Chapter-1

INTRODUCTION

1.1. Back water tourism now in karnataka

1.2. The back waters

1.3. Objectives

1.4. Scope

1.5. Research methodology

1.6. Statement of research problem

1.1. Back water tourism now in karnataka

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Paradise lagoon launches first houseboat in back water of

coastal karnataka. Coastal Karnataka will now be on the world

tourist map with back water tourism taking root at paradise

lagoons. The spectacular yet uncharted backwaters of coastal

karnataka were on the spotlight for the very first time with the

launch of houseboats at paradise lagoons.

Coastal karnataka will now be on the world tourism map

with back water tourism taking root at paradise lagoons. The

spectacular yet uncharted backwaters of coastal karnataka were

on the spotlight for the very first time with the launch of

houseboats at paradise lagoons.

The paradise lagoon is situated in kemmannu hoode area

of the unupi district. It is about an hour's dive from mangalore

city, which is well connected by dir, rail and road. This awe

inspiring ridge of land is situated between the barbian sea and

the river swarna, bestowing a distinctive character, which is not

seen in other backwater locations in India.

"We are thrilled to in it iota a venture that will showcase

the stunningly beautiful Landscapes of coastal Karnataka. We

believe that this move will spt the tone for backwater tourism in

Karnataka" said Y.R. Manohar, Managing Director of the

paradise clube and resorts, who set up the states first luxury

seaside resort the paradise isle beach resort, three years back.

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House Boat:

The houseboat is approximately 67 feet long 13 feet wide.

It has a sun deck, spacious. The houseboat was inaugurated by

Mr. I.M. Vittala, Principal secretary of tourism, Information,

kannada and culture, govt of karnataka. Dr. C. somasekhara IAS,

Director Department of tourism and Mrs. P. Hemalatha District

commissioner of udupi. It was hosted by Mr. N.D. Tiwari, MD,

Jungle lodges and Resorts and Mr. Y.R. Monohar, Md. Paradise

club and resorts.

Paradise club and resorts:

Paradise club and Resorts is a company with a focus on

leisure hospitality. It resorthotels offer a full array of amenities

for both business and leisure travelers including luxury

accommodation, fine dining fitness centers, spa, meeting rooms,

conferencing facilities and a host of other leisure activities. The

compay's first development paradise Isle Beach resort has the

distinction of being the first high end beach resort in coastal

karnataka, which is emerging as the next-big tourist destination

in india along the lines of kerala living dining area and two

private steeping quarters. The boat is made of natural eco

friendly materials like bamboo poles, coir, coconut fiber, ropes

and bamboo mats. salarpowered fans, lights and bio-chemical

toilets also make the boathouse environment friendly.

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A cruise on the hovseboat offers spectacular views of the

swaying palms, glimpses of the arabian see and beaches at

certain points and fascinating visualso of the idyllic village life.

The kemmannu hoode area is an ecological wonder and home to

numberous migratory birds on the sand reefs as well as shellfish

habitats in the shallow waters near thimman kudru. The flocks

of cormorant, egret, herons, four species of moorhens, water

ducks, siberian storks, purple horons, seagulls, teals and the

different types of kingishers are a sight to water.

1.2. The Backwater:

The undisputed main attraction of a trip to kerala is

traveling through the 90km networks of waterways that fring the

coast and trickle for inland. Long before the advent of roads

these waterways were the slippery highways of klerala and many

villagers today still use paddle power as transport.

Trips through the backwaters crose shallow, palm – firnged

lakes studded with cantilevered chinese fishing nets and travel

along narrow, shady canals where coir (Coconut fibre) copra

(dried coconut meat) and cushews are loaded onto boats. Along

the way are small villages with mosques, churches, temples and

school, villagers going about their daily chores and ting

settlements where people live on narrow spits of reclaimed lend

dewy a few metres wide.

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1.3. Objectives

The main objective of the research is to study the back

water based tourism in bhadra river project. The related

objectives are:

1) Main objective is to development of back water tourism.

2) To identify the natural and man mate tourism

attractions.

3) To examine the existing tourism demand and supply.

4) To know the satisfaction level of existing tourist.

5) To identify back water r4esources can plal in economic

revitalization and tourism development.

6) To promote the development of back water destination.

7) To evolv various promotional measares adapted by

govt. for tourism development.

8) To analyze the existing problems

9) To existing of knowledge an the subject.

10) To survey an history of the place.

11) Suggest ways in which the natural resources are utilized

for the development of back water tourism.

12) Find out the calture differences host and huest.

1.4. Scop

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The study is confined to back water tourism destinations.

The study is undertaken mainly for assessing the potentially of

bhadra backwater tourism in BRP and also to highlight the

hidden tourism spots keping in view the existing trend of

adventure tourism in BRP.

This study is conducted in all most all the place of Bhadra

back water tourism which posses natural, adventure, trekking,

water sports activity and other types of tourism.

1.5. Research Methodology

Research means thee systematic approach concerning

generalization and the formulation of a theory is re search as

such the term research refers to the systematic method

consisting of enunciating the problem, formulating a hypnothesis,

collecting his facts or data analyzing the facts and reaching

certain conclusion either in the form of solutions toward the

concerned problems.

Research methodology is a way to systematicully solve the

research problem. It has, it may be understood as a science of

studying how research is done scientifically.

1.6. Statement of research problem

Each destination in the country or state has its own geo

socio cultural identity. Therefore it demands specific tourism

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development plans and actions within the umbrella of an overall

tourism perspective for the country.

Back water in BRP is an unexplored destination with

cultural, natural and manmade tourism attraction and it is

undisturbed by man. This itself indicates that excavating things

unknown or hidden has always a great import ant. Being a

resident of back water tourism in BRP a research project related

to the bhaclra river centre as an obvious choise.

There are number of other consideration also while

selecting the present problem for research. Besides the time of

cost consideration, familiarity with region, language advantage

and mainly feeling of doing some thing for the resident.

As regards thematic frame work of research topic i.e. back

water tourism, a case study at BRP was taken up.

Methodology

The data used in the study has largely been of primary

nature. This primary data has been a obtained through

questionnaires with the help of sampling technique. The

secondary data has been o0btained from interned, broachers,

book and publication on the subject of hospitality industry.

Questionnaire:

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2 set of questionnaire (One each for tourist and workers)

are prepared so as to get comprehensive information about

profile of tourism purpose of visit, preferences regarding

facilities, activities, attraction, teiv satisfaction levels etc. Most

of the questions are yes or no questions. some open ended

questions are also included.

