Development of Ecotourism in Himachal Pradesh: A Case Study of Spiti Valley

Abstract

Spiti Valley is a home to temples, untouched natural landscapes and is enriched in flora and fauna. This makes Spiti Valley an emerging ecotourism destination. The prime objective of this study is to analyse the development of ecotourism in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, particularly in the region of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh. This study provides an opportunity to examine the level of awareness about ecotourism among tourists. In order to achieve the objectives of the study quantitative methodology has been adopted. The data were collected through a questionnaire. The findings of the study indicate towards the awareness among the tourists regarding the environment and how everyone is playing their parts to conserve and protect the environment. The study also depicts the economic benefits of ecotourism to the region and how it can generate employment for the local people directly or indirectly.

Citation

Maheshwari, A. and Jasrotia, A. (2024), "Development of Ecotourism in Himachal Pradesh: A Case Study of Spiti Valley", Sharma, D., Abdullah, H. and Singh, P. (Ed.) Sustainable Tourism, Part B, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 223-232. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-326-920241013