Eco-Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh: An Appraisement of East Siang District Dodum Atom*, Scholar Research * Department of Commerce, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh Online published on 28 July, 2016. Abstract Eco-tourism is considered the fastest growing market in the tourism industry and is consecrated for preserving and sustaining the diversity of the world's natural and cultural environment. It offers tourist an insight into the impact of human being on the environment and to foster greater appreciation of natural habitat. The present study is an attempt to evaluate the prospects of eco-tourism in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The study reveals that the district is covered by ecologically rich dense forest provides a proper breeding ground for various rare and endangered flora and fauna that has a scope for adventure tourism like trekking, hiking, bird watching, photography, etc,. It also offers a genuine place for major water sporting events like White river rafting and Angling from across the world. The traditional life style, custom and belief system invites the growth of cultural tourism. Altogether the district offers a perfect destination for Eco-tourism, Wildlife tourism and Natural tourism thus, rendering one of the major promising tourist hubs in the state like Arunachal Pradesh where the tourism and its growth is at nascent stage. The need of the hour is to bring awareness among the local people and also preserving the rich and potent natural resources for brighter prospects and growth of tourism Top Keywords Eco-tourism, Flora and Fauna, Custom, Tradition, Culture, East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh. Top |