Introduction
Tourism forms an important part of a country's economy. The downturn of tourism in Sri Lanka led to a turmoil in their economy. Of late, tourism in hilly regions has increased in Nepal, Indian himalay as er.
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Factors contributing to this trend:
Revenue tourism after COVID lockdown
People travel to hilly areas to beat the heat. Climate change leading to heatwaves in plains.
Development of infrastructure in hilly areas making it more accessible.
Gov. policy to increase tourism in hilly areas through Uttarakhand tourism policy. Incentives for capital allocation related to tourism.
Environmental impact of the phenomenon:
Exceeding ecological carrying capacity in jn region.
Water over in shimla.
Long jam leading to pollution - ban noise and air
By Day long jams in Nainital um Mussourie.
Solid waste generation and plastic pollution - as seen near Brewery bagh [?] camp in Nepal.
Promising infrastructure development leading landslide and land subsidy
Hamwoun [?] solid culture and peace and tranquility.
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- Provides concrete case study of Sri Lanka's economic turmoil due to tourism downturn
- Identifies multiple factors contributing to increased hilly tourism (COVID recovery, climate change, infrastructure)
- Lists specific environmental impacts with location examples
- Connects government policy to tourism growth
- Shows awareness of carrying capacity concept
Topper
Anshul Bhatt
AIR 222023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies
Urbanization and tourism impacts
Tourism in hilly regions and its environmental impacts
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