Tourism Management of Sambalpur District

Tourism Management of Sambalpur District
CHAPTER-1
INTRODUCTION
Sambalpur is in the eastern state of Odisha in India, is one
of the largest and oldest city in Odisha. It is the headquarters of
Northern Revenue Division and of Mahanadi Coalfield Limited
(MCL). It is situated about 300 km west of state
capital Bhubaneswar, 550 km west of Kolkata in West
Bengal and 278 km east of Raipur in Chhattisgarh. It is also on
the bank of Mahanadi River.
In the year 1883, Sambalpur was established as a
municipality. In 2013, Sambalpur got the municipal corporation
status. Sambalpur Municipal Corporation
includes Burla, Hirakud and neighbouring 12 Gram panchayats.
The total population of Sambalpur Metropolitan Area is 3,35,761.
Sambalpur serves as the gateway to the bewitching western zone
of Odisha, abounding in lush green forests, colorful wild-life,
exquisite array of hills, waterfalls of streaming pearls, rich
tribal life and culture, folk songs and dances and a variety of
monuments. Sambalpur has its own contribution to the cultural
formentation of our country.
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Sambalpur is famous for its handloom textile works
which has earned international fame in recent times. The
textiles for their unique pattern, design and texture commonly
come under the patent of Sambalpuri . It has also got some rare
places and items which are somewhat unique in nature.
Nature has been bounteous to Sambalpur in more than one
way. The wide diversity of flora and fauna in and around
Sambalpur is an eloquent testimony to Mother Nature‟s
generosity. Sambalpur is endowed with much natural splendour
unspoilt by modern Tourism. It is fascinating to be in the midst
of nature in all its glory. There are many places of interest.
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:-
The project is aimed to understand the emerging trends of
tourism and learn about new products and old traditional
tourism products. It also focuses the importance of sustainable
tourism development and the concept of nature tourism.
 It portrays that tourism can be an instrumental for developing
secularism and national integration and universal
brotherhood.
 To know the current status of tourism in Sambalpur.

 To know the economic development due to tourism in
Sambalpur.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY:
The study , mainly cover the different tourism spots of
Sambalpur, Sambaleswari temple, Hirakud Dam, Ushakothi park,
Chipilima powerhouse, Maa Ghanteshwari temple temple etc. the
tourism as a new industrial aspect of modern economy holds an
important position. Through the scope of tourism holds a wide area,
but I have made a sincere effort to describe easily before the learners.
METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY:-
The Research Methodology in this study includes Research
Design, Data Collection; Tools used in Analysis an Interpretation.
The proposed study is based on Secondary Data sources.

Secondary Data:- It may be either in the published or
unpublished from so has here collected the data only through the
published from i.e like Annual Report, Magazines, concern
Websites, Journal, News Papers etc.
LIMITATION OF THE STUDY:-
The investigation relied on books, documents, annual report,
financial assessments, literature, files and personal observation
to have an idea about the organizational set up, functions of
financial department and other groups.
 Being a student I could not get more financial support for
the preparation of the project in an attractive way.
 Being data collected from secondary sources the accuracy
presented data depends upon it.
 It will take more time to collect more information. I have
collected the presented information within a short period.

CHAPTER-2
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Dasgupta and et al.(2007) mentioned that Man as a traveller is
known since time immemorial. Generally with the passage of time
their travel turned to several new dimensions-travel as an
adventure, travel as hobby, for relaxation, to enjoy natural
beauty, asa pilgrimage, to acquire knowledge on historical
aspects and archaeological sites. Travel some times is associated
with adventure and some times for religious purpose by visiting
pilgrimages or by taking holy dip. Thus, travel or tour has a very
important position in human life and ultimately tourism that is
movement of people within their own country or across the
national border became one of the largest and gainful industries
in the economic domain of human life.
Chattopadhyay (2006) explained that Religious tourism
generates revenue in a way as no other kind of tourism does. It
has a distinct edge over other kinds of tourism due to the pull of
huge crowds in the form of tourists .Pilgrim tourism to holy

