Definitions and historical development of tourism, Types of tourist-Visitor-Excursionist Types and Forms of Tourism Tourism system: Nature, characteristic Tourism: Components and Characteristics, Domestic and International Tourism Domestic Tourism: features, pattern of growth and profile International tourism: Tourist generating and destination regions Tourism motivation and tourism demand, Tourism products: meaning, characteristics, classification Heritage: meaning, types, heritage sites of India Historic monuments of tourist significance: forts, palaces, museums, art galleries, Architectural Heritage of India Popular religious centers of India: Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Muslim and Christian, Islands and beaches Deserts and Hill stations Protected areas: Wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, Performing art of India: classical dances, folk dances and folk culture Handicrafts and textiles of eastern India Fairs and Festivals of India.