General elective optional

Nature and historical walk

(Final assignment)

Submitted to – dr Poonam
Chaudhary

Submitted by – pranav Priyadarshi

Roll no – bft/18/1035
A. In Indian cooking we use a number of spices. They have digestiveproperties as
well as they provide our food a definite aroma. The followings are some of the
flavoring agents in Indian food:
1. Cinnamon
2. Clove
3. Cardamom
4. Asafoetida
5. Saffron
All of the above are different parts of plant. Write name of the partof the plant for
each.

1. Cinnamon Spice obtained from the inner

barkof several tree species from the genus
Cinnamomum.

2. Clove
Clove, (Syzygium aromaticum), tropical evergreen
tree of the family Myrtaceae and its small reddish
brown flower buds used as a spice. Cloves were
important in
 the earliest spice trade and are believed to be indigenous tothe Moluccas, or
Spice Islands, of Indonesia.
3. Cardamom
Cardamom, sometimes cardamon or cardamum, is a spice
made from the seeds ofseveral plants in the genera
Elettaria and Amomum in the family Zingiberaceae. Both
genera are native to the Indian subcontinent and
Indonesia. They are recognized by their small seed pods:
triangular in cross-section
and spindle-shaped, with a thin, papery outer shell and small,black seeds.
Indian spice, dried latex exuded from therhizome or
4. Asafoetida

tap root of several species of Ferula.

5. Saffron

Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of

Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron
crocus". The vivid crimson stigma and styles,
called threads, are collected and dried for use
mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food.
 B. Moringa/Drum stick is considered as a miracle tree. How
would you support this statement?
Moringa, a nutrient-packed superfood that comes from the Moringa oleifera tree in
India, has been used for centuries in Eastern cultures to alleviate headaches, ease
constipation, stimulate the immune system, promote weight loss, and increaselibido.
Modern research suggests moringa can help lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar,
and ease other health concerns.

Moringa powder is often added to smoothies, nutrition bars, andenergy drinks or

drank as a tea. Moringa oil is used topically for hair and skincare.
C. If you are given the responsibility of organizing a heritage walk in your
city, what historical monuments or arts or crafts or some other features
would you choose for it? What would you do to make it interesting?

Maner also spelled Maner or Maner Sharif, is a satellite town in Patna Metropolitan
Region, in the Patna district in the Indian state of Bihar. Maner Sharif lies 24 km
west of Patna the capital of Bihar on National Highway 30 (India). It comes 8 km
before Bihta while travelling from Patna to Ara-Buxar via NH30. The town has tombs
of Sufi saints Makhdoom Yahya Maneri and Makhdoom Shah Daulat, known as Bari
Dargah (the great shrine) and Chhoti Dargah (the small shrine). Maner is an
important tourist areas and tourism centre . The city's name is said to come from
its status as a center of tourism.
Makhdoom Shah Daulat died in Maner Sharif in 1608 and Ibrahim Khan Kakar
Governor of Bihar, built a mausoleum to him that was completed in 1616.

The domed mausoleum's walls are adorned with intricate designs and its ceiling has
passages from the Qur'an. Maner Sharif also has a mosque constructed by Ibrahim
Khan (governor of Bihar) in 1619.Maner Sharif was a regional centre of learning and
is where the Sanskrit grammarian Pāṇini studied.

To make the visit interesting I would distribute "maner ke laddoos" And advertise it
by saying that amir khan was here - Maner is known for its variant of laddu known
as Motichoor Laddu made with ghee and promoted by local vendors as being made
using the sugar-sweet waters of the Sone river. Maner laddu featured in the
Bollywood movie Khudgarz.

Maner Sweets is the oldest and most famous sweet shop which makes authentic
Maner ka Laddoo (Laddu). Aamir Khan visited this place while travelling via this
route for movie promotion.