places (tirtha-yatra) is an ancient and continuing religious
tradition of the Culture of Hindus. Here religion, as a cultural
dimension, assumes the vital role and central focus of tourism in
which the tourists (pilgrims) from all strata of the Hindus
participate. In pilgrim tourism, the dimension of religion forms
the basis of tourism of pilgrimage by offering the reward of
purification of the soul and attainment of objectives related to the
problems of mundane existence. Hindus from time immemorial
were attracted to their numerous holy sites spread throughout
India.
Ash and Turner (1976) argues that Tourism development also
has some positive and negative upon cultural traditions, lifestyle,
and environment of the local people. Tourism also causes decline
in morality through unending pursuit of fun, sun and sex by the
golden hordes of pleasure seekers in the vacation destinations18
thus increasing in prostitution, drug consumption etc.
Degradation of natural environment in tourists receiving areas is
another problem, which is directly proportionate to the tourists‟
intake.
Murphy (1990) in his book, “Tourism Community Approach”
carried a more balanced assessment of the industry and its

impacts, since it involves the interests of many groups with in a
given setting. The travel industry produces expectations, sells
dreams and provides memories. The Tourist Industry is
composed of variety of trades in goods and services. Primary
travel trades in the tourist industry are; hotel industry, food and
beverage industry, transport industry, travel industry. Whereas,
secondary travel trades include; retail shops of souvenirs,
antiques and gifts etc.
Malik, Muhammad Bilal (1988) explained that there is direct
and positive relationship between the tourism growth and
economic development. The economic impact grows deeper and
wider as tourism grows. In Northern Areas tourism had proved to
be one of the major catalysts of initiation and acceleration of
development process. Significant rise in income level, changing
consumption pattern, flow of goods and services in the area
speaks of significant contribution of the tourism to the
improvement in the area‟s economy.
According to Jha S.M. ( 1997) overall marketing strategy is a
composite built up, by making possible a fair blending of various
inputs, marketing channels and physical distribution systems,
advertising, personal selling, other promotion devices and prices

to get the desired outputs known as objectives, e.g., targeted
return on investment, market share and brand image.
Fyall Allan ( 2006) discusses a model advocated by Ansoff for
analyzing the strategic choice options. The Ansoff matrix which
contains two variables (products and markets) demonstrates the
potential areas in which core competencies and generic strategies
may be deployed: Market Penetration, Product Development,
Market Development and Diversification.
Mr. A. R. Rhodes, conduct a study on “Institutional
Arrangements Study of the Recreation and Tourism Management
on Protected Natural Areas of New Zealand and Mexico”, for his
Ph. D. degree from Lincoln University, New Zealand, 2005. The
main aim of his research is to compare the institutional
arrangement of both countries New Zealand and Mexico and
suggest experience lessons from New Zealand which can be
applied to Mexican contest. This study suggests the management
strategies and practices applied to management issues like
administrative structures, policies, customs and management
techniques. This research conclude that New Zealand provide
valuable information with regard to tourism and recreation
management to present institutional arrangement of Mexico.

Thus major findings of this study is that Mexico get international
experiences and improve its capability for better handling the
growing development of tourism and recreation in its protected
natural area system.
Sarath Divisekera had written an article on “A Model of Demand
for International Tourism”, in Annals of Tourism Research
Journal, Vol. 30, No.1 Great Britain, 2003. The objective of this
study is to analyze the economic determinants of demand for
international tourism for a range of destination countries
representing three of the World‟s major regions – United
Kingdom, United States and New Zealand. The result of this
study enables to draw broad inferences to be drawn regarding the
preferences of foreign tourists for the products offered by different
destination and demand parameters of individual ones included
in each model. The major suggestions made that, to receive the
benefit of tourism services and to capture income from the
tourists it should be directed for tourism services and marketing.
The main findings of the study has generated new information on
the effects and sensitivity of economic parameters and their
influence over demand for international tourism, they should also
assist in formulating broad national policy measures directed

towards maintain and enhancing relative competitiveness enjoyed
by individual destinations and developing strategic policies to
receive maximum gains from tourism.
CHAPTER-3
A Profile Of Sambalpur District:
Famous for its Sambalpuri Saree, the Sambalpur District is
the western part of state of Odisha. The District is surrounded by
Deogarh District in the East, Bargarh and Jharsuguda Districts
in the West, Sundargarh District in the North and Sonepur and
Angul Districts in the South. The District of Sambalpur has a
history full of events including Indian freedom struggle
representing the different section of the society. Sambalpur is
mentioned in the book of Ptomely as Sambalaka on the river
Manada. Sambalpur District was subsequently divided into four
separate Districts. Bargarh District was separated in 1993, and
Jharsuguda and Deogarh Districts were separated in 1994.
The District covering a geographical area of 6702 sq km lies
between 20 degree 40‟ to 22 degree 11‟ North Latitude and 82
degree 39‟ to 85 degree 15‟ East Longitude. Total population of
the District as per 2011 census is 10,41,099. Total male
population of the District is 5,26,877 whereas total female

