Himalayas is now a famous destination for tourists. The geography and climate in Himalayas provide the tourists a chance to enjoy the panoramic views and do some adventure sports. But as the Himalayas becomes the most popular destination, the polluted problem is getting worse and worse. According to the measure by the state government, the major factor that leads to this serious pollution is made by the tourists. The tourism development in Himalayas brings a considerable incomes to the government and also the business opportunity to the locals, but in long term, the damages to the environment are uncorrectable.
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| Himalayas in Summer |
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| Himalayas in Winter |
Himalayas is a place that gathers various culture, and it is also an impoortant place for pilgrimages to visit. These pilgrimages have brought in the major pollution. Vandana Chaudhary said :"The Ganges and Yamuna and their tributaries, have been reeling under high levels of pollution, during their course in Himalayas even before they reach plains." Eco-tourism is the most sustainable way to protect the environment, because it does not bring a impact to the eco-system. It does not only create economic opportunities for conservation of natural resources and wildlife, but also spreads awareness among people to protect the nature in order to remain a balanced eco-system.
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| Mount Everest and the Nepali Himalayas have become the highest junkyard in the world |
As we know, the human's behavior can directly effect the pollution to the environment. Visiting this majestic destination is good, but please don't pollute it. Ecology and biodiversity conservation in Himalayas have tried to reduce and control the pollution in some areas, but the biggest challenge is to avoid the pollution caused by tourists. This can be achieved by education and increasing the ethics of humans.
Resource: http://www.scribd.com/doc/13456606/Tourism-PollutionA-Great-Concern-for-Himalayas-in-India
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