Ecotourism: A Way of Sustainable Tourism Development

Abstract Tourism is an important instrument for economic development and employment generation. Globally the long-term sustainability of tourism as a means of development is increasingly being questioned, mainly because of its adverse effects on the environment, fast depletion of natural resources and increase man-made and natural disasters etc. As such, the relevance of environment-friendly strategies for long-term sustainability of tourism initiatives need not be overemphasized. For sustainable tourism development in India ecotourism is best option. Taking into consideration this paper is emphasize on the concept of ecotourism and its importance for sustainable tourism development and to suggest To suggest strategies for tourism development in India, with due respect to the long-term sustainability