People opting for holiday packages that cater to eco tourism are generally the ones who prefer reserving travel to natural areas. They look for eco tour packages to appreciate the natural history of an environment with all its cultural bearing.Closer to NatureIndia, the land of diversity, offers several eco tour packages that cater to your well-being and rejuvenation. Places like the North-East of India, the Himalayan Region, Kerala, Andaman and Nicobar and the Lakshadweep islands, are some of the places where Mother Nature can be experienced and enjoyed in all her glory. When it comes to flora and fauna, the Indian topography is abundant. Eco-tourism has led to several positive changes. With several areas declared as wildlife and national parks, it had led to an increase in the growth of natural resources. Currently, India has several botanical and zoological gardens that work towards the development of the ecosystem. Poaching has reduced drastically and eco tourism activities like trekking, camping, wildlife viewing and various other activities have increased.Experiencing Eco-Tourism The best way to experience eco-tourism is to stay and visit places that cater to eco tour packages. Make sure that your holiday packages are inclusive of places like: âEUR¢ Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu: It is in the heart of Chettinad, located 82 kms away from Madurai. The expansive mansions of the early Chettiar families, available as part of eco tour packages, form the main part of the architectural heritage of traditional Chettinad. Eco tourists or visitors are given the opportunity to engage in traditional water conservation activities. Apart from this, they get to stay in real Chettinad mansions and dine on original Chettinad cuisine.âEUR¢ Hodka, Gujarat: A Kutchi village, situated on the boundaries of the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, Hodka caters to unique art and craft traditions. The main livelihood of people here is to make delicate embroidery and exquisite leather work. Visitors are given comfortable mud huts to stay in, also inclusive of holiday packages. Most holiday packages to Gujarat, includes a trip to Hodka.âEUR¢ Spiti Homestays: Spiti is home to the Kibber Willife sanctuary, which includes rare and endangered species such as the Blue Sheep, the Tibetian Wolf and the Snow Leopard. Accommodation is available in Demul, Lhalung, Komic, Langza and Dhankar. Guests, as part of their tour packages, will have the opportunity to explore local cultures and even engage in wolf-tracking activities with local guides.

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