Ecotourism returns to Nanda Devi. (travel news).(Brief Article) From: Geographical | Date: August 1, 2003| Author: Ball, Mike | COPYRIGHT 2003 Campion Interactive Publishing Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve in India's Garwhal Himalaya range--home to the country's second-highest peak, Nanda Devi--is due to reopen for ecotourism. A total ban on all human activities within the reserve was imposed in 1982 due to concern that its fragile ecosystem was being damaged.

Ecotourism activities could restart by the end of this year, although tourists will only be able to visit after basic inf...

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