SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT
PRESENTATION
ECOTOURISM
PRACTICES IN INDIA
AND ITS ECONOMIC
ASPECTS
BY SONALI KUMARI CHOUDHARY
 WHAT IS ECOTOURISM ALL ABOUT?

In simple words, ecotourism

means a sustainable form of
tourism that allows the tourist to
see the most pristine form of
Mother Nature. Ecotourism
encourages travelers to spend time
in the lap of nature. In ecotourism,
tourists are indulged more in
activities that are less intrusive or
destructive toward ecosystem and
more sustainable and supportive
towards promoting the native
culture of the locals.
WHY SHOULD ECOTOURISM BE
PROMOTED IN INDIA ?
Preservation of wildlife and animal's natural habitat.
Platform to bring the local tribal community into the limelight and gain
some revenue.
Development of remote areas surrounding.
Revenue that earned through eco-tourism ventures can improve the long-
term economic prospects of India.
Not only helps in Conservation initiatives but also helps in raising
awareness about political and social issues in developing countries.
Both local and visitors, become more aware of the surrounding
environmental wealth.
 “Eco-Tourism in India:
A Refreshing Journey
through a Highly
Diversified
Nature”INDIA is just
not about tracing the
historical diorama BUT
the pleasure treasure
pours when you roam
like a nomad to seek
the natural panorama.

LETS GO FOR A REFRESHING JOURNEY

THROUGH SOME OF THE BEST ECOTOURISM
DESTINATIONS IN INDIA.
KERALA
k

BACKWATERS
The best way to explore the area
is to take a cruise on a traditional
houseboat along the canals.
The traditional boats, that are
called “Kettuvallom”, were once
used as cargo boats as navigating
the canals was the only way of
transportation.
The houseboats are made of
wooden planks that are tied with
coconut ropes, and made with
other ecofriendly materials such
as bamboo poles and mats.
The houseboats are solarpowered
.
MUNNAR, KERALA
 Eco tourism destinations are hill
stations, western ghats, silent valley,
the wildlife sanctuaries, jungles and
parks.
 As state of Kerala is tourist friendly
and it has many destinations with
natural beauty and exquisite
landscape, eco tourism is also
growing.
 Munnar which is one of the greenest
destinations in Kerala, India, is a
perfect hub for promoting eco
tourism in a big way. Eco tourism is
to preserve nature.The greenery in
Munnar is relaxing and refreshing.
 Munnar offers shelter to saome of
the best plant, bird, mammal,
reptile, and amphibian species.
CHANDRA TAAL LAKE, HIMACHAL PRADESH
Eco-tourism in India is about
visiting the clearest and most
pristine lakes in India while at the
same time ensuring that it stays
like that!
 We should always reach these
spots by foot because that will
help keep the water pure.
 According to locals, this lake
situated at a height of 4,300
meters, has immense spiritual
significance.
 The water can be consumed
without much purification. The
temperature here reaches up to -
20 degrees.
COORG KARNATAKA
It is also known as the Scotland of
India and the Kashmir of Karnataka
and is famous for its evergreen
forests, lush green valleys, misty hills,
sprawling coffee plantations, tea
estates, orange groves, lofty peaks
and fast flowing streams
It comprises of three wildlife
sanctuaries and one national park
that includes the Brahmagiri,
Talakaveri, and Pushpagiri Wildlife
Sanctuaries, and the Nagarhole
National Park that is mostly dotted
with bamboo, rosewood, teak,
sandalwood, silver oak, and spice
plants and housing some of the
endangered mammals, reptiles,
insects and amphibians.
ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF TOURISM IN
INDIA
• Tourism is one of the largest economic
sectors world over, with a direct
contribution of 3.1% to GDP and
generating USD 7.6 trillion and 300
million jobs.
• Planning Commission identified tourism
as the second largest provider of
employment to low and semi skilled
labour with a contribution of 6% to the
country’s GDP.
LEAVE NO GARBAGE, BUT YOUR FOOTPRINTS AND
MEMORIES....