International Journal of Research in Social Sciences Vol. 7 Issue 8, August 2017, ISSN: 2249-2496 Impact Factor: 7.081 Journal Homepage: http://www.ijmra.us, Email:
[email protected] Double-Blind Peer Reviewed Refereed Open Access International Journal - Included in the International Serial Directories Indexed & Listed at: Ulrich's Periodicals Directory ©, U.S.A., Open J-Gage as well as in Cabell‟s Directories of Publishing Opportunities, U.S.A An Evaluative study of tourism Industry in Jammu and Kashmir: A Northern state of India. Dr. Suresh Sachdeva* Ishfaq Ahmad Ganai** Abstract: This paper attempts to make an in-depth study of tourism, which would help in developing the course of tourism industry in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Tourism is considered as one sector that can propel growth, contribute foreign exchange, and provide employment that too to low skilled persons. One of the important dimensions of tourism is the cultural exchange among various nationalities and also among the people of different states. As on one hand tourism is seen as an economic option and on the other side the greater social and human effect. Jammu and Kashmir offers different types of tourism which are highlighted in this paper, which type of tourism is most liked and is popular among tourists is also presented in this paper for proper development of tourism industry in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Key words: In-depth, Foreign exchange, community development, Harmony. * Ph.D, D.Litt., Professor, Govt- S.L.P PG College Gwalior (MP). ** Research Scholar. School of studies in Economics, Jiwaji University, Gwalior (MP) 266 International Journal of Research in Social Sciences http://www.ijmra.us, Email:
[email protected] ISSN: 2249-2496 Impact Factor: 7.081 Introduction: Tourism is travel for leisure, recreational, or business purposes.