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Bannerghatta National Park- Evolved as One of the Best Practiced Ecotourism Park in India

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I have witnessed the evolving phases of Bannerghatta National Park in relation to practicing of ecotourism principles, which is been followed since more than a decade. It is indeed to appreciate about Karnataka Forest Department and State Tourism Department who have have contributed extensively  in maintaining and developing this park. During the year 2007 which was my first visit to this place, I had observed that there were some adherence to ecotourism practices at the park which was like a precedent and case study to other parks and researchers (must confess that it motivated me to take ecotourism as my PhD topic). I have noted in my recent visit to this place that the stakeholders are enormously committed to follow ecotourism practices here. There are many tourism products to see at one place viz. National Wildlife park, Zoo, Butterfly park, food zone with local Chennapatna toys, horse ride, fun rides for kids, etc. The following practices at the park are remarkably