Description

Tourism Development in Sikkim: Economic Benefits and Conservation Linkages presents an in-depth exploration of how tourism shapes the economy and environment of the Sikkim Himalaya. Based on the author’s awarded Ph.D. thesis, the book examines the delicate balance between economic growth and ecological preservation. It offers valuable insights into the valuation of ecosystem services in the Yuksam-Dzongri trekking corridor—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and the sacred Khecheopalri Lake, known as the Wish-Fulfilling Lake. A vital resource for researchers, policymakers, and sustainability enthusiasts, this work bridges tourism, economy, and conservation.

About Author

Dr. Iyatta M. Upreti is presently posted as the Principal of Sikkim Government College, Burtuk, Gangtok. Prior to her current position, she served as Principal of Sikkim Government College, Rhenock, and as Associate Professor at Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College, Tadong, Gangtok. She has also worked as a Project Scientist at the G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (Sikkim Unit), Government of India, on the Biodiversity Conservation Network project funded by USAID and IDRC, Canada. Dr. Upreti has over 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and development in the Himalayan region, focusing on community development, sustainable tourism, climate change, disaster management, and ecofeminism since November 1996. She has guided several M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars and has published her research in numerous reputed national and international journals.