Appendix
Appendix
Annexure 1: Questionnaire for Residents of Sikkim
Annexure 2: Questionnaire for Tourists Visiting Sikkim
Annexure 3: Tourist Arrivals of Sikkim
Annexure 4: Schedule for Village Pradhan
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Annexure 1: Questionnaire for Residents of Sikkim
THE UVIVERSITY OF BURDWAN
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR RESIDENTS
Dear residents,
I am pursuing tourism research leading to the award of Ph.D. degree in Tourism and
have chosen Sikkim state for destination development. For the holistic growth and
development of the region I request you to fill this questionnaire. Information sought
by you shall be strictly kept for research purpose only. I am sure that your feedback
shall address the issues of various depths and dimensions of tourism industry in the
region.
Debasish Batabyal
Research Scholar
1. Name of the Respondent:
2. Residence:
3. Gender: Male
Female
4. Marital Status: Single
Married
5. Number of members in the family:
6. Number of earning members in the family:
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7. Educational Qualification ( Tick the appropriate):
Literate
Class seventh
Class 10th
Class 12th
Graduate or
above
8. Occupation ( Tick the appropriate):
Govt.
Private Employee
Agriculture
Employee
Self Employed
Any other*
other than
agriculture
*Any other ( Please specify)
9. Income of the family/ household ( monthly) in Rupees
Less than
3001- 5000
5001- 10000
10001-20000
Above 20000
3000
10
Do you have supplementary source of income generated by tourism related
business?
Yes/No,
If
Yes
Can
……………………………………
11.
you
specify
the
amount?
How many persons are involved in tourism related business from your family?
……………………………………………………………………………
12. Do you use your own house for accommodating tourists? Yes/No
If yes, please specify the following
(a) Kind of tourists…………………………………………………………………
(b) Number of tourists can be accommodated……………………………………..
(c) Average duration of stay………………………………………………………..
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(d) Average monthly income……………………………………………………….
13. Rank the following players as per their role in destination development in
Sikkim? Please rank.
Proponents/ parties
Rank ( 1 being the most important)
Tour operating companies and hoteliers
Central Government
Sikkim Government
NGOs and such other voluntary bodies (e.g.
Eco clubs etc.)
Any others
14. Explain your agreement on the following statements with the appropriate
scale (strongly disagree = 1, strongly agree=5).
1)
Most of the tourists in Sikkim are not environmentally conscious.
2)
Most of the tourists are not economically sound and they don’t spend
more.
3)
Tourists want to stay for a long time but complain for high room rate and
lack of access to many places.
4)
Tourism has positive cultural interaction in improving educational level,
language pattern, work culture and related attitudes.
5)
Tourism enhances mutual cooperation, trust among hosts and guests.
6)
Host Community always extends support to tourists visiting Sikkim.
7)
Domestic tourists lack awareness on economic & social Impact of tourism.
8)
Foreign tourists are more environment-friendly, socially respectful and
economically beneficial to the host community.
9)
Environmental consciousness among tourists is essential for the
development of Sikkim as a destination.
10)
A socio-economic gap exists between domestic tourist and his/ her foreign
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counterpart in consuming tourism products.
11)
The role of Border Road Organization and such other authorities of the
Central and State government is satisfactory.
12)
The role of NGOs/ Eco clubs in your locality to develop tourism is
satisfactory.
13)
The role of media is effective to promote Sikkim as a destination.
14)
Tourism has brought about a seasonal economy in Sikkim.
15)
Present tourist industry is increasing the gap between rich and poor.
16)
The price of essential commodities has been increasing due to tourism
during the peak season.
17)
The political disturbance in transit region e.g. Silliguri, Darjeeling has
been affecting tourism industry in Sikkim.
18)
Illegal trafficking of wines, species etc. resulting in loss of Govt. revenue
in Sikkim.
19)
Automobile pollution has been increasing in Sikkim day by day.
20)
Tourist arrivals during the peak season causes increase in air/automobile
pollution.
21)
Tourism has resulted in encroachment over agricultural land/ forest area
in many areas in Sikkim.
22)
Major chunk of income from tourism is enjoyed by nonresidents of
Sikkim.
23)
The economic control goes to the hand of the people who are ‘NonResident’ of Sikkim.
