Problems and prospects of cultural tourism: A case study of Assam, India

Cultural Tourism is the subset of tourism concerned with the country or region's especially its arts. It generally focuses on traditional communities who have diverse customs, unique form of art and distinct social practices, which basically distinguishes it with other types and forms of culture. Cultural Tourism includes tourism in urban areas, particularly historic or large cities and their cultural facilities such as museums and theatres. It can also include tourism in rural areas showcasing the tradition of indigenous cultural communities (i.e. festivals, rituals) and their values and lifestyles. The present study is taken up to assess the resources concerning cultural tourism of Assam, North East India to find a linkage of culture and tourism development and also the problems and prospects of cultural tourism.