Indian Tourism, Wildlife Tourism and Ecotourism Book

Contents: Preface. 1. National tourism policy and action plan. 2. Recent tourism and related policies: a critique. 3. State tourism policies and codes of conduct. 4. Wildlife tourism and ecotourism policy and guidelines in India. Bibliography. Index.

“The Indian government leaving no stone unturned to promote tourism industry in every possible way. But this was not so in the past. Few decades back, many western people believed that “India is a country of snake-charmers, magicians and jugglers”. But thanks to tourism industry, the old concepts are lost into oblivion. “Seeing is believing”, and now more and more foreign tourist are flocking into this land of Karma. Taj Mahal — the epitome of eternal love has been included in the list of seven wonders of modern world. India’s rich culture and heritage has been one of the major attractions for the international tourists.

For nature and animal-lovers, wildlife tourism is an educational tool for wildlife conservation and ensuring ecological balance of nature. It would give them a unique experience and insight into a world of peace and national wonder. Wondering in the lap of nature will take them a way far from maddening crowd of city.” (jacket)