IGNOU PTS-05 Project – ECO Tourism in Karnataka

Eco-tourism is one of the latest additions to the tourism industry, which is fast gaining momentum. Karnataka leads other states in eco-tourism. It is a responsible tourism to the natural areas, which conserve the ecology and promotes the welfare of the people. It entertains the visitors in a way that it does not effect the world's natural and cultural environments. Infact, it is one of the fastest growing sectors of the tourism industry. The revenue generated from the tourism industry encourages the state and central government to fund various conservation programmes in a country.

Objectives

• To know how Karnataka eco-tourism conserve & preserve natural & cultural environment.
• To study about the various eco-parks, adventures/activities, eco-places, eco-tours, flora & fauna, etc.
• To know about pollutants activities in our environment.
• To know the various factor’s responsible for degradation of environment.
• After all that to know the risks & benefits of eco-tourism.

Topic Covered

• Introduction
• Eco-Tourism in Karnataka
• Economy of Karnataka
• Tourist Destinations in Karnataka
• The Role of Government
• Main Occupation of People living in Karnataka
• How to Reach There
• Conclusion
• References
• Bibliography