{"id":196,"date":"2010-10-01T09:46:33","date_gmt":"2010-10-01T05:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shikhartravels.wordpress.com\/?p=196"},"modified":"2010-10-01T09:46:33","modified_gmt":"2010-10-01T05:16:33","slug":"shikhar-travels-developing-eco-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/shikhar-travels-developing-eco-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"Shikhar Travels: Developing Eco tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman,serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh, Valley of Flowers in Uttaranchal, and the Sunderbans in West Bengal are beautiful places; haven of nature lovers. Ever imagined, where will you go for vacations if these and few more breath taking travel destinations were lost?<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Some of the most amazing places on earth are also the most threatened. Our natural wonders, and their unique and irreplaceable wildlife, are in jeopardy. And while common knowledge may suggest we stay far away from these landscapes and seascapes to protect them, Shikhar Travels is taking initiatives to save the world\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s most precious places by visiting them in a responsible manner.<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><strong>Think Eco tourism with Shikhar<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"> <\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&#8211; Eco tourism refers to \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cresponsible travel to natural areas to conserve the environment; provide funds for ecological conservation and improve the well being of local communities\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d. According to a survey there are 700 million tourists in the world annually and they generate roughly $2.4 billion a day. Eco tourism may appeal ecologically and socially conscious people and stands for power of giving back to the giving back, paying forward \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 empowering communities to fight against various challenges like poverty, illiteracy and help these communities in achieving sustainable development.<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Eco tourism emphasizes on sustainable tourism to usually unprotected, delicate areas that<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Minimizes impact on the natural environment<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Build Cultural and Environmental respect and awareness<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Provide positive experience for tourists and\/or visitors<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Provide Financial benefits for conservation and empowerment of local people<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Raise sensitivity to that natural area\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s environmental and social climate<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><strong>Shikhar Travels initiating change &#8211; <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"> <\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\">As a part of Shikhar&#8217;s Corporate Social Responsibility, Shikhar Group of companies has started Shikhar Eco Foundation which aims at giving back to the the communities which have helped Shikhar in its journey.<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\">The first initiative of the foundation was to adopt Agoda village, in district Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on the Dodital trek trail. The initiatives also included training programme for Lodge Owners and trekking Guides. All initiatives will be supplemented by creating a website for the Lodge owners and trekking guides of the area and cleaning the trail.<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><strong>You can too contribute by making wise travel choices<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"> <\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&#8211; Your role in ecotourism \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 whether you travel to relax, explore or learn \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 is to prepare carefully before leaving and choose responsible options. Know your destination intimately: its wildlife, unique environmental stresses, ecotourism opportunities and certified participating agencies and operators.<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Ask for and choose these options at every stage of your trip, and do everything you can to protect the environment around you for future generations. So, don&#8217;t hesitate and join hands with Shikhar Travels in bringing together nature, travel and communities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh, Valley of Flowers in Uttaranchal, and the Sunderbans in West Bengal are beautiful places; haven of nature lovers. 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