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Gupta, S. P.

Cultural tourism in India: museums, monuments & arts/ S.P. Gupta, Krishna Lal, Mahua Bhattacharyya. - New Delhi : Indraprastha Museum of Art and Archaeology & D.K. Printworld, 2002. - xxviii,451p. : ill. (some col.), 11 folded maps ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [435]-437) and index.

Introduction -- History of tourism -- India : land, people and history -- Museums, monuments and cognate subjects -- Some popular religions of India -- Ancient Indian literature -- Festivals in India -- Indian food and drinks -- Yoga : philosophy and practice -- Music in India -- Classical dances in India -- Indian architecture -- Sculpture and painting -- Applied arts of India -- Monuments -- Other places of tourist interest -- Eco-tourism and India's natural heritage -- Tour planning -- Transportation and accommodation planning -- Guidelines for the guides -- Policies for tourism and the related organizations -- Tourism marketing.

ISBN: 8124602158 8124602166 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Tourism--India.
Tourism--Social aspects.
Museums--India.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
India--Civilization.

Dewey Class. No.: 915.4 / GUP/C