Eco Tourism

 Eco Tourism

1-Ecotourism is entirely a new approach in tourism.

2-Ecotourism is a preserving travel to natural areas to appreciate the cultural and natural history of the environment ,taking care  not  to   disturb the integrity of the  ecosystem, while creating economic opportunities that make conservation and protection of natural resources advantageous tothe local people.

3-In short, ecotourism can be categorised as a tourism programme that is - "Nature based, Ecologically  sustainable, Where education and interpretation is a major constituent  and Where local people are benefited”.All this together can be called ecotourism.

4-If a travel does not satisfy any one of theseconstituents, then it is not called a real ecotourism venture.

5-The Concern for Ecotourism Since ages, nature worship and the conservation ethics have been an inseparable part of Indian thought and traditions.

6-Traces go back to ancient civilisations of India, whenpeople used to nurture the philosophy of the oneness of life.

7-The Indian tradition hasalways taught that, humankind is a part of nature and one should look upon all creationwith the eyes of a love and respect.It is tragic that since last few decades, the mad quest for the material end and economicalprogress in India and abroad has become identical with the exploitation of nature in all itsappearances.

8-Today, the entire world is facing a deep crisis and is in the danger of beingdoomed. The rich forest areas and biological diversities have been relentlessly divested to erect  concrete walls. 

9-the continuos denuding of forest reserves has led to GlobalWarming and Greenhouse Effects. Fortunately, this has led to some realisation, and now the world has awaken for new beginnings about human responsibility towards nature.

ECOTOURISM IN INDIA

1-India, the land of varied geography offers several tourist destinations that not just de-stress but also rejuvenate you.

2-There are several ways to enjoy Mother Nature in mostpristine way. 3-The few places like the Himalayan Region, Kerala, the northeast India,Andaman & Nicobar Islands and the Lakshdweep islands are some of the places whereyou can enjoy the treasured wealth of the Mother Nature.

4-Thenmala in Kerala is the first planned ecotourism destination in India created to cater to the Eco-tourists and naturelovers.

5-The India topography boasts an abundant source of flora & fauna. 6-India has numerousrare and endangered species in it surroundings. 6-The declaration of several wildlife areasand national parks has encouraged the growth of the wildlife resource, which reduced due to   wildlife hunt by several kings in the past.

7.Today, India has many wildlifesanctuaries and protection laws. 8.Currently, there are about 80 national parks and 441sanctuaries in India, which works for the protection and conservation of wildlife resourcein India.

 9-There are numerous Botanical and Zoological Gardens in India, which are workingtowards the enhancement of the Ecosystem.

10- Poaching has stopped to large extent. Thereare severe punishments for poachers, hunters and illegal traders of animals and trees.Tree plantation are taking place in several places.

11-There are several animal & plant rightsorganisation, who fight for the rights of the animals and plants. Numerous organisations and  NGOs  are coming forward to provide environmental education to the commonpeople at the grass root level.