Influence of Socio-Economic and Tripography Variables on Mudumalai Wildlife Tourism

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the factors influencing tourist visits to Mudumalai and explore the differences in opinion among various demographic and tripographic variables affecting wildlife tourism. The study focuses on factors such as jeep/elephant safari, animal watching/sighting, mountain scenery, wildlife watching, visiting elephant camps, bird watching, and museum visits. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire from Mudumalai tourists, with 400 finalized samples for analysis. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t-tests, and one-way ANOVA were employed for data analysis. The findings provide insights into the demographic and tripographic characteristics of Mudumalai tourists, informing strategies to enhance the tourism experience and cater to diverse needs.

Keywords

• Socio-Economic variables
• Tripography variables
• Mudumalai
• Wildlife Tourism

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