30, June 2026

The Growth of Tourism in Udaipur City An Analysis through Doxey’s Irridex Model

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-6; JUNE-2026

Author(s): Dr. Bhavna Sharma

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Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, S.M.B. Govt. P.G. College Nathdwara, Rajsamand (Rajasthan, India)

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202606034     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202606034


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One of the most dynamic areas of economic growth in the globe today is tourism, which creates jobs, improves infrastructure and fosters cross-cultural interaction. However, the fast expansion of tourism frequently has complicated environmental and socio-economic repercussions for host communities. Over the past 20 years, Udaipur the "City of Lakes," has seen a notable rise in tourism. The city has become one of India's most popular tourist attractions due to picturesque lakes, palaces, rich cultural legacy and hospitality infrastructure. Although tourism has made a substantial contribution to the local economy, the growing number of tourists has also raised worries about traffic, environmental damage, inflation, the commercialization of cultural venues and shifting public perceptions.

This study uses Doxey's Irridex Model as a theoretical framework to investigate the growth of tourism in Udaipur from 2000 to 2025. The model explains how local's sentiments gradually shift from excitement to discontent as tourism increases. According to the results, Udaipur has gone through several phases of Doxey's Irridex, from joy in the early years of tourism growth to symptoms of annoyance and developing hostility in the city's most popular neighbourhoods. The study highlights the need for sustainable tourism planning, community participation, visitor management strategies and environmental conservation measures to ensure that tourism continues to contribute positively to Udaipur’s development while preserving its cultural and ecological heritage.

Udaipur, Tourism Growth, Doxey’s Irridex Model, Resident Attitudes, Over tourism, Sustainable Tourism, Rajasthan.

Dr. Bhavna Sharma (2026); The Growth of Tourism in Udaipur City: An Analysis through Doxey’s Irridex Model, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-6, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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