• Tejwant Singh
• Mona Sood

Ecotourism contributes primarily to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage together with creating awareness towards biodiversity adhering to the principles of sustainable development. Such an endeavor often facilitates indigenous tribes or local communities with various socio-economic benefits. Considering its advantages to the environment, the Government is taking gainful initiatives to promote it. Out of 101 National Parks in India, only a few have been developed appropriately for tourism and are popular in public, while the rest are anonymous. Dudhwa National Park (DNP) in the marshy grasslands of northern Uttar Pradesh is one such example. Besides being rich in biodiversity, culture, and the strategic location at Indo-Nepal International Border, it has an exceptionally low tourist footfall. At prima facie, major reasons appear to be improper transport system, inadequate tourist infrastructure & facilities, lack of awareness and promotion. This research aims at recommending appropriate strategies for the integrated development of this historic National Park as a favorable tourist destination. The objective of this study is to assess the existing facilities & infrastructure of the area and formulate a holistic approach for the same with the judicious use of resources. Methodology adopted includes site visits, surveys, interviews along with analysis of some famous national parks, while simultaneously assessing available comprehensive documents & literature. The research outcome seeks to address the environmental challenges and sustainable approaches for ecotourism development strategies at the national park.

Eco-tourism, sustainable development, conservation, tourist facilities, infrastructure, cultural heritage.

"Eco-Tourism Development Strategies in The Dudhwa National Park", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 12, page no.479-488, December-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2012263.pdf

"Eco-Tourism Development Strategies in The Dudhwa National Park", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 12, page no. pp479-488, December-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2012263.pdf