Best Ecotourism Destinations In India

Ecotourism is a trending approach of practising tourism keeping in mind the sustainable development of the environment. It aims at exploring, appreciating and preserving the ecosystem and its components. Ecotourism is categorised as a form of tourism which gives marked importance to the natural resources of the biosphere.

Ecotourism holds a remarkable 6 contribution in conservation of natural assets of the ecosystem. The assets include forests, lakes, wild animals, plant species, glaciers, islands etc. It also provides the locals of an area enough opportunities to maintain their culture, rituals and background. The handicraft industry of India sets an example of industrial ecotourism.

Ecotourism intends to offer optimum opportunities to the travellers for an accurate perception of their involvement with nature. It approaches to make an individual a social, responsible and well aware traveller. It insists the traveller gain knowledge about the flora and fauna of that area and also about the local people and their lifestyle, habits and background. Ecotourism also focuses on the promotion of eco-friendly ways of conservation and disposal like water conservation and ways of recycling.

India has lately witnessed a prominent rise in ecotourism destinations. Here’s a list of few you should definitely visit.

• Thenmala, Kerela
Lying on the Western Ghats of India, Thenmala is a well planned and well-known ecotourism destination. It spreads itself amidst the lush green of forests along with a lake. Divided into three incredible zones, the ecotourism destination enriches itself in drawing many domestic as well as international tourists. The first zone is the culture zone where one can explore and have a taste of the local cuisines of Kerela. Leisure zone being the second zone is an area where one can go for a long walk with the company of nature. The last and third zone is the adventure zone where one can participate in activities like biking, rock climbing and hiking.

• Coorg, Karnataka

A hill station in Karnataka, Coorg is known for its extensive supply of plant and animal species. It is popularly known for hosting coffee and spice plantation units. Coorg has a number of wildlife sanctuaries, namely Brahmagiri, Talakaveri and Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuaries and one national park, Nagarhole National Park. This small hill station is also blessed with a number of waterfalls and rivers. Coorg is popularly called the Scotland of India, given its richness in the misty hills and lush greenery.

• Mawlynnong, Meghalaya

A village surrounded by hills in the state of Meghalaya is known as the cleanest village in Asia. It is very rich in its diversity of flora. Its lush green along with a large number of animal and bird species are a major attraction. The village is exclusively known for the bamboo dustbins that are placed all around the village to collect the trash. Mawlynnong is at its best just after the monsoon, as the lush green is the area is overwhelming after the rain.

Next time you plan a vacation, I hope this article helps you decide the destination sooner than usual. Happy Travelling!