Volume : III, Issue : IX, September - 2013

Study of Ecotourism: A Special Reference to Assam

Iftikhar Hussain, Dr. Daisy Das

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Assam has tremendous strength and potentials to develop ecotourism, whereas government of Assam and the department of tourism have not introduced any ecotourism policy. Its cultural variety, ethnic mixture and diverse flora and fauna make the state ecotourism hot spot. In the second objective of tourism policy of Assam– 2008, though the word ‘ecotourism’ is not mentioned but emphasis has been given to harness the tourism potentials of the state in such a manner that it become environmentally sustainable, socio–culturally enriching and economically beneficial to the people. Mainstream tourism is geared towards tourist satisfaction and ecotourism on the other hand, has conservation (of nature and culture) and livelihoods (economic and educational benefits) as essential constituents. This paper examines the ecotourism and tourism policy of government of India and Assam and also explains the ecotourism destinations in the state of Assam, India.

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Iftikhar Hussain, Dr. Daisy Das Study of Ecotourism: A Special Reference to Assam Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.III, Issue.IX September 2013

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