Voc Travel Tourism
Voc Travel Tourism
Voc Travel Tourism
OBJECTIVE:
The basic purpose of the paper is to make the learners familiar about the basic and
fundamental knowledge of the terms, concepts and system of tourism. It will form the
base to move forward to interact with the advanced knowledge pertaining to tourism.
COURSE CONTENTS:
Suggested Readings:
1. Bhatia, A.K,. International Tourism, Sterling Publications, N. Delhi.
2. Bhatia, A.K,. Tourism Development: Principles, Practices & Philosophies, Sterling publications
N. Delhi.
3. Burkart, A & Medlik, S, Tourism: Past, Present & Future. Heinemann
4. Chottopadhyay, K. (1995): Economic Impact of Tourism Development; An Indian Experience,
Kanishka Publishers, Delhi.
5. Cooper, C, Fletcher, J, Gilbert, D and Wanhill, S. (2002): Tourism: Principles and Practice,
Addison Wesley Longman Publishing, New York, USA.
6. Kamra & Chand (2002): Basics of Tourism, Theory Operation and Practice: Kanishka
Publishers, N. Delhi – 2.
7. Kamra, Krishna. K (2001): Economics of Tourism; Pricing, Impacts, Forecasting; Kanishka
Publishers, N. Delhi.
8. Mill & Morrison, The Tourism System: An Introductory Text, Prentice Hall.
9. Mishra, S.N. Sadual S. K. (2008): Basics of Tourism Management, Excel Books, N. Delhi - 28
10. Raj. K. (2002): Modern Dictionary of Tourism, Ivy Publishing House, Delhi – 95.
11. Seth, P.N. Bhat, S. (1993): An Introduction to Travel and Tourism, Starling Publishers, N.
Delhi.
12. Negi, J.S. Tourism & Travel – Concepts & Principles, Gitangili Publishing House, N. Delhi.
13. Robinson, H.A. Geography of Tourism, Mc Donald & Evans, London.
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PRACTICAL COMPONENTS:
1. Computer Skills with access to computer for getting information related to tourism from
internet as well as basic information from Windows and MS Office. 45 hrs/20 marks
2. Project work based on newspaper and magazine cutting on tourism related news. 10hrs
/10marks
3. Role play with regard to information dispersal to guests / tourists. 25hrs /10 marks
Class XI
TOURISM RESOURCES IN INDIA
Objectives: The Course will make Students familiar with Tourism Resources of India and the
opportunities provided by them in shaping India as one of the favourites at
International level and will also help students to develop a vision for further
growth and prosperity of Indian Tourism with sustainable approach .
Course Contents:
GENERAL CONCEPTUAL SURVEY
UNIT-I
A. PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Role and Functions of Mountains, Hill Stations, Deserts, Beaches, Islands, Coastlines,
Ocean, Seas, Bays and Gulfs, Rivers and Lakes as Tourism Providers and Facilitators.
B. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Flora and Fauna and Natural Reserves in India as Tourism Providers and Facilitators.
C. CULTURAL RESOURCES
History, Culture and Heritage, Monuments, Religions, Customs, Traditions,
Pilgrimage Destinations, Fairs and Festivals, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Dance
Styles. Dargahs and Samadhies, Conservatories: Museums, Archives, Transportation,
Communication and Tourist Accommodations, Cuisines and Gastronomie’s roles in
Tourism.
FOCUSED STUDY
UNIT-II
PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Mountains: Himalayan Range, Ladakh Range, Pir Panjal Range, Siachin, Patkoi,
Langpangkong Range, Namcha Barwa, Aravalli, Dundwa Range, Vindhyan Range, Satpura
Range, Eastern Ghats, Western Ghats and Nilgiri mountains with special focus on their roles
in providing Mountain Tourism, Geotourism and Adventure Tourism .
UNIT-III
Hill Stations: Andhra Pradesh (Araku Valley, Horsley Hills), Gujarat (Saputara, Wilson
Hills), Himachal Pradesh (Chail, Dharamsala, Dalhousie, Kasauli, Manali, Shimla, Kufri,
Palampur), Jammu and Kashmir (Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Leh), Karnataka
(Kudremukh, Kemmangundi, Madikeri, Nandi Hills, Chikkamagaluru), Kerala (Munnar,
Devikulam, Nelliampathi, Ponmudi, Vythiri, Vagamon), Madhya Pradesh, (Pachmarhi),
Maharashtra (Lonavla, Amboli, Chikhaldara, Khandala, Lavasa, Mahabaleshwar, Matheran,
Panchgani, Toranmal), Meghalaya (Nohkalikai), Odisha (Daringbadi), Rajasthan (Mount
Abu), Sikkim (Gangtok, Pelling, Lachung), Tamil Nadu (Ooty, Coonoor, Kodaikanal),
Uttarakhand (Nainital, Mussoorie, Almora, Auli, Kausani, Ranikhet, Uttarkashi), West
Bengal (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong) as contributors to Recreation, Health and
Wellness Tourism.