24)
Tourism is the driving force for other industries like wine, handicrafts etc.
25)
Tourism exchanges and expands culture in Sikkim.
26)
Tourism industry in Sikkim can gain advantage from political instability in
Darjeeling.
27)
Number of languages spoken by the people of Sikkim has increased.
28)
Tourism industry in Sikkim has been increasing environmental awareness.
29)
Tourism opens up new job opportunities in Sikkim.
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30)
Development of interior places is possible through tourism.
15.Tourism has resulted in
a. Increase in the price of essential commodities
b. Increase in the price of land
c. Seasonal fluctuation in the economy of Sikkim
d. Increase in investment by outsiders
e. Increase in job opportunities
f. The development of infrastructure
g. Export/ consumption of wine, handicrafts, handlooms, souvenir etc.
h. Increasing commercialization of Art, craft and culture in the State.
i. Increase in population
j. Increase in the crime rate
k. Loss of privacy
l. Loss of indigenous culture
m. Decrease in accessibility to natural resources
n. Decrease in the degree of freedom to enjoy local amenities (like LPG
gas, telephone etc.).
o. Aberration or extinction of some indigenous language and culture
16. Explain the following statements with the appropriate scale (strongly disagree =
1, strongly agree=5).
(i)
Holiday, leisure and recreation are the main purposes.
(ii)
With the passage of time these holidays, leisure and recreation have
resulted in mass tourism.
(iii)
There is an urgent need to introduce and adopt sustainable principles in
mass tourism practices.
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(iv)
Sikkim has an immense potentiality to offer multi-ethnic cultural,
aboriginal hospitality and strong Buddhist heritage in Sikkim.
(v)
Tourists, so far, are interested only in leisure and recreation.
(vi)
Development of ecotourism is not possible as tourists want cheap mass
tourism packages, indulge themselves in mass tourism activities and
industry and government authorities are unable to reduce or stop it.
(vii)
Sikkim should be an ultimate ecotourism destination in India.
(viii) There is a need to balance between present commercial tourism industry
and eco tourism in Sikkim.
(ix)
Ecotourism can bring in sustainable tourism development in Sikkim.
(x)
Tourism can be used as a community development tool and maximum
benefits will accrue to the poorest of the poor.
(xi)
Sikkim lacks good and trained adventure tour operators/ professionals to
promote all types of adventure tours.
(xii)
The market for adventure tours is large but it lacks expertise and
equipment.
(xiii) Participation of local people with quality expertise and hospitality will
develop adventure tourism in Sikkim.
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(xiv)
All types and forms of adventure tourism need to be promoted in Sikkim.
(xv)
Rural tourism is a form of alternative tourism emphasizing alternative
rural development with the participation of all.
(xvi)
Limited investment, locally available resources, alternative use of rural
houses will help the development of rural tourism in Sikkim.
(xvii) Local people, so far, are not aware of the benefits of rural tourism and how
to participate in it.
(xviii) Multi-ethnic people, rare Buddhist villages, indigenous warm hospitality
will contribute to the typical rurality of Sikkim.
(xix)
Special event based programs such as fairs and festivals or distinct natural
and/ socio-cultural characteristics can be used for tourism motivation and
development in Sikkim.
17.
Do you know any Eco-club or society / NGO promoting environmental
awareness and sustainable practices?
Yes/No
If yes, Specify the
name…………………………………………………………………………..
18.
Is there any hidden tourist attraction nearby such as trek route, beautiful natural
and cultural place known only to a few local people? If yes, please write
name(s).
Yes/No
………………………………………………………………………………………
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19.
Is there any loan facility available to open up tourism related business in your
locality (preferably other than Gangtok, )?
Yes/No
20.
Is there any community rule for tourism related to the access and extraction of
common property (in the collection of fuel, fodder, hunting, gathering, fishing
etc.)? If yes please mention.
……………………………………………………….……..…………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
21. Basic Community Facilities
(i) Whether Park or Play ground nearby…………………….
(Yes/No)
(ii) Existing drainage system…………………………
Underground/ Open Pucca/ Open Kutcha/ Nil
(iii) Staircase or Pucca narrow road provided by the Municipality/Panchayat
(iv) Whether the area is connected with electricity………………….
