A Swot Analysis Of Pilgrimage Tourism In Haridwar City With Special Reference To Kanwar Mela

The present study was carried out during Kanwar Mela 2013 to assess the present status and future possibilities of pilgrims Tourism in Haridwar city. The present study is to analyse all the possible impacts of Kanwar Mela and to provide some remedial measures in management of all other religio-touristic activities. During the Kanwar Mela, the Pilgrimage Tourism industry generates a remarkable assets to the city and locals. But The Pilgrimage Tourism also shows negative impacts on socio-cultural aspects and environmental scenario. Increase in crimes, road rages, road accidents, water borne diseases, environmental pollution, high pricing of commodities are some important negative impacts, which are being observed in Haridwar city. The findings of the present study, are to establish Pilgrimage Tourism in the form of Eco-Tourism through managing all negative impacts of Kanwar Mela. (Vijay Sharma and B. D. Joshi. A Swot Analysis Of Pilgrimage Tourism In Haridwar City With Special Reference To Kanwar Mela. N Y Sci J 2014;7(10):1-3). (ISSN: 1554-0200). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork . 1