Index. Chapter 1 Introduction. 1.1 Tourism 1.2. Types Of Tourism. 1.3. Ecotourism. 1.4 Tourism And Environment. 1.4.1. Positive And Negative Impact Of Tourism On Environment. 1.4.2. Tourism In Regional Context. 1.5. Carrying Capacity 1.5.1. Types Of Carrying Capacities. 1.5.1.1 Physical Carrying Capacity. 1.5.1.2. Ecological Carrying Capacity 1.5.2. Environmental Factors Determining The Carrying Capacity. 1.5.2.1.Fragility Of Environment 1.5.2.2.Wildlife Resources 1.5.2.3.Topography And Vegetative Cover. Chapter 2 Literature Case Study. 2.1. Gir National Park. 2.1.1. Introduction To The Area. 2.1.2 Geology And Geomorphology. 2.1.3. Climate And Rainfall 2.1.4. Flora And Fauna. 2.2.5. Conclusion.2 2.2 Corbett National Park. 2.2.1 Brief History. 2.2.2. Area. 2.2.3. Climate. 2.2.4. Park Flora 2.2. Shimla 2.2.1topography 2.2.2 Location 2.2.3.Tourism. 2.2.4. Impacts. 2.2.5. Conclusions. Chapter 3. Region. 3.1. Introduction To The Pachmarhi Biosphere Region. 3.2 .Catchment Area And Rivers. 3.3. Hydrological Conditions Of The Biosphere . 3.4. Waterbodies I Canals / Reservoir. 3.4.1. Tawa Reservoir. 3.5. Geology. 3.6. Flora. 3.7. Fauna. 3.8. Constitution, Location And Linkages: 3.9. Socio – Economic Status. Chapter 4. Conclusions. 4.1. Broad Intentions Of The Proposal 3 Bibliography