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Rajasthan Tourism

Rajasthan is a popular tourist destination in India known for its forts, palaces, and cultural heritage. Tourism is an important industry for Rajasthan's economy, accounting for 8% of the state's GDP and increasing employment. Popular cities for tourism include Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Jaisalmer, which feature historic sites like Amber Fort, City Palace, and Havelis. Wildlife sanctuaries like Ranthambore and Sariska also attract visitors. While tourism provides income and infrastructure development, it can also cause overcrowding and social/cultural changes if not managed sustainably.

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Rajasthan Tourism

Rajasthan is a popular tourist destination in India known for its forts, palaces, and cultural heritage. Tourism is an important industry for Rajasthan's economy, accounting for 8% of the state's GDP and increasing employment. Popular cities for tourism include Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Jaisalmer, which feature historic sites like Amber Fort, City Palace, and Havelis. Wildlife sanctuaries like Ranthambore and Sariska also attract visitors. While tourism provides income and infrastructure development, it can also cause overcrowding and social/cultural changes if not managed sustainably.

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RAJASTHAN TOURISM

Meaning of Tourism
The temporary movement of people to destinations outside their normal places of work and residence, the activities undertaken during their stay in those destinations, and the facilities created to cater to their needs.

Contribution of Tourism sector in Indian economy

Tourism Agriculture Industry Other Services

Tourism and Rajasthan go side by side


Rajasthan is rich in architecture and is a delight for all kinds of tourists with its sandy dunes, mighty forts, lush blossoming gardens, shimmering lakes and outstanding monuments. Unlike what its barren scenery suggests, you will find that Rajasthan is the most colorful and interesting place inhabited by humans. For a traveler who is interested in the history, culture and the lifestyle of the people of the Oriental world, Rajasthan is just the perfect tourist destination. Rajasthan is the largest state of India with 32 districts.

Famous Tourist Cities in Rajasthan


Jaipur Jodhpur Udaipur Jaisalmer Bikaner Mount Abu Pushkar Ranthambore Shekhawati Ajmer

Prime attraction in Rajasthan : Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur Amber Fort, Jaipur Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur Jal Mahal, Jaipur City Palace, Jaipur Hawa Mahal, Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Jaipur Chittorgarh Fort Dargah Sharif, Ajmer Govind Devji Temple Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur Lake Pichola, Udaipur Sahelion Ki Bari, Udaipur Pushkar Sarovar & bhramha temple Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara Umaid Bhawan, Jodhpur Havelis & Sand Dunes of Jaiselmer Dargah, Ajmer

WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES IN RAJASTHAN


Ranthambore Wildlife, Sawai Madhopur. Sariska Wildlife, 107 kms from Jaipur. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Bharatpur. Darrah Sanctuary, Kota. Mount Abu Sanctuary, Mt. Abu.

ROLE OF RAJASTHAN TOURISM IN INDIAN ECONOMY


Tourism has increased employment in the hospitality sector. Tourism accounts for 8% of the states product As per the present data available from the Ministry of Tourism, Rajasthan occupies the 4th position (with 5% share of the total domestic tourists) and 5th position (with 10.5 % share of the total foreign tourists) According to a survey, about 620,000 foreign and 7 million domestic tourists visited Rajasthan in the year 2011 Rajasthan contributes about 11.2 per cent and 3.3 per cent share in India's foreign and domestic tourist arrivals respectively The Rajasthan government has brought down the luxury tax from 10% to 8% to boost the tourism industry of Rajasthan In fact in terms of economy, tourism is the third significant sector next to agriculture and industry

SWOT analysis of Rajasthan Tourism


Strengths: World famous tourist destination Attracts both domestic as well as international tourists Several important tourist attractions in the form of palaces, museums, forts, etc present Heritage Famous for its heritage and culture, (reflected in buildings, forts, Palaces, temples, etc.) Old city is a virtual museum of heritage buildings

Weaknesses: Pressure on roads due to encroachment, excessive commercialization and vehicular movement Lack of parking space Lack of proper Traffic Management in city Lack of infrastructure facilities near and around tourist places Violation of rules, byelaws by public and residents leading to loss of heritage look High rate of population growth and urbanisation is leading to slum formation Lack of awareness among people towards heritage conservation.

Opportunities: It can attract many tourists because of its rich heritage and culture, and Picturesque and congenial Natural Setting With good regional and location advantage, it has the capacity to attract many potential developers in economic and industrial sectors State urban reforms Proposed reforms under SUARAJ scheme shall help in streamlining institutional and later infrastructure reforms in city State is focused on provision of basic services to urban poor that will help in development of city Heritage Rich heritage shall attract tourists, many more potential sites under consideration

Threats:
Aggressive promotion by other states Terror Acts in the state and country affects the image and medium-term disincentive for tourists Global economic slowdownwill weigh on growth, particularly for US and UK tourists

Impact of Tourism
Positive impact

Negative impact

Positive impact
Generating income and Employment Source of Foreign exchange Earnings Developing infrastructure Promoting Peace and stability

Negative impact
Increase tension and Hostility Undesirable Social and Cultural Change Creating sense of Antipathy

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