November 2018

BACKPACKER’S ABODE AND NATURE OBSERVATORY

Synopsis in subject
Dissertation 2018

Submitted by
Deepak D. Chopda

Guided by

Ar.Swapna Dhavale

Submitted to

Department of Architecture
MARATHWADA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (E), AURANGABAD
DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY, AURANGABAD
(M.S.).
BACKPACKER’S ABODE AND NATURE OBSERVATORY

CONTENTS
1. SYNOPSIS ............................................................................................................... 3
1.1 INTRODUCTION: ................................................................................................. 3
1.2 JUSTIFICATION OF TOPIC .................................................................................. 4
1.3 AIM: ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.4OBJECTIVES:......................................................................................................... 5
1.5. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS ................................................................................ 5
1.6.DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH WORK ................................................................ 6
1.7. CONCLUSION/SUMMARY OF WORK ............................................................. 7
1.8. LIST OF CASE STUDIES ....................................................................................... 7
1.9. LIST OF REFERENCES/LIST OF LITERATURE CASE STUDIES FOR
DISSERTATION RESEARCH WORK : ......................................................................... 7
1.10. IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT SITE

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1. SYNOPSIS

1.1 INTRODUCTION:
Backpacking is a form of low-cost, independent travel. It includes the use
of public transport; inexpensive lodging such as youth hostels; often a
longer duration of the trip when compared with conventional vacations;
and typically an interest in meeting locals as well as seeing sights.

Backpacking may include wilderness adventures, local travel and travel

to nearby countries while working from the country in which they are
based. The definition of a backpacker has evolved as travelers from
different cultures and regions participate in the trend. An article says
"backpackers constituted a heterogeneous group with respect to the
diversity of rationales and meanings attached to their travel experiences.
They also displayed a common commitment to a non-institutionalized
form of travel, which was central to their self-identification as
backpackers.

" Backpacking, as a lifestyle and as a business, has grown considerably in

the 2000s due to low-cost airlines and hostels or budget accommodations
in many parts of the world.”

Backpackers want to experience what they consider the "real" destination

rather than a packaged version often associated with mass tourism, which
has led to the assertion that backpackers are anti-tourist.

1.2 JUSTIFICATION OF TOPIC:

Rapid growth in tourism will naturally have considerable positive and
negative implications wherever it appears. Its revenue generating
potential is one major reason as to why developing countries often see
international tourism as a quick fix solution to stagnating economies.

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Additionally, countries of lesser means (in terms of natural resources) may

consider tourism as the only viable option to stimulating significant
economic activity.

Benefits of tourism include small business development, foreign exchange

earnings and the so-called ‘multiplier effect’.

A sub category of tourism often overlooked in development strategies is

the backpacker segment. The lack of a clear definition and insufficient
research on the backpacker phenomenon has left this segment largely
dismissed in most LDCs as providing only a token contribution to tourism
earnings, As a result, there are no clear figures indicating the share of the
backpacker segment within the international tourism market.
Nevertheless, due to the growth in services and infrastructure that cater to
backpackers as well as increased observations of their inconspicuous
presence in destinations around the world, one can assume a significant
growth in this segment.

An indicator of the significance of backpackers is provided by Tourism

New South Wales (approx. 2005) that estimates backpackers to have
constituted 25% of visitor nights in Australia 2004-2005. Less accessible
countries or ones that lack the traditional three Ss (Sun, Sea, Sand) also
tend to be ones with a higher proportion of backpackers. This means that
increased tourism in such areas naturally leads to an assumption that
there is a growth in backpacker arrivals

Furthermore, if one would assume that backpacker tourism grows

proportionally too, or more than the total tourism arrivals then this could
serve as an indicator as to its global significance.

Moreover, backpacking is generally deemed a more ethically sound form

of travelling both by backpackers themselves and mainstream

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However, as backpacker tourism starts to become a more important

component in development strategies, questions need to be raised
regarding the long-term implications of this form of travel.

1.3 AIM:
The aim of the design is to provide a Backpackers abode and a Nature
Observatory which will serve as a place for Backpacker Tourism cum
Adventure Tourism with a Nature Observatory as well as an abode/hill
resort for the tourists

1.4 OBJECTIVES:

To understand the ideology of Backpacker and backpacker tourism and

translating it into the built form.

To study site and climate responsive deign methods to find context

specific solutions.

To Integrate infrastructure and technology with the building and blend it

into the nature.

To identify and change the concept of “Modern Box” Architecture today.

1.5. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS:

The current scenario of backpacker tourism needs to be developed and
promoted.

The Backpacker’s Abode and Nature Observatory being a public place

and a place of interest for the people of all the age groups will be open
to all.

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The design would serve as an ideal place of backpacking as well as

adventure tourism and also will change the current concept and the style
of architecture i.e. The Modern Box.

1.6 DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH WORK :

The design not being limited to a Backpacker’s Abode and Nature

observatory but would also be a few step towards the development of a
mountain resort to some extent.

According to my study and analysis, the main idea is to change the

concept of architecture done today i.e. totally blending the architecture
into the nature and the secondary objective is to develop a
backpacker’s abode and a nature observatory hence creating and
making an ideal place for adventure tourism and a place where people
can stay in the heart of nature with the nature.

Case study for this design would help to analyze the current scenario of
topic and hence will help to find out the drawbacks or the problems
faced by the travellers today. To study the requirements of the
backpackers and the modifications required in the design of the
backpacker’s abode and incorporating the same in the design.

Literature case study will help to find out new ideas that are actually
required and implement them into the design.

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1.7 CONCLUSION /SUMMARY OF WORK:

This would surely change the idea of backpacking tourism in the society
and will also promote it on the other hand and leaving the people
speechless after visiting the place.

This design will surely change the concept of architecture today and
hence will help the people to realize how important it is to go along with
nature and bring nature back into architecture.

1.8 LIST OF CASE STUDIES:

Upper deck resort, Lonavala, Maharashtra

1.9 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT SITE:

Nubra Valley,Ladakh

Matheran, Maharashtra

Lonavala,Maharastra

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