SUNDERDEEP COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
GHAZIABAD
“ARCHITECTURE AND ECOTOURISM”A DIALOGUE
SUBMITTED TOAR. SAKSHAM GUPTA
AR. SUNNY THAKUR
SUBMITTED BYCHARLIE GUPTA
B.ARCH, VIII-SEM
ROLL NO.- 1432781034
• Introduction:
Tourism has been one of the economic success stories of the last 40 years. It has
grown into a major component of the world economy and one of the most highly
developed and dynamic industries with an important contribution to incomes and
employment .Tourism have an adverse effect on built environment. It could be on
architectural façade, change of land use, overburdening of infrastructure etc. Large
scale construction of tourist facilities and other infrastructure tends to change the
land use of an area and also disturb the natural ecological harmony of a destination.
Tourism and architecture may be connected to the benefit of the two and ultimately
to the benefit of the people. Today people earn more and demand more. This
includes almost everything from food to clothes and to tourism. Building indigenous
hotels and other accommodation facilities in each region using local material and
resources is a successful sustainable architecture. In that due to using traditional
methods of conserving energy, less use of valuable land and suitability with the
climate it will be successful. Incorporating indigenous accommodations with
traditional customs of each region will create opportunities in tourism industry to
attract more tourists.
• Aim:
To understand architectural developments as part of sustainable tourism through
building activities like construction of hotels, guest houses, tourist centers,
commercial centers etc. which dominate the dominate the development of tourism.
• Objective:
To understand sustainable tourism and its forms keeping in mind the delicate destinations especially in terms
of their ecosystem, cultural heritage & economic stability.
To lay down the architectural ethics in planning and designing of tourist needs like hotels, guest houses,
activity centers etc. suitable to the ecosystem, society and economy.
• Scope:
The scope of the study will be to understand sustainable tourism and its forms keeping in mind the delicate
destinations specially, be it in terms of their ecosystem, cultural heritage or economic stability and state
principles that should govern the architectural design and planning of the tourism infrastructure keeping in
mind sustainability as defined above.
To lay down the architectural ethics in planning and designing of tourist needs like hotels, guest houses,
activity centers etc. suitable to the ecosystem, society and economy. The study will concentrate on the fragile
destinations since there is more need there but the applications will be in general universal. The scope of
research is in guidelines published by international bodies keeping in mind Indian destinations.
• Localization of Architecture
Localization of architecture specifically in tourism refers to sustainable design for the purpose of expansion of
local spatial aspects and converting them into centers for attracting tourists. In regard to accommodations for
tourists, this term emphasizes that hotel, motels, inns and other staying places for tourists should be in
accordance with the natural and local spaces and the ancient architectural heritages
• Limitations:
None of the tourist destinations in India has adopted sustainable tourism as a whole. Few resorts, localities
etc. have adopted sustainability within them. The sector of the Tourism is becoming more and more a driving
force for the whole society and the environment. Referring just to the field of hospitality as sector involved with
the tourism is an old and limited vision of this phenomenon
METHODOLOGY
ANALYSIS OF TNTERACTIONS BETWEEN
ARCHITECTRE AND ECOTOURISM
STUDY OF PRESENT
SCENARIO OF
ECOTOURISM IN INDIA
TAKING EXAMPLES OF
VARIOUS ECOTOURISM
SPOTS IN INDIA
LITRERATURE STUDY
OF ECOTOURISM AND
ARCHITECTURE
PRIMARY AND
SECONDARY DATA
OVERALL IMPACT OF
ECOTOURISMENVIRONMENTAL AND
ECONOMICAL
RULES AND
REGULATIONS OF
TOURISM
DEPARTMENT
SURVEY ANALYSIS OF
ECOTOURISM SPOTS
IN INDIA
FUTURE INITIATIVE IN
THE FIELD OF
ECOTOURISMECORESORTS
ABSTRACT
Man, ever since creation took place, has been hit by the lust of the wander bug The
goodness of nature provided man with the most pleasant and unique sources of
enjoyment. Rivers, lakes, waterfalls, Sea beaches, Snow clad peaks, lush green
farms and meadows are the natural treasures to be explored. The growth of
technology, physical, socio economic and institutional forces is the main catalyst for
the growth of activities relating to leisure, relaxation and recreation. Emergence of
tourism as a major industry is one of the most remarkable changes that have taken
place in the economic activity of the post-world war era. Travel was a privilege of a
few rich, affluent and adventurous people earlier.
Tourism brings development in terms of infrastructure, connectivity by road and air,
encourages local skills, and helps mobility and better understanding of culture.
With these positive benefits, come the negative impacts like ecological
disturbances, cultural mix and changes of social structure and physical changes.
Within the ambit of international tourism, ecotourism is a fast growing segment.
Ecotourism emerged on the basis of demand which grew as a revolt against ill
effects of urbanization. Ecotourism projects the concept of sustainability in tourism.
Ecotourism can become an important factor in expansion of the level of tourism.
Ecotourism
• Tourism has been identified as one
of the world’s largest smokeless
Industries and it is one of the fastest
growing industries today. The
significance of tourism has been
well recognized in both the
developed and developing
countries. In recent times it has
ushered-into a new area of
expansion and importance and has
emerged as an economic activity of
immense global importance.
• Tourism has found a niche for itself
as an effective instrument for
generating employment, earning
revenue (for the state) and foreign
exchange (for the country),
enhancing environmental
preservation, rejuvenation of the
culture and tradition and thereby
facilitating overall development.
Characteristics of
Tourism
• Movement of people and their
stay at various destinations.
• Gives rise to activities at the
destinations.
• Developing social and
physical infrastructure and
amenities to facilitate
• Visitors.
• Gives rise to recreational and
other cultural events to attract
tourists.
• Developing pleasure activities
and professional service
providers.
• Gives rise to various service
demands which are provided
by commercial
• Sense of tourist industry.
Major Eco-Tourism Destinations in
India
• Kerala, The first planned ecotourism destination in Asia
• Sundarban Eco-Tour- World’s largest natural delta• Goa Eco-Tour
• Himalayas
• Andaman and Nicobar Islands • Coorg • Garhwali • Kodaikanal • Sikkim• Shimla• Uttarakhand –
• Corbett National Park –
• Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary –
• Gir National Park–
Current Status of Tourism in India
• In current situation tourism is the major service
industry in country. Its contributes about 6.45 %
in total national GDP and served total jobs about
9% in country‟s total employment.
• About 5 Lac foreign tourists and approximate
5.62 Cr. Indian tourists annually visit our
country.
• In the year of 2008-2009 Indian tourism
industries has increased about Rs. 500 Cr. It's
expected that Indian tourism industry will
increase about Rs. 1375 Cr. with growth of 9.5%
in coming year of 2018.
• The Ministry of Tourism is a authority for
development and advertisement of tourism
industry in India with the campaign tag line of
“Incredible India”.
• By the word of World Travel and Tourism
committee (WTTC), India will be immerging as
hottest tourism spot in the world in between
decades of 2009-2018.
• India has the 11th position in Asia Pacific region
and about 62th position in the world‟s popular
destinations as reported in the Travel and
Tourism Competitiveness Report 2009 of World
Economic debate.
• India is ranked 14th as top tourist spots for its
natural resources and ranked 24th for its
cultural resources, along with many World
Heritage spots.
POINTS COVERED IN DISSERTATION
PLANNING STRATEGIES OF ECOTOURISM
ECOTOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE
DESIGN METHODOLOGY
STUDY OF MATERIALS