Ecotourism Initiative In Sikkim:-

• Introduction

• Economic

• Political/ Administrative

• Socio-cultural
Initiative in Enhancing the Quality of Ecotourism
Development in Sikkim Himalaya

• Sikkim Biodiversity and Ecotourism Project (

1996-1999 )
• Mountains, Markets and Biodiversity in the
Sikkim Himalayas- A call for participation
• Countries, Communities and Conservation in
Kangchendzonga

• International and National

Conferences/Workshops on Ecotourism in Sikkim
• Ecotourism planning
• Ecotourism Product Development
• Regulations and Monitoring
Sikkim's eco-tourism evolution
"Over the years, it has become the general consensus that despite
regulations in place, sustainability isn't a norm for tourism growth in the
state."

Ecotourism zones -
● Lingdok-Pangthang
● Okharey
● Kitam
● East Pendam
Ecotourism in Sikkim
• Three ethnic communities of Sikkim
• Bhutia
• Lepcha
• Nepalese

• 28 mountain peaks
• Major rivers : Teesta, Rangit

• Parks and sanctuaries :-

• Kanchedzong National Park
• Singba Rhodendron Sanctuary
• Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary
• Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary
• Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary
Ecotourism and Carrying
Capacity - a Conflict Situations
in Sikkim

• Environment Vs. Employment

• Tradition Vs Modernity
• Local Community vis-a-vis
Environment

State Government Initiatives-

Sikkim: Go Green State Mission
Environmental Impacts
of Ecotourism in Sikkim
Himalaya
• Impact on Land Use Pattern

• Litter, Garbage and Pollution

• Impact on Forests

Changing Trends of Eco-market in Sikkim