What is Eco Tourism?
Eco Tourism is a rather a newer concept in the travel industry meant for travelers who are ecologically and socially conscious. Very basically Eco- tourism involves volunteering, personal growth and learning new ways to live on the planet and enjoying company of nature without harming it. The primary attractions of Eco - tourism are traveling in the terrains where there is an abundance of flora and fauna along with cultural heritage.

The conceptual experience of Eco tourism is for the travelers who research and understand the environmental phenomenas around them. It is the best option for us to relate with the natural entities and have a better apprehension of our influences as human beings. We will also have a considerable perception of our own natural dwellings.
Eco Tourism in Rajasthan
Conforming to the principles of Eco Tourism, Rajasthan is a hot destination for Eco tours. Rajasthan is proud for being a responsible Eco Tourism place and it includes programs to minimize the negative aspects of traditional tourism on the environment and gives you immense possibilities to relate with the local people. Hence, in addition to environmental and cultural features, Eco Tourism in Rajasthan is also a promotion of recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation and creation of economic opportunities for the local communities. Traveling in sedating and quite terrains of Rajasthan also takes us to unpolluted natural places.

Famous Eco Tours in Rajasthan
Set away from the hum drum of city life, the Eco Tours in Rajasthan are in sheer dedication to ecology and better living. In Rajasthan, you can enjoy the heritage of the state. Have encounters with the rural Rajasthan and and understanding of a number of practices to save the ecological balance around. Perhaps, the state is popular for providing rendezvous with natural ambiances and traditional Rajasthani lifestyles along with visiting the legendary sites of forts and palaces and havelis.

The Eco Tours of Rajasthan also takes care of your other concerns. You will see solar panels for hot water provision, bio-gas and solar for cooking purpose. The clean ambiance, bio degradable utensils like leaf plates, glass bottles are some of the characteristics of Rajasthan Eco Tours. Besides, the tours can be designed and tailored as per the travelers choice and they club Eco tours with thematic tours ranging from yoga, textile, Religions, Music and Dance, Naturopathy, Rajasthani Gastronomy.

Rajasthan Eco – Tourism Destinations
Rich in terms of natural beauty and heritage, Rajasthan is an idea place for Eco Tours. The hot destinations in Rajasthan for enjoying Eco Tours are much popular among travelers. Having Eco tours in the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries besides visiting the heritage sites is a worth enjoying activity. The Eco Tours in Ranthambore National Park and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary / Keoladeo Ghana National Park is very enjoyable. Here you can come face to face to some of the spectacular elements of wildlife and Eco Tourism. Your trip will be memorable with some exciting experiences. Entertainment in natural environment is the mantra of Rajasthan Eco Tours. The destinations for Rajasthan Eco tourism are pregnant with natural pulchritude and fun multitude.
Eco Parks of Rajasthan
The Eco Parks of Rajasthan are a measure to restore the Eco system of environment and for co- existence of wildlife and vegetation. The desert state of Rajasthan is a rich stock holder of plethora of flora and fauna. The number of Eco parks here are a attraction for tourists and they also preserve and restore the the endangered wildlife. The Eco Parks provide a natural habitat to a plentiful species of wild animals, birds, reptiles and floral kingdom.

The most notable Eco Parks of Rajasthan include:

• Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
• Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
• Sariska Tiger Reserve
• Desert National Park
• Keoladeo Ghana National Park
• Arboretum Park
• Amrita Devi Park

Eco Resorts of Rajasthan
Going to the famous wildlife reserves and sojourning amidst natural environment is the greatest fantasy for all. These resorts give us an opportunity to know and relate with the wildlife more closely. The wildlife resorts also organize tourist activities that are Eco friendly. Enjoy trekking, bird watching or safaris organized by some of the Eco Resorts. The famous resorts of Rajasthan are:

Ranthambore National Park	Bharatpur National Park	Sariska National Park	Mount Abu
Sherbagh Resort	Chandra Mahal Haveli	Sariska Palace Hotel	Rising Sun Retreat
Tiger Den Resort	Laxmi Vilas Palace	Sariska Tiger Heaven	Hotel Cama Rajputana
Tiger Moon Resort	Bharatpur Forest Lodge		Hillock Hotel
Sawai Madhopur Lodge			Uttrayan Resort
Dev Vilas Resort
Vanya Vilas Resort
Ranthambore Regency
Ranthambore Forest Resort
Pugmark Resort Ranthambore
Ranthambore Bagh
Ranthambore Safari Lodge
Hotel Raj Palace

Other Famous Places
Apart from the major and most famous wildlife reserves of Rajasthan. Some Eco parks are currently working for the preservation of wildlife in Rajasthan. These are:

• Jai Samand Sanctuary
• Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary
• Tal Chhapar Sanctuary
• Mount Abu Sanctuary
• Nahargarh Biological Park
• Jhalana Nature Trail
• Jhalana Park
• Machia Safari Park

Rajasthan Eco Tourism Travel Tips

• The non-degradable stuffs as empty bottles, tins, plastic bags must not be littered but should be carried back and disposed in dustbins.
• Polythene and plastics are non Bio-degradable and unhealthy for the environment and must not be used and littered.
• It is illegal to take away flora and fauna in the forms of cuttings, seeds or roots.
• Pollutants like detergent, in streams or springs while washing and bathing should be avoided.
• Refrain from aerated drinks, alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicant.
• Aloud radios, tape recorders or other electronic entertainment equipments should not be used in the natural habitats of wild animals.
• The local cultures should be respected and the sanctity of holy sites should not be violated.