scholarly journals Transhumant Pastoralism in the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, India

2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunil Nautiyal ◽  
K. S. Rao ◽  
Rakesh K. Maikhuri ◽  
Krishna Gopal Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Transhumant Pastoralism

Ecotourism as a Viable Option for Conservation of Wildlife in Protected Areas Under Shivalik Hills of the Outer Himalaya, India

2019 ◽  
pp. 103-120
Author(s):  
Akash ◽  
Navneet
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
State Government ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Tiger Reserve ◽  
Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary ◽  
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve ◽  
The Himalaya ◽  
People’S Perceptions

The concept of ecotourism in protected areas and their implications for the conservation of flora and fauna are of global significance. Ecotourism is not only for suitable practice of tourism in protected areas as it deals with environmental conservation, but also supports local communities. The Himalaya in present times harbors a good increase of ecotourism in protected areas like Rajaji tiger reserve, Nanda Devi Biosphere reserve, Corbett National park, Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary, etc. Efforts done by state government in building tourism state have promoted the tourism industry in general. This chapter will explore the potential of ecotourism in protected areas and the local people's perceptions towards the local tourism, conservation of wildlife and substitutes for their livelihood. Additionally, it will explore potential sites already developed or can be developed for increasing options for enhancing ecotourism, providing information about various tools, which can attract the tourists from various disciplines.

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