Evaluation of Ecotourism. Resources in. Nameri National Park of Assam

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1 Evaluation of Ecotourism Resources in Nameri National Park of Assam -Author- Niranjan Das 2014 Scholars World A Division of Astral International Pvt Ltd New Delhi

2 Contents Preface Acknowledgement 1- Introduction Pages: 1.1 Ecotourism Principles of Ecotourism Ethics of Ecotourism 1.2 Component oftourism Studies 1.3 Statement of the Problem 1.4 The Study Area 1.5 Brief Overview ofliterature Review ofliterature Pertaining to World Review ofliterature Pertaining to India 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 ofmanuscript 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 oftourism in Assam Tourism in Assam 2.6 Ecotourism Potentiality in Assam

3 XII 3- LandScape of the Area Geological Background 3.2 Terrain Conditions ofthe Park 3.3 Climate of the Area Rainfall Pattern and Distribution Temperature Variations 3.4 Geology and Geomorphology ofthe Jia-Bhoreli Basin Geology and Tectonics of the Area The Jia-Bhoreli River Tributaries of Jia-Bhoreli River 3.5 Plant Varieties ofthe Nameri National Park The Forest Types of Nameri National Park (i) Upper Assam Valley Tropical Evergreen Forest or Mesua Forest (ii) 1/2B/1S1- Sub-Himalayan Light Alluvial Semi Evergreen Forests (iii) 1/2B/2S1- Pioneer Euphorbiaceous Scrub (iv) 1/2B/2S2-Eastern Alluvial Secondary Semi Evergreen Forest (v) 1/2/E1- Cane Brakes (vi) 1/3 C2d (iii) - Eastern Heavy Alluvium Plains Sal (vii) 1/3C3 (b) - East Himalayan Moist Mixed Deciduous- Forest (viii) 1/3/1S1- Low Alluvial Savannah Woodland (Salmalia - Albizzia) (ix) 1/4D/SS5- Eastern Dillenia Swamp Forest 3.6 Forest Cover in the Park and Buffers 4- Nature and Characteristics of Existing Tourist Resources Overview ofprotected areas National Park 4.2 Spots Developed fldentified as Tourist Destinations 4.3 Status of Ecotourism Resources of the Park 4.4 Mammalian Resources of the Park 4.5 lmportant 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 xiii 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 Distribution ofmahseer in Jia-Bhoreli River 5- Characteristics of Tourists and Facilities Available Profile ofthe Tourists Origin of Domestic Tourists Origin of Foreign Tourist 5.2 Age Structure of Tourist Age Structure of Domestic Tourist Age Structure of Foreign Tourist 5.3 Sex Composition of Tourist Sex Composition of Domestic Tourist Sex Composition of Foreign Tourist 5.4 Educational Profile of Tourists Educational Profile of Domestic Tourists Educational Profile of Foreign Tourists 5.5 Economic Aspects of Tourist Occupational Status of Domestic Tourists Occupational Status of Foreign Tourists Domestic Tourist and their Level oflncome Foreign Tourist and their Level oflncome Pattern of Expenditure of Domestic Tourists Pattern of Expenditure of Foreign Tourists 5.6 Motivating Factors of Tourists Motivating Factors of Domestic Tourists Motivating Factors of Foreign Tourists 5.7 Purpose of Visits of Tourist Purpose of Visits of Domestic Tourists Purpose of Visits of Foreign Tourists 5.8 Group Composition of Tourists Group Composition of Domestic Tourists Group Composition of Foreign Tourists Domestic Tourists According to Group Size Foreign Tourists According to Group Size 5.9 Durationof Stay of Tourist Duration of Stay of Domestic Tourist Duration of Stay of Foreign Tourist

5 xiv Number of Trips Made by Domestic Individuell Tourist Number of Trips Made by Foreign Individual Tourist 5.10 Mode of Travel of Tourists Mode of Travel of Domestic Tourists Mode of Travel of Foreign Tourists 5.11 PlacesofS tay of Tourist Domestic Tourist and their Places ofstay Foreign Tourist and their Places ofstay 5.12 Alternative Accommodation 5.13 Demand of Recreational Activities Demand of Domestic Tourists for Recreational Activities Demand of Foreign Tourists for Recreational Activities 5.14 Perception of Tourist Tourists' Perception on Entry Formalities Perception of Domestic Tourist on Tourism lnfrastructure and Services Perception of Foreign Tourist on Tourism lnfrastructure and Services Perception on Climate ofthe Area 5.15 Future Travel Prospect to Nameri National Park 6- Ecotourism Potential And its Impact on Park's Periphery Ecotourism Potentiality in Assam 6.2 Ecotourism Elements of Nameri National Park Angling Rafting Trekking Elephant Safari Bird Watching 6.3 Potentiality Analysis of Ecotourism Destination in the Park 6.4 Potentiality Determination 6.5 Analysis of Tourist Potentiality Index Eco-Campand Surrounding Areas Balipung and Kurua Beel The Jia-Bhoreli River Tezpur and Nearby Areas BogijuliArea Forest Camp in the Park

6 XV Bhalukpung and Neighborhood Tribal Social Life Rangapara and Balipara Area Confluences of the Tributaries Fringe Villages ofthe Park Ethno-Botany ofthe Surrounding Community 7- Findmgs and Conclusion Bibliography Appendix