Historical Tourism in Rajasthan

Paper Code: 
24 HIS 421
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course empowers students to explore the historical and geographical dimensions of Rajasthan, delving into its rich heritage, religious tourism, and architectural marvels, with a particular focus on folk art and culture. Additionally, it enables the analysis of various strategies aimed at promoting historical tourism within the region, providing a comprehensive understanding of Rajasthan's cultural significance and its potential for tourism development.

 

Course Outcomes: 

                                       Course Outcomes (CO)

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

24 HIS 421

 

Historical Tourism in Rajasthan

 

CO154-Assess the historical, geographical perspective, and its potentials and challenges of heritage tourism in Rajasthan.

CO155- Examine Rajasthan's architectural and art heritage.

CO156-Critically assess the concept of Religious Tourism and its sites.

CO157-Analyse Folk Art forms  and Cultureof Rajasthan.

CO158-Delineate the strategies for the promotion of historical tourism and the role of government and private sector.

CO159- Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction
  • Reading Assignments
  •  Asking Effective questions
  • Interactive Lectures
  • Group Discussions
  • Tutorials
  • Documentary Screening
  • Power Point Presentation

 

 

Class test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Class Assignment, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00

Historical and Geographical  perspective  of Rajasthan.

Heritage Tourism in Rajasthan: Potentials and Problems

12.00

Architectural   and Art Heritage of Rajasthan with special reference to  Forts, Temples, Palaces and Havelis

 

12.00

Religious Tourism – Pushkar,  Dargah at Ajmer,  Dilwara Temples, Ramdevra and Nathdwara.

 

12.00

Folk Art and Culture of Rajasthan – Music, Dances, Fairs and Festivals, Cuisine and Handicrafts.

 

12.00

Toursim policy of Rajasthan, Strategies for the promotion of historical tourism. Role of government and private sector.

Role of tourist guides.

 

 

Essential Readings: 

Recommended Readings :

  • Chris Cooper and Fletcher: Tourism-Principles and practices
  • A.K.Bhatia:Tourism Principles
  • S.P.Gupta: Tourism, Museums and Monuments
  • S.p.Gupta, Kishan lal, Mahua Bhattacharya :Cultural Tourism in India
  • V.S. Agarwala: Indian Art
  • J. Marshal : A Guide to Sanchi
    • Ghosh :Ajanta Murals
  • S.Kramrisch: Hindu Temples, 2 Volumes
  • Krishna Dev : Temples of North India
  • K.R. Sriniwasan : Temples of South India
  • Percy Brown : Indian Architecture Vol. II
  • R. Nath : Mughal Architecture   
  • Prabhakar Manohar: Cultural Heritage of Rajsathan
  • Shukla D.C. : Spiritual Heritage of Rajasthan
  • Chandramani Singh: Protected Monuments of Rajasthan
  • Monohar Sharma: Rajasthani Loka Sanskriti Ki Rooprekha.

E-Reseources

Heritage Tourism in Rajasthan: Potentials and Problems.

Architectural   and Art Heritage of Rajasthan with special reference to  Forts,

Temples

Palaces and Havelis

Religious Tourism – Pushkar,

 

 Dargah at Ajmer

Dilwara Temples

Ramdevra 

Folk Art and Culture of Rajasthan

Strategies for the promotion of historical tourism

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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