Department of Travel and Tourism

The Postgraduate Diploma Course in Travel and Tourism which the Department of Travel and Tourism now runs, was started by the Department of Ancient Indian History, culture and Archaeology, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, in 1985 with the specific objective of creating an awareness about the great cultural heritage of our country in general and Vidarbha in particular among the people, and to train groups of talented young graduates not only from the region but also from the rest of the nation so that they can start their career in this field. The intake capacity is 30, students selected on personal interview and on merit basis. The Head of the Department of the Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology used to be the honorary Director of the Course and used to run it on self-sufficiency basis till 1990-91 sessions. Thereafter, from 1991-92 onwards the Course was transferred to a newly created independent, Department of Travel and Tourism was a separate budgetary provision, but again the Faculty of the Dept. of A.I.H.C. & Archaeology being the Honorary Director of the Department. Since its inception in 1985, the Course is being run with the help of contributory Faculty.

Courses offered

a) One Year (Two Semester) Post-Graduate Diploma in Travel & Tourism b) Two Year (Four Semester) M.A. Master in Travel & Tourism Intake capacity => One Year Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism: 30 => Two years M.A. in Travel and Tourism: 20 Eligibility For admission in P.G. Diploma and M.A. in Travel & Tourism Any graduate of from stream of recognized University Facilities a) Furnished Class Room b) Library with more than 1500 books c) Lab of State maps and World maps d) Computer Lab (10 Desktops and 2 Laptop with 4 UPS) e) 24 hour Internet f) Projecters, Digital Camaras and electronic podium Other Objectives of the Department: a) To create awareness among students about the glorious heritage of our country; b) To introduce students to various job opportunities in Tourism industry; c) To train students for jobs related to fast growing Tourism industry. Specialization(s),if any: => Indian Tourism and we teach about Indian History & Culture, World Tourist Destinations, Travel Business & => Management, Tourism Marketing, Hotel Operations, Ticketing, Cargo Handling and More…. Career Prospects: As Tourist Guide, Tourist Adviser, Travel Consultant, Hotel Manager, Tourist Officer in Govt. Tourism Departments, Airlines, Travel Agencies, Hotel Industry, Tour Operators, Cargo Industry & other Extension Activities of the Department: a) Long Study Tour b) Short Study Tour c) Nature Trail, Heritage Walk d) Visit to local places of Tourist interest like Museum, Temples, Star Hotels, Airport etc. Highlights of the Department: a) Highly Qualified and Experienced Teaching Staff b) Furnished Class Room c) Computer Lab with Nine Desktop and two Laptop d) Library with more than 1500 books and journals e) Digital Class room with LCD & OHP Projectors f) Digital Camera and Podium Proposed to start from the next session – => Certificate Course in Tourist Guides/Escorts& Photography => Diploma Course in Circuit of Buddhist Tourism and Wild Life Tourism => Travel Desk and d) Ph.D. research program Expertise available in the Department: a) Expertise in Wild Life Tourism, Historical Tourism, Religious Tourism and also in Indian as well as foreign Tourism. b) Divisional officer of State Tourism of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh have given expertise suggestion to the deptt. c) Alumni of Deptt. are also expertise. Contact Details Behind Bhasha Bhavan, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Mahatma Jyotiba Phuley Educational Campus, Amravati Road, Nagpur 440 033 Mob. (Clerk) 07775943403.