Ecotourism in CoorgOctober 30th, 2009By Ajay Machado Ecotourism has become quite popular in Coorg. Ecotourism is an approach in tourism in which tourists seek out difficult to access and scenic areas such as forests or mountains, for a trip or a vacation. Ecotourism has become popular in Coorg among visitors interested in environmental conservation, ensuring not to disturb the ecosystem, while creating economic opportunities that make conservation and protection of natural resources advantageous to the local people. People have the right to visit different places, and also places that are environmentally fragile, but not at the cost of destroying a fragile ecology. Ecotourism in such places can be the best income-generating activity for the local people. Ecotourism should aim for direct and indirect improvement of income levels and living standards of the local people. Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts for a ecotourist Do’s: -
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At this point of time, it is very important for each one of us to make ourselves aware, of how we can live and have a good time without damaging the environment. The damage to environment happens in several different ways but eco-tourism is the only way to minimize the effects of environmental damage that happens due to tourism. Everyone is a stakeholder and it would be in our best interest that we do our bit in safeguarding someone who is the most dear to us” Mother Nature”. Experience Coorg by staying at a homestayOctober 24th, 2009By Ajay Machado Homestays are surely more exciting than hotels. Many homestays are surrounded by coffee plantations and located in some of the most
scenic desitinations in Coorg. By staying at a homestay, you have all the time to explore the place at your own relaxed pace .At a homestay
you shall feel more like a resident, and less of a traveller.
Home stays are surely more exciting than hotels. Many homestays are surrounded by coffee plantations and located in some of the most scenic desitinations in Coorg. By staying at a homestay, you have all the time to explore the place at your own relaxed pace .At a homestay you shall feel more like a resident, and less of a traveler. At a homestay you can experience a typical coorg life. “ Guests” are allowed to stay as family members, and delicious local cuisine is served upon request. Hosts are often the best guides in exploring Coorg. There are a number of homes providing home stays in Coorg. Accommodation can be arranged for couples, families and groups. Tariffs vary depending upon the location and facilities available. There are also home stays that would provide you the entire house, which can accommodate 6 to 15 people at a reasonable price. There are hundreds of home stays in Coorg, and It is very important for a traveler to get complete information of the home stay he would want to stay in, before booking the place.
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