(Yes/No)
(v) Space used for drainage system is(i)Inadequate
(ii)Moderate
(iii)Satisfactory
(vi)Major problems in existing drainage condition
(Please Tick)
(a) Lack of discharge capacity
Y/N
(b) Use as open latrine/ Garbage disposal
Y/N
(c) Dilapidated and Chocked
Y/N
(d) Encroachment
Y/N
(e) Old and low capacity
Y/N
(f) If others, please specify ……… …………………………
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22. (a). Does the village community have a stake on village/Anchal forests/joint
forestry management?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
(b). How does the community manage it?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
(c). Who monitors the management?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
23. How does the clan/village organization preserve tourism related resources
(including the nature and extent of their involvement)?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
24. Do you think that a good relationship is important between host and tourist for the
development of tourism industry in Sikkim?
1. Strongly disagree
2
3
4
5
Strongly agree
25. Do you think that outside investment is required in the interest of tourism industry
of Sikkim?
1. Strongly disagree
2
3
4
5
Strongly agree
26. Is the existing environmental legislation sufficient for the protection of attraction
features and local people in Sikkim?
1. Strongly disagree
2
3
4
5
Strongly agree
27. Do you think that the existing types of tourists are compatible for targeting high
yield?
1. Strongly disagree
2
3
4
5
Strongly agree
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28. Are the measures taken by the Government to use tourism as a community
development tool sufficient?
1. Strongly disagree
2
3
4
5
Strongly agree
29. Is the current environmental management of Natural Attraction Features
sustainable?
1. Strongly disagree
2
3
4
5
Strongly agree
“Thanks for your precious time and efforts!”
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Annexure 2: Questionnaire for Tourists
Questionnaire for tourists
Dear Sir/Madam,
It is our pleasure to have you here with us in Sikkim. I am collecting primary data for
my Ph. D degree under the University of Burdwan on the topic “ Destination
Development: Strategy for Tourism in Sikkim”. I seek your views on different
aspects covered in this questionnaire. The information furnished by you will be kept
confidential and will be used for my research purpose only.
(Destination Development: Strategy for Tourism in Sikkim)
1. Name:…………………………………………………………………………
…
2. Sex:
Male
3. Marital status:
Female
a. Married b. Unmarried
c. Others
4. Occupation:……………………………………………………………………..
5. Domicile: ( Put √)
Foreign Tourists
Europe
North America
Asia
Domestic Tourists
Africa
Any others ( Please
specify)
6. Monthly income: ( Put √)
Foreign Tourists
Equivalent to INR
Below 30,000
30,001-50000
50,000-70,000
Domestic Tourists
In Rupees
Below 5000
5001-10,000
10,001-15000
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70,001-90,000
Above 90,000
7.
15,001-20,000
Above 20,000
Main purpose(s) of visit: ( Rank accordingly, if more than one purpose is
involved)
Purpose
Rank
a.
Holidaying, leisure and recreation
b.
Social(visiting
friends
and
relatives, marriage etc.)
c.
Religious and pilgrimage
d.
Adventure and sports
e.
Providing holiday opportunity to
spouse/ family/attendant
f.
Eco tourism
g.
Rural tourism
h.
Any special interest
8. Type of tour you usually like to have: ( Put √)
a. Independent b. Inclusive package ( transport and stay only) c. All- inclusive package
9. Number of members in the group:
1. Single
2. Upto three
numbers
3. 4-6
numbers
Above
numbers
6
10. Booking made by: ( Put √)
1. Self
4. Tour operators
2. Attendant/
family/friends
5. Govt. agency
3. Travel agent
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11. Main sources of information about following: ( Rank in the order of
importance- 1 being most important)
Source
Transport
Accommodation Attraction
a. Guide books
b. Print media
c. T.V./ Radio
d. Internet
e. Relatives/ friends
f. People
already
visited/ used the
products
g. Tourism
Department(s)
h. Other Govt.
Bodies ( Pls.
Specify)
12. A. Are you participating in active adventure tourism activities in Sikkim?
1-Yes/ 0-No
B.If yes please specify:………………………………………………………
13. Have you visited Sikkim earlier? If yes, how many times? Pls. mention
…………………………………………………………………………………..
