Evaluation of Ecotourism Resources in Nameri National Park of Assam

Das, Niranjan

• Publisher: Scholars World
• Year: 2021
• eBook ISBN: 9789351302391
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Geography
• Index: Geography

The present book has been prepared to meet the increasing interest of the academicians, tourists, researchers and entrepreneurs in the field of ecotourism. This book is attempt towards presenting a lucid account of the method applied for ecotourism resources analysis. Major emphasis is laid on the purpose, underlying assumptions, computations and the interpretations of the methods. The choice of the method has been demonstrated by choosing the evaluation of the tourist resources in the Nameri National Park. The book deals with geographical representation of data and analysis to evaluate tourism potentiality. All the information has collected from the field to highlight the nature and characteristics of the ecotourism resources of the Nameri National Park.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Preface
• Acknowledgement
• 1– Introduction
• 1.1 Ecotourism
• 1.1.1 Principles of Ecotourism
• 1.1.2 Ethics of Ecotourism
• 1.2 Component of Tourism Studies
• 1.3 Statement of the Problem
• 1.4 The Study Area
• 1.5 Brief Overview of Literature
• 1.5.1 Review of Literature Pertaining to World
• 1.5.2 Review of Literature Pertaining to India
• 1.5.3 Review of Literature Pertaining to Assam
• 1.6 Objectives
• 1.7 Research Questions
• 1.8 Data Base, Methodology and Research Design
• 1.9 Method of Potentiality Determination
• 1.10 Analysis of Tourist Potentiality Index
• 1.11 Organization of Manuscript References
• 2– Growth and Development of Tourism
• 2.1 Early Travel Scenario
• 2.2 Modern Tourism
• 2.3 Tourism in India
• 2.4 Modern Tourism in India
• 2.5 Historical Perspective of Tourism in Assam
• 2.5.1 Tourism in Assam
• 2.6 Ecotourism Potentiality in Assam References
• 3– Landscape of the Area
• 3.1 Geological Background
• 3.2 Terrain Conditions of the Park
• 3.3 Climate of the Area
• 3.3.1 Rainfall Pattern and Distribution
• 3.3.2 Temperature Variations
• 3.4 Geology and Geomorphology of the Jia-Bhoreli Basin
• 3.4.1 Geology and Tectonics of the Area
• 3.4.2 The Jia-Bhoreli River
• 3.4.3 Tributaries of Jia-Bhoreli River
• 3.5 Plant Varieties of the Nameri National Park
• 3.5.1 The Forest Types of Nameri National Park
• 3.5.2 (i) Upper Assam Valley Tropical Evergreen Forest or Mesua Forest
• 3.5.2 (ii) 1/2B/1S1- Sub-Himalayan Light Alluvial Semi Evergreen Forests
• 3.5.2 (iii) 1/2B/2S1- Pioneer Euphorbiaceous Scrub
• 3.5.2 (iv) 1/2B/2S2-Eastern Alluvial Secondary Semi Evergreen Forest
• 3.5.2 (v) 1/2/E1- Cane Brakes
• 3.5.2 (vi) 1/3 C2d (iii) - Eastern Heavy Alluvium Plains Sal
• 3.5.2 (vii) 1/3C3 (b) - East Himalayan Moist Mixed Deciduous- Forest
• 3.5.2 (viii) 1/3/1S1-Low Alluvial Savannah Woodland (Salmalia – Albizzia)
• 3.5.2 (ix) 1/4D/SS5- Eastern Dillenia Swamp Forest
• 3.6 Forest Cover in the Park and Buffers References
• 4– Nature and Characteristics of Existing Tourist Resources
• 4.1 Overview of Protected areas
• 4.1.1 National Park
• 4.2 Spots Developed /Identified as Tourist Destinations
• 4.3 Status of Ecotourism Resources of the Park
• 4.4 Mammalian Resources of the Park
• 4.5 Important Bird Species in the Park
• 4.6 Amphibians in Nameri National Park
• 4.7 Reptiles in Nameri National Park
• 4.8 Snakes in Nameri National Park
• 4.9 Turtle and Tortoise of Nameri National Park
