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Tourism Circuit
Tipu Sultan
Community Empowerment
Culture Tourism
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Abstract
Heritage trails create a continuous and meaningful travel experience by connecting historically significant sites through a common theme. The developed circuits enhance visitor experience, longer stays, community involvement and economic development. In this context, the Heritage Trail of Tipu Sultan provides a great opportunity to develop a tourism circuit by connecting many historical sites which are significantly related to Tipu Sultan’s life, reign and power. He is known as the ‘Tiger of Mysore’. This heritage circuit contains prominent destinations in Srirangapatna, Bengaluru, Madikeri and other important destinations that reflect Tipu Sultan’s legacy such as military establishments, power, political vision, art and architecture. This study explores the tourism prospects of Tipu Sultan’s heritage trails by highlighting cultural and historical significance that contributes to the regional growth. The study adopts Qualitative research methodology by collecting data through scholarly journals, websites, newspapers and archives. The finding of the study highlights the trail has potential to become an exclusive cultural tourism circuit that not only protects the history and culture of the heritage sites but also promotes local economic growth, community empowerment and enhances the visitor experience.
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