About us
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 Deptt. 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.
The department now also runs
M.A. Course in Travel and Tourism with an intake capacity of 20 and it runs
on semester pattern at the same department.
Two Years (Four Semester) M.A. and One year Postgraduate Diploma Course
have great potential to the innovative entrepreneurs to start their own business as Travel agents
or as Tour operators. For those who want jobs also get ample opportunities in the fast
growing tourism industry. Most of our former students have been absorbed by the Travel agencies and Tour
Operators in and outside Nagpur. Most of the students from Andaman and Nicobar islands who could successfully
complete this Diploma are now well placed in jobs related to Tourism in the Islands itself. In Nagpur alone,
there are more than 18 students who have got jobs in some of the reputed Travel Agencies and Tour Operators
such as Jagson Tours & Travels, Trade Winds, Cox & Kings, Kesari Tours and Travels, Travel House, Flying
Cats, Pra-Kruti Tours and Travels, and Air Lines like Air Arabia and King Fisher, etc. Some other passed our
students have been successfully running their own Travel Agencies. The Orange City Tours and Travels being run
by our former student couple and The Horizons by another former student couple have been doing
very profitable business in Nagpur. Some of our former students have also opted for teaching jobs either
in some reputed institutions or started their own IATA coaching centers. Some other are engaged in creating
awareness about our glorious past by conducting free lance package tours for school and college students
and others to various tourist destinations.
Courses
a) One Year (Two Semester) Post-Graduate Diploma in Travel & Tourism
b) Two Year (Four Semester) M. A. Master in Travel & Tourism
Eligibility for admission in P. G. Diploma and M.A. in Travel & Tourism
Any graduate of any 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 (9Desktops and 2Laptop with 4 UPS)
e) 24 hour Internet
f) Projecters, Digital Camaras and electronic podium
Faculty
Name of the Faculty members with their highest qualifications :
Dr. Priyadarshi M. Khobragade,
M.A.,Ph.D., (UGC-JRF),NET in Archaeology & History
Hon. Director Books 2, Article 25 and Seminar-Conference 30
Dr. Arvind Upasni,
M.A. (A.I.H.C. & Archaeology), Ph.D., P.G.Dip.in Travel & Tourism, Masters in
Tourism Management,UGC- NET in Tourism, IATA foundation and Management
Contributory Lecturer
Mr. Neelesh Lanjewar,
B. Tech in Hotel Management, M.T.A.,
Contributory Lecturer
Mr. Vinod Pachpor,
M.A. (Travel and Tourism), UGC-NET
Contributory Lecturer
Mr. Girish Shende,
M.B.A.(Finance)
Contributory Lecturer
Mrs. Manjusha Dongre,
M.H.M.C.T., D.B.M., Experience of Hotel Industry
Contributory Lecturer
Mrs.Shilpa Puri,
M.B.A.(Personal & Marketing),PG Diploma in Travel and
Tourism (Bombay Technical board), Experience of Tourism Industry,
Contributory Lecturer
Mrs. Mohini Gajbhiye,
M.A. (Travel and Tourism), experience of Project
Contributory Lecturer
Mrs.Neha Dube,
Masters in Tourism Management, IATA, P.G.Dip. in Front office
Contributory Lecturer
Mrs. Hansa Singvi,
M.Com., for French Language
Contributory Lecturer
Mrs. Neha Barde,
M.Sc. in Hotel and Tourism Management,PG (HRM)
Contributory Lecturer
Events
Current Events (Seminars / Workshops / Conference / Other Activities)
Celebrated :- World Tourism Day on 27 September and India Tourism Day on 25 January
Conducted :- Seminar on the topic related with WTO and Vidarbha region
Conducted :- Educational Long Study Tour and Short Study Tours
Conducted :- Heritage Walk and Nature trail
Conducted :- Star Hotel Visit and Guest Lectures
Conducted :- Workshop on Tourism Photography
Others
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 :
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.
Achievements
Achievements of the Department : MERIT LIST OF M.A., EXAMINATION OF SUMMER - 2016
| Order of Merit | Roll No. |
Name of the Students and Address |
Marks, out of |
CGPA |
01 |
519707 |
VISHWAS SURESH PATIL |
1193 |
9.56 |
02 |
519701 |
ASHISH DUBEY |
1093 |
8.75 |
Vinod Pachpor,2nd Merit of first bach M.A. Student success in UGC NET
Of the 400 and odd successful students, about 300 students have found jobs in Travel and Tourism related organizations like –
SOTC (Kuoni Travels)
Cox & Kings
Jagson Tours & Travels
Nirmal Tours & Travels
Kesari Tours & Travels
Travel House
Prakruti Tours & Travels
Trade Wings,
Flying Cats
Air Lines – Air Arabia, King Fisher, etc.
