Ecotourism: Evironmentally Sound Practices

Ecotourism, with its focus on environmentally sound practices and generating widespread economic incentives to conserve, offers a timely opportunity for Sikkim to improve livelihoods and to protect its unique heritage.

Community ecotourism plans covering site-enhancement, trail and site maintenance, natural resource management and monitoring, and conservation education; Supporting fuelwood reduction measures by trek operators and local lodges; Supporting local NGOs working in ecotourism and conservation

Training in ecotourism services, e.g., for guides, lodge-owners, cooks, porters; Supporting new community ecotourism enterprises - vegetable growing, indigenous foods, fuelwood-saving equipment hire for treks, short guided treks;

Developing marketing strategies for community-based and travel agent ecotourism activities; Conducting market research and developing new ecotourism products, e.g., off-season activities

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Eco-tourism in the Mountainous Regions

Tourism is coming to the previously isolated mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. The challenge is to ensure that it is well-managed and that its benefits are shared by all.

Eco-tourism aims to establish links and promote cooperation between local communities, national and international NGOs, and tour agencies in order to involve local populations fully in the employment opportunities and income-generating activities that tourism can bring.

Mountain areas concerned by the project include Ladakh in India, Masouleh in Iran, the Northern Tien Shen Mountains in Kazakhstan, the mountainous region around Lake Issy Kul in Kyrgyzstan, Humla in Nepal, Chitral and the Kalash Valleys in Pakistan and the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan.


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Eco-tourism aims are to raise ecological awareness and develop sustainable agriculture practices for this fragile environment.

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In the beautiful waterways and backwaters of Kerala(India) lies an island resplendent with exotic flora, breathtaking flowers, myriad birds and butterflies to make for a memorable holiday, affordable and unforgettable. A truly wonderful way to spend your time on the banks of the backwaters of Kerala.

From USD 30 - USD 58 for 2 persons per night

Accommodated in an elegant cottage set in a rustic surrounding of bamboo, banana, coffee, and orange plants.

International standards of style and comfort.

2 bedrooms (with attached western toilets), a spacious living room complete with kitchenette and fire place.
Meals will be served at the main house ans guests can avail library, slide collection and international telecommunication services (including e-mail).The cuisine is a careful selection of delicious Indian and Continental foods, featuring home-made breads and pastas, savoury curries, fresh seafood, locally grown organic vegetables and fruits (passion fruit, pineapple, mango, papaya, orange, etc.) and coffee.

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Price: USD 100

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