14. How many trips have you participated in a year?
…………………………………………………………………………………..
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15. What is the duration of your present trip (covering other destinations) and how
many days would you spend in Sikkim?
………………………………………………………………………………
16. How much do you spend for the present tour? :…………………………( in
Rupees)
1000-10,000
30001-40,000
10,001-20,000
40,001-50,000
20001-30,000
More than 50,000
17. Would you like to travel Sikkim again? : 1- Yes/0-No
18. Are you undertaking any special program and/or package during your trip?
1-Yes/0-No (Please mention)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
19. List out major problems faced by you while travelling: ( Rank in the order of
severity; 1 being severest)
Factors
Rank
a.
Ramps are present but in all
required locations
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Lack of access stairs/ lifts
Toilet
not
available/
available but unhygienic
Inconvenient reach points at
attraction
Problems of viewing ranges
Absence of audio-visual aids
Absence of location signage
Non-availability of public
utilities- telephone, toilet, water
tap etc. – at convenient places.
Insufficient helipad facility
Others ( pls. specify)
20. Specify other problems, if any, faced during this trip:
……………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………..
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21.
Problems encountered during booking: ( Rank in the order of severity – 1 being
severest)
Source
Attraction
Accommodation
Transport
a. Unreliable
information
b. Inaccessible
booking
centers/ office
c. Inhospitable
staff
d. Unreliable
travel agency
service
e. Others ( pls.
specify, if any)
22.
List out major problems faced by you in the hotel / place of stay: ( Rank in the
order of severity; 1 being severest)
Factors
Rank
a. Inaccessible lobby in hotel
b. Rooms
are
not
situated
at
appropriate location
c. Lift is not available
d. Non-availability of personal aids/
equipment in the vehicles /at
nearest station/ bus stop
e. Lack f understanding of staff
regarding special needs
f. Difficulty in use of toilet
g. Others ( pls. specify)
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23. Do you think that the safety and security measures taken by the Government are
adequate in different destinations?
Yes/No
24. How do you select your hotel?
a. Price b. Location c. Facility available d. Brand name
e. Any other, Please specify.
25. Do you think that the air transport facility (including helicopter service) be
extended to different destinations to increase arrivals?
Yes /No
If yes, what are the places?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
26. According to you, what could influence your future travel plan? ( Rank in the
order of importance; 1 being most important)
Variables
Rank
a. Better income opportunities
b. Reasonably priced tourist products
c. Change in attitude of local people
towards tourists
d. Trained staff and their friendly
treatment
e. Information about availability of
aids/ equipments at attractions
f. Safety support system
g. Availability of accessible vehicles
for travel
h. Accessible pathways at attraction
premise
i. Clear signage at all major points
j. Ramp & elevators at attractions
k. Effective communication aids
l. Easily accessible tour operators
m. Others ( specify, if any)
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27. Attitude of the hosts towards tourists. ( Pls. tick)
a. Excellent
b. Very good c. good
d. Somehow good
e. Poor
28. What is your view to develop different destinations of Sikkim?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
……
29. What are the strategies you would like to suggest to promote and develop
tourism in Sikkim?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…..
30. Suggestions (if any)
“Thanks for your precious time and efforts!”
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Annexure 3: Tourist Arrivals of Sikkim
YEAR
DOMESTIC
INTERNATIONAL
TOTAL
1980
12862
2572
15434
1981
19115
2737
21852
1982
18347
2880
21227
1983
16906
2084
18990
1984
29468
2153
31621
1985
39342
1670
41012
1986
33218
2001
35219
1987
29589
1833
31422
1988
37180
1911
39091
1989
44378
2787
47165
1990
56706
4719
61425
1991
61360
6187
67547
1992
68146
6761
74907
1993
75091
7132
82223
1994
92435
6888
99323
1995
98555
5866
104421
1996
145256
8642
153898
1997
116500
8068
124568
1998
133158
6111
139269
1999
139085
8563
147648
2000
144203
8794
152997
2001
146923
7757
154680
2002
160789
8539
169328
2003
176759
10926
187685
2004
230719
14646
245365
2005
251697
16517
268214
2006
302486
18049
320535
2007
331182
17837
349019
2008
615668
21162
636830
2009
615628
17730
633358
2010
700011
20757
720768
2011
552453
23945
576398
Source: Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation, Govt. of Sikkim
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Annexure 4:
