CERTIFICATE I feel great pleasure in certifying that the thesis entitled, Problems and Prospects of Tourism in Rajasthan (A Case Study of Hadoti Region) by Manisha Sharma under my guidance. She has completed the following requirements as per Ph. D. regulations of the University: (a) Course work as per the university rules. (b) Residential requirements of the university. (200 days) (c) Regularly submitted annual progress report. (d) Presented her work in the departmental committee. (e) Published minimum of one research paper in a referred research journal. I recommend the submission of the thesis. Date Dr. Ummed Singh Place: Kota (Supervisor) ANTI- PLAGIARISM CERTIFICATE This is to certify that Ph.D Thesis titled, Problems and Prospects of Tourism in Rajasthan (A Case Study of Hadoti Region) by Manisha Sharma has been examined by us with the following anti-plagiarism tools. We undertake the follows - a. 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(Manisha Sharma) (Dr. Ummed Singh) (Research Scholar) (Research Supervisor) Date: Place: Kota ABSTRACT The area ruled by Hada rulers or Hada community (a clan of Rajput) is known as the Hadoti region. The region covers four districts namely- Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar and Baran. Nature has been very generous to this reason. Rudyard Kipling has written about picturesque beauty of Bundi in his biography and James Todd has also written praiseful about the fort of Bundi. Due to the focused efforts of DoT, Government of Rajasthan, RTDC and various agencies of state government and private sector tourism has grown in the state. Rajasthan has marked its presence on the tourist map of India as well as on the world’s tourist map. Keeping in view the employment and income generating capacities of this sector and a major source of foreign currency, the government has taken tourism sector in the priority and many relaxations have been given to this sector. Despite its rich natural beauty, glorious history, vivid culture, rich flora- fauna, rare biodiversity, good scope for water adventure activities & sports and pre- historical importance. Hadoti region is least explored area of Rajasthan where tourism activities are very low. The foreign tourist arrivals in Hadoti region is limited up to Kota and Bundi and that too just for 1 to 2 days. The foreign tourists visit this region as a supplementary tour with their main tour to other circuits of Rajasthan. The foreign tourist arrivals in Jhalawar is not more than 150 in a year whereas at Baran, no significant number is observed. Though the DoT has established TRCs at various districts of Hadoti region and RTDC has also its units in the region (except Baran) for development of tourism activities and to facilitate tourists, but tourist arrivals is still low in comparison to other tourist circuits of the state and progress is not consistent so far as was expected to be. The current research topic entitled, ‘Problems and Prospects of Tourism in Rajasthan’ (A Case Study of Hadoti Region) covers all the major problems, shortcomings, suggestions and prospects of tourism in Hadoti region. CANDIDATE’S DECLARATION I hereby, certify that that the work which is being presented in the thesis entitled, Problems and Prospects of Tourism in Rajasthan (A Case Study of Hadoti Region) in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, carried out under the supervision of Dr. Ummed Singh and submitted to University of Kota, Kota represents my ideas in my own words and where others ideas or words have been included, I have adequately cited and referenced the original sources. The work presented in this thesis has not been submitted elsewhere for the award of any other degree or diploma from any institution. I also declare that I have adhered to all principles of academic honesty and integrity and have not misrepresented or fabricated or falsified any idea / data / fact / source in my submission. I understand that any violation of the above will cause for disciplinary action by the University and can also evoke penal action from the sources which have thus not been properly cited or form whom proper permission has not been taken when needed. Date Manisha Sharma This is to certify that the above statements made by Manisha Sharma (Regd. no. RS/225/10) is correct to the best of my knowledge. Date Dr. Ummed Singh Place (Research Supervisor) ACKNOWLEDGMENT I