A Study On Tourist Behavioural Traits At Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary Ecotourism Destination In Badradri Kothagudem District, Telangana

Abstract

Tourism is a global leisure activity and it is an integral part of social, cultural and physical development in all developing countries. It has significantly potential to contribute to the socio-economic aspirations of people living standards in tourist destinations. Travelling to nature-based tourist destinations with broad mindset to understand the local community people culture and as well as social & environmental issues is core activity of responsible tourism. Measuring tourist’s responsible practices at ecotourism destinations is considered as a key indicator and exercise of assuring responsible tourism. The tourists need to abide local rules and regulations and avoid damaging the natural environment by exhibiting environmentally responsible behavior. This research paper emphasizes the tourist behavioral traits in Kinnerasani wildlife sanctuary ecotourism destination in Badradri Kothagudem district of Telangana for sustainable destination development.