International Journal of Engineering, Science and Mathematics
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 2

Tribal cultural tourism: A sustainable tourism resource in Arunachal Pradesh

  • Author:
  • Himujal Kumar Roy
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • Page Number: 123 to 130

Assistant Professor, Travel & Tourism Management, Department of B. Voc Travel & Tourism Management, Saraighat College, Changsari, Guwahati (Assam)

Online published on 25 April, 2019.

Abstract

Arunachal Pradesh-state located in North Eastern part of India sub continent fall on Himalayan belt. Region has abundant gift of natural resources because of its ideal geographic location. State is habitat of tribal people who were practice a unique culture. The natural and cultural heritage of the state has an exotic feature which makes the state a unique destination for tourism. In the State one can experience the different colours of Arunachal culture in one platform. This paper highlights the potential tribal culture which can be a unique tourism resource. Meanwhile it also tries to highlight the strength and opportunities of the state in terms of tourism as well as recommendations for tourism growth in the state. Here, we also can understand the barriers to tourism development in the state.

Keywords

Tribal Tourism, Tourism Development, Cultural Heritage, Barrier to Tourism