population is 5,14,222. The District has got total 1,91,827 SC
population and 3,55,261 ST population.
As per the administration of the District is concerned, the
District of Sambalpur has got 3 sub divisions namely Sambalpur,
Kuchinda and Rairakhol. There are 9 Tahasils, 9 Blocks, 23
Police stations, 1349 Revenue Villages and 136 Gram panchayats
functioning in the District.
Sambalpur District experiences extreme type of climate with
66 rainy days and 153 centimeters rainfall on an average per
annum. Most of the rainfall is confined to the months from June
to October visited by south west monsoon. Mercury rises upto 47
degree C during May with intolerable heat wave and falls as low
as 11.8 degree C during December with extreme cold. The rainfall
is highly uneven and irregular.
The economy of Sambalpur District is basically dependent
on agriculture and secondly no forests. Forests play an important
role in the economy in terms of contribution to revenue, Domestic
Product as well as dependence of people for livelihood. In the past
Sambalpur has been a great centre of diamond trade.
A Profile of SAMBALPUR TOURISM
Gudguda

Gudguda, one of the most beautiful Picnic
Spot. Though Gudguda comes under
Sambalpur District, Many people‟s flock
this place from neighboring towns like
Deogarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and even Rourkela too. From
Jharsuguda, it takes only 1.5 hours to reach to the spot. The
Roads are fantastic after you cross Kolabira Village. Journey to
this place is very pleasant. You can hardly find any vehicles after
Kolabira Village.
This place is fully covered with dense forest. As soon as you
are about to enter the spot, you can find many Mango and Lichi
Orchards on both side of the roads. You can also hear chirping of
birds, gushing sound of waterfall etc. You will love this place as it
is a very peaceful place to spend your day away from your hectic
and busy life. Let us tell you that before entering to the exact
spot you need to cross a small waterfall, which can easily be
crossed if you have any four wheeler. Maruti 800 and Maruti Van
will have little difficulty in crossing this in Moonson time. This
Place has three Step by step waterfalls, these Waterfall have been
beautifully carved themselves through the rocks. This Place is
also good for Mountain Trekking. Do not forget to carry Trekking

shoes along with you whenever you plan to visit this place. Let us
mention one more thing that the water flowing in this falls is
extremely chilly, one of the main reason is because waters are
hardly expose onsun raysas it is covered on all sides. Rest you
can easily know more about the spot once you see the
Photographs taken in that spot.
District Headquarter : Sambalpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Sambalpur
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Start your journey from Jharsuguda, take Kalimandir Road
( the road goes just paralleled to Over bridge road) reach
Kolabira. In Kolabira you have to take Kuchinda Road you will
reach straight away Kuchinda . If you have any confusion you
can ask anyone about Kuchinda Road. Reach Kuchinda take a
diversion after Petrol Pump go left inside the town and turn to
your immediate right and then you can find an Traffic Police
booth in middle of the road, take Left from that and drive straight
till you reach Kusmi. After reaching Kusmi you have to
immediate right after one primary school and drive about 10 k.m.

to find a board of Gudguda there you have to take a right turn to
reach Gudguda Spot.
Best Time : October To March
Shree Shree Samaleswari:
Shree Shree Samaleswari, the presiding
deity of Sambalpur, is a strong religious
force in western part of Orissa and
Chhattisgarh state of India. On the
bank of the river Mahanadi the mother goddess Samaleswari is
worshipped from ancient times as Jagatjanani, Adishakti,
Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati. The region in which the temple
is situated has a rich cultural heritage. Sambalpur region is
popularly known as Hirakhanda from ancient times. Ptolemy has
described the place as Sambalak, Acording to Tavernir, the
French traveller, and Edward Gibbon, the English historian,
diamonds were exported to Rome from Sambalpur
State Capital : Odisha
How to Reach :