Sampling:

Around 30 question natives were distributed randomly

among the visitors and localities to know their opinion about

tourism potential of back water in BRP.

Analysis and interpretation of data:

Keeping in view the objectives of the study, the data

collected through questionnaires is andlyzed and interpreted with

the help of statistical tabulations methods using average and

percentage approach where ever needed, though analysis and

interpretation of data are done by manually, computer facilities

are also used to translator relevant empirical information in to

illustrations in the form of diagrams.

1.7 Limitations of the study

Obviously all studies and researcher have their own

limitation. Need not to say, the researcher while working on this

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project had many limitations. To mentions the major ones are as

under.

Due to lack literature on back water tourism in BRP

primary information has been collected by field visits.

The size of the sample has been yet another timitation,

because many of the respondents were not accept to fill up

the questionnaire.

Duration of the study was limited and up to data details

about destinations were not available.

Chapter-2

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Concept of backwater tourism

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Types of water based adventure sports

2.3 Water sports in India

2.4 River running and kayaking water sports in India

2.5 Boat tours in India

2.1 Introduction:

India's vast geographical diversity provides a wealth of

outdoors adventure. all tastes are catered for from the gentlest

to the fast placed and there is something for every level or

competence the beginner and the expert. Not only does India

have an immense variety of outdoor thrills, but price here are

extremely low by international standards.

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Altitude range from 9.000 feet to 14.500 feet above sea

level and trekkers need only a reasonable degree of physical

fitness, prior experience not being necessary. In laddakh, the

lowest altitudes is 11.000 feet above sea level and with the

shortage of oxygen, acclimatization is compulsory, some passes

commonly encountered during a trek being as high as 1800 feet

above Sea level.

Each of India's coastal state gujavat, mahavashtra, goa,

karnataka kerala, tamil nadu, andhra prodesh and orissa have

choice of beaches. Those in goa are all popular, many offer

luxury resort hotels on the beach itself a few offer wind surfing

and yachting, Gopalur-on-sea in orissa, chorwad and ahmedpur

mandri in gujarat are but two examples of relatively quiet

beaches. Lakshad weep offers excellent wind surfing, snorkelling

and scuba diving in the crystal clear waters of the lagoons which

surround each island.

2.2. Types of water based adventure sports

In the following water based adventure sports:

1. Water skiing

2. White water rafting

3. Sailing

4. Canoeing

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5. Angling

6. Scuba diving, snorkeling and free diving

7. Spear fishing

8. Yachting

9. Kayaking

10. Windsurfing

11. Swimming and Diving

12. Boat Racing

13. Regattas

14. Ice-Boating Boating

15. Adventure cruises

16. Para sailing

17. Tubing

18. Discing

19. Surfing

20. Wake boarding

1. Water Skiing:

Water skiing is a sport / game and recreational activity and

is popular in many countries around the world where appropriate

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conditions exist an expanse of water unaffected by wave motion,

rivers, lakes, and sheltered bays are all popular for water skiing.

Standard water skis were origin ding made of wood but are

usually constructed out of fiberglass based composites. They are

of similar length to downhill snow skis but are somewhat wider.

Instead of a rigid binding, they have rubber molded binding in

which the skier's feet are placed skiers are pulled along by a rope

with a hatchel fitted at one end and attached to a powerboat at

the other.

2. White water Rafting:

River rafting is increasingly becoming the most popular

adventure sport in the conntry. Age groups varying from nine-

year-old school children to a seventy four year old grandmather

have rafted down rivers in India. No previous experience or

swimming ability is required.

3. Sailing:

The challenge of the elements and the spirit of adventure

inspired seafarers in their voyages in ancient time. The same

reasons that attracts people to water sports.

Mans relationship to water is one of the most paradoxical

and contrary things in nature. Human beings are physically

mostly water, they cannot live without it, yet water manifested as

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floods, storms and hurricanes at sea, is offal to man. Water cam

be beautiful and refreshing but it can also carry water born

diseases.

4. Canoeing:

The canoe developed from the seagoing dugouts of the

carib Indians of the Caribbean island. These dugouts were made

from Iarge tree trunks, which had been shaped and hallowed out.

The word 'canoe' comes from ' kanu' the carib word for such a

dugout.

Canoeing as a leisured activity has grown rapidly in recent

years with the onset of pakage holidays which usually combine

camping and white water rafting in an attraction parcel which

offers thrills, adventure and challenge.

5. Angling:

Where there is a river, there is a catch, and the whole of

India is garlanded with rivers has much for an angler so get

cracking and you bet it the snow fed streams definitely have

something to feed you, will like the taste.

With the numberous rivers streams and coastal areas, India

offers itself as the right catch. For truvellers fishing the various

coastal areas be a souvce of great joy to the fisherman. The wide

rivers are ideal for trait and masheer fishing.

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6. Scuba diving snorkelling and free diving:

The diving suit shared with the diving bell, the major

disadvantage of being heavy, often difficut to operate and of

tying the diver to the surface by his breathing tube. Although

these disadvantages, were see apparent. They were only

overcome through advances in technique made during the

second half of the 19th century.

7. Sking Diving:

A diver who merely wishes to make shallow descent

requiring few moments under water has only to equip himself

with a small mask. A great member of models are available. They

consist basically of alarge pane of safety glass over the eyes,

secured to the divers heads by a rubber membrance and rubber

straps improved models have small value for ejecting water

which gets inside the mask.

8. Spear fishing:

The greatest single under water sports attraction remain

under water hunting or spear fishing. The sports is of relatively

recent origin. It required the invitation of device to extend the

divers's range of vision under water and water proof goggles did

not appear until the early 1930s. The sport was publicized by

guy gilputric from this lute start it spread rapidly throughout the

world.

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9. Yachting:

Yacht may be defined as a power driven vessel used for

racing purposes or for pleasure. It is light and comparatively

small vessel. Boats propelled by paddles, oars or out pored

motors are not considered yachts. Yachting is considered as the

sport of racing and cruising in sailing craft.

10. Kayaking:

Most kayak trips use stable crafts designed for use by

novices. They seat two people in comfort kayak touring does not

require any special skills. At the start, the leader gives

instructions in simple padding technique.

11. Windsurfing:

Perhaps the fasterst growing water sport though is

windsurfing. It's exponents rank in millions worldwide and its

advancement into the competitive area has arrived with

breathtaking speed it's greatest exponents describe it as a

medley of sailing ballest, gymnastics and self expression which

the inventor of the sail board perhaps never dreamed possible.

