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Coastal Sand Dunes-Potential sites for development of Hydrogeo-Ecotourism

Author Affiliations

  • 1Ground Water Expert, Pachpedinaka, Raipur-492001, INDIA

Int. Res. J. Earth Sci., Volume 3, Issue (10), Pages 24-26, October,25 (2015)

Abstract

Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas. The term Hydrogeo-Ecotourism is proposed for the first time to promote hydrogeological and geomorphologically focused sustainable ecotourism on the sand dunes along the coast and other water bodies like natural springs. Sand dunes preserve fresh rainwater adjacent to coast where salinity hazard is very common. Because of availability of fresh water in sand dunes there is growth of dense vegetation. Temples are also situated and because of the scenic beauty forms potential tourist spot. Famous Lord Jagannath temple of Puri is situated on sand dunes. The natural springs present in hilly areas have scenic beauty which can be developed for Hydrogeo-Ecotourism. Promotion of sustainable Hydro-Geoecotourism along water bodies can help promotion as well as preservation of the areas without disturbing the ecosystem.

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