Important Notice
On 15th August, 2013 the Karnataka state cabinet approved the proposal to set up the Karnataka eco tourism development board. The forest minister of Karnataka would serve as the chairman. The initiative would help the government immensely in protecting the wildlife, creating awareness about it, encouraging eco-tourism, forest safaris and also prevent damage to eco-system in the name of tourism.
The total contribution of Travel & Tourism to the Indian GDP was INR 6,385.1 bn (6.6% of GDP) in 2012 and is forecast to rise by 7.3% in 2013, and to rise by 7.9% pa to INR 14,722.3 bn in 2023.
Considering that multitude of tourists visiting India and the domestic tourists do visit destinations that fall in the categories of Eco tourism and nature based tourism; it is pertinent that studies in the sector will add value and bring about positive growth and development if approached from a 360° angle. Karnataka has been a forefront of many aspects of tourism promotion and off late there has been a qualitative churn and an intensive focus on Eco tourism.
Read MoreGo out of your way, beyond what you know, finding your path, travelling that extra mile, discovering the untouched treasures of the nature.
Novice or expert you shall always enjoy the challenge that a trek presents to you. Wander into the nature, live the places you have only dreamed of visiting after watching a documentary or reading a book. No inhibition, no deceit, discover yourself amidst an unknown trail.
