GEOMORPHOSITES ASSESSMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENTIFIC GEO-TOURISM IN NORTH AND MIDDLE ANDAMAN’S, INDIA

Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites

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Kavita ARORA¹  Swati RAJPUT¹  Rashmi Rani ANAND¹ 

[1] University of Delhi, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Department of Geography

关键词: Geomorphosites;    Geo-tourism;    ―Reynard Model‖;    carrying capacity;    tourist perception;   

DOI  :  10.30892/gtg.32408-564

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Editura Universitatii din Oradea / University of Oradea Publishing House

【 摘 要 】

India possesses some of the most interesting, intriguing, wonderful landforms. The diversity of landforms in India arises from unique geology, structure, tectonic history, climate and coastline. India, therefore, provides a rich context for the study of diverse landforms and how they are influenced by the processes of the earth‘s surface. Their detailed mapping and visualization is yet to be done. Geomorphosites can potentially be major tourist attraction in India. On the one hand they are integral part of country‘s geological evolution and on the other, these sites consist of features that are often associated with events of cultural or religious significance. Geomorphosites as tourist attractions may yield a good revenue to the country and have a significant impact on the local community. They can also provide scientific understanding about the geological and geographic process to the researchers. Already people do visit these places but mainly for recreational purposes, therefore their tourism potential remains largely underdeveloped. Not much information is available regarding many geomorphosites in India. Specifically, detailed inventory of geomorphosites /geoheritage sites in India is important from the viewpoint of geo-tourism. Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India have the treasurer of different geomorphosites but at the same time they also known for its unique biodiversity and very fragile ecosystem therefore any type of tourism development require an understanding about the carrying capacity of different places and right aptitude about the fragility of the environment too. In this context present study examine few geomorphosites of Andaman and Nicobar islands by using the ―Reynard Model‖ used by Reynard, 2008.

【 授权许可】

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