eco-tourism in knp-impact and challenges
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Eco-tourism in KNP-Impact and Challenges
Khangchendzonga Conservation Committee (KCC)
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Tourism Promotion in KNP, West Sikkim
KNP was opened for trekking tourism in 1982.
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Bio-diversity Hotspot. 4,500 Flowering Plants
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Bio-diversity 550+ Species of Birds.
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UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
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ILP and RAP made easier in 1992
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Challenges • Unrestricted Group Size- (Carrying Capacity). • (Regulate the high influx of visitors in heavily visited areas, thus
reducing negative impact of Tourism)-Sikkim Eco-tourism Policy 2011) • (Monitor the activities of Eco-tourism to ensure minimum negative
impacts on the biodiversity and eco-system of Sikkim emphasis should be on Carrying capacity of Pas in Sikkim including KNP-Roles of Eco-tourism Council)
• Safety and Security. (QRT) • Certification. (Under qualified Guides) • Inadequate Infrastructure. (Toilet/Trekkers Huts) • Lack of designated Camping site.
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Challanges
No alternative support for fuel for caretakers. Large group size of HMI Stray dogs following tourist. Maintenance of Infrastructure including trekking trail. (Annapurna Circuit) Presence of Park staff in the Park during trekking season.
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Use of Fuel-wood
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Community Monitoring Two Russian Bio-pirates were nabbed in 2003.
community Monitoring
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Home Stays promoted in 2002
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Home-stays- experience
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Challanges
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Garbage Management. Garbage Management Initiative.
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Community Monitoring
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