12. Swimming and diving:

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Swimming is an action of self support and self-propulsion in

water as practiced by man. It is one of the most useful as well as

pleasurable accomplishment of man. It was very popular in the

training of warriors in the days of early Greece and Rome.

Many methods of swimming instructions have been tested

as changes in stroke took place. Types of swimming strokes

commonly used in order to present popularity are:

1. Crawling

2. Side stroke

3. Back stroke

4. Breast stroke

5. Butterfly

13. Boat pacing :

The major division in motor boat competition are stock in

board, stock out board, in board hydroplane and out board

hydroplane.

Boating:

Boating for pleasure and enjoyment has been in practice

for several years. later on it was identified as a sport and

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increased tremendously in popularity all over the world in 20 th

century.

Now we find that there are many pleasure boats:

1) Out boards

2) Sail boats without an board power

3) Row boats

4) On board cruisers

5) Dinghies

6) Prams

7) Motor boats

8) Auxiliary powered sail boats.

Various types of speed boats are:

1) Run about

2) Utilities

3) Water ski boats

4) Bass boats

5) Racing boats

6) Motor boats

14. Regattas:

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The first modern Olympia was staged in Athens in 1896.

There was no rowing. In 1904, the game were held in st-louis and

the us made a clean sweep of the rowing events. In 1908 great

Britain won are four events of olympic rowing championship.

15. Ice-Boating:

Another adventure sports is the ice-boating. The sport of

saiding and racing ice boat once involved boats costlier. It also

required costly skippers and crew. In the second half of the 20th

century, the sport limited itself to small light but fast boats the

Butch men were the first to take active interest in ice-boating

sport.

16. Adventure cruises:

Cruises are to remote regions. These are different from

standard tourist cruises. Rather than indulging in luxury and

entertainment, they focus on wildlife and nature and the

remoteness of the destination is the strongest appeal adventure

cruises take place on rugged, practical ships designed for icy

cruises or shallow jungle rivers.

Cabin cruising:

A cabin cruiser can be many things:

1. It is a means of vacation, weekend overnight travel.

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2. It is a practicing seamanship and navigation on inland lakes

and streams or coastal waters.

3. It is pleasant base for entertaining, picnicking, exploring,

fishing, running a regatta boat, two boat, ferry boat or a

pretentious status symbol.

The typical cruise would have:

1. Sleeping births for four or more persons

2. Cooking gas/ stove

3. Sink

4. Ice box / refrigerator

5. Toilet facilities

6. Storage

7. Lockers

8. Water tank.

17. Para Sailing:

Human have always dreamed to be up in the air with

wings. Now tourism can help amateurs weighing between 40-70

kgs to releas this ambition. No advance training or special skill is

needed and the game is not expersive either.

18. Discing:

Discing consists of standing on a circular wooden disc and

being towed behind the boat. The disc supports the rider by

means of spreading the weight out evenly across the water. It

requires good balance, and as a result discing cannot be

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performed at extremely high speeds, meaning it is sometimes

viewed as due.

19. Surfing:

Surfing is a recreational activity in which individuals paddle

into a wave on a surfboard, jump to their feet, and are propelled

across the water by the force of the wave. Suring's appeal

probably derives from an un usual confluence of elements.

Adrenaline, skill and high paced maneuvering are set

against a naturally unpredictable backdrop.

20. Wake boarding:

Wakeboarding is a board sport. It was created from a

combination of water skiing, snow boarding and surfing

techniques.

2.3 Water sports in India:

Water sports in Goa:

Diving, windsurfing yachting, scuba diving and snorkeling.

Those visiting goa. Will find ample opportunity to indulge in all

kinds of water sports. However, serious water freaks should head

for the sparkling blue (and strictly preserved) water of the

andaman and lakshwadeep is lands.

Andamman water sports:

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The andaman offers some excellent locations for water

adventure sports. Snorkeling, it is better to bring your own

equipment to take up the sport.

Scuba diving have ample opportunities in island, there are

schools, offering diving courses have mushroomed all over the

place. The best is easily the port blair under water diver center

in the south andaman that offers an internationally recognized

PADI.

Laksheadeep water sports:

Laksheadeep also has its fair share of scuba diving schools

the best known is the poseidon netptune school. In lakshwadeep

you can also try windsurfing, prsasailing water skiing, snorkeling

and deep-seafishing.

2.4. River running and kayaking water sports in India

The best known whitewater river running courses in India

are the gamges (from rishikesh) and the beas (from manali). The

Ganga is a more popular stretch with several interesting patches

like the galf course and so on however, to the initated rafter, this

might seem like tame stuff. They might find the swifter beas,

with unpredictable temper, a much better challenge.

For a truly unforgettable and ( tumultuous) experience

don't miss the Indus (In ladakh) and zanskar (in zanskar) river. If

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you're lucky you might even catch the might water river rafting

where the runners raft by the light of the full moon which casts

eerie shadows all over the flat himaloyan desertland. Heady, no

less.

In sikkim, you can raft on the teesta river. However the

teesta is definitely not for beginners and strictly for those people

who are looking for a little water sports adventure in rafting.

Other rivers you can raft on are the sutlej, chenab, tons

and so on kayaking is be coming increasingly popular in India

and you can try it on the seas.

2.5. Boat Tours in India

Boat tours are possible all over India take your pick from

slow river rides lang uorous laks cruises or motorboat tours of

offshore island. Here are some options.

Andaman and nicobar Island:

Boat and feery trips sail to outlying island from port blair

and mayabunder.

In mayabunder there's an unexpected gem in the shape of

seansand, a simple lodge, restaurant and bar overcooking the

water 1km south of the town centre run by titus and elizabeth,

along with their young family, its low key and will appeal to

travellers looking for an experience away from the crowds. titus

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organises a range of boat based day tours that, depending on the

season and how he feels about you may include forty one caves.

Goa:

Dolphnin-spotting boat trips sail from pamaji, fort aguada

and candolim, culangute, arambol, colva and palolem.

Gujarat:

Bird spottinng boat tours are offered at nal sarovar bird

sanctuary and coral reef cruises go to jamnagae's marine

national park.

Jammu and kashmir:

In srinagor, hive gondolalike shikaras for tours around

serene dal lake.

Kevala:

Days of languorous drifting on the backwaters aroubd

alleppey or canoe tours from kollam and bamboo raft tours in

periya wildlife sanctuary.

