TOP SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN INDIA THAT YOU MUST VISIT

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM?

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Thenmala, India's first ever eco- tourism destination is what inspired it all. Visit Thenmala to understand the beautiful relationship the locals have with nature around them.

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Sikkim is India's first fully organic state. The state has raised the bar quite high for all.

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MAWLYNNONG, MEGHALAYA

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MAJULI, ASSAM

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CHANNAPATNA, KARNATAKA

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KHONOMA, NAGALAND

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TOP SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN INDIA THAT YOU MUST VISIT

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM?

Thenmala, India's first ever eco- tourism destination is what inspired it all. Visit Thenmala to understand the beautiful relationship the locals have with nature around them.

THENMALA, KERALA

Sikkim is India's first fully organic state. The state has raised the bar quite high for all.

SIKKIM

MAWLYNNONG, MEGHALAYA

Mawlynnong is one of the cleanest villages in Asia. This eco-friendly village is known for its well- preserved natural beauty, traditional Khasi culture, and sustainable tourism practices.

MAJULI, ASSAM

Not only is Majuli the world's largest river island, it is also a great example for all when it comes to sustainability. The island is a pollution-free island. It even has a school where plastic waste is accepted as school fees.

CHANNAPATNA, KARNATAKA

The town of Channapatna is anything but unremarkable from the get go. The town has been able to preserve the centuries-old unique craft of making the famous Channapatna toys. It has even earned the coveted GI tag.

KHONOMA, NAGALAND

Khonoma was once a hunters' village. Today, it is India's first green village. Everything about Khonoma is community-driven, even the nature and culture conservation.

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