India has 5,000 year old ancient civilization 325 languages spoken * 1,652 dialects 18
official languages 29 states, 5 union territories 3.28 million sq. kilometers – Area 7,516
kilometers – Coastline 1.08 Billion population. 5600 dailies, 15000 weeklies and 20000
periodicals in 21 languages with a combined circulation of 142 million.
It is bordered by Pakistan to the west;[14] China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north-east; and
Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the Maldives,
and Indonesia in the Indian Ocean.
CLIMATE OF INDIA :
At the international level, India should pay a dynamic role and make its presence felt at the
World Tourism Organization, World Travel Tourism and Travel Council and Earth Council.
Its unique cultural values spiritual heritage should be projected with dignity and elevation
befitting a great nation, whenever suitable opportunity comes our way.
The climate of India is one of the most important factors to outline your travel plan in
India. The vast geographic scale and diverse topography brings a wide range of climatic
conditions, which vary greatly from region to region, and sometimes even from day to
night, as in the desert regions. North India get sever fluctuations in climate due to the
changing moods of Himalayan mountains and Thar Desert, while south India surrounding
by Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal, make India a monsoonal country. The
climate of India is further subdivided by inside tropical variation in north and south India.
It is completely a web in which you will enjoy varied and unique climatic experiences.
The far north eastern part of India is covered with white snows and receives -40 oC winter
while north western part is dominated by simmering Thar Desert and get hottest climate
reaching to above 50 oC. The north central India is made up of fertile landscapes and get
four different kind of weathers. The south India is blessed with evergreen forests, rivers,
and largest bodies of water. Pleasant round the year, South India also offers very, very
interesting climatic conditions. When you are on trip to India, keep climate your primary
concern, it is an another way to explore the diversities of india.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM IN INDIA : ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS OF TOURISM – From Authorstream.com
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM :
In India Air pollution and noise Transport by air, road, and rail is continuously increasing
in response to the rising number of tourists and their greater mobility. Tourism now
accounts for more than 60% of air travel. One study estimated that a single transatlantic
return flight emits almost half the CO2 emissions produced by all other sources (lighting,
heating, car use, etc.) consumed by an average person yearly. Air pollution from tourist
transportation has impacts on the global level, especially from CO2 emissions related to
transportation energy use. And it can contribute to severe local air pollution. Noise
pollution from airplanes, cars, buses, In addition to causing annoyance, stress, and even
hearing loss for humans, it causes distress to wildlife and can cause animals to alter their
natural activity patterns.
Solid waste and littering In areas with high concentrations of tourist activities and
appealing natural attractions, waste disposal is a serious problem and improper disposal
can be a major despoiler of the natural environment – rivers, scenic areas, and roadsides.
Solid waste and littering can degrade the physical appearance of the water and shoreline
and cause the death of marine animals. In mountain areas, trekking tourists generate a
great deal of waste. Tourists on expedition leave behind their garbage, oxygen cylinders
and even camping equipment. Such practices degrade the environment with all the detritus
typical of the developed world, in remote areas that have few garbage collection or
disposal facilities.
An average Golf course maintenance in India also deplete fresh water resources. In recent
years golf tourism has increased in popularity and the number of golf courses has grown
rapidly. Golf courses require an enormous amount of water every day and this can result in
water scarcity. If the water comes from wells, over-pumping can cause saline intrusion into
groundwater. Golf resorts are more and more often situated in or near protected areas or
areas where resources are limited, exacerbating their impacts. An average golf course in
India needs 1500kg of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides per year and uses as
much water as 60,000 rural villagers.
Sewage Construction of hotels, recreation and other facilities often leads to increased
sewage pollution. Wastewater has polluted seas and lakes surrounding tourist attractions,
damaging the flora and fauna. Sewage runoff causes serious damage to coral reefs because
it stimulates the growth of algae, which cover the filter-feeding corals, hindering their
ability to survive. Sewage pollution threatens the health of humans and animals.
Aesthetic Pollution Often tourism fails to integrate its structures with the natural features
and indigenous architectural of the destination. Large, dominating resorts of disparate
design can look out of place in any natural environment and may clash with the indigenous
structural design. A lack of land-use planning and building regulations in many
destinations has facilitated sprawling developments along coastlines, valleys and scenic
routes. The sprawl includes tourism facilities themselves and supporting infrastructure
such as roads, employee housing, parking, service areas, and waste disposal.
Local resources Tourism in India can create great pressure on local resources like energy,
food, and other raw materials that may already be in short supply. Greater extraction and
transport of these resources exacerbates the physical impacts associated with their
exploitation. Because of the seasonal character of the industry, many destinations have ten