Kolkata (calcutta)

Cruises leave to watch the immersion of the idols during

the durga pujafestival in kolkata.

Modhya pradesh and Chhattigarh:

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Cruises go to the marble rocks near jabalpur, there are

crocodile spotting trips at raneh falls and sollyboating on bhopals

upper lake.

Mumbai (Bomboy)

Boats cruise around mumbai harbour and elephomta

islemd from mumbai.

Northeast states:

Steamboat cruises along the brahmaputra river in assam

with jungle travels india and wildlife spotting boat safaris at

manas national park.

Orissa:

Boat tours are available to look for crocodiles, freshwater

dolphins and birds at bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary and chilika

lake.

Rajasthan:

Boat tours to the famous blue lake palace at vdaipur.

Uttarakhand and uttar pradesh:

Dawn tours of the ghats at varanasi and rowboat tours on

nainitals naini lake and sacred river cruises in allahabad and

mathura.

West bengal:

Boat tours to track tigers in the huge sunder bans

tiger reserve.

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Chapter-03

Back water Tourism in Keralal

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Destinations

3.3 Kerala houseboats

3.4 Water sports in Kerala

3.5 Kerala Boat races

3.1 Introduction :

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Another beautiful coastal city is that of Cochin. Kochi or

Ernakulam. It happents to be a collection of islands and

peninsulas. The list of scenic island comprises of Bolgatty,

Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam.

The city of cochin is often referred to as the "queen of the

Arabian sea" the city that is industrial and commercial capital of

Kerala boasts of an International airport too. Besides the

backwater cochin is famous for landmarks of cultural heritage

like the Jewish synagcgue, the dutch palace, st francis church.

The fun of visiting the tourist attritions in cichin increases

multifold when communicated, through local ferries. The visit to

the city will remain incomplete if you the famous kathakali dance

performance.

Further amongst the jewels in the crown of the Kerala

backwaters we have the unexploited beach resort of varkala.

Tourists flock to this resort cum spa because of its beautiful

landscape. The small town is religiously significant for the Hindus

because of the Janardana swamy temple and the two thousand

year old shrine of word vishum.

The best time for backwater cruising in India falls between

the months of October and March. keeping in mind the weather

conditions in Kerala the tourists are advised to carry cotton

casuals on their backwater holidays. The canal- rides, boat

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cruises and houseboat stay back on all tourists seepking salace

in the lap of nature.

3.2 Kerala Backwater Tourism Destinations

The land of the green and the serene Kerala offers an

amazing array of the backwaters in Kerala. The breathtakingly

beautiful destinations are the true storehouses of the nature at

it's best. The splendid sunsets, the waxing moonlights, the shoals

of ducks, the pulsating palms and the wonderful waves make the

backwater destinations the most sought after in kaleidoscopic

Kerala.

In the following backwater destinations in kerala:

1. Alappuzha Tourism

2. Cochin Tourism

3. Thiruvanathapuranm Tourism

4. Thiruvallam Tourism

5. Kumarakam Tourism

6. Kottagam Tourism

7. Kallam Tourism

8. Kasaragod Tourism

In the following explane one by one.

1. Alappuzha Tourism

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The all using alappuzha with its lovely lakes, lagoons and

the fresh water rivers will not fail to sweep you off your feet. The

stirringly gorgeous Venice of the East9 has more than the boat

races, houseboat, beaches, marine products and the coir industry

Alappzhu is home to the diverse animal and bird life. The

rich crop of bananas, yams and cassava will surely catch your

eye. Kuttanad in the heart of the backwaters of alappuzha owing

to its richness of the paddy crops of referred to as the rich bowl

of Kerala.

2. Cochin Tourism

Then there is the captivating Cochin (Kochi) with the

charming combination of the picture perfect islands like Batgatty,

Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam. The reminisces of the Chinese,

Arabian, Portuguese and the Dutch travelers and traders are

omnipresent in Cochin. The variant village cruises to the coconut

plantation and the coir villages should not be missed

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3. Thiruvananthapuram Tourism:

The capital city of the taleido scopic Kerala.

Thiruvananthapuram is a terrific tourist destination.

Thiruvananthapuram is a major center for tourists, politics and

industries. The soothing shoreline, beautiful braches and the

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backwater stretches make Thiruvananthapuram few of most

frequently visit backwater holiday destinations for the tourists to

Kerala.

4. Thiruvallam Tourism:

The stunningly beautiful and screne stretch of the

Thiruvallam backwaters is temptingly close to

Thiruvananthapuram. The backwater destination of Thiruvallam.

Makes a great one day four. The renowned canoe rides

make Thiruvallam popular with the tourists you may even enjoy

the water sports in the lagoon and the move to the beach from

the village using the floating bridge in the waterfront park. The

short village cruises using the country boats are the perfect ways

to enjoy the backwaters of Thiruvallam.

5. Kumarakom Tourism

Kumarakom on wake vembamad with its unparalleled

boating, fishing and sightseeing opportunities makes a

picturesque holiday spot in the backwaters of Kerala. The rich

greens and the rural life are clubbed with the beautiful

Kumarakom bird sanctuary.

You many take a cruise along the lake to catch glimpses of

the birds. What a way to spend summers with the dueks,

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cuckoos, Siberian stork etc. The ideally located Kumarakom is

picture perfect village.

6. Kottayam Tourism

Close by are the backwaters of Kottayam. Amidst the

paddy field, rubber plantations and the highlands is the charming

Kottayam. Kottayam is popularly known as the land of lakes and

tatex. The entire population of Kottayam is literate that makes it

the land of letters too. The cultivation of the cash crops makes

Kottayam.

7. Kollam Tourism:

The splendid town of Kollam on the Ashtamudi lake is

renowned for being the getaway to the beautiful backwaters of

Kerala you many opt for an of the backwater tour and cruise that

commence from Kollam. The backwater tour from Kollam to

Alappuzha is the longest cruise in Kerala. Do not forget to catch

on the cashews on your tour to Kollam.

8. Kasaragod Tourism

On the sea cost the backwater destination of kasaragod

offers mesmerizing trips to the enchanting chandagiri and the

vivacious valiy aparamba situated on the chandragiri river the

former is renowned for the chair of forts. The latter provides the

best breathtaking views of the backwaters. The boat cruises to

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and from kasaragod will never fail to enchant you. On your

backwater tour you must check out the well preserved. Bekal

fort. The pauikere and the kappil beach at Kasaragod are

excellent spots for relaxation and rejuvenation.

