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A road less taken and much desired- sustainable eco-tourism is the call of the day! As Mount Everest is getting overcrowded & polluted, it is time to check out some of these gorgeous destinations in nature's lap. This New Year, take a few steps off the beaten track while Garnering Green Vibes at Eco Tourism Destinations in India.

Whether it is the backwaters of Kerala or the golden deserts of Rajasthan, India can be rightly termed as one of the most popular eco tourism destinations in the world. Let's take you on a virtual tour of some of the best eco tourism destinations of India.

Travel Sri Lanka - Western travel agency based in Colombo, Shanti Travel is specialist in cultural trips - tailor made holidays individual and group - eco tourism, honeymoon, diving, spa and ayurveda, wildlife, trekking in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka - Western travel agency based in Colombo, Shanti Travel is specialist in cultural trips - tailor made holidays individual and group - eco tourism, honeymoon, diving, spa and ayurveda, wildlife, trekking in Sri Lanka.

Travel Sri Lanka - Western travel agency based in Colombo, Shanti Travel is specialist in cultural trips - tailor made holidays individual and group - eco tourism, honeymoon, diving, spa and ayurveda, wildlife, trekking in Sri Lanka

Kerala is one of the top tourist destinations in India. Called God's own country, the southern state of India is famous for eco-tourism. Thanks to aggressive marketing campaigns, the state is flocked by both domestic as well as foreign tourists. Many travel agents offer attractive tour packages to this beautiful state.

HE WORLD TRAVEL & Tourism Council's Hotel Sustainability Basics, a global initiative assisting hoteliers in improving their sustainability ratings, recently surpassed 1,700 verified hotels across 70 countries worldwide. Hotel groups from destinations such as France, China, Mexico, India, Germany, South Africa, Philippines and Norway joined the initiative, WTTC said in a statement. During its first year, Hotel Sustainability Basics gained endorsements from destinations worldwide, including the Caribbean, Mauritius, Colombia, UAE, Azerbaijan, Mexico, and Ecuador, the statement said. Hotel brands, including Jin Jiang, Louvre Hotel Group, Choice Hotels and Radisson Hotel Group, have adopted Basics. Other major brands joining the initiative include Intrepid, British Airways Holidays, HBX Group, WebBeds and Abercrombie & Kent. "Our goal is to have a globally recognised trademark that shows customers at a glance, that a hotel is supporting the planet by saving energy, cutting plastics, protecting nature, and supporting their local community," said Julia Simpson, WTTC's president and CEO. "It is a win win. We launched the scheme only a year ago and the uptake has been incredible. 70 countries have signed up with over 1700 properties verified with a long waiting list. It will bring lasting change."

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