Mountain tourism and ecological impacts: Himalayan Region and beyond
"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...
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| Zusammenfassung: | "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."-- |
| Beschreibung: | 26 PDFs (280 Seiten) Also available in print. |
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| Bibliographie: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9798369308240 |
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| 653 | |a Indigenous Traditions. | ||
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| contents | 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 region of 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. |
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| spelling | Mountain tourism and ecological impacts Himalayan Region and beyond Soumendra Nath Biswas, Pradip Kumar, editors. Hershey, Pennsylvania (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA) IGI Global 2024. 26 PDFs (280 Seiten) text rdacontent electronic isbdmedia online resource rdacarrier 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 region of 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. Restricted to subscribers or individual electronic text purchasers. "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."-- Provided by publisher. Also available in print. Mode of access: World Wide Web. Description based on title screen (IGI Global, viewed 04/10/2024). Ecotourism Himalaya Mountains Region. Mountain tourism Himalaya Mountains Region. Natural resources Himalaya Mountains Region Management. Nature Effect of human beings on Himalaya Mountains Region. Sustainable development Himalaya Mountains Region. Himalaya Mountains Region Environmental conditions. Adventure Tourism. Biodiversity Conservation. Climate Change. Climate Resilience. Cultural Heritage. Eco-Tourism. Ecological Impacts. Economic Growth. Environmental Conservation. Himalayan Region. Indigenous Traditions. Local Communities. Mountain Tourism. Sustainability. Wildlife Encounters. Electronic books. Biswas, Soumendra Nath editor. Kumar, Pradip 1982- editor. IGI Global, publisher. Print version: 9798369308233 |
| spellingShingle | Mountain tourism and ecological impacts Himalayan Region and beyond 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 region of 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. Ecotourism Himalaya Mountains Region. Mountain tourism Himalaya Mountains Region. Natural resources Himalaya Mountains Region Management. Nature Effect of human beings on Himalaya Mountains Region. Sustainable development Himalaya Mountains Region. |
| title | Mountain tourism and ecological impacts Himalayan Region and beyond |
| title_auth | Mountain tourism and ecological impacts Himalayan Region and beyond |
| title_exact_search | Mountain tourism and ecological impacts Himalayan Region and beyond |
| title_full | Mountain tourism and ecological impacts Himalayan Region and beyond Soumendra Nath Biswas, Pradip Kumar, editors. |
| title_fullStr | Mountain tourism and ecological impacts Himalayan Region and beyond Soumendra Nath Biswas, Pradip Kumar, editors. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mountain tourism and ecological impacts Himalayan Region and beyond Soumendra Nath Biswas, Pradip Kumar, editors. |
| title_short | Mountain tourism and ecological impacts |
| title_sort | mountain tourism and ecological impacts himalayan region and beyond |
| title_sub | Himalayan Region and beyond |
| topic | Ecotourism Himalaya Mountains Region. Mountain tourism Himalaya Mountains Region. Natural resources Himalaya Mountains Region Management. Nature Effect of human beings on Himalaya Mountains Region. Sustainable development Himalaya Mountains Region. |
| topic_facet | Ecotourism Himalaya Mountains Region. Mountain tourism Himalaya Mountains Region. Natural resources Himalaya Mountains Region Management. Nature Effect of human beings on Himalaya Mountains Region. Sustainable development Himalaya Mountains Region. Himalaya Mountains Region Environmental conditions. Electronic books. |
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