A Study of Sustainable Ethno-Eco Tourism

Ethno-Eco Tourism in Bastar is a reflection of his experience gained while working in Chhattisgarh Tourism Board. Bastar is one of the most beautiful regions of Chhattisgarh. It is a land richly woven by its vibrant people and is full of myriad wonders and undiscovered surprises. The region is widely known to be inhabitant of various tribes and their wide ranging culture, music and craft. It is one of the most ancient enclaves in India. Various communities in Bastar still follow age-old traditions and customs. These tribes have got symbiotic relationship with the forests. The life style of these primitive tribes and beautiful landscape, make Bastar a must visit place on the tourist's itinerary. It's an area travelled by WV Grigson, Thomson and Verrier Elwin, the great anthropologists from Europe, When East India Company ruled India before independence.

This book throws light on integrated development strategy of Bastar region of Chhattisgarh to attract global tourists. It is basically a master planning for the holistic development of Tribal region from the point of view of Ethno and Eco Tourism in a sustainable manner.