Hills feel the heat

This summer, its cool and comfortable in Aravallis. Mount Abu still provides the pleasent environment one expects from a hill station. But its not the same elsewhere.

During the dry summer, days can get hot in Pithoragarh. But like numerous other hill stations in Uttarakhand, nights remain cool and refreshing in this sprawling town close to the Nepal border. However, this summer has been different.

Copy paste the following link in a new window for full story - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Hills-feel-the-heat/articleshow/4718270.cms

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Can Ecotourism and Mass-Tourism Co-Exist?

Is ecotourism compatible with mass tourism? Can one exist simultaneously with the other?
In order to answer such questions, we should first clearly define both “ecotourism” and “mass tourism.” Ecotourism can be defined as travel and tourism at relatively “unspoiled” locations that additionally places emphasis on making as little ecological impact as possible. The term “unspoiled” here refers to areas with little development, where nature is pristine. Such areas may be conserved or protected by law.

http://sky2seainternational.com/blog/adventure-travel/can-ecotourism-and-mass-tourism-co-exist

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When many people think of green roofs, they generally think of cities such as Chicago, Washington, DC and Shanghai. While these cities definitely need the benefits of green roofs, non-polluted environments can benefit also. Take Colombia, with its varied geography and mild climate, is a great location for green roofs.

http://cleanerairforcities.blogspot.com/2009/06/colombia-joins-green-roof-movement.html

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How Green is Ecotourism?

For green-minded people, caring for the Earth shouldn't take a vacation when you're on, well, vacation.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,522477,00.html

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Pandemonium - A room with a view

When the world seems to go crazy, I start to think about holidays. (Actually, I'm always thinking about it.) My last trip was to Peru and I'm really missing the peace and isolation of the jungle. So I thought for kicks, I'd put up some photos of the lodge I stayed at. - Kathleen Noud

http://kathleennoud.blogspot.com/2009/06/room-with-view.html

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Green Tourism and How it helps the Environment

Green tourism is defined as general travel going greener. Going green has been recently getting more and more popular, now hotels, airlines, and tourist hot spots are getting greener to help save the environment. The largest industries in the world are both trying to shrink tourism’s environmental footprint while still expanding their ventures, although many of the industries believe that their efforts will not have any effect on the current global warming crisis at hand.
http://easygreenlivingnaturally.com/green-living/green-tourism-and-how-it-helps-the-environment/
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Eco-Tourism, Defined

“Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” ~ TIES: The International Ecotourism Society, 1990

http://endangerededen.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/eco-tourism-defined/

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40,000 visit eco-tourism village

Management at Wales' first five-star holiday village say it has attracted 40,000 visitors to Pembrokeshire.

Analysis shows that the 960-bed village is attracting new visitors who have never sampled the delights of west Wales. Four out of 10 are travelling more than four hours from the M25, Lancashire or the west of England.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8083588.stm

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Planeterra Foundation: Thoughts on Voluntourism

Planeterra was founded in 2003 by G.A.P Adventures, the largest independent adventure travel company in the world. Planeterra evolved out of a long history of travelers committed to finding ways to give back to the people and places they visit. Planeterra selects the projects and works with G.A.P Adventures to arrange voluntour travel programs.

http://ecotourismworld.blogspot.com/2009/06/planeterra-foundation-thoughts-on.html

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Saving our forests, one ecotourist at a time

By creating a sustainable ecotourism industry, we can give our natural resources a stable funding platform and a fighting chance to return to ecological health. Introducing public/private partnerships would accelerate stalled restoration efforts. Beneficially, they would improve access to a public asking for more and introduce new generations to natural settings. They would be economically significant, providing employment for desperately poor rural economies, as well as driving our world-class outdoor recreation and apparel industries.

http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/06/saving_our_forests_one_ecotour.html

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Andhra plans Rs 10,000cr tourism project in Kadapa

Coining the term 'aam admi tourism' (people's tourism), the minister said the focus would be on promoting rural tourism apart from giving a push to medical, eco and spiritual tourism segments
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/andhra-plans-rs-10000cr-tourism-project-in-kadapa/359918/
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Tighter budgets mean greener travel

The economy, not the environment, is making travellers more waste conscious, according to a recent survey by Element Hotels.
http://www.businesstraveller.com/news/green-news-june
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Home away from Home

More information on hotels you can stay, along with their reviews. Make your choice.
http://www.oktatabyebye.com/Travel-Ideas/Vacation-Ideas/Mount-abu.aspx
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Mount Abu - In Detail

Know more about Mount Abu. Follow the link below.
http://www.rajasthantravelguide.com/city/mount_abu.html
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A Walk in the Wild

Make your own way. Feel the nature. Move along the growth and experience the life in the wild.

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The Valley

A view from the Heavens!! Literally, it looks unreal. Such a magnificient view from the Aravallis. Be there to feel it. Its amazing.

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The Crocs

Getting tanned at the Mt. Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

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