Schedule for Village Pradhan
THE UVIVERSITY OF BURDWAN
SCHEDULE FOR VILLAGE PRADHAN/ GAON BURA
1. District 2. Block -
3. Village –
5. Name of the respondent –
6. Community wise distribution of households in the Village:
Name of tribe/ community Number of households
Population
Total
7. What is the area ( sq.km.) of the village?
………………………………………………………………………………………
8. What is the number of landed/landless households in the village?
………………………………………………………………………………………
9. What is the number of households dependent upon CPRs for their livelihood
like food/ fodder/ fuel/ hunting/ gathering?
(i)
Partially:
(ii)
Complete:
10. What is the number of poor households in the village? ( As per BPL category
in Sikkim)
………………………………………………………………………………………
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11. Availability of infrastructural facilities:
Sl. No.
Item
1.
2.
Pacca Road
Kachha
but
motorable road
Bus stand
Basic telephone or
facility
Post office
Bank
Daily/
Weekly
market
Fair price shop
Police station
Primary/
Secondary/Senior
secondary school
Primary
health
centre
Tourist information
kiosk
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Distance in Km.
When come up
(year)
12. Type of forest
Type
Area
Density
No. of trees ( in the
last 1 year)
Planted Failed
Planted
Unplanted
Others ( Specify)
13. Distance from your residence to nearest
Primary school
Secondary school
College
Shopping centre to purchase essential
items
Primary health centre
Bus / jeepable road
Nearest town
Community centre
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14. Land Information (in bigha/katta):
Type
Land
of Total
Area
Area
operated
Area
Purchased/sold
in last one year
Price
of
Land
Homestead
Land
Permanent
Land
Jhum Land
Horticulture
Land
Forest
Other Land
(specify)
15 (a). Is the price of land changing due to the its increasing use? If changing please
give details.
Astronomically
Steadily
Not increasing
Constant
Decreasing
16.Is there any community rule for the access and extraction of common property(in
the collection of fuel, fodder, hunting, gathering, fishing etc.)? What are those?
(i)
(ii)
17. Is there any provision of punishment in case of the violation of customary rules?
If yes, what are those?
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
18. How does the clan/village organization preserve forest resources and what is the
nature and extent of their involvement?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
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19.(a). Does the village community earn from individual members for the use of
forest or land ?
(b). If yes, who keeps the money and how it is spent.
20. (a). Does the village community have a stack on village/Anchal forests/joint
forestry management?
21. Total CPR available in the past (in ha)
Sl. No
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Distribution of CPRs
CPRs available in the present
CPRs encroached by the rural
households
CPRs distributed to the rural poor
CPRs taken up for development under
social forestry
Quantity(in Ha)
Remarks
22. What are reasons for the decline of CPRs ( Please Rank as 1 being the most
important)?
(i)
Emergence of Market
(ii)
Ineffective management of CPRs
(iii) Presence of middle man for market sale
(iv)
Gross violation of management rule
(v)
Population growth
(vi)
Absence of any alternative income/employment opportunities
(vii) Growing commercialization of CPR products
(viii) Growing commercial interests of the rich/neo-merchant class
If any others please specify
23. Do you think that decline in CPRs has led to a degradation of environment in
terms of
(i)
soil erosion
(ii)
variation in Rainfall
(iii) variation in temperature
(iv)
specify
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24. Sources of household energy (in last one month):
Sources of energy
Quantity
Paid out cost
Own
Common Purchased Total
Source property
Fuel wood from CPRs
Crop By-product
Dung Cake
Kerosine
Electricity
Gas
Coal
Others (specify)
25. House construction materials (in last one year)Items
Quantity
Used from
Private Common Purchased
forest forest
No Cost
Remarks
Bamboo/Wood
Took Leaves
Others(specify)
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26. Have you ever violated the customary rules? If yes, what types of punishment you
had to oblige?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
27. Have you taken any attempt for the regeneration of the CPRs? If yes, what
specific
attempts have you taken?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
Thanking You
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