PROJECT REPORT

ON
“Religious Tourism in Kangra”
SUBMITTED IN THE PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(SESSION 2019-2021)

SUBMITTED TO: - SUBMITTED BY:-

DEPARTMENT OF MBA (T.H.) ANIL SHARMA
ROLL NO.1949251003

Himachal Pradesh Technical University Hamirpur

 DECLARATION
I ANIL SHARMA hereby declare that this project report is record of authentic work
carried out by me during the period from and has not submitted to any other
university or institute for the award of any degree / diploma etc.

Signature
ANIL SHARMA
Date:
 CERTIFICATE FROM THE GUIDE

This is to certify that Mr. Anil Sharma Roll no 1949251003 student of Department of MBA (TH)
at HPTU Hamirpur has successfully completed the project work titled to “Religious Tourism

in Kangra” in partial fulfillment of requirement for the completion of MBA (TH) course as
prescribed by the Himachal Pradesh Technical University This project report is the record of
authentic work carried out by her during the period from JAN 2021 TO MAY 2021 has worked
under my guidance.

Signature

Project Guide

Dr. HARISH GAUTAM

Date: ……………….
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“If the words are considered as symbol of approval and token of Appreciation then let the words
play the heralding role of expressing my sincerest gratitude and thanks. “It gives me tremendous
pleasure in acknowledging the valuable assistance and cooperation. I received by the people
around me in successful completion of the study. I am deeply grateful to all of them.
I express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Harish Gautama, Dr. Anil Kumar, Prof. Payal Sood to provide
me the proper help in fulfill my project. I would be also thanks to my family and friends that can
provide me supports in fulfill my project. Without the guidance and support of these personalities
this study could not have been completed successfully. I again extend my deep regard and thanks
to all of them.

(Anil Sharma)
 PREFACE
The religious tourism constitutes the dominant form of tourism in India. In Himachal Pradesh
religious tourism has a important value in the tourism and also in the belief and culture of the local
people. In Himachal Pradesh religious tourism has been a prime attraction for devotees. It is home
to some of the prominent pilgrimage centers nestled amid breathtaking natural surroundings.
Responsible pilgrimage tourism is amid to minimize unhygienic practices by the tourist at various
temples of Kangra valley in Himachal Pradesh. Popular tourism has inflicted harm upon dhara (the
mother earth) and dharohara (heritage) both. The greater objective of pilgrimage tourism is
"Healing the Earth" through the means of eco spirituality a way of life in harmony with health of
the Earth. Pilgrims are the special tourists that have purpose is to visit the place where they become
involved in the religious activities, that is how the group pilgrimage tourists.
In the religious tourism in the proper and responsible tourists can be perform there tourism activity
in the ecofriendly and well hygiene ways. In Himachal Pradesh, kanga there can be the devotees
and tourists are come from across the global to visit the pilgrimage centers. Some of the pilgrimage
centers of Himachal Pradesh are roosted amidst breathtaking natural surroundings offering
amazing travel experience.
Religious tourism is an important part of the tourism industry it called, special interest tourism,
which usually related to the follower of particular faiths who visit locations that are considered as
holy sites. Religious sites are not only visited by the pilgrims but also visited by non-religious
tourists since they have culture, historical and religious significance. Most niche of tourism
industry is directly affected by economic instability but this religious tourism is less affected by
these economic issues because the reason for traveling is very important role in their lives so
money does not play a very vital role to stop from visiting destination. Religious tourism is the
pioneer form of tourism which has begun almost with the dawn of humanity. From the ancient
times religious destinations were not only a part of the culture
 INDEX

No. Title Page No.

1.1 Industry Profile 1-9
1.2 Tourisam in India 10-13
1.3 Himachal Pradesh Tourism 14-18

2.1 Introduction To Topic 19-23

3.1 Review Of Literature 24-25
3.2 Research gap 26-26

4.1 Research Methodology 27-28

5.1 Data Analysis And Interpretations 29-48
7 Findings, Conclusions And Recommendation 49-51
Bibliography 52-52
Appendices (If Any)