This Place is about 7 Kilometers away from Private Bus
Stand and 2 KM from Sambalpur Railway station . One can find
taxis and auto rickshaw from Bus Stand and Railway Station.
Huma, the Leaning Temple of
Lord Shiva:
A village in the Sambalpur
Subdivision, situated on the left
bank of the Mahanadi, 23 kms.
south of Sambalpur. The village contains the Leaning temple
dedicated to Lord Siva, which was built in the reign of Baliar
Singh, the fifth Raja of Sambalpur. The worship of Siva is said to
have been initiated by a milkman (Gauda), who daily crossed the
Mahanadi to a place on the bank where the underlying rock
croped out. Here he daily offered his dole of milk, which was at
once drunk up by the rock, and this miraculous circumstance led

to enquiries, which ended in the construction of the present
temple. Huma is a place of pilgrimage, and is also visited by
strangers out of curosity to see the different kind of fish in the
river. A great fair takes place at the foothill in March every year
on the occasion of Sivratri. The presiding diety is Bimaleswar
Siva. The special types of fish found here are called as Kudo fish.
They are said to be so tame that they will eat sweets and other
foods from the hands of those who bathe close to the temple.
During auspicious days they are called by their names and given
the prasad of the God. Here nobody tries to catch them as they
are believed to be the assets of the God. Now about the main
point of attraction i.e. the tilted structure of temple. From the
investigation and interviews performed by our team, nobody able
to give satisfying reply. The surprising thing is, the main temple
tilted to one direction and other small temples tilted to some
other direction. And within the temple complex i.e. within the
boundaries of temple, everything found to be in tilted condition
including the boundaries.

How to Reach :
This Temple is 28 Kilometers away from Sambalpur. There
are regular buses, taxis and shared auto rickshaw available from
Sambalpur to Huma.
Cattle Island, A Natural Wonder:
Exists in one of the extreme point of
Hirakud Reservoir, a Natural wonder. It
is near to Kumarbandh village of
Belpahar-Banharpali range which is
about 90 kms from Sambalpur town.
But if someone travels through a motor lunch from Hirakud dam
it is quite nearer about 10 kms in the river. The island is nothing
but a sub-merged hill and prior to Hirakud Dam construction,
was a developed village. The specialty about the island is the
inhabitants, only comprises of cattle group of animals. During
the resettlement period, villagers left some of their cows and bulls
and when the dam construction is over the cattle settled down on
the hill-top. By the passage of time the nearby area filled up with

the reservoir water and gave the shape of the hill-top looks like
an island. Being away from mankind, the cattle are wild in
nature and they never allow themselves to become the prey of
human-beings. As they spend whole of their life on the hill filled
up with dense forest, their shape and size are quite bigger in
comparison to the normal cattle. All are of white colour except a
very few. Very swift like other wild animals. People living adjacent
to the island sometime try to catch them, but rarely succeed in
capturing those animals. We always hear about the cattle as the
pet animals, but here is a contradiction, they can be also wild in
nature. The responsible factor being the surrounding
atmosphere.
How to Reach :
This Place is 90 Kilometers away from Sambalpur. One can
find regular buses, taxis and shared auto rickshaw from
Sambalpur.

Hirakud Dam:
Only 15 kms. north of Sambalpur, the
longest dam of the world stands in its lone
majesty across the great river Mahanadi,
which drains an area of 1,33,090 Sq.Kms.,
more than twice the area of Shrilanka. The
bulk of Hirakud dam contains earth, concrete and masonry
materials sufficient to make a road 8 metres wide and pave it
from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and Amritsar to Dibrugarh in
Assam. From horizon to horizon the resorvoir forms the largest
artificial lake in Asia with an area of 746 Sq.Kms. and a shore
line over 640 Kms. A twenty-one Kilometres drive on the dyke
offers a unique experience of calm serenity and majesty of
nature. One can enjoy the sight of mighty Hirakud dam and the
fantastic expanse of water from the top of the revolving minarate
called Gandhi Minar.

How to Reach :
This Place is 15 Kilometers away from Sambalpur. One can
find regular buses, taxis and shared auto rickshaw from
Sambalpur.
Sambalpur Town:
The old township of Sambalpur is a land
of temples - the temples of Liakhai,
Madanmohan, Satyabadi, Bariha,
Brahampura, Dadhibamana, Timini and
Gopalji Revals the influence of Vaishnava tradition in Sambalpur.
Also the people are worshippers of both Shiva and Shakti. The
Shiva Temple atop Budharaja Hills, Maneswar Shiva Temple at
Maneswar, Gupteswar, Balunkeswar, Loknath alongwith the
temples of the Goddess Samaleswari, Pataneswari, Batmangala,
Budhimaa, Mahamayi etc. symbolize the co-exsistence of the
Shiva and Shakti. The silent leaning temple of Huma challenges
the architectural technique of the leaning tower of Pisa. The two
Mosques and the two Churches in the Town speak of the secular
outlook of the people of Sambalpur.

