 Ecosystem is the system in which

we live the system which include the

earth ,the water , the sky and of
course the living and non living objects
. It is a dyanamic complex of plant ,
animal and micro organism
communities and their non living
environment interacting as a
functional unit .
 ‘The practice of travelling for pleasure
 Thus , a tourism which contains a visit
to an ecosystem is known as
ecotourism .
 But that is not all . E co –tourism is not
only travelling to such ecosystems ,
but also conserving them .
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STEM

ECO -
TOURISM

TOURISM
 According to WTO(World tourism
organization) Sustainable tourism is
the tourism that meets the needs of
present tourists and host regions while
protecting and enhancing
opportunities for future
 Indian tradition – human kind is a part
of nature
 Quest for the material end and
economical progress
 Exploitation of nature in all its
appearances
 Global warming and Green house
effects
 India , the land of varied geography
 One of the 12-mega bio diverse countries
 Rich cultural heritage
 The Himalayan Region , Kerala , the
Northeast India , Andaman and Nicobar
Islands and the Lakshadweep islands
 Thenmala –first planned ecotourism
destination
 Biodiversity
conservation

Sustainable
development
Agriculture -43.5%

Manufacturing –
13.8%

Railway and other

transport – 14.6%
 Utilises natural resources ( landscape ,
mountain , biodiversity areas , rivers etc)
 Focus point : local cultures , wilderness ,
adventures and to protect environment
 Ecological diversity
 Popularise secluded parts of the country
 Not a travel statement – message of our
relationship with ature and its habitat
 Control accessibilty to an area
 Hill stations or beaches not
categorised as ecotourism
destinations
 National park and wildlife santuries
most amenable
 Wildlife tourism
Village tourism Agricultural tourism
 Government , local authorities , operators
, vistiors and local communities
 Scientific and research institutes
 Adequate but unpretentious lodging and
dining facilities
 Docks , garbage , disposal facilities and
other utilities
 Controlled access points , roads , self
guided nature trails , transportation
options
 Horsely hill in Chittore district of
Andra pradesh
 Satkosi in Orissa (Rs.4.25crore)
 Morni-PinjoreHills and
SultanpurNational Park in Haryana
 Wayand in Kerala (Rs.2.01crore )
 Tourist Circuit in Assam (Rs.4.97crore)
 Mechuka destination (Rs.4.41) in
Arunachal Pradesh
 Prepare for your trip
 Respect local destination and etiquette
 Avoid ostentatious display of wealth
 Be flexible in your expectations
 Conserve resources
 Practice environmental minimum impact
 Support local economies
 Bridging cultural gaps
 Choosing a tour operator or guide
 Sources of foreign exchange
 Better form of land use than most
agricultural pursuits
 Economic development
 ‘Industry without chimneys ‘
 Peace industry
 Promote business partnership
 Protection
 Focusing on tourism to generate income
 Negative impacts on local communities
 Exploitation of local communities and
tribes
 Physical displacement of persons , gross
violation of fundamental rights ,and
environmental hazards
 Illegally keeping endangered species in
captivity to attract visitors
 Less money spent on the other projects
that help the environment more
 Scope is very high
 Ecotourism industry flourishing
 Careful planning and target oriented
approach
 Government schemes and policies
 Responsible traveller
Thanku