3.3 Kerala Houseboats

The houseboats in Kerala, south India, are huge, slow

moving, exotic barges used for leisure trips. They are a reworked

model of kettuvallams (In the Malayalam language) kettu means

“tied with ropes”, and vallam means “boat”] which, in earlier

times, were used to carry rich and spices from kuttanad to the

kochi port Kerala houseboats were considered a convenient

means of transportation.

The populating of Kettuvalloms has returned in the function

as major tourist attractions. Many find the kettuvallam an ideal

means of exploring the beauty of the Kerala backwaters.

Such a houseboat is about 60 to 70 feet [about 18 to 21

meters] long and about 15 feet [about 5 meters] wide at the

middle. The hull is made of wooden planks that are held together

by ropes of coconut fiber. The usual wood is ‘ Anjili’, the root is

made of bamboo pales and palm leaves. The exterior of the boat

is painted with protective coats of cashew nut oil.

3.4 Water sports in kerala

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Keralas, the land of fascinating backwards and lacked, is

famous for its aquatic sports. The snake boat kace of laeraua is a

unique feature of this state with its 544 kms of curving palm-

shaded camals and lagoons and her 42 mountain –borne rivers.

There are many special aquatic events that are being held

every years on the backwaters, particularly during August-

September period. The place of pride among these events goes

to the snake boat Regutta at Arammula, which is well known for

the parthasarthy temple. The pampa river at arammual is the

venue of the race. Arammula is situated around 10 kms to the

east of cchengannur and important railway and roadway station

michway between. Thiruvanthapuram and Kochi.

3.5 Kerala Boat Races

Chundan vallams or snake boats are narrow boats over 100

feet long with a raised prow that stands 10 feet above water and

resembled the hood of a snake. Traditionally these were used by

local rulers to transport soldiers during waterfront wars. In

modern times, it has spawned a new spont, the vallam kali [boat

race]. Each chundam vallam accommodates about a hundred

muscular oarsmen.

Boat races are accasions of great excitement and

entertainment with thousands gathered on the banks to watch

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and cheer. Most of these races are held in the kuttamad region of

Alappazha.

Where Jawaharlal Nehru visited in 1952, four traditional

chundan valloms went to receive him. A snake boat race was

organized for him. He was so impressed that when he went back

to Delhi, the sent back a gleaming sliver trophy for a boat race.

Chapter-4

Tourism Potsctiality in BRP

4.1 Bhadra Dam

4.2 Bhadra wildlife Sanctuary

4.3 River Tern Lodge

4.4 Lakshminarashima Temple

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4.5 Bhadravathi

4.1 Bhadra Dam

This is at a distance of 28 kms from Shimoga. Bhadra dam

is constructed across river Bhadra, The height of dam is

194.There is an electricity generating station adolescents to dam.

The fisheries department has set-up some aqua forms

nearby. Visitors are allowed between 10.Am an 6. Pm there are

inspection Bungalows of Irrigation Department. One situated at

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dam, and the other in the village. Rooms have to be booked in

advance through assistant executive engineer at B.R.P

4.2 Bhadra wildlife sanctuary

The secrets of the jungle unwind as you go deep into the

seemingly silent forest. Monkeys chatter incessantly. Elephants

trumpet in delight. Welcoming you to discover their magnificent

land.

Yes the Bhadra wildlife sanctuary in the Chickmagalur and

Shimoga districts, is one of the most fascinating sanctuaries.

Sheltering some exquisite flora and fauna.

The great Indian Gaur barking deer, flying fox, mongoose,

elephant, panther, macaque, babbler, barbet, bluejay, kingfisher,

robin, weaver bird, Drongo….. have all made their home here.

So the next time you’re tooking for some adventure, don’t forget

to include Bhadra on your list, or else, you’ll be missing out on

some real wild excitement.

The Bhadra wildlife sanctuary boasts of rich avian life with

birds like the grey jungle fowl, Red sprfolowl, painted bush quail,

Emerald dove, southern green imperial pigeon, great black wood

packer, Malabar parakeet and hill myna just to name a few.

While among the reptiles the marish crocodiles are usually

found in the upstream stretches or the Bhadra River and monitor

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lizards are also a common sight. The common offer and the

smooth Indian offer can usually be sighted at the Bhadra

reservoir. Gaur certainly are the pride of Bhadra which is a

common sight. Leopards are also fairly. Common, particularly in

the Lakavalli area, Bhadra wildlife sanctuary thus been recently

adopted under “Project Tiger”.

This is an idea tiger habitat although it is rare to see one!

Wild dog tracts are also found. Due over the area. Elephant occur

in all parts of the sanctuary and seem to migrate locally between

muthodi and Lakkavalli other mammals found in the area are

common palm river, stripe necked mongoose, sloth bear, large

brown flying squired sambar, spotted, deer.

4.3 River Tern Lodge

Situated in the midst of the western Ghats of chikmagalur

district in Karnataka, surrounded by the lofty hill. Ranges of

Babudangiri. The river tern lodge is a perfect blend of nature and

wildlife.

The lodge gets its name from the congregation of

thousands of river terms during their breeding on a nearby

island. Indeed a spectacular sight to behold!.

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You can get mesmerized by observing their preening

feeding, cackling and many interesting antics. It is located on a

hillock, at the edge of the picturesque Bhadra river, near

Lakkavalli adjoining the northern boundaries of the Bhadra Tiger

reserve and wildlife sanctuary. Soft waves of backwaters of the

river lash the edge periodically harmonizing the sounds of

nature, to put you in a perfect state of bliss. The river tern lodge

is the ideal spot to get acquainted with nature in its serene

beauty.

Activities

Apart from wildlife viewing through exciting jeep prides into

the Bhadra tiger reserve wildlife sanctuary, which is about 4 km

from the resort, there are water based adventures such as

sailing, kayaking, water cycle, water trapaline, joy fishing on

offer.

A boat ride on the backwaters of the Bhadra reservoir can

also yield great wildlife viewing opportunities. Other activities

include guided trekking, island camping, bird watching, mountain

biking, rock climbing for children and star gazing. Visits to

Tyverekoppa Lion and tiger safari and to the Sakkrebyle Elephant

camp are also yield great wildlife, viewing opportunities. Other

activities include guided trekking, island camping, bird watching,

mountain, biking, rock climbing for children and star gazing visits

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to Tyverekoppa lion and tiger safari and the Sakkrebyle Elephant

camp are also options at the river tern lodge.

