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One of the best responsible eco-tourism pags I've seen in years. Mount Abu has its own guardians and saviors. Mount Abu - the adobe of Gods tries to bring forth some relevant issues concerning travel and tourism and at the same time also allows its fans to cherish the many wonders of this tiny hill station. It truly lives the moto of responsible tourism and should be supported by all quarters of society and government agencies in its unselfish and public interest efforts towards bringing the much needed change.

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Mount Abu ignored, once again!!

In all tourism exhibitions across the globe, Rajasthan Tourism has had one distinct feature - Ignore Mount Abu. And that what it has done once again during the "Rajasthan Calling" campaign to be held across India in 22 cities. Along with the colorful embroidery and intricate handicrafts, Rajasthan also offers misty mornings and soothing waterfalls. But who will let the tourist department know? Or is it that they have some policy made which keeps Abu away from all the glory of the State?

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India awarded for marketing eco tourism, not actually providing one!!

Last week, India got rewarded at Macau for marketing through different innovative means the essence and diversity of tourism industry by highlighting eco tourism. However, back home, the story is quite different. Except for a few dedicated and successful initiatives, eco tourism still has not being given its due. As one needs to protect the bio-diversity first and then think about making it available for tourists, it becomes an almost impossible task for bureaucrats to do the needful. So whatever efforts have been made are totally private funded/ managed.
Here at Mount Abu, there are a few places earmarked as eco sites. None are habitable and at times not even accessible. The tourism department, along with the Forest department must involve the locals to make things happen.

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India Friday won three prestigious awards at the international travel mart in Macau for its rural and eco-tourism projects, an official said here....
Click here http://www.india-forums.com/news/business/277484-india-bags-international-tourism-awards.htm

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Are you a real nature lover?

As soon as we stepped into our luxury safari tents, the bellboy switched on a couple of air conditioners. Outside, a strong breeze was blowing from the adjoining forested valley, but the tent was not constructed to exploit it for cooling. The air conditioners were sucking on the electricity grid (powered by coal-burning, inefficient, polluting and greenhouse-gas-emitting machinery), with massive diesel generators as back-up. We had just checked into a premium “ecolodge” in the heart of Bandipur National Park in the Nilgiris. http://www.livemint.com/2009/07/17221958/Are-you-a-real-nature-lover.html?h=B
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What is More Environmentally Friendly – Tea or Coffee?

The alarm goes off. It’s 6:30am. You know it’s a Monday. What do you do? You can either go back to bed, phone in sick and surf Facebook, or you get up…helping you through this process of the morning news if your daily vice. Be it tea or coffee, I’m pretty sure you’ve got one of those lovely hot drinks by your side. But have you ever considered which is the more environmentally friendly? I bet you haven’t!

http://www.recycle.co.uk/blog/tea-or-coffee/

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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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