How to Reach :
Sambalpur has two railway stations, the main Khetrajpur
and the Sambalpur Road Station. The main station is about 3 km
from the city centre whereas the second one is a little closer and
most trains also stop here. Sambalpur by Bus - There are also
two bus stands (Govt. and the private), about 3 km from the city
centre, the main VSS Marg Bus stand, Private bus stand. The
private stand has more regular services to major towns in the
area. Regular buses go to Bhubaneswar, Puri and Cuttack.
Private operated Video Coaches also leave at night from
Sambalpu main roads for Bhubaneswar and Raipur (in
Chhattisgarh). Taxis and auto rickshaws are available for visiting
the places of interest and for excursions.
Burla:
Burla is a locality in Sambalpur city in the
state of Odisha, India. It earlier had a Notified

Area Council till 2014 after which it was included in Sambalpur
city under Sambalpur Municipal Corporation It was earlier a
small town on the banks of Mahanadi. The communication for
this area is excellent. One can reach this place by road with
National Highway 6 which is one of the busiest trunk routes
in India as it connects Hazira to Kolkata. And by train Hirakud
Railway Station, which is at one end of the town and a walking
distance from the Mahanadi Coal Limited.
Kuchinda:
Kuchinda is a town and a notified area
council in Sambalpur district in the Indian
state of Odisha. It is located about 80
kilometres from the district headquarters of
Sambalpur and about 48 km away from Jharsuguda.
 Ushakothi is a wildlife sanctuary
harboring elephants, tigers, gours,
sambars, black panthers, deer, spotted
deer, bears and other animals.
 Kandhara is the birthplace of poet Bhima Bhoi, the great
propounder of Mahima Dharma, and a pilgrimage-cum-
sightseeing spot.

 Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is like an emerald nestled in the
serene blue waters of Hirakud Reservoir. Made a sanctuary in
1985, it comprises Lohara Reserve Forest, Lohara and
Debrigarh Reserve Forests of Barapahad Hills. Debrigarh
means “The abode of the Goddess”. It is 40 km from
Sambalpur. Dhodrokusum, the main entry gate, is 12 km from
Hirakud Reservoir, at the end of the right dyke of Hirakud
Dam. At Debrigarh, there are vehicle safaris and boat rides
available to view more than 50,000 migratory birds
from Siberia and other cold regions. It is a natural habitat for
jaguars, sambars, black panthers, deer, spotted deer and wild
bears.
 Sambalpur city boasts of several temples of Liakhai,
Madanmohan, Satyabadi, Bariha, Brahampura,
Dadhibamana, Timini, Gopalji, Budharaja Shiva Temple,
Maneswar Shiva Temple, Gupteswar, Balunkeswar, Loknath,
the Goddess Samaleswari, Pataneswari, Batmangala,
Budhimaa, Mahamayi, and others, as well as Sambalpuri
handlooms.
 Nrusinghanath is a place in Paikmal, with a beautiful waterfall
and it is one of the most popular tourist places of the Kosal

region. A 500-year-old temple dedicated to the Hindu
godNarasimha is also situated there. One more interesting fact
is that the God is worshiped here in the form of a cat as
compared to the general Lion-man idol of the god. The God
Narsimha is known here as "Marzara Kesari" in the Kosli
language.
 Balangir is the modern capital of the ex-Patna State and its
current district headquarters. It is famous for numerous
Sambalpuri Saree shops, Samaleswari Temple, Patneswari
Temple, Nrusinghanath Temple, Santoshi mata Temple, Gopal
jee Temple, Sailashree Palace, Rajendra Park.
 Patnagarh is the ancient capital of the kingdom of Patna, and
is famous for its 12th-century Someswar Siva Temple and
Patneswari Temple.
 Ranipur-Jharial is famous for the Hypaethral Temple of sixty-
four yoginis and for being a place of confluence of religious
faiths,
includingSaivism, Buddhism, Vaisnavism and Tantrism.
 Kusangei Temple in Kusang is an 11th-century temple of Maa
Kusangei and it is a fine example of the Kosali architecture.