Accommodation

The river tern Lodge has currently ten twin- beded

accommodations five cottages and five log cabins with cozy

interiors to ensure nothing but pure serenity and privacy.

Each room this a veranda overlooking the tranquil waters

of the Bhadra reservoir and not to mention the spectacular view

of the sunset over the backwater. To appreciate nature, it is

consciously decided not to have TVs in the rooms.

Facilities

Apart from the comfortable accommodation, the gal Ghar

which is a circular, open- to – sides gazebo is the guests dining

area, providing an extraordinary close to nature experience.

The resort also features wildlife documentaries in the

evenings, for those interested. All water activity equipments and

instructors are present at the Lodge and adhere to high safety

guidelines.

Season

The climate is generally pleasant all through the year,

while the bulk of the rainfall occurs during the southwest

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monsoon, between June and September, leaving the entire

sanctuary lush green. Summer months of March, April and May

would be slightly warm.

Cuisine

A delicious spread of south and North Indian dishes, buffest

style is served at the Ghat ghar. A choice of both vegetarian and

non- vegetarian is available.

Programme:

Day 1 With day 312 Noon Check 08.30am Breakfast 01.30pm Lunch 09.00 am Visit to Elephant

camo Sakkarebyle

and Tyverekoppa.

Lion and Tiger safari

04.00 pm Safari briefing with

tea/ coffee

04.30 pm Drive to Bhadra

wildlife Sanctuary

07.30 pm Wildlife film show

08.30 pm Campfire 01.30 pm Lunch

09.30 pm Dinner 04.30 pm Wild life safari /

boating

Day:2 08.30pm Campfire

06.00am Wake up call tea/ 09.30 pm Dinner

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coffee

06.30 pm Guideal trekking or

Boating

Day:3

09.30am Breakfast 06.00 Wake up call tea

coffee

11.00 am Check out 06.30 am Guided trekking or

safari

09.30 am Break fast

11.00 am Check out

Getting There

From Bangalore:

Drive towards Tumkur, Take the Shimoga bye- pass road at

Tumkur [Instead of goings to Tumkur town] and cross Gubbi,

Tiptur, Arsikere, Kadur, Birur, Tarikere after crossing Tarikere,

take the left that also has a Kuvempu University direction board.

Travel 14 km till you reach Lakkavalli, at Lakkavalli you will

find a sign board to the river tern lodge which is about 4 km

away. Alternately you can contact the Range forest office at

Lakkavalli for enquiries. The river tern lodge is 38 km form

shimoga and is located by the Bhadra reservoir.

Activities at a Glance

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Jungle safari, Elephant rides, coracle rides, bird watching,

kayaking, sailing, water- cycle, water trampoline, joy fishing,

nature walks, guided trekking, wildlife documentaries.

4.4 Lakshminarashima Temple

Lakshiminarashima temple is a three culachala temple of

13th century. The temple architecture is very similar to Hoysala

type of architecture. The temple is located at city center of

Bhadravathi, and attracts to unit and pilgrims from all parts of

Karnataka.

4.5 Bhadravathi

Bhadravathi is a important industrial center is Shimoga

district. This I s19 kms from Shimoga. Sri, M.Vishveshwaraiah

Iron and steel works, Mysore paper mills, sugar factories are

worth to visit, permission from the respective factories are

required to visit factory. All India has a broadcasting station in

this place

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Chapter-5

Data Analysis and interpretation

Introduction:

The survey was conducted in back water tourism

destination an Bhadra river back water. The respondent were the

tourist of this area. The respondent were selected through

random sampling. All the respondent were personally contacted

by the researcher so as to ensure reliability of the data. As such

the sample size has been 33 but the responses on certain

aspects exceeds the number of respondents because of multiple

choice.

Therefore researcher have created more options while

doing tabulation since most of the information obtained through

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the questionnaires is in numerical terms and self explanatory as

well.

All the respondents had different opinions about what they

like in back water tourism in BRP, satisfaction levels with

facilities, their travel arrangements, place they want to go, about

problem they have faced in back water for the examples food,

guide service and communication problems, and what type of

activities are interest and more enjoyed, and in back water other

adventure sports activities can be conducted opinion, and tourist

come again other tourist opinions collecting the questionnaire

time.

The results of the survey have been complied and put in

the tabular form as under.

Table No. 5. 1 distribution of respondents by gender

Sl.No Gender Respondents Percentage

1 Male 23 69.70

2 Female 10 30.30

Total 33 100

It is clear from the table 5.1that of the total 33 respondents

69.70 percent were male and remaining 30.30 percent were

female. The ratio of male and female for tourist was 70:30.

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1 Indian 32 96.97

2 Foreigner 01 03.03

Total 33 100

It is clear from the table 5.2 that of the total 33

respondents 96.97% percent were male and remaining 03.03%

were foreigner. The ratio of Indian and Foreigner for tourist was

9:1.

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Table no. 5.3 age wise distribution of respondents

Sl.No Gender Respondents Percentage

1 Below 20 years 13 39.40

2 21 to 30 years 12 36.36

3 31 to 40 years 08 24.24

4 41 to 51 years 00 00.00

5 51 years and above 00 00.00

Total 33 100

Table no. 5.3 reveals that out of the total samples of 33

respondents maximum number of tourist belongs to the age

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group of below 20 years i.e 39.40% and the minimum in the age

group of 31+040 years i.e 24.24%.

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Sl.No Variables Respondents Percentage

1 Married 18 54.55

2 Unmarried 15 45.45

Total 33 100

It is clear from the table 5.4 that of the table 33

respondents 54.55 percent were married. Tourist and remaining

45.45 percent unmarried tourist

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Table 5.5 Distribution of respondents by education qualification.

Sl.No Variables Respondents Percentage

1 PG/ Degree 15 45.46

2 PUC/SSLC 08 24.24

3 Higher primary school

10 30.30

Total 33 100

The table 5.5 reveals that out of the total samples of 33

respondents maximum number of tourist PG/ Degree i.e 45.46%

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and minimum in the PUC/SSLC education qualification tourist.

Because most of the school children come with parents.

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Table no. 5.6 Visiting with distribution of respondents

Sl.No Gender Respondents Percentage

1 Family 17 51.51

2 Friends 11 33.33

3 Group 04 12.12

4 Individual 01 03.04

Total 33 100

Table 5.6, showing that tourist visiting with peoples.

Majority of the tourist come to family and friends. More less of

tourist come to individual in the back water.

