What is tourism?
Tourism is travel for pleasure, also the business of conducting tours, and entertaining tourists.
Types of Tourism-
- Domestic Tourism – Vacations and Trips in your own country.
- Inbound Tourism – Tourists from overseas come into the country.
- Outbound Tourism – journeying to a different country for a visit or a holiday.
Types of Travel-
- Leisure Travel – a journey for visits, artistic events, and recreational sport.
- Business Travel – a journey for company reasons such as conferences, seminars, and exhibitions.
- Visiting Friends and Relatives – journey with the intent of assembling friends and relatives, either within your own country or abroad.
Who is the first tourist?
Cyriacus of Ancona (1391-1452), was the first cultural tourist in the first half of the 15th century, he voyaged about the Mediterranean sea in search of the remains of Greek and Roman civilizations.
SOME FAMOUS TOURISTS
Vasco Da Gama was a Portuguese explorer and the first to discover sea passage to India from Europe by way of the Cape of Good Hope connecting the Atlantic and the Indian oceans.
Christopher Columbus was sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain to discover sea passage to the American continents by crossing the Atlantic Ocean four times.
Ferdinand Magellan a Portuguese explorer was sponsored by Spain to voyage west across the Atlantic in search of the East Indies.He is the first from Europe to cross the Pacific Ocean and circumscribe the world. The Pacific Ocean was named after him.
History of tourism in India?
Thomas Cook is known as the father of contemporary tourism. The first rail round trip in England in July 1841 was managed by him. Indian tourism industry began in the 19th century when Sir John Sargent Committee was established in 1945 to facilitate and develop Indian tourism.
Why Indian tourism is famous?
India is a country that allures millions of visitors every year and is deemed one of the most popular sightseeing destinations in the whole world. These tourists are seduced by its untouched beauty and artistic heritage. It has many historic spots like the Taj Mahal, Golden Temple, Red Fort, etc.
Tourist Places to Visit in India
1. Jammu & Kashmir (Heaven On Earth)
It is an attractive state situated in the northwest of India in the Himalayan Region. From lush green valleys to snow-capped cliffs, its innate beauty, rich culture, and exciting activities make it a great place to visit.
2. Ladakh
Ladakh has many mountain scenery and monasteries as well as ancient kingdoms of Lo Manthang in the Mustang district of Ladakh. Tourists are attracted by its trekking, biking, white water rafting, etc.
3. Shimla (Queen Of Hills)
Shimla has wonderful beauty it has a mountain’s peak covered with snow and its cold weather attracts travelers to its hill stations.
4. Delhi (The Heart Of India)
Delhi has a rich history from the Mahabharat era, and many expeditions were held in Delhi for the Throne. But nowadays, it is a metropolis and shopping malls, Restaurants, etc.
5. Rajasthan (The Land of Kings)
Rajasthan has many forts, deserts, palaces, and hill forts. there are plenty of places to visit about the era of Rajput kings.
6. Sikkim (The Garden Of The War God Indra)
Sikkim is situated near the border of Nepal and Bhutan, also has mountains valleys and lakes, and evergreen forests. Some famous destinations in Sikkim are Darjeeling, Gangtok, and Gurudongmar Lake.
7. Goa (Pearl Of The Orient)
Goa is famous for its stunning beaches, lush forests, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries.
8. Ooty (A Scenic Hill Town)
Ooty is a hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu. It has a lot of tourist attractions such as the Ooty Lake, Dodabetta Peak, Thread Garden, Rose Garden, also many colonial-era bungalows and churches.
