Presented By: Mahendra Singh Negi Tripti Singh Sharadendu Pande

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

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.

MAP OF UTTARAKHAND DEPICTING SIX DISTRICTS OF KUMAON

Study Area

Status of Tourism in Kumaon

Comparison of Tourism in Kumaon with Uttarakhand & India

2008
1 India 5630.34 (lac) 143.81 (lac) 1.00 (lac) 6688.00 (lac) 219.35 (lac)

2009
143.72 (lac) 1.06 lac)

2 Uttarakhand 205.46 (lac) 3 Kumaon

1,06,471 1,551

1,09,075 1,355

Income and Expenditure of K.M.V.N

1000
800 Tourist Rest Houses 600 Kailash Mansarovar/Adi Kailash Yatra Trekking Tours Rafting Transportation

400
200 0 Income Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Expenditure 2008-2009 2009-10 2010-11

Description Tourist Rest Houses Kailash Mansarovar/Adi Kailash Yatra Trekking Tours Rafting Transportation

2008-2009 Income Expenditure 847.72 120.27 676.59 103.56

2009-10 Income 1025.52 173.73

Expenditure 807.51 136.81

2010-11 Income 1068.06 228.95

Expenditure 928.44 165.08

19.87 9.80 29.43

14.48 6.41 37.96

30.28 9.61 19.92

22.48 6.22 30.51

26.92 10.89 N/A

23.41 8.06 2.13

Socio Economic Activities Identified and Practiced in Kumaon

2 Local Food Products

6 Adventure Tourism

3 Cuisines

7 Eco Tourism

4 Local Culture and Traditions

8 History and Reminders

Visual

Interest of Tourist about Services, Souvenirs and Consumable Items

Sevices/Souvenir/Consumable Cuisine Folk Songs Fairs and Festivals Stay with Locals Local food products and cosmetics Adventure Tourism Pilgrims Handicrafts Transportation Facility

Mean value of Interest shown in Percentage 88 80 97 62 97 68 100 97 22

Aipan is one of the traditional art (painting form) of Kumaon. It has great social, cultural and religious significance.

Handicrafts AIPAN

Wood carving

Copper Crafts

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

Handlooms woolen crafts were

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 70s. Encouraged by the warm response shown by the market, the started producing new designs as per the market preference

LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTS

Locals are also producing many kinds of herbs with the help of state government and NGOs .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

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 Cholia

Uttarayanai Mela

Jaagar

Devidhura Mela

KANDALI FESTIVAL IN PITHORAGARH Celebrated 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 Nanda Devi Temple,

Jageshwar Dham

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 NGOs 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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