Himachal
Pradesh Eco Tourism
Eco Tourism - A new era of nature enjoyment and learning
The State, live to the need for providing better opportunities to the visitors
to enjoy its natural beauty and cultural heritage, now aims to allow the use
of its infrastructure for the benefit of the tourists.
The State Forest Department alone manages more than 400 forest bungalows located
at vantage-points across the lenghth and breadth of the State. It also manages
a 5000 kilometers long network of bridle paths and inspection trails criss-crossing
through the most beautiful forests of the State. This gives visitors a myriad
opportunities to trek across mountain passes, to remote temples, crystal clear
lakes and traditional villages. These facilities beckon the young and the old
alike to come and enjoy the best of Himachal Pradesh in all its splendor.
To assist the tourists, the State Forest Department is actively engagged in
identification and development of eco-treks along these bridle paths. 'Nature
Parks' are also being developed to provide tourists a nature education experience.
These 'eco-tourism' - a tourism that is ecologically sustainable and culturally
sensitive, and that provides insights to the tourists into natural beauty and
cultural richness of the State.
Boarding and lodging facilities are available at forest bunglows located along
these eco-treks and the local communities are being geared up to provide services
of trained guides, porters and Nature Parks is to be facilitated through eco-tourism
societies specially set up for the purpose.
To suit all ages and physiques, the eco-treks have been categorised into easy,
moderately difficult and adventurous treks. Interpretation signs along these
routes will educate visitors about the salient features of the place and client
their participation in conservation of Himalayan ecology.
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