Understanding Real Ecotourism

Magnificent view from the Mandagiri hill Explore the all-in-one package of trekking, fun, relaxing with nature, religious activities for Jain community at Mandagiri Hills near Bangalore. A quick getaway for busy people in Bangalore and a perfect tourist attraction for all. There are 400+  steps to climb the hill. You check your fitness and energy by climbing the hill. There are pilgrim activities for Jain, Digambara statue and a temple that resembles the peacock 🦚 feather. Juice and food facilities are available. There's parking and toilet facilities also. The soothing nature makes you feel immersed in it and gives peace and happiness. To know more about the place, do watch this video: Video    

  World Tourism Day 2021- 'Tourism for Inclusive Growth' The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) also known as the World Tourism Organisation has designated ‘World Tourism Day’ (WTD) on 27 September 1979 to mark the milestone date of the adoption of UNWTO statutes on 27 th September 1970. The celebration of WTD started from 1980 onwards. This day is observed to cherish the social, economical, cultural and political contributions of tourism globally. The idea to celebrate WTD was proposed by late Mr. Ignatius Amaduwa Atigbi who was the then Secretary- General of the Nigeria Tourism Association. The celebrations led by UNWTO emphasizes on the Sustainable Development Goals of 2030 by selecting appropriate themes every year. The theme for this years celebration is ‘ Tourism for Inclusive Growth’ , which is a very darting statement to underpin the importance and need of tourism for the inclusive growth of all human class, genders, indigenous and differently able peop...

Do you want to relax yourself from the hustle and bustle of Bangalore's city life? So, here is an easy and quick access to the 'Ecohub'. Soak yourself in nature's beauty'.  Turahalli fores t is the upcoming nature's mirror, which is being developed by Karnataka Forest Department.  It is located in Off Kanakapura Road, approximately 20 km from the Bangalore city centre. What to see & do? Varieties of birds, forms of granulite rocks of Archean Era (4- 2.5 billion years), varieties of flora, Shani temple, insect hotel🐞- the attraction unique concept, top point- breathtaking city's and forest's view. Get involve in Eco-trail, rock climbing, bicycling and nature's interpretation🌿🌿 Do you know:  "A tree generates ₹5.3 lakhs oxygen, forests are the lungs. So we need forest, and forests don't need us".🌳  Advice/request: Please be a responsible tourist, keep the place as beautiful as it is.  Do not litter/spoil the place nor leave your...

  Abstract Peace is the state of calmness attained when human beings of diverse culture, perceptions, and beliefs understand and respect the diversity of other humans in their surroundings. The understanding and respect are gathered through travel to places, observing and appreciating the culture, living style of the natives. It has been discussed in many tourism summits, conferences, forums, and symposiums about the contribution of tourism towards peacebuilding in the world. Many scholars have also investigated the impact of tourism on creating and maintaining peace in selected conflicted areas. The purpose of this chapter is to examine the significance of tourism in sustainable peacebuilding across the globe through a systematic literature review approach to accomplish the objectives of the study. It presents the concept of peace tourism, the Global Peace Index's domain of militarisation, safety and security in society, national-international conflicts, global leaders, analysis o...

Recently visited to Kannur with family and was mesmerized to see its eco-friendly services provision meant for all types (generations) of customers.  The Muzhappilangad drive-in beach is at its best, well maintained and following the sustainable practices. The Kavvayi Island is unique with a private beach where one can see tiny fish flying/ hopping. Here the government boat services are available which have some specific timings, one needs to enquire and book before visiting. Appreciate the low level of marketing of boat services and facilities as its required to maintain hard ecotourism practices.  Kavvayi Island  St. Angelo Fort is also maintained with no plastic zone with the staffs sincerely following their duties. The local people are fully aware about their responsibility as citizens to maintain the beauty and sustainability of the spot apart from being friendly and supportive to tourists. 

Different people use different definitions for ecotourism itself, and hence draw different boundaries between ecotourism and relevant sub-sectors like Nature based tourism, Adventure tourism, Wildlife tourism, Cultural Tourism. Term Meaning Nature or Nature- Based Any kind of tourism where features of the natural attraction provide the primary attraction Wildlife Tourism where the main attraction is the opportunity is to watch the wild animals Adventure Tourism where the main attraction is an outdoor activity with an excitement- based component Cultural Tourism that focuses on exposing or  introducing tourists to different local cultures ACE Aggregate  term: Adventure- Culture- Ecotourism NEAT Aggregate term: Nature, Eco and Adventure- tourism Outdoor All forms of tourism that take place outdoors: essent...