What Is Eco-Tourism in India? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Ecotourism is a subset of tourism that emphasises environmentally friendly travel to unspoiled locations. India currently offers a lot of potential for ecotourism, and it's critical to support the local population and economy. Visitors can view nature in all of its natural beauty through this kind of sustainable tourism. When tourists engage in ecotourism activities, they are more likely to do so in ways that are both more environmentally friendly and respectful of the locals' cultural traditions.

What is Eco-Tourism in India?

In India, the travel and tourism sectors have always been thriving. Due to the enormous amount of information exchanged on social networking sites, it is expanding at an astounding rate. In recent years, startups have sprung up offering customers numerous benefits and discounts in the form of promotional e-cash, flight miles, voucher coupons, and more, boosting the income flow.

According to Triplepundit.com, here is a list of some of the best eco-tourism destinations in India

• Kerala- Munnar, Backwater waterways, Thenmala, Thodupuzha, Eravikulam National Park, Periyar National Park, Kodaikanal

• Karnataka- Coorg, Nagarhole, Nagarhole National Park, Bandipur National Park

• Goa- Galgibaga Beach

• Andhra Pradesh- Tyda, Maredumilli

• Odisha- Chilika

• West Bengal- Sunderbans National Park,

• Sikkim- Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve

• Assam- Kaziranga National Park, Majuli

• Meghalaya- Mawlynnong

• Nagaland- Jotsoma village

• Arunachal Pradesh- Namdhapa National Park

• Ladakh- Tsomoriri Wetland Conservation Reserve

The practise of poaching has virtually stopped, and those who continue it risk facing severe repercussions. There are numerous groups that support the rights of animals and plants. Several groups and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are stepping up to educate the general population about environmental issues at the grass-roots level.

Do’s of Eco-Tourism

• Bring all non-biodegradable trash, such as used plastic bags, empty bottles, and cans, back with you. They cannot be discarded or left lying around.

• Respect the sanctity of religious monuments, temples, and regional customs.

• Cut back on the noise pollution. At nature retreats, sanctuaries, or animal parks, it is forbidden to play loud music on radios, tape recorders, or other electronic entertainment equipment.

• Cover any portable toilets near campsites with mud or sand after using them.

Don’ t of Eco-Tourism

• Avoid using contaminants like detergent in streams or springs while bathing or cleaning.

• Avoid using wood as fuel for cooking while camping.

• Do not start open fires or leave cigarette stubs in the woods.

• Avoid drinking aerated drinks, alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicants, and never throw away bottles in the wild.

• Polymers and polythene should not be used or thrown away because they are not biodegradable and are bad for the environment.

Here is how you can become an Eco-Tourist

• Discover every animal that calls that habitat home, how to stay safe among them, and what you can do to avoid upsetting the ecology.

• Avoid being boisterous around the community, feeding animals, driving off-road through broad open spaces and meadows, taking pictures with wild animals, and tossing rocks at them to observe how they respond.

• It is a good habit to adopt in daily life to limit your use of plastic, and doing so can help India's ecotourism industry grow.

• When touring rainforests, make an effort to bring back as little trash as you can. Place goods in places where they can be recycled or reused, or where it is most suitable to do so.

“It’s past time to be environmentally responsible and ensure that one’s leisure activities do not detract from the natural beauty of the area”

Written by Venkata Kishore Sreemalle