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GROWTH OF SUSTAINABLE TORISM IN SIKKIM: A CASE STUDY OF DZONGU

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Stuti Sharma1, Vikash Rajpoot2, Nayan Kumar Singh3, Dr. Manu Sharma4*
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si5a.0517

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Sikkim, an Indian state in the northeast, offers a lot of promise for sustainable tourism because of its diverse biodiversity, distinctive cultural history, and beautiful scenery. The state is renowned for its beautiful Himalayan mountains, verdant valleys, glistening lakes, and a variety of flora and fauna, making it an excellent location for nature-based tourism activities including hiking, mountain biking, wildlife safaris, and eco-tourism.Local communities in Sikkim stand to benefit greatly from sustainable tourism by expanding job opportunities and supporting homestays, restaurants, and handicraft shops. It can also promote sustainable tourism practises like resource conservation, the use of renewable energy sources, and the protection of animals and natural environments. The Sikkim government has taken number of steps to encourage sustainable tourism in the state, including the building of eco-tourist destinations, the creation of wildlife reserves and protected areas, and the adoption of sustainable tourism practises in national parks and historic sites..

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