 Harishankar is the most popular tourist place of Kosal. It is
famous for its 15th-century Vishnu, Shiva and Bhairavi
Temple. It stands on the scenic southern slope of the
Gandhamardan Hills, which are complemented by a perennial
stream. It is also known for its natural sliding rock where one
can waterslide while having a bath under the waterfall.
 Three remarkable Buddhist statues are situated
in Boudh town. At Shyamsundarpur village and Pragalapur
village are the 9th century. Rameswar Temple; Jogindra Villa
Palace; Hanuman Temple, Chandra Chuda & Matengeswar
Temple; Gandharadi Temple, Padmatola Sanctuary, and
Nayakpada Cave.
 Pradhanpat is a waterfall on the Pradhanpat hill.
 Vikramkhol is a site with pictographic inscriptions.
 Koilighugar Waterfall is locateed at Lakhanpur.
 Yogimatha is a site with cave paintings.
 Sonepur town is known as the „Second Varanasi of India‟
abode. There are several temples and gardens, including
Suvarnameru, which is on the left bank of the river Tel,
towards the southwest of its confluence with the river
Mahanadi.

 Khaliapali is a Mahima shrine.
 Khandadharoffers Miriglotah, a waterfall.

CHAPTER-4
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Growth and performance of tourism in Sambalpur:
The numbers of tourists are increasing in all states of the countries due to
population growth and improvement in standard of living of the people. The
domestic tourists continuously increasing to Sambalpur but foreign tourists
decreased in 2007-08 and 2008-09. The trend and pattern of tourist visit to
Sambalpur are given below in Table-1.
Table -1 number and change of tourists in Sambalpur from 2007 to
2017
% % %
YEAR DOMESTIC CHANGE FOREIGN CHANGE TOTAL CHANGE
2007-08 31,62,533 6.1 21,971 -14.1 31,84,510 5.8
2008-09 34,29,027 8.4 23,488 6.9 34,52,515 8.3
2009-10 38,05,968 11 25,556 8.8 38,31,410 10
2010-11 43,26,002 13.7 30,300 18.6 43,56,748 13.6
2011-12 46,95,647 8.5 35,731 17.9 47,31,378 8.5
2012-13 53,77,123 14.5 39,407 10.3 54,16,585 14.2
2013-14 62,10,586 15.5 43,311 9.9 62,53,897 15.1
2014-15 64,82,213 4.37 42,303 -2.32 65,24,516 4.20
2015-16 71,70,079 9.59 47,105 11.35 71,51,184 9.2

2016-17 77,70,741 9.38 53,212 12.96 78,23,953 9.1
MEAN 52,42,992 36,238.4 52,72,632
SD* 16,13,004 10,639.00 16,14,294
CV**
ADF Non Non Non
TEST*** stationary stationary stationary
Source –economic survey, Sambalpur, 2016-17
*Standard deviation, ** Coefficient of variation, *** Augmented Dicky
fuller test for stationary of time series data.
In the year 2007-08 the total number of domestic tourist was 31,
62,533 and foreign tourist was only 21,971. There is 6.1% change in domestic
tourist compared to previous year. There is continuous rise in next three year.
The percent chase is 13.7 percent in 2010-11. Then there is an increase to 14.5
in 2012 & in 2013. Total domestic and foreign tourists in Sambalpur have

increase by 5.9%in the year 2007-08. In the year 2010-11, there was 13.7%
increase in tourists but it came down to 9.4% in 2016-17.
Seasonal variation of tourists in Sambalpur:
The weather condition is an important determinant of tourist visit to India &
Odisha Sambalpur. Since Sambalpur has hot climate during April to June and
rain from July to September, this period is called lean tourism season. Peak
tourism season is October to march. The seasonal variation of tourist visits to
Sambalpur is presented in table-2. Total tourist (Both domestic and foreign)
visit to our state during the whole year 2015 were 64, 02.411 in 2016 were 69,
37,194 and in 2017 it increase to 76, 42,047. Tourist visit to our state both
domestic and foreign during January-June in 2015 were 29,61,925 in 2016 it
was 32,08.254 and in 2017 it increase to 35,51,604. Tourist visit to our state
both domestic and foreign during july-December 2015 were 34,40,486 in 2016
37,28,937 which increased to 40,90,443 in 2017.
Table-2 domestic and foreign tourist visit in Sambalpur during peak
and lean period
2015 2016 2017
(a) visits during the whole year 64,02,411 69,37,194 76,42,047
*increase/decrease 4,15,641 5,34,783 7,04,853
*change in percent 6.94% 8.35% 10.16%
(b) visit during january-june 29,61,925 32,08,254 35,51,604

