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Does Mountain Tourism Impact the Socio-Ecological Balance of the Indian Trans Himalayas, Ladakh?
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Author(s): Mehraj Din Wani (University of Kashmir, India), Saniya Akhter (University of Kashmir, India), Shamim Ahmad Shah (University of Kashmir, India)and Zubair Ahmad Dada (University of Kashmir, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 20
Source title:
Balancing Mountain Tourism, Cultural Heritage, and Environmental Stability
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Marco Valeri (Niccolò Cusano University, Italy), Amrik Singh (Lovely Professional University, India), Pankaj Kumar Tyagi (Chandigarh University, India)and A.K. Haghi (University of Coimbra, Portugal)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-8764-1.ch006
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Abstract
The gradual growth of mountain tourism—now accounting for a significant portion of the worldwide industry—has put mountainous and alpine regions at the forefront of the worldwide conversation about sustainable tourism development, despite the fact that mountains are inherently limiting. Understanding patterns of tourist-induced environmental deterioration is the primary goal of the study. This knowledge would help with mitigation strategies and lay out the steps that locals can take to protect the environment and biodiversity of Ladakh's Trans Himalayan Region. There has been a noticeable uptick in visitors to the area during the past few decades. The already delicate ecosystem has taken a further hit due to the tremendous increase in tourists. Several policies, such as those that regulate the tourist seasonal and geographical distribution, appropriate zoning of land uses and activities, etc., can help mountain destinations maintain their competitive advantages. Moreover, effective mountain destination management relies heavily on local community involvement in decision-making.
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