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Sl.No Gender Respondents Percentage

1 Monthly 00 00.00

2 Half yearly 09 27.28

3 Yearly 18 54.54

4 Nor specific 06 18.18

Total 33 100

The table 5.7 showing frequency of visit of the respondents

reveals that maximum number of tourist, i.e 54.54% of tourist

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are yearly about their frequent visit to the destination the least

percent of them i.e 18.18 were visit not specific.

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Sl.No Variables Respondents Percentage

1 River term Lodge 24 72.73

2 Firnd’s / Relative;s house

09 27.27

Total 33 100

Majority of the tourist stag at the river tern lodge which is

evident from the table 5.8 i.e. 72.73% some tourist stag at the

friends or relatives house i.e. 27.27 % .

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5.9. Purpose of visit

Sl.No Purpose Respondents Percentage

1 Leisure and entertainment

29 87.88

2 Adventure activates 03 09.99

3 Business 01 03.03

Total 33 100

Majority of the tourist i.e. 87.88% were leisure and

entertainment parpose come. Which is evident from table 5.9

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and 03.03% were business purpose come to the Back water

destination.

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river back water.

Sl.No Information Respondents Percentage

1 Friends 25 75.75

2 Website 04 12.13

3 Media 03 09.99

4 Broachers 01 03.03

Total 33 100

Majority of the tourist choose the place to visit by guidance

from their friends. Which is evident from the table 5.10 i.e.

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75.75% of the tourist influenced by friends. Where only small

portion of the respondents i.e. 03.03 visit place on then

broachers.

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5.11. Mode of transportation used by the respondent

Sl.No Variables Respondents Percentage

1 Salt arrangement 23 69.70

2 Through travel and tour operator

08 24.24

3 Travel Desk of Hotel 02 06.06

Total 33 100

The table 5.11, the large number of tourist salt

arrangement transportation visit the back water destination, i.e.

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69.70% show low tourist transportation arrangement from trowel

desk of hotel, the evident in 06.06% in the table 5.11 table.

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5.12. Tourist most enjoyed activities

Sl.No Variables Respondents Percentage

1 Boating 25 75.75

2 Kayaking 19 57.57

3 Water tempoling 18 54.54

4 Water cycling 16 48.48

5 Sailing 12 36.36

6 Fishing 12 36.36

7 Windsurfing 04 12.12

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Table 5.12 Tourism most interested water activities is

boating i.e. 75.75 more lass than activities is windsurfing 12.12%

because windsurfing is more danger activities.

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5.13. Tourist most enjoyed activities

Sl.No Variables Respondents Percentage

1 Water sports 25 75.75

2 Boating 26 78.78

3 Wildlife safari 16 48.48

4 Trekking 07 21.21

5 Fishing 06 18.18

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Table 5.12 Tourist most enjoyed activities in the back water

is boating and water sports. i.e. 78.78 and 75.75% tourist lase

enjoyed the trekking and fishing i.e. 21.21 of and 18.18%.

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5.14. Tourist come time destination problems

Sl.No Problems Respondents Percentage

1 Transportation 13 39.39

2 Communication problem

07 21.21

3 Guide service 04 12.12

4 Accommodation 01 03.03

5 Food and Beverage 02 06.06

6 Sanitation 02 06.06

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5.15. Days of stay in the destination

Sl.No Variables Respondents Percentage

1 One day 18 54.54

2 Two day 02 06.06

3 Three day 12 36.36

4 Five days 01 03.04

Total 33 100.00

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Table 5.15 Back water visit tourist more than one day stay

i.e. 54.54% laes than of stay in the destination is five days i.e.

03.04% because back water tourism destination in B.R.P in the

accommodation service cost is more.

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5.16. Which season is best visit bhadra river back water

Sl.No Variables Respondents Percentage

1 Summera 25 75.75

2 Winter 04 12.12

3 Rainy 08 24.24

The table show the tourist summra season time come the

back water in BRP i.e. 75.75 % winter season tourist come to

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destination is low 12.12 % because summer time tourist

childarnes schood is a holidays. Some tourist visit rating season

because that time beck water destination is natural more

dntifule.

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5.17. Kind of adventure sports activates can be

conducted here.

Sl.No Variables Respondents Percentage

1 Scuba diving 19 57.57

2 Swimming 22 66.66

3 Yatching 20 60.60

4 Sailing 15 45.45

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Table 5.17 is other types of adventure activities can be

conducted here that time respondents the tourist more

swimming i.e. 66.66% low tourist sailing activities inderst

because more tourist inderst in the swimming.

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5.18. Interest in back water tourism

Sl.No Variables Respondents Percentage

1 Yes 33 100

2 No 00 00

Total 33 100

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Table 5.18 Showing the tourist interest in back water

tourism. Survey time an types of tourist more indarst in the back

water tourism.

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Sl.No Variables Respondents Percentage

1 Yes 33 100

2 No 00 00

Total 33 100

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Table 5.19 is show the back water tourism development in

the destination that time local peoples help is 100% necessary.

Because, local people idea about the back water place.

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5.20. Tourism come again the back water tourism in BRP

Sl.No Variables Respondents Percentage

1 Yes 33 100

2 No 00 00

Total 33 100

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Table 5.20 tourist come nets time asked equation that time

all types of tourist come one time and that time tourist interest

the destination.

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Chapter-6

Findings and suggestions

6.1 Findings:

Back water tourism in BRP is a well know destination in

Shimoga district Karnataka state. The shimoga is famous for data

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water destination for Jog Sarvati back water, tuka river in

Gajanure back water and Bhadra river back water is there.

Bhadra back water tourism development in BRP is very

slow. Certain problems which hinders the pace of growth of

tourism in BRP, those are mentioned below:

BRP back water is potential tourist destination which is

accepted by all tourist respondents, who were considered as a

sample for the research but in case of existing facilities available

at BRP tourism destinations most of the respondents are partly

satisfied. The level of satisfaction is important for a tourist as it

enriches the experience, which in turn also serves as a

continuing source of recreation for them. But in context of BRP

the basic facilities like food and accommodation, transportation,

guide services etc. Are inadequate to satisfy the basic needs of

the tourist.

As reveled in the earlier chapter it is indicated of the tourist

visit BRP back water for pleasure trip. But unfortunately effective

supply fr the kind of recreation and entertainment activities that

are greater in demand among the pleasure seekers is not up to

their expectations.

