Cultural and Heritage resources of Tourism

Architectural heritage and Monuments of India –Architecture of Indus Valley civilization , Vedic Period, Mauryan , Gupta age , Indo -Islamic.

Historical monuments of India: Rajasthan , U.P , Bihar , Karnataka , Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh.

Heritage Tourism – Meaning and role of UNESCO, India’s World Heritage sites.

Heritage hotel movement in Rajasthan (cultural property as a tourism resource ).Case study- Peoples heritage – Baawadi’s

Museums Of National & State importance, Site museums and Art galleries .

Performing arts – Dance :Theory ,Technique- Nritta & Abhinaya. Classical dances of India : Kathak ,Bharatnatyam ,Odissi , Kuchipudi, Kath kali, Chhau , Mohiniattam ,Manipuri

Performing arts of Rajasthan : Folk dances and music

Handicraft – Textiles, Pottery , Carpets , Wood work ,Paper meshy, Metal work. Costumes and cuisine of different states.

Fairs and festivals – Festivals of National, State and regional importance.

Festivals initiated by Department of Tourism