In addition of Maner's laddu and Dargah sharif, Maner also has Buddhist
temple, Jain temple and significances of other religions, hence, it is the emblem of
unity diversity.
D. What is a heritage walk? How is it different from heritage tourism? Please
name different types of heritage around which walks can be organized.
Heritage Walks
Heritage walks, are best way to acquire knowledge and acknowledge ones culture,
tradition, philosophy, and rituals associated with them. The heritage walk makes one
look back and reminds them of their rich culture and history which provokes them
to think about the existence of every historical structure and place
Heritage tourism
Ethnic tourism signifies the tourist’s interests in the customs of the indigenous and
exotic people. It is .a form of special interest tourism which focuses directly on the
local people. In this form of tourism the tourists visit the homes of local people,
observes and participate in their festivals, dances rituals and other forms of
cultural expressions. Human contacts with the indigenous people become very
important in this form of tourism and it involves a study of purchase of local
products as well.

Typography Walk, Delhi

The unique signs on Paharganj's buildings and shops are discussed in the typography walk
In a spin-off to the popular adage, there is a lot to Paharganj that meets the eye.
Delhi-based typeface designer, Pooja Saxena underscores that through her
typography walk, in which fonts, design and history are explored in this West Delhi
suburbs’s main market.
On the walk, the group is encouraged to identify as many languages and scripts in
the shop and building signs around them–surprisingly, there are at least a dozen,
including Korean, Bengali, Hebrew, Tamil, among others right in this neighbourhood
in Delhi. After that and a round of typography-related bingo, Pooja takes the group
through hand-painted signs and fun stories (like why a the signboard to your
dentist’s office is usually in blue or green). Lastly, over snacks, she has a small
show-and-tell session with her favourite design books on typography and signs.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: Rs 750 per head
Street Art Walk

Interactive art and murals on the streets by St+art

St+art India Foundation has painted the town colourful with its life-sized murals and
art installations in India. With an aim to make the streets of India more interactive,
this not-for-profit has transformed urban spaces into living museums.
They also host curated tours around the districts they have brought to life and give
a detailed look behind each mural. The walks are usually conducted in Delhi’s Lodhi
Art District, Mumbai’s Sassoon Docks and Hyderabad’s Maqtha Art District. The
walks will resume post monsoon from October 2018.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: Approx Rs 600 per head

Midnight Calcutta Walks

Howrah Bridge by night, one of the sights to be seen via the Midnight walk
Discover the ins and outs of Calcutta’s labyrinthine streets as the clock strikes
twelve. Hosted by travel group, Let Us Go, the Midnight Heritage Walk is for those
who’d choose a brush with history over bustle with daytime traffic.
You will walk past Eden Gardens, cross the Vidhan Sabha, stroll past St Andrews
Church and Lal Bazaar, see Howrah Bridge in its night-time glory and more, not
including many other buildings and sites of cultural value that come on the way.
They have tours for everyone and an only-women group as well. The walk is
explored both on foot and by other transportation.
Duration: 5 hours (11.15pm-5am)
Price: Rs 1750 per head

Walks by Sahapedia
A walk by Sahapedia exploring the blue-walled city of Jodhpur
Sahapedia Walks & Talks conduct offbeat walks in various cities, be it exploring the
old Chinatown in Calcutta, doing a cultural trail through the blue city of Jodhpur,
visiting the Centenary Museum in Hyderabad or exploring the wells and talaabs of
Bikaner.
Duration: Depends on the experience
Price: Many of the walks conducted by them are free of cost

Art Walks Mumbai

 Art Walks are conducted once a month in Mumbai's galleries
Heritage walks usually help us admire the art and architecture of a building, but
what about what lies inside? Arts Walks Mumbai is an initiative that explores the
galleries and museums of the city, with a focus on understanding more and
pretending less. These are conducted by Alisha Sadikot of the Inheritage Project
and Nishita Zachariah and cover a least four different art shows in a walk.
The duo has even begun similar art expeditions in locations outside of Mumbai,
starting with Alibaug. Next up will be a visit to the Kochi Biennale. They will resume
these walks post October this year.
Duration: 2.5 hours, a Saturday evening in a month
Price: Rs 600 per head