CONTENT

List of Tables
List of Figures
Page
No
CHAPTER - 1 GENERALINTRODUCTION

1-34

1.1

Introduction

1.2

The Concept of Tourism

1.3

Facets of Tourism

1.4

Eco-Tourism- A profile

1.5

Tourism and Environmental Destruction

1.6

Defining Eco-Tourism

1.7

Sustainable Development and Eco- Tourism

13

1.8

Criteria for Eco-Tourism

14

1.9

Characteristics of Eco-Tourism

15

1.10

Soft and Hard Eco-Tourism

16

1.11

Guiding Principles of Eco-Tourism

16

1.12

History of Eco-Tourism

16

1.13

Eco-Tourism and the United Nations

19

1.14

Eco-Tourism and Globalisation

19

1.15

Eco-Tourism and Third World Countries

20

1.16

Sustainable Eco-Tourism

21

1.17

The Dimensions of Eco-Tourism

21

1.18

Importance of Eco-Tourism

22

1.19

Advantages of Eco-Tourism

25

1.20

Organisation of the Thesis

28

References

33

CHAPTER - 2

REVIEW OF LITERATURE

35-74

2.1

Studies on Eco-Tourism

36

2.2

Studies on Eco-Tourism from Books

43

2.3

Studies on Eco-Tourism from Periodicals

48

2.4

Studies Conducted by Various Institutions on EcoTourism

55

2.5

Studies on Eco-Tourism from Websites

55

2.6

Research Gap

57

2.7

Theoretical Aspects of Tourism

57

References

66

CHAPTER - 3 IMPORTANCE OF ECO -TOURISM IN INDIA

75-120

3.1

Introduction

76

3.2

Importance of Eco-Tourism in India

95

3.3

Major Eco-Tourism Destinations in India

100

3.4

Eco-Tourism Resources of India

106

3.5

Promoting Eco-Tourism in India

109

3.6

Forms of Eco-Tourism in India

110

3.7

Recent Initiatives in Eco-Tourism in India

111

3.8

Eco-Tourism Trends and Policy in India

112

3.9

Eco-Tourism in India: Some Major Issues

116

3.10

Conclusion

118

References

119

CHAPTER - 4 ECO -TOURISM IN KERALA - AN OVERVIEW

121-164

4.1

Introduction

122

4.2

Tourism Products of Kerala

123

4.3

Tourism Development in Kerala-Post Liberalisation

Period

125

4.4

Kerala-Tourism Potential

126

4.5

Tourism in Kerala: Growth Indicators and Initiatives

127

4.6

Perception of Tourists Visiting Kerala

127

4.7

Keralas Model for Success

140

4.8

Tourism Vision Statement

141

4.9

New Initiatives

141

4.10

Eco-Tourism in Kerala

144

4.11

Major Eco-Tourism Centers in Kerala

150

4.12

The Need of Eco-Tourism in Kerala

161

References

163

CHAPTER5 EVALUATION OF ECO-TOURISM PROJECTS IN 165-216

IDUKKI DISTRICT
5.1

Introduction

166

5.2

History of Idukki

167

5.3

Idukki-The Spice Land of Kerala

168

5.4

Eco-Tourism in Idukki District

168

5.5

Munnar

172

5.6

Thekkady

179

5.7

Vagamon

182

5.8

Periyar Tiger Reserve

185

5.9

Eravikulam National Park

190

5.10

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

193

5.11

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

194

5.12

Other Major Ecotourism Centres in Idukki District

194

5.13

Problems

197

5.14

Achievements and New Initiatives in Eco-Tourism

Development in Idukki District
The Economic Significance of Eco-Tourism in Idukki
District
References

200

5.15

CHAPTER6 AN ANALYSIS OF ECO-TOURISM

202
215
217-279

DEVELOPMENT IN IDUKKI DISTRICT

6.1

Introduction

218

6.2

Observations from the Sample Survey

219

6.3

Analysis of the Impact of Ecotourism on Local People

266

6.4

Opinion of Tourist Officials

275

6.5

Views of Hoteliers &Tour Operators

276

6.6

Views of Tourist Guides and Homestay Operators

278

6.7

Suggestions of the Respondents for Improvement of

Facilities for Eco-Tourism Development
Conclusion

279

6.8
CHAPTER-7

FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND

279
280-297

CONCLUSION
7.1

Major Findings

282

7.2

Suggestions and Recommendations

290

7.3

Scope for Further Research and Policy Implications

295

7.4

Contribution of the Researcher

296

7.5

Conclusion

296

BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX

298-322