Information and publicity system is yet another area which

is short supply. Most of the respondents visit back water in BRP

by guidance friend and website non of the respondent visited

back water tourism in BRP on the basis of information received

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from tourism offices, travel agent advertisements and to unit

broachers.

The broachers, folders, advertisement and other publicity

material mentally prepare the customers about the realities of

the destination. Unfortunately we don't see such material about

back water tourism in BRP and these are remains conspicuous by

its absence.

Scenic or natural beauty is god gify to any tourist

destination. Analysis of questionnaires reveals the fact that

majority of the respondents like scenic beauty in back water in

BRP, unfortunately these beauty is gradually disappearing due to

the improper maintenance and lack of awareness in the local

people.

Accommodation is one of the basic requirements of the

tourist. But in BRP back water only one river tern lodge there,

and this lodge booking the online method, seem to be a major

short coming for tourism development in back water in BRP.

Guide service is yet another major deficiency.

It is indicated that majority of the tourist propose to visit

leisure, entertainment, and water adventure activities. But these

are the places, which aren't were connected by transportation.

And also researcher found that these are facing lack of hotel and

accommodations guide service. Back water in BRP even we don't

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see any hotel and also if tourist prefer public transport he has to

walk nearly 11/2 km to reach back water.

Development program by government is another area

which seeks suggestion. Many localities expressed government

did not take any developmental measures for promotion of

tourism in BRP. without government intervention it is not possible

to promote BRP back water as a popular tourist destination.

Transportation is another factor on which the success of

tourism industry largely depends upon. A good transportation

service gives a faster growth rate in tourism. what is required is

efficient, cheap comfortable and transport facility. In BRP the

road transport is not that much developed to link different tourist

destinations. Even the condition of road are good they are

lacking regular maintenance. Certain destination are ignored and

remain neglected by tourist because of lack of proper transport

mode.

6.2 Suggestions

The above existing short comings generally felt by the

majority of tourist. If we remove these draw backs, would

enhance the overall tourism potential of back water. Here a few

suggestion which need to be implemented in this regard.

Recreation and entertainment facilities at the destination

directly enhance the satisfaction levels of tourist. Moreover

the are also vital for mental and physical health of the host

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population. Therefore there is an urgent need to plan

recreation and entertainment amenities at different

destination according to its average personality.

This study indicates poor services in transportation

facilities. Therefore the problem of transportation needs to

be attended immediately. The only remedy for

transportional problem is encouraging private investment

for providing better tourist carriages and government

should take immediate steps to maintain the roads and

other facilities.

Shopping, local art craft, fairs and festivals local cuisines

and falk traditions, which constitute on integral part of

tourist product mix must be promoted in an integrated way

so that they could have synergetic impact towards creating

on ideal tourism magnetic environment in the taluk.

Various respondents in answering the questionnaire

complained for accommodation cost is more only one river

tern lodge is there. The river term lodge ten twin, beded

accommodations there future 20 tourist stay the lodge. In

order to improve the accommodation facilities hygienic

condition should be improved in BRP. So for as the tariff are

concerned govt must take some legislative measure to

regulate them.

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Willing and active involvement of local people is an

essential prerequisite for the success of any development

programme. It is more vital in case of tourism where the

success depends entirely on the human relations.

Therefore there is an immediate need to infuse tourism

awareness in the society to ensure a positive interaction

between hosts and guests as also to encourage tourism

entrepreneurship.

The publicity and marketing strategies are very poor.

Therefore there is an urgent need to design marketing and

promotional strategy so as to increase the tourism traffic in

the district headquarters. Broachers folders about opining

up of information center provide valuable information abut

destination. These are helps to increase the inflow of

tourist traffic by acting as promotional measure.

At the end the need for the close coordination between

private and public sector tourism organization at different

levels is the key to success in tourism development.

Government participation is very necessary any

development provides sufficient incentives and packages

to the tourist, it will increase the inflow of tourists. Bow

these facilities are largely depending on government

policies. A clear cut policy with on efficient strategy can

only improve the present situation. Government should

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open new tourism information offices within the destination

and up to data information about at the tourist destination

should be made available to tourist.

Conclusion

The inherent nomadic urge in man for traveling has now

turned into the world's largest and fastest growing industry. The

growth of tourism has been phenomenal particularly after the II

world war. As for now it is rightly said that "We are living in the

age of tourism" " Tourism has come of its stage"/

Tourism is already serving as a single largest article of

export for many countries, developed and developing. As the

factors responsible for the unprecedented development of

tourism like leisure, more discretionary income, better and

amenities, industrialization, urbanization and population

explosion and man's desire to travel for and wide for diverse

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motives becomes stronger and stronger with time tourism is

likely is likely to touch newer heights. Because of immense

growth prospects of tourism and its multifarious benefits there is

increasing competition among the nation for enlarging their

share in international market for tourism.

Despite all its unique and diverse tourism attraction

karnataka shore in tourism is very less many factors like finanical

constraints, distance from the leading markets and lack of

planning expertise etc have been responsible for it.

Back water tourism in karnataka is new tourism. Coastal

karnataka will now be on the world tourism map with buckwater

tourism taking root at paradise lagoons. The spectacular yet

uncharted backwater of coastal karnataka were on the spotlight

for the very first time with the launch of housebats at paradise

logoons.

Paradise club and resorts is a company with a focus on

leisure hospitality. Its resurthotels offer a full array of amenities

for both business and leisure travelers including luxury

accommodation, fine dining, fitness centers, spa, meeting rooms,

conferencing facilities and a host of other leisure activities. The

company's first development. paradise Isle beach resort has the

distination of being the first high end beach resort in coastal

karnataka, which is emerging as the next big tourist destination

in India along the lines f kerala.

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Back water tourism in BRP is the one good natural tourism

place. Back water tourism destination " ozone Pvt. Ltd" some

water adventure actives providing the tourist.

OZONE Pvt. Ltd is good sarvie provioding the tourist more

tourist asked tour time more happy giving the water sports

actividess yearly one time also come t BRP and enjoy the water

sports.

BRP tourism destination wildlife safari, trekking, fishing and

other activitied there but more tourist Indarest water sports.

becase wildlife safari going time no animulecme and trekking

time some other prolamess. But water sports time no prapless.

Bhadra River project back water atrated below 20 years

tourist, because this age peoples age and adventure activities

like age. This age tourist 100% suralley more more happy.

Karnataka is " One state. Many worlds " Karnataka site all

types of tourism placess theory but not developed. Karanataka

numbers of rivers beck water thane but tourism depart mated

not delopement.

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