• 4.10 Butterfly families in the Nameri National Park
• 4.11 Fish Population in Jia-Bhoreli River
• 4.11.1 Distribution of Mahseer in Jia-Bhoreli River References
• 5– Characteristics of Tourists and Facilities Available
• 5.1 Profile of the Tourists
• 5.1.1 Origin of Domestic Tourists
• 5.1.2 Origin of Foreign Tourist
• 5.2 Age Structure of Tourist
• 5.2.1 Age Structure of Domestic Tourist
• 5.2.2 Age Structure of Foreign Tourist
• 5.3 Sex Composition of Tourist
• 5.3.1 Sex Composition of Domestic Tourist
• 5.3.2 Sex Composition of Foreign Tourist
• 5.4 Educational Profile of Tourists
• 5.4.1 Educational Profile of Domestic Tourists
• 5.4.2 Educational Profile of Foreign Tourists
• 5.5 Economic Aspects of Tourist
• 5.5.1 Occupational Status of Domestic Tourists
• 5.5.2 Occupational Status of Foreign Tourists
• 5.5.3 Domestic Tourist and their Level of Income
• 5.5.4 Foreign Tourist and their Level of Income
• 5.5.5 Pattern of Expenditure of Domestic Tourists
• 5.5.6 Pattern of Expenditure of Foreign Tourists
• 5.6 Motivating Factors of Tourists
• 5.6.1 Motivating Factors of Domestic Tourists
• 5.6.2 Motivating Factors of Foreign Tourists
• 5.7 Purpose of Visits of Tourist
• 5.7.1 Purpose of Visits of Domestic Tourists
• 5.7.2 Purpose of Visits of Foreign Tourists
• 5.8 Group Composition of Tourists
• 5.8.1 Group Composition of Domestic Tourists
• 5.8.2 Group Composition of Foreign Tourists
• 5.8.3 Domestic Tourists According to Group Size
• 5.8.4 Foreign Tourists According to Group Size
• 5.9 Duration of Stay of Tourist
• 5.9.1 Duration of Stay of Domestic Tourist
• 5.9.2 Duration of Stay of Foreign Tourist
• 5.9.3 Number of Trips Made by Domestic Individual Tourist
• 5.9.4 Number of Trips Made by Foreign Individual Tourist
• 5.10 Mode of Travel of Tourists
• 5.10.1 Mode of Travel of Domestic Tourists
• 5.10.2 Mode of Travel of Foreign Tourists
• 5.11 Places of Stay of Tourist
• 5.11.1 Domestic Tourist and their Places of Stay
• 5.11.2 Foreign Tourist and their Places of Stay
• 5.12 Alternative Accommodation
• 5.13 Demand of Recreational Activities
• 5.13.1 Demand of Domestic Tourists for Recreational Activities
• 5.13.2 Demand of Foreign Tourists for Recreational Activities
• 5.14 Perception of Tourist
• 5.14.1 Tourists’ Perception on Entry Formalities
• 5.14.2 Perception of Domestic Tourist on Tourism Infrastructure and Services
• 5.14.3 Perception of Foreign Tourist on Tourism Infrastructure and Services
• 5.14.4 Perception on Climate of the Area
• 5.15 Future Travel Prospect to Nameri National Park References
• 6– Ecotourism Potential And its Impact on Park’s Periphery
• 6.1 Ecotourism Potentiality in Assam
• 6.2 Ecotourism Elements of Nameri National Park
• 6.2.1 Angling
• 6.2.2 Rafting
• 6.2.3 Trekking
• 6.2.4 Elephant Safari
• 6.2.5 Bird Watching
• 6.3 Potentiality Analysis of Ecotourism Destination in the Park
• 6.4 Potentiality Determination
• 6.5 Analysis of Tourist Potentiality Index
• 6.5.1 Eco-Camp and Surrounding Areas
• 6.5.2 Balipung and Kurua Beel
• 6.5.3 The Jia-Bhoreli River
• 6.5.4 Tezpur and Nearby Areas
• 6.5.6 Bogijuli Area
• 6.5.7 Forest Camp in the Park
• 6.5.8 Bhalukpung and Neighborhood
• 6.5.9 Tribal Social Life
• 6.5.10 Rangapara and Balipara Area
• 6.5.11 Confluences of the Tributaries
• 6.5.12 Fringe Villages of the Park
• 6.4.11 Ethno-Botany of the Surrounding Community References
• 7– Findings and Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Appendix