CONTENTS1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1. Rationale for indigenous tourism 1 1.2. Background 2 1.3. Need for study 3 1.4. Research problem 4 1.5. Research questions 4 1.6. Aim 4 1.7. Objectives 4 1.8. Limitation of the study 5 1.9. Analytical framework 6 1.10. Methodology 7 2. LITERATURE REVIEW 8 2.1. Tourism: An Overview 8 2.2. Conceptual framework of tourism 9 2.2.1. The dynamic elements 9 2.2.2. The static elements 10 2.3. Impacts of tourism 12 2.3.1. Economic impacts 12 2.3.2. Multiplier effect 15 2.3.3. Physical impact 17 2.3.4. Cultural impact 17 2.4. Evolution and planning of tourism in india 17 2.4.1. Five year plans and tourism 17 2.4.2. National tourism policy, 1982 20 2.4.3. National action plan, 1992 21 2.4.4. National tourism policy, 2002 21 2.4.5. Strategy for Tourism Development in the 11th Five Year Plan 22 2.4.6. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Policy, 1995 26 2.4.7. Government of Chhattisgarh's Tourism Policy, 2005 27 2.4.8. Endogenous tourism project 30 3. CASE STUDY 31 3.1. The Responsible Tourism Initiative in Kerala 31 3.1.1. State Consultation 31 3.1.2. Formation of Working Group 32 3.1.3. Organization chart 34 3.1.4. Outcomes of responsive tourism initiative 36 3.1.5. Conclusion 37 3.2. Mountain Shepherds Initiative, Uttarakhand 37 3.2.1. Developments in tourism sector 38 3.2.2. Tourism impacts 39 3.2.3. Challenges & conclusion 41 3.3. Himalayan HomeStays, Ladakh 42 3.3.2. Environmental aspects 46 3.3.3. Social aspects 47 3.3.4. Conclusion 47 4. BASTAR - AN OVERVIEW 48 4.1. Tourism scenario in Chhattisgarh 48 4.1.2. Employment in Tourism Industry 50 4.1.3. Tourist circuits 50 4.2. Bastar district 52 4.2.1. Location 52 4.2.2. History 52 4.2.3. Natural setting 52 4.2.4. Climate 53 4.2.5. Linkages and accessibility 53 4.2.6. Demographic profile 54 4.2.7. Economic profile 54 4.3. Tourist resources 56 4.3.1. Tourist destinations in Bastar 56 4.3.2. Keshkal 57 4.3.3. Kondagaon 58 4.3.4. Chitrakote Falls 58 4.3.5. Jagdalpur 59 4.3.6. Nagarnar 61 4.3.7. Kanger valley national Park 61 4.3.8. Culture 62 4.3.9. Haats and Madhai 63 4.3.10. Fairs and festivals 63 4.3.11. Handicraft 64 5. Tourism Profile 67 5.1.1. Tourist Arrival in Bastar 67 5.1.2. Tourist Season 68 5.2. Tourist profile 69 5.2.1. Origin of place of tourist 69 5.2.2. Route followed by tourist and 70 5.2.3. Mode of transportation 71 5.2.4. Average Stay 72 5.2.5. Type of tourist 72 5.2.6. Purpose of visit 73 5.2.7. Expenditure Incurred per tourist per day 74 5.2.8. Expenditure pattern 74 5.2.9. Tourist Distribution Based on Type of Accommodation 75 5.2.10. Awareness among tourits 75 5.2.11. Level of Satisfaction and views about Bastar 76 5.2.12. Rural tourism 76 5.3. Tourist infrastructure 76 5.4. Tour Operators and hoteliers 77 5.5. Tourist Guide 77 5.6. Household survey 77 6. Development strategies 80 6.1. Heriarchy of tourist destinations 80 6.2. Proposal for various destinations 82 6.2.1. Promotional activities 86 6.2.2. Human resource 86 6.2.3. Social aspects 87 6.2.4. Infrastructure development 87 6.3. Tourism scenario 87 6.3.1. Tourism scenario in India 87 REFERENCES 89