ECOTOURISM: BHANDARDARA

ABSTRACT

Ecotourism or Ecological tourism implies travel to natural biodiversity rich areas having monuments of historical importance and cultural heritage sites which should help in conservation of environment and improvement in the financial status of the local people along with their welfare without disturbing the natural resources and environment. The picturesque place of Bhandardara is rich in biodiversity scenic beauty and places of tourist interest and is in the state of Maharashtra. It can be developed into an ecodestination in an eco-friendly sustainable manner along with study tours and can generate lots of interest among domestic and foreign tourists.

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