ECO TOURISM AT ANDHRA PRADESH IN INDIA

Andhra Pradesh is endowed with a rich and varied Bio-diversity distributed over a mosaic of different habitats spread over the Eastern Ghats, the Deccan Plateau Region, the Coastal Mangroves, the Fresh Water bodies like Kolleru and Brackish water bodies like the Pulicat and the grasslands of Rollapadu. These varied habitats have been supporting a variety of animal and plant species ranging from the Tiber, Gaur, Elephant, Black Buck and a variety of Deers and Antelpes, besides a variety of birds, including the Great Indian Bustard the Spot bill Pelican, the Lesser Florican and the near extinct Jerdon’s Courser. In addition to the above faunal species, the forests of Andhra Pradesh support about 5000 plant species consisting of species like Teak, Rosewood, Sandal Wood, and the endemic Red Sanders and Cycas beddomeii, etc.,
Objectives of Eco-Tourism:
Eco-Tourism is “A responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the environment and improves the welfare of the local people”.
The primary objective of the Eco-Tourism is to show case the natural resource to different segments of the society, for viewing the nature and the natural processes for educational, recreational values and to propagate the message of environmental conservation.
To attract both domestic and foreign tourists by creating adequate infrastructure for accommodation, food and transport facilities in the Forest areas, Sanctuary areas and zoological gardens.
Activities:
The main activities involved in Eco-Tourism are non-consumptive like Bird watching, Trekking, Nature trails, River rafting and more importantly mere watching of the scenic beauty of the Hills, Valleys, Meadows, Water bodies and the natural processes and learn to live in Nature. Eco-tourism also preaches the understanding and respecting various cultures and customs of people living in the area.
Forests, Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and Zoological Parks of the state.


Tariff details at SKVBR Botanical Garden:
Entry for Adults
Rs.15/-
Entry for children
Rs.5/-
Live in Nature Area
Rs.1000/- per day
Film Shooting
Rs.20000/- per day
T.V. Shooting
Rs.10000/- per day.






Tariff Details
AC Cottages
Rs.700/= per day
Non AC Tent Houses
Rs.400/- per day