Ecotourism a Boon to the State Manipur: North East India

Pratima Saikhom

Abstract: Manipur the land of natural beauty, there are so many tourist places created by nature in Manipur which can be Ecotourism places. Ecotourism means management of tourism and conservation of nature in a way so as to maintain a fine balance between requirement of tourism and ecology on the one hand and need of the local communities for jobs, new skills and income generating employment. Though small in area and population, the state is well known for its landscape, green valleys, blue hills and mosaic of a rich cultural heritage. There are many tourist centers and sites in Manipur, which can result in a variety of natural ecotourism and a huge potential of the state. These resources includes natural sites, wildlife & garden sites, cultural and historical sites, lake sites, archeological sites, dam & project sites, adventure sites and waterfall sites. Here this paper shows the benefits of ecotourism in Manipur.

Keywords: Ecotourism, Manipur, Wild Life, Culture, Sanctuaries, conservation

How to Cite?: Pratima Saikhom, "Ecotourism a Boon to the State Manipur: North East India", Volume 10 Issue 5, May 2021, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1138-1142, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR21522171646, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR21522171646