A GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY OF ECOTOURISM IN TRIPURA

Tourism is considered as a significant factor in the economy of many nations. Today tourism related
infrastructure in various parts of the country has improved the quality of life of the local people and helped
to promote local arts and crafts. Tourism has contributed to increase awareness about conservation of the
environment and the cultural heritage. Tourism is the fastest growing industry in modern world. It is
multifaceted phenomenon which involves movement to and stay in destination outside the normal place of
residence. Tourism is composed of three basic elements:
(a) Dynamic element which involves travel to a selected destination or destinations.
(b) A static element which involves the stay in the destination.
( c) A consequential element resulting from the two preceding elements, which is concerned with effect on
the economic, physical and social subsystems with which the tourist is directly or indirectly in contact.
Tourism, especially ecotourism is the most promising sector in India. The rich diversity in the flora and
fauna with a blessing of the beautiful natural attractions has encouraged Ecological Tourism in India.
Tripura is such a state which has abundant natural beauty and potential for the development of Ecotourism.
The purpose of this study is to understand the present status of ecotourism in Tripura and to study the
problems and prospects of ecotourism development in Tripura. This study is based on secondary data. The
study reveals that although Tripura has a huge potential of ecotourism development, not much efforts being
made for its development. This may be because of lack of proper planning and interest from the government.
The state lacks in basic infrastructural facilities like good hotels, accessible roads etc. For proper
development of ecotourism government along with private partnership must take initiative to develop
ecotourism in the stat