Wildlife Tourism: A Case Study of Jim Corbett National Park
Keywords:
wildlife tourism, biodiversity, spatial, pursuit, ecologically, sustainableAbstract
Wildlife tourism is increasingly becoming a popular recreational pursuit. Indian sub-continent has huge potential for wildlife tourism owing to its unique diversity. The Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest National park in India, which was first to come under the Project Tiger initiative. Corbett National Park is famed for its wealth and different species of its wildlife which is included with 50 species of mammals and more than 580 species of birds.
The present paper discusses the impacts of wildlife tourism and measures to minimize visitor’s impact on wild species and their habitats from a Tour Operator perspective. Managing tourism impacts involves an understanding of the spatial requirements of wild species and the limits that tourists have to impose on themselves in their pursuit for an enjoyable wildlife experience. The study also investigates the State and Central Government policies alongwith international obligations relevant to wildlife tourism. Further, the study also points out the Major issues and challenges related to ecologically sustainable practice in wildlife tourism and wildlife management.
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