Heritage tourism
Heritage
tourism is defined as “travel undertaken to explore and experience places,
activities, and artifacts that authentically represent the stories and people
of the past and present”. It is oriented toward cultural heritage of the
tourist location. It involves visiting historical or industrial sites,
religious travel or pilgrimages. India is well known for its rich heritage and
ancient culture. The country’s rich heritage is amply reflected in the various
temples, majestic forts, pleasure gardens, religious monuments, museums, art
galleries and urban and rural sites which are citadels of civilisation. All
these structures form the products of heritage tourism.
Ecotourism
Ecotourism,
also known as ecological tourism, is travel to natural areas to appreciate the
cultural and natural history of the environment, while not disturbing the
integrity of the ecosystem and creating economic opportunities that make
conservation and protection of natural resources advantageous to local people.
It involves travel to destinations where flora, fauna and cultural heritage are
primary attractions. Ecotourism also minimises wastage and the environmental
impact through sensitised tourists. It can be one of the medium to preserve
local culture, flora and fauna and other natural resources.
India,
with its great geographical diversity, offers several eco-tourism destinations.
It is home to a wealth of ecosystems which are well protected and preserved.
These include:
- Biosphere
reserves
- Mangroves
- Coral
reefs
- Deserts
- Mountains
and forests
- Flora
and fauna
- Seas,
lakes and rivers
- Caves
The
basic principles to be followed in ecotourism are:
- Minimise
the impact
- Build
environmental and cultural awareness and respect
- Provide
positive experiences for both visitors and hosts
- Provide
direct financial benefits for conservation
- Provide
financial benefits and empowerment for local people
- Raise
sensitivity to political, environmental, and social climate of the host
country
- Support
international human rights and labour agreements.
A few
places for ecotourism include the Himalayan region, Kerala, North East India,
Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands. Thenmala in Kerala is the first
planned ecotourism destination in India. Some most popular ecotourism locations
in the country are Rishikesh, Kerala and Puducherry.
Ecotourism
consists of:
- Eco
parks
- Eco
places
- Eco
fauna
- Eco
flora
- Eco
destinations
- Eco
trivia
- Eco
treks
- Eco adventures
(Source From Ministry Of Touris)
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