UNIT-IV
Beaches and Coastlines: Anjunana Beach, Arambol, Baga Beach, Benavali, Beach,
Bambolim Beach, Benaulim Beach, Bogmalo Beach, Candolim Beach, Cavellosim Beach,
Colva Beach, Calangute Beach, Lakshadweep Beaches, Juhu Beach, Choupati Beach,
Kanyakumari, Maple, Miramar, Palolem Beach, Beach, Vagator Beach, Varca Beach,
Chenni Beach, roles of Beach, Coastal, Marine Sports and Adventure Tourism.
UNIT-V
Islands: Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep Group of Islands and Majuli Islands in Assam
as Island, Coastal, Tribal, Adventure and Ecotourism and Geotourism providers.
UNIT-VI
A. MAJOR RIVERS
Alaknanda River, Amravati River, Baitarani River, Banas River, Beas River, Betwa River,
Bhagirathi River, Bharathappuzha, Bhargavi River, Bhavani River, Bhilangna River, Bhima
River, Bhugdoi River, Brahmaputra River, Gandak River, Chambal River, Chenab River,
Ganges River, Ghaghara River, Godavari River, Gomati River, Hoogly River, Indus River,
Jhelum River, Mahanadi River, Mahi River, Mondovi River, Meenachil River, Meghna
River, Musi River, Narmada River, Naagavali, Ravi River, Rihand River, Tapti River, Saryu
River, Sarasvati River, Sabarmati River, Son River, Subarnarekha River, Sutlej River, Teesta
River, Thuthapuzha, Tons, Tungabhadra River, Yamuna River, Zuari River forming the bases
for Tourist Transportation, River Tourism, River based Religious Tourism and River
Adventure Tourism.
B. MAJOR LAKES
ANDHRA PRADESH (Hussain Sagar, Kambham Lake, Kolleru Lake, Pulicat Lake),
ASSAM (Chanddubi Lake), BIHAR (Ranchi Lake, Topchanchi Lake), GOA (Corambolin
Lake, Mayem Lake), GUJARAT (Narayan Sarovar), HARYANA (Badkhal Lake, Brahma
Sarovar, Suraj Kund), HIMACHAL PRADESH (Bhrighu Lake, Chamera Lake, Chandra
Tal Lake, Gadhasaru Lake, Gobind Sagar Lake,Maharana Pratap Sagar Lake, Manimahesh
Lake), JAMMU and KASHMIR (Dal Lake, Manasbal Lake, Mansar Lake, Wuler Lake),
KARNATAKA (Karanji Lake, Kukkarahalli Lake, Ulsoor Lake), KERALA (Akkulam
Lake, Pookot Lake, Venbanad Lake), MAHARASHTRA (Ambazari Lake, Lonar Lake,
Pashan Lake, Rankala Lake, Ramkund Lake), MEGHALAYA (Thadlaskein Lake, Umhang
Lake), ODISHA (Chilika Lake), RAJASTHAN (Ana Sagar Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake, Pichola
Lake, Sardar Samand Lake), SIKKIM (Khecheopalri Lake,Tsomgo Lake), TAMIL NADU
(Berijam Lake, Ooty Lake, Pulicat Lake), UTTARAKHAND (Bhim Taal, Dodi Taal, Kedar
Taal, Naini Lake, Nachiketa Taal, Naukuchia Taal, Roop Kund), UTTAR PRADESH
(Barua Sagar Taal, Radha Kund) for providing the basis for Boating and Lake Tourism.
