kur goal is always to be true to the sayingA -Knly the best is good enough-.
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D#,%e& & $e&2o(&%*%/%,%e& o4 B$a(.- Ma(age$!
Travel agency managers work in retail travel outlets which promote and sell holidays and
travel related products. Travel agencies range from small independent businesses to large
chains. !ome specialise in business travel while others have detailed knowledge of specific
locations or travel products.
Fesponsibilities for managers vary depending on the siJe of the organisation and the
customer base but will usually include sales development, staff and financial management,
and daily operational management.
Travel agency managers must be able to offer specialist, professional and competitive travel
products to meet the demands of the travel market, which includes online bookings and
tailor-made trips.
T+2%.a/ 7o$1 a.,%5%,%e&
All managers are responsible for developing strategies to hit or exceed sales targets,
regardless of the siJe of the outlet or products offered. #epending on the siJe of the company
and the specific managerial role, tasks could includeA
promoting and marketing the business, sometimes to new or niche marketsN
managing budgets and maintaining statistical=financial recordsN
selling travel products and tour packagesN
sourcing products and destinations to meet consumer demands for bespoke travel and
sustainable tourismN
taking part in familiarisation visits to new destinations in order to gain information on
issues and amenities of interest to consumersN
liaising with travel partners, including airlines and hotels, to manage bookings and
schedules, often one year in advanceN
dealing with customer enquiries and aiming to meet their expectationsN
overseeing the smooth, efficient running of the business.
"hilst online bookings have opened up opportunities for home-based self-employment and
can reduce the numbers of staff in retail outlets, the ma(ority of managers still deal with
staffing issues as a large part of their role. Lollowing the collapse of some holiday airlines,
there is evidence of customers returning to travel agents for more peace of mind rather than
booking on their own.
Tasks concerning the management of travel agency staff typically involveA
constantly motivating the sales team to hit their targets and ensure the profitability of
the companyN
meeting regularly with team leaders to give them sales figures and plan how they
approach their workN
meeting company directors who advise on strategy and finding out about any local
issues and future trendsN
overseeing the recruitment, selection and retention of staff as well as payroll matters
and staff trainingN
organising incentives, bonus schemes and competitionsN
communicating with sales consultants and providing encouragement, help and adviceN
dealing with disciplinary matters and customer complaints.
D#,%e& & $e&2o(&%*%/%,%e& o4 S#2e$5%&e$!
7lan and sell transportation and accommodations for travel agency customers. #etermine
destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required.
D#,%e& & $e&2o(&%*%/%,%e& o4 o2e$a,%o(a/ &,a44!