Club Seven
Make My Trip (Travel Company)
Alumni
Few Distinguished Alumni of the Department :
P.G. Diploma
1. Aditya Shekhar Gupta,2000-01, Propritar, Horizon Safari
2. Ajaykumar Meshram, 1999-200, Assistant Professor in Sheila Rahejha Institute of H.M.
3. Amila Ramteke, Air Hostes, Air India Express
4. Amit Nasri, Manager, Cox & Kings, Raipur
5. Arvind Upasani,
Branch Head, Flying Cats Academy
6. Divya Das, 2000-01,
Freelance Lecturer with Thomas Cook CoL and TMI Academy Delhi
7. Enakshi Surpam,
Editor & Prof-reader, A.I.R., Nagpur
8. Kapil Ramteke,
Director, Maitrideep Travels, Nagpur
9. Manish Chore, 2013-15
Thomas Cook Nagpur
10. Manoj Sonone, Press & Information Burrow, Central Govt, Nagpur
11. Mamta Solanki,
Contributory Faculty of Travel & Tourism Deptt.
12. Minakshi Gajbhiye, 1995-96 Faculty of Bhagwati Girls Jr. College, Nandanvan
13. Mrunalini Ramteke, Asst. Prof. in Govt. Hotel Mangment college, Nagpur
14. Neelesh Shinde, Manager, H.SBC,Mumbai
15. Nitesh Wankhade, Country Club, Nagpur
16. Padma Gupta,2000-01 Horizon Holidays, Nagpur
17. Pravin Sonavne, Clerk at LAD College Nagpur
18. Pallavi Shimple, Tourist Officer, Chattisgarh Tourism Department
19. Ravindra Bhaware, Managing Director, Leela Excursions pvt. Ltd.
20. Ritesh Yogesh Bawangade, Rashi Holidays
21. Sandip Solanki, Director, Orange City Tours & Travels
22. Santosh Telang, 2000-01 Proprietor, Swami Holidays,
Chandrapur
23. Shailesh Ambhorkar,2016 freelance travel Guide
24. Shailesh Bhoyar, Sales Executive, Kesri Travels, Nagpur
25. Shishir Shende,
Executive-Trade Finance, S.B.I., Nagpur
26. Shrikant Dhumraket, Director, Kesri Travels, Chandrapur
27. Miss Charllote, Total Travels, Nagpur
28. Sumant Moitra, Zonal Manager, Thomas Cook, Kolkata
29. Sushil Dongre, Branch Manager, Cox & Kings, Nagpur
30. Triuptimani Rocque, 2000-01 Sales Manager, Nikhar Travels
31. Vinay Raut, Director, Tajashree Travels, Nagpur
32. Vijayendra Pande, Deputy Registrar, University of Hyderabad
33. Yuvraj Padole, GM of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Corporation, Bhopal
M. A.
1. Dr. Ashish Dubey, 2014-16 Lokmat Samachar
2. Anita Yadav, 2013-15 Amravati
3. Hema Jachak , 2013-15 Clerk in Dep. Of Fine Arts Nagpur
4. Manish Chore,2013-15 Thomas Cook Nagpur
5. Minakshi Gajbhiye, 2014-16 Faculty of Bhagwati Girls Travel & Tourism Jr. Colg. Nagpur
6. Mohini Gajbhiye, 2013-15 Contributory Faculty of Travel & Tourism Deptt.
7. Nupur Dey, 2015-17 Banglore
8. Padma Gupta,2013-15 Horizon Holidays, Nagpur
9. Dr. Vinod kumar Tiwari, MO in Public Health Department, Nagpur
10. Vinod Pachpor, 2013-15 Waghville Water Park, Nagpur
11. Viswas Patil, 2014-16 Asst. Prof. and Soft Skills Trainer at SB Jain College of Eng. &Management
12. Yuvraj Padole, 2013-15 GM of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Corporation, Bhopal
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Contact
Behind Bhasha Bhavan,
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University,
Mahatma Jyotiba Phuley Educational Campus,
Amravati Road, Nagpur 440 033
Mob. (Director) 09623184742,
Mob. (Clerk) 7775943403, 8446489604