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The Tourism Geography of South Asia

The Tourism Geography of South Asia. Learning Objectives:. 1.   Describe the major physical features and climates of the Indian subcontinent and understand their importance for tourism; 2.     Understand the importance of religion in everyday life and its effect on tourism in the region;

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The Tourism Geography of South Asia

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  1. The Tourism Geography of South Asia

  2. Learning Objectives: 1.   Describe the major physical features and climates of the Indian subcontinent and understand their importance for tourism; 2.     Understand the importance of religion in everyday life and its effect on tourism in the region; 3.      Recognise the great economic and social contrasts within the region; 4.      Show that inbound tourism is being encouraged by most of the countries in the region to provide foreign exchange and employment; 5.      Recognise that the tourist appeal of the Indian subcontinent for the West lies in the exotic cultures of its peoples, as well as the familiar resources of beach tourism; 6.   Recognise the growing importance of the Himalayas as a tourism resource, and the potential for conflict between tourism development and conservation; 7. Demonstrate a knowledge of the tourist regions, resorts, business centres, and tourist attractions of South Asia.

  3. South Asia • Tourism Important • 2004 Tsunami • Physical Setting • Monsoon • Northern Mountain Rampart • Northern Plains • Peninsular India and Islands • Cultural Setting • Religions and tensions • Approaches to Tourism

  4. Large country Large and young population Demographic industrialised nation Demand Domestic and outbound Inbound Supply Transport Accommodation Organisation India

  5. North Delhi Taj Mahal Rajasthan Kashmir East Calcutta Bay of Bengal South Cochin Kerala Madras West Bombay Goa Islands Laccadives Andamans India: Resources

  6. Security concerns Poor infrastructure Lahore Multan Karachi Islamabad Political tension Coasts Cultural triangle Wildlife reserves Colombo Pakistan Sri Lanka

  7. South Asia • Bangladesh • Afghanistan • Maldives • Nepal • Himalayas • Bhutan

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