© visit during july-December 34,40,486 37,28,937 40,90,443
*increase/decrease 52,782 2,88,451 3,61,506
(d) visit during January-march &
October December (peak period) 37,28,022 40,54,236 45,19,543
(e) visit during april-september(learn
period) 26,74,389 28,82,955 31,22,504

Tourist Visit in Sambalpur Dist
2015
2017 31%
36%
2016
33%
Total tourist visit to Sambalpur during peak period that is January-march &
October –December was 37,28,022 in 2016. Tourists visit to our state both
domestic and foreign during april-september (lean period) in 2016 was
26,74,389 which increased to 31,22,504 in 2017. The percent change us
approximately 6% to 7% in Sambalpur over the years.
Season wise foreign tourists have wide variation over the year which is
shown in Table-3.
Table -3 season wise foreign tourist visits in Sambalpur
2015 2016 2017
(a) visits during the whole year 43,966 45,684 50,432

*increase/decrease 2,086 1,718 478
(b) visit during january-june 23,742 22,623 24,935
*increase/decrease 1,712 (-)119 2,312
*change in percent 7.77% (-)4.71% 1022%
© visit during july-December 20,224 23,061 25,497
*increase/decrease 374 2,837 2,436
(d) visit during January-march & October
December (peak period) 29,044 28,091 31,195
*increase/decrease 1,434 (-)953 3,104
*change in percent 5.19% (-)13.28% 11.05%
period) 14,922 17,593 19,237
*increase/decrease 652 276 1,644
Data of tourism department, of Sambalpur & authors calculation

Foreign Tourist Visit

52,000
50,000
48,000
46,000
Foreign Tourist Visit
44,000
42,000
40,000
2015 2016 2017
In the whole year 2015, 43,966 foreign tourists came to Sambalpur
which was 4.98% to the total number of tourists. The foreign tourists visit to
Sambalpur during January-june in 2 015 was 23,724. The foreign tourist visits
to Sambalpur during july-December in 2015 was 20,244. The foreign tourist
visit to Sambalpur during January- march (peak period) was 29,044 which is
5.19%.the foreign tourists visit to Sambalpur during April –September (lean
period) was 14,922 that is 4.57% to total tourists visit. The foreign tourists
visits to Sambalpur during july-December 2017 were 25,497. The percent is
10.56%. The foreign tourist visit to Sambalpur during January-march (peak
period) were 31,195 and the percent is 11.05 %.the tourist visit to Sambalpur
during april-september 2017 (lean period) was 19,237 which is 9.34%.
The seasonal variation of domestic tourist to Sambalpur is given in table-4.

Table -4 seasonal variation of domestic tourist visit in
Sambalpur
2015 2016 2017
(a) visits during the whole year 63,58,445 68,91,510 75,91,615
(b) visit during january-june 29,38,183 31,85,631 35,26,669
© visit during july-December 34,20,262 37,05,879 40,64,946
*increase/decrease 52,408 2,85,617 3,59,067
(d) visit during January-march &
October December (peak period) 36,98,978 40,26,145 44,88,348
period) 26,59,467 28,65,365 31,03,267
Source-data of tourism department, Sambalpur & authors calculation

The total domestic tourist 63,58,445 who visited Sambalpur during 2017
which is 6.96%.the domestic tourist visit to Sambalpur during july-September
2015 are 34,20,262(1.56%).The domestic tourist visit to Sambalpur during
January-march (peak period) were 36,98,978 & the percent is 7.70% is 8.35%.
The foreign tourist visit to Sambalpur during july-December 2017
are40,64,946(9.69%). The foreign tourist visit to Sambalpur during January-
march (peak period) was 44,88,348(11.48%). So the analysis indicates that
there is a significant increase of tourists every year in the state in spite of
seasonal variations.
Domestic Tourist
76,00,000
74,00,000
72,00,000
70,00,000
68,00,000
66,00,000 Domestic Tourist
64,00,000
62,00,000
60,00,000
58,00,000
56,00,000
2015 2016 2017
CHAPTER-5

Findings:
 I find that, tourism generates local employment, directly in the
tourism sector and in support and resource management
sectors.
 I find that, tourism stimulates profitable domestic industries,
hotels and other lodging facilities, restaurants and food
services, transportation systems, handicrafts and guide
services.
 Improved road systems and infrastructure that contributes to
the entire destination can be justified and supported by the
benefits from tourism development.
Suggestions:
 Tourism can enhance local cultural awareness.
 Tourism can generate revenue to help pay for the prevention of
archaeological sites, historic buildings and districts.
 Increases availability of recreation facilities and opportunities.
 Despite criticism about the alteration of cultures to
unacceptable levels, the sharing of cultural knowledge and
experience can be beneficial for hosts and guests of tourism
destinations and can result in the revival of local traditions
and crafts.