express my deep sense of gratitude to my supervisor Dr. Ummed Singh whose incessant guidance, valuable suggestions and affection helped me to fulfill this research work. I have no words to express my gratitude for his scholarly guidance and continuous encouragement. My heartfelt gratefulness to Dr. Anita Sukhwal (Associate Prof. and Head, Department of Commerce & Management, University of Kota), Dr. Anukruti Sharma (Associate Prof.) and Dr. Gopal Singh (Academia Emeritus) for their expert advice, critical evaluation and beneficial guidance during my research work. I also express my gratefulness to Dr. Rajesh Sharma (Joint Director, RTDC, Jaipur) for innumerable support in providing me necessary information and literature related with topic and I am also thankful to Dr. S. N. Garg, Dr. M.L. Sahu, Dr. M.L. Gupta, Shri Yogesh Kanawat, Er. N. K.Sharma, Dr. Anna Kaushik, Dr. Vinita Shukla, Dr. Panchali Sharma, Shri Sunil Gupta and Shri Ashwani Sharma for providing valuable suggestions and benevolent co-operation. A very special appreciation to Dr. Shailesh Kaushik whose dexterity, professionalism, constant critical encouragement and unceasing enthusiasm at all time made it possible to transform my thesis into present look. Lastly I am thankful to all my family members for their co-operation and support. Manisha Sharma CONTENTS Chapter No. Title Page No. 1. Introduction 1-35 2. Research Methodology 36-50 3. Framework of Tourism In Rajasthan 51-76 4. Framework of Tourism In Hadoti Region 77-115 5. Role of Government & Other Institutions in 116-149 Development of Tourism 6. Data Analysis & Interpretation 150-179 7. Findings & Conclusion 180-200 8. Suggestions 201-217 Summary i-ix Bibliography x-xiii Published Paper & Paper Presentation in Seminars Questionnaire LIST OF TABLES Table Page Particulars No. No. 2.1 Category and Number of Respondents 45 3.1 Tourist Arrivals in Rajasthan 74 4.1 Tourist Arrivals in Hadoti Region 79 4.2 Tourist Arrivals in Kota District 88 4.3 Tourist Arrivals in Bundi District 95 4.4 Tourist Arrivals in Jhalawar District 101 4.5 Details of Tourism Developmental Work in Hadoti Region 110 4.6 Details of Tourism Developmental Work in Kota 111 4.7 Details of Tourism Developmental Work in Baran 112 4.8 Details of Tourism Developmental Work in Bundi 113 4.9 Details of Tourism Developmental Work in Jhalawar 114 5.1 Land Allocation for The Tourism Units 144 6.1 Category of Tourists 150 6.2 Age Group of Tourists 151 6.3 Marital Status of Tourists 152 6.4 Occupation of Tourists 152 6.5 Monthly Income of Tourists 153 6.6 Purpose of Tourism 154 6.7 Source of Tourism Information 155 6.8 Duration of Stay 156 6.9 Companion in Tour 157 6.10 Mode of Transport Used During Tour Visit 158 6.11 Preference of Stay During Tour Visit 159 6.12 (A): View of Tourists Regarding Location of Accommodation 160 6.12 (B): View of Tourists Regarding Cleanliness of Acc. 161 6.12 (C): View of Tourists Regarding Hotel Staff Service Facilities 162 Table Page Particulars No. No. 6.12 (D): View of Tourists Regarding Internal Hotel Facilities 162 6.13 (A): Opinion of Tourists on Variety & Taste of Food 163 6.13 (B): Opinion of Tourists About Food/ Cafe or Bar Hygiene 164 (C): Opinion of Tourists About Food/ Cafe or Bar Staff 6.13 165 Services 6.13 (D): Opinion of Tourists About Prices of Food/ Drinks 165 (A): Tourists’ Perception Towards Behaviour of Agents & 6.14 167 Other Sources (B): Tourists’ Perception Towards Operators, Travel Agents & 6.14 168 Guides Services (A): Expression Of Tourists Opinion About Site-Seeing/ 6.15 169 Events (B): Expression of Tourists Opinion About Cleanliness at 6.15 170 Tourist Spots (C): Expression of Tourists Opinion About Online Booking of 6.15 170 Trains/ Airline Ticket (D): Expression of Tourists Opinion About Shopping/ 6.15 171 Purchasing (E): Expression of Tourists Opinion About Handling with 6.15 171 Government Procedures (F): Expression of Tourists Opinion About Banks/ Foreign 6.15 172 Exchange Facilities 6.16 Tourists’ Response on Various Events Encountered 172 6.16 (Contd.) Tourists’ Response on Various Events Encountered 174 6.17 (A): Tourists’ Emotions Regarding Overall Stay Experience 174 (B): Tourists’ Emotions Regarding Re-Visit & 6.17 176 Recommendation 6.18 Hoteliers/ Operators/ Govt. Officials Data 177 Feedback Given by Agents, Tour Operators & Officials of 6.19 178 Government Departments LIST OF CHARTS Chart Page Particulars No.