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History and Culture of Backpacking

The document discusses backpacking, including its history as a form of low-cost international travel, typical backpacker demographics and culture, popular destinations, and tips for backpacking. It provides an overview of backpacking's roots in the 1960s-70s Hippie Trail, defines characteristics of backpackers and their zeal for authentic experiences, and lists top destinations and transportation options for backpackers.

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History and Culture of Backpacking

The document discusses backpacking, including its history as a form of low-cost international travel, typical backpacker demographics and culture, popular destinations, and tips for backpacking. It provides an overview of backpacking's roots in the 1960s-70s Hippie Trail, defines characteristics of backpackers and their zeal for authentic experiences, and lists top destinations and transportation options for backpackers.

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Backpacking

A Presentation By:
Srinivas. V
Mudit Jain
Riya Guha
Ravi Rao
Tarak Pashar
Introduction
► It is a term that has historically been used to
denote a form of low-cost, independent
international travel.

► It displays a common commitment to a non-


institutionalized form of travel.

► Itis a want to experience the real destination


rather than the packaged version of mass tourism.

► Backpackers spend more, travel further and stay


longer than other travelers.
History
► Itsroots can be traced to the Hippie trail of the
1960’s and 1970’s.

► Giovanni Francesco Gemelli Careri hasbeen cited by


some as one of the world’s first backpackers.

► Traditionallybackpackers never traveled with


expensive electronic equipment due to theft,
damage and additional luggage weight.
Culture
► Backpacking is a sense of authenticity.

► Itis perceived as being more than a vacation, but


a means of education.

► Backpackers seek destinations that are never


visited by the regular tourists.

► Zeal for witnessing real life with more involvement


with local people.
Backpacker
► A typical backpacker is young (18-35 years), adventurous
and price conscious.

► Prefers budget accommodations.

► Eager to mix with travelers and locals.

► Has a flexible itinerary and extended stay.

► Active adventure seekers.

► Also known as “Budget travelers” or “independent


travelers”.
Backpacking Tips
► Know yourself , Skills and Limitations.

► Carry all essentials like medicines, torch, Swiss


Knife, Maps or GPS navigator, etc.

► Lessis more, carry luggage as light as possible, it


would make your travel easier.

► Choose low budget mode of transport to explore


more places.
Transport Sources for Backpackers
► Air

► Train

► Bus

► Self drive – Car, Vans, Motorbike.


Top10 Destinations for Backpacking
► Croatia ► USA

► Germany ► India

► Cuba ► Serbia

► Zanzibar and Pemba ► Grand Duchy of


Islands Luxembourg

► Istanbul ► Argentina
Backpacking in India
► It prevailed since the time the hippies began to settle in
India.

► One gets to see a colorful and diverse culture unlike any


other country.

► Discount passes like the “Discover India pass” and “India


Wonderfares” by Indian Airlines makes unlimited travel
across the country easy, cheap and fast.

► Important places for a backpacker in India are – The


Himalayas, Beaches of Goa, The Golden Triangle,
Backwaters of Kerla and several other places.
“It’s the journey, not the destination”

Thank You

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