Conclusion:
Tourism forms a significant aspect of the service sector
which contributes largely to the Indian economic development.
Odisha tourism industry is growing rapidly more than the
preceding years. The scope of tourism has varied branches very
often depending upon the purpose and circumstance under
which the activity is being taken up. Now the unique tourism
arteries that have gained momentum are health tourism (Medical
tourism), religious tourism, sports tourism, educational tourism,
agri. tourism etc. with proper government incubation, tourism
sectors are gaining more and more importance due its
employment, rural development and profitability etc. the present
growth rate of tourism sectors can be sustained and it is also
have a value addition and can accelerate further growth. Hence it
is concluded that the growth and prospect of Odisha tourism is
bright.

Bibliography:
Www.Sambalpur.Nic.In
Www.Wikipedia.In
Www.Tripadvisor.In
Www.Orissatourism.Org
Www.Holidify.Com
Www.otdc.com
Books Reference:

 Odisha Tourism
 Anukramanika
Newspaper Reference:-
 The times of India
 The Samaj
 Kadambini

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Tourism Management of Sambalpur District

Sambalpur is in the eastern state of Odisha in India, is one

of the largest and oldest city in Odisha. It is the headquarters of

Northern Revenue Division and of Mahanadi Coalfield Limited

(MCL). It is situated about 300 km west of state

capital Bhubaneswar, 550 km west of Kolkata in West

Bengal and 278 km east of Raipur in Chhattisgarh. It is also on

the bank of Mahanadi River.

In the year 1883, Sambalpur was established as a

municipality. In 2013, Sambalpur got the municipal corporation

status. Sambalpur Municipal Corporation

includes Burla, Hirakud and neighbouring 12 Gram panchayats.

The total population of Sambalpur Metropolitan Area is 3,35,761.

Sambalpur serves as the gateway to the bewitching western zone

of Odisha, abounding in lush green forests, colorful wild-life,

exquisite array of hills, waterfalls of streaming pearls, rich

monuments. Sambalpur has its own contribution to the cultural

formentation of our country.

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Sambalpur is famous for its handloom textile works

which has earned international fame in recent times. The

textiles for their unique pattern, design and texture commonly

places and items which are somewhat unique in nature.

Nature has been bounteous to Sambalpur in more than one

way. The wide diversity of flora and fauna in and around

Sambalpur is an eloquent testimony to Mother Nature‟s

generosity. Sambalpur is endowed with much natural splendour

unspoilt by modern Tourism. It is fascinating to be in the midst

of nature in all its glory. There are many places of interest.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:-

The project is aimed to understand the emerging trends of

tourism and learn about new products and old traditional

tourism products. It also focuses the importance of sustainable

tourism development and the concept of nature tourism.

 It portrays that tourism can be an instrumental for developing

secularism and national integration and universal

 To know the current status of tourism in Sambalpur.

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 To know the economic development due to tourism in

SCOPE OF THE STUDY:

The study , mainly cover the different tourism spots of

Sambalpur, Sambaleswari temple, Hirakud Dam, Ushakothi park,

Chipilima powerhouse, Maa Ghanteshwari temple temple etc. the

tourism as a new industrial aspect of modern economy holds an

important position. Through the scope of tourism holds a wide area,

METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY:-

The Research Methodology in this study includes Research

Design, Data Collection; Tools used in Analysis an Interpretation.

The proposed study is based on Secondary Data sources.

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Secondary Data:- It may be either in the published or

published from i.e like Annual Report, Magazines, concern

Websites, Journal, News Papers etc.

LIMITATION OF THE STUDY:-

The investigation relied on books, documents, annual report,

financial assessments, literature, files and personal observation

to have an idea about the organizational set up, functions of

financial department and other groups.

 Being a student I could not get more financial support for

the preparation of the project in an attractive way.

 Being data collected from secondary sources the accuracy

presented data depends upon it.

 It will take more time to collect more information. I have

collected the presented information within a short period.