Promoting Eco-Sensitive Tourism in Shangarh

Описание: Discover how the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department is working with local communities in Shangarh to protect the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This video highlights capacity development initiatives that empower residents to participate in biodiversity conservation while building sustainable livelihoods through eco-sensitive tourism. Set against the stunning Western Himalayas, it shows how community engagement and forest governance can safeguard fragile mountain ecosystems.

Through training programmes and hands-on workshops, communities in Shangarh are developing skills in sustainable tourism, including birdwatching, trekking, traditional Himachali cooking, and homestay management. These initiatives support responsible tourism while ensuring long-term conservation of forest resources and wildlife habitats in the Great Himalayan National Park.

By promoting community-based conservation, the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department is encouraging inclusive growth, rural livelihoods, and sustainable tourism in one of India’s most ecologically significant regions. This video offers insights into eco-tourism, community conservation, sustainable travel in the Himalayas, and biodiversity protection.