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Mountain tourism and ecological impacts = Himalayan Region and beyond /

紀錄類型:	書目-語言資料,印刷品 : Monograph/item
正題名/作者:	Mountain tourism and ecological impacts/ Soumendra Nath Biswas, Pradip Kumar, editors.
其他題名:	Himalayan Region and beyond /
其他作者:	Kumar, Pradip,
出版者:	Hershey, Pennsylvania :IGI Global, : 2024.,
面頁冊數:	1 online resource (280 p.)
標題:	Mountain tourism - Himalaya Mountains Region. -
標題:	Himalaya Mountains Region - Bibliography. - Foreign relations - Great Britain -
電子資源:	http://services.igi-global.com/resolvedoi/resolve.aspx?doi=10.4018/979-8-3693-0823-3
ISBN:	9798369308240

Mountain tourism and ecological impacts = Himalayan Region and beyond /
Mountain tourism and ecological impactsHimalayan Region and beyond /[electronic resource] :Soumendra Nath Biswas, Pradip Kumar, editors. - Hershey, Pennsylvania :IGI Global,2024. - 1 online resource (280 p.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1. A study on adventure tourism and mountaineering practice as a business perspective among the northern region of India -- Chapter 2. Analyzing socio-economic impact of adventure tourism in the mountain state: Sikkim, India-- Chapter 3. Assessment of factors responsible for promoting religious tourism in the Himalayan region: special reference to Dev Bhoomi, Uttarakhand -- Chapter 4. Challenges and recommendations for fostering pilgrimage tourism in the Himalayan region of India -- Chapter 5. Ecological impacts of the Himalayan region in West Bengal -- Chapter 6. Ethnic tourism and its prospects in the eastern Himalayas: with special reference to northeast India -- Chapter 7. Exploring the thrills: adventure tourism in the Indian Himalayan region -- Chapter 8. Factors responsible for selecting government-owned accommodations in the Himalayan region of West Bengal -- Chapter 9. Fostering sustainable development through rural tourism in the Himalayan paradise of Sikkim -- Chapter 10. Impact of climate change on himalayan tourism destinations -- Chapter 11. Mountain tourism development: evaluating problems and prospects of nature-based tourism in the Himalayan regionof Darjeeling, India -- Chapter 12. Overtourism in the Himalayan region: envisioning sustainable visitors management practices -- Chapter 13. Promotion of homestay for the sustainable livelihood of the local community in the north eastern Himalayan region of India -- Chapter 14. Role and importance of nature-based health tourism in the Himalayan region: with special reference to different natural health techniques -- Chapter 15. Strengthening livelihoods and empowerment: craft-based capacity building for Lahaul-Pangi artisans in the higher Himalayas -- Chapter 16. The sustainable development of mountain tourism at the hills of Munnar in the state of Kerala: a destination branding perspective -- Chapter 17. Tourism development and environmental conservation in the Himalayas: challenges and opportunities -- Chapter 18. Tourism development in the West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas: prospects and challenges.

"The Himalayas, with their grandeur and cultural richness, magnetize global travelers searching for an escape from the ordinary. However, behind this allure lies an ecological responsibility and sustainability imperative. Many involved with the tourism industry in mountainous regions have been confronting the stark realities of tourism's impact on these delicate ecosystems. There is an urgency to address the challenges posed by climate change, all while safeguarding the indigenous traditions that define the Himalayas.Mountain Tourism and Ecological Impacts: Himalayan Region and Beyond unravels the intricate connections between tourism development and its far-reaching implications. This comprehensive exploration delves deep into the heart of the Himalayan region and beyond, shedding light on the diverse dimensions of mountain tourism and its profound impact on local environments, communities, and cultural heritage. This book reveals the tapestry of tourism experiences found in the peaks and vistas of the Himalayas. It delves into eco-tourist's delicate dance with fragile ecosystems, the coexistence of travelers and wildlife, the exhilaration of adventure tourism, and the spiritual pilgrimages that draw seekers from across the globe. This book comprehensively explores the pivotal role of preserving local cultures and underscores this as a key element of conserving the pristine natural habitats. This book is ideal for academics and researchers, tourism professionals, environmentalists and conservationists, government and NGOs, and travel enthusiasts."--

ISBN: 9798369308240Subjects--Topical Terms:

1458684
Mountain tourism
--Himalaya Mountains Region.Subjects--Geographical Terms:

1373134
Himalaya Mountains Region
--Foreign relations--Great Britain--Bibliography.Index Terms--Genre/Form:

554714
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: G156.5.M68 / M684 2024e

Dewey Class. No.: 338.4/791549604

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