Synopsis This book on India’s ecotourism policy and guidelines related to forest and wildlife tourism could be considered as complete reference book on Indian ecotourism. In simple terms it gives us the Indian perspective on the said issue. This volume consists of National Tourism Policy of India and Action Plans. Both original and revised versions have been provided with in Chapter 1. The next chapter present the readers with national conservation strategy and policy statement on environment and development, clarifying governmental intentions and policy options. Chapter 3 gives exclusive treatment to national wildlife tourism guidelines, which once upon a time formed the backbone of nay ecotourism policy in India. Chapter 4 deals with few state Tourism polices in India and the mountain conservation initiatives. The Vital National Policy and Guidelines regarding Ecotourism is contained in Chapter 5. Some State level pronouncements are also mentioned. The last chapter of this volume deals with national forest and wildlife rules relevant to ecotourism.