The Incredible India website has a number of micro-sites. The idea is to showcase the best of various themes that define Indian tourism. So there are 18 micro-sites for subjects ranging from Ayurveda, Yoga, Summer Retreats, Central India, Walk with the Buddha etc. All fascinating subjects, each of which can be a brilliant site in itself. Unfortunately, all the energy seemed have gone into thinking up these themes. The sites themselves suffer from too little content, poor navigation and that continuing bane of Indian tourism, a gimmicky approach.
Here is what is shown for the entry relating to the Jewish religion in India (in the Pilgrimage micro-site). 3 tiny paragraphs, one each on Kochi, Pune & Ahmedabad. No photos at all. Of course, no videos. No real sense of history, time or context. I have personally stood inside the Jewish Synagogue at Kochi and marveled at the murals depicting the arrival of the first Jews at Cranganore (kodungalloor). Why can’t we make this stuff come alive.
Good idea, poor execution.
3 responses so far ↓
Madhuri // March 26, 2008 at 2:56 pm |
It might be an interesting idea to introduce such themes on HolidayIQ. I am sure many users will like to contribute.
harinair // March 26, 2008 at 7:14 pm |
Just what i was thinking Madhuri. Maybe after some of the stuff we are currently working on is out of the way.
Trust in India // February 28, 2009 at 2:46 am |
I do agree that all these micro sites demand separate attention in the vastness of information available on each of them. I think if separate identities can be given to each of them with the basic information taken from Incredible India site and let the users comment on them then more information will be available on these topics…