Urbaltour
PROJECT LEAD
Dr Bertrand Lefebvre
DURATION
2022-2025
PLACE(S)
Kohima, Nagaland
FUNDER
ANR (French National Research Agency)
PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
IFP (Institut Français de Pondichéry), The Highland Institute
PROJECT STATUS
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Overview
The Urbaltour Kohima project was a research initiative conducted between 2022 and 2025 by a collective team from the French Institute of Pondicherry and the Highland Institute. It analyzed the relationship between urban growth and tourism in mountainous regions, specifically focusing on Kohima, Nagaland.
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Objectives
The primary objective was to fill a research gap regarding small and medium-sized mountain cities, which are often under-studied compared to metropolitan areas. Specific goals regarding Kohima as a case study included: 1. Mapping Tourism Growth: Identifying the development patterns of tourism within Kohima and its surrounding areas. 2. Understanding Challenges: Analyzing the social tensions, sustainability issues (such as water, waste, and traffic), and inequalities resulting from tourism-led urbanization. 3. Informing Policy: Contributing to a healthy public debate about the future of tourism and urbanization for the city's citizens at a critical time in its development.
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Research Themes
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Methodology / Research Approach
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Activities
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Outcomes
By analyzing tourist demographics, hospitality trends, and artisan economics, the project concludes that while the Hornbill Festival and nature-based activities drive a burgeoning, entrepreneur-led tourism sector, sustained growth is currently hampered by infrastructure gaps, spatial imbalances in accommodation, and a lack of visitor information outside the peak festival period
Research Team
Rovithono Yhome, Research Assistant and Akumtong Imchen, Research Assistant
Partner Institutions
IFP (Institut Français de Pondichéry), The Highland Institute
Participants / Communities
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Knowledge Records from this Project
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Publications
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Films & Media
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Related Places
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Sources and References
- The Highland Institute, THI Project List.
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