C. MAJOR CANALS
Indira Gandhi Canal, Ganga Canal, Sethu Canal, Agra Canal, Telugu Ganga Canal,
Kalingarayan Canal, Buddha Nullah Canal, Sutlej -Yamuna link Canal, Lower Bhavani
Canal,Kaveri–Vaigai link Canal, Shoranur Canal, Tamirabarani–Nambiar Canal to support
flora and fauna, catchment greenery and Resort centers along Canal banks.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Navi Mumbai), Diamond Harbour, Kolkata, Haldia, Paradip,
Vishakhapatnam, Ennore, Chennai, Tuticorin, Kochi, New Mangalore, Mormugao,
Kandla
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Major Natural Reserves of India and Tourism Resources out of Them: Jim Corbett National
Park and Tiger Reserve (Western Himalaya), Kaziranga National Park (North-Eastern
Himalaya), Kanha National Park and Tiger Reserve, Bandhavgarh National Park and Tiger
Reserve (Central India), Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve, Sariska Wildlife
Sanctuary (Semi-Desert India), Sunderbans National Park and Tiger Reserve, Gir National
Park (Coastal India) Nagarhole National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar National Park
and Tiger Reserve (Southern Peninsular India), Sunderbans Crocodile Reserves in form of
Wildlife Sanctuaries (Eastern India), National Parks, Zoological Parks and Kolkata, Kashmir,
Bangaluru Botanical Gardens and Valley of Flowers as backbone for Ecotourism, Wildlife and
Green Tourism, Dachigam NP, Lok Tok NP .
UNIT-VIII
CULTURAL RESOURCES
C. Pilgrimage Destinations
Hindu: Char Dham Yatra, JyotirlingaYatra, Vindhyachal (U.P.) Kamahi (Assam),
Vaishnavadevi, Kashi, Prayag, Gaya, Ayodhya, Mathura–Virndavan, Allahabad,
Ujjain, Hardwar, Nasik, Gangasagar.
Jains: Kashi, Pav puri, Shatrunjaya, Girnar, and Dilwara (Mt. Abu), Sharavanbelgola,
Palitana.
Muslims: Ajmer Sharif, Nizamuddin (Delhi), Fatehpur Sikri, Hazrat Bal (Kashmir), Haji Ali ki
Dargah(Mumbai), Bada Imambara(Lucknow) and some important Mazars.
Sikhs: Patna Sahib (Patna), Nanded Sahib (Nanded), Guru-ka-Tal (Agra), Golden Temple
(Amritsar).
Saints: Amir Khusro, Kabirdas, Tulsidas, Rahim, Saint Tukaram, Ravidas, Sankaracharya
and Gurus.
Sangeet Kala Academy (Delhi), Dance Styles and main Gharanas of Indian Music, Qawalies,
Rubaies, Thumries, Bhajan-Kirtan, Regional Classical Dances, Regional Folk Songs and
dances, Dramas and Theatre in India.
Khadi Gram Udhyog, Gandhi Hathkargha Ashrams, Kuteer Udhyog, Aagan Vadis, Lucknow
Chickan Art, Kashmiri Firan and Kangri, Kanchipuram and Banarasi Sarees, Shahtoosh and
Pashmina Shawls, Tribal Handicraft and Artifacts, Shoping Malls and Emporiums, Haats etc.
Practical Component:
Map Work: Identification, Demarcation and Plotting 32 Hrs.
A visit to a tourist site/ hotel 48 Hrs.
Suggested Readings:
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Class XII (Travel Agency and Tour Operations Business)
This paper provides an overview of the hospitality industry and brings out its importance to
tourism industry.
UNIT I
UNIT II
The important functional departments of the hotel, their functions. Organizational chart of
hotels (Large, Medium, Small) . Facilities provided in hotels.
UNIT III
Room Types & Tariffs - Types of rooms, Food / Meal plans, Types of room rates. (Rack,
FIT, crew, group, corporate, weekend etc.) ; Classification of hotels (based on various
categories like size, location, clientele, length of stay, facilities, ownership) Registration and
gradation of hotels.
UNIT IV
UNIT V
Front Office department and its functions. Sections and layout of Front Office ,
Organizational chart of front office department (small, medium and large hotels) , Duties and
responsibilities of various staff. The guest cycle, Property management systems, Attributes of
front office personnel, Co-ordination of front office with other departments of the hotel. The
organisation structure of rooms division.
UNIT VI
Equipments used (Manual and Automated) ; Role of Front Office- Key control and key
handling procedures , Mail and message handling , Paging and luggage handling , Rules of
the house (for guest and staff) , Black list , Bell Desk and Concierge
UNIT VII
UNIT VIII
Safety practices & procedures- Accidents, types, nature, classification ; Preventive measures
for each type of accident, Reporting accidents; First aid - meaning, importance, and basic
rules. Fire Prevention.
Practical Sessions:
C. Front desk grooming and other essentials – body language, speech modulation which
includes articulation, variation control of pitch and tonal quality.
D. Role play: Guest Check-in and check-out procedures for FIT’s / GIT’s / Crews etc.
Luggage proced
& revenue.