Ecotourism workshop in Corbett, India

WORKSHOP ON ECOLODGE PLANNING AND DESIGN

Organisers : LEAD India and Centre for Ecotourism and Sustainable Livelihoods, Uttaranchal
From: 17^TH May to 22^nd May 2006

Venue: Corbett Hideaway - Corbett National Park, Ramnagar, Uttaranchal

Conducted by: Internationally acclaimed ecolodge architect Mr. Hitesh Mehta from EDSA, (Edward D. Stone, Jr. And Associates ), USA

Participants: Private sector, Architects, Officials from Forest and Tourism Departments and Civil Society Organisations.

Rationale

The reckless infrastructure development to cater to the ever-growing requirements of tourism is one of the major threats to the environment in fragile areas. Many ideas are being implemented to make tourism sustainable including this emerging concept of ecolodge, which could contribute substantially in reducing the negative impacts of unplanned building designs.

Workshop Design

The first part of the workshop deals with extensively explaining the concept of ecotourism, site planning, designing and architectural aspects of ecotourism facilities, business plan and financing of ecolodges.

The second part takes up the process of skill development wherein the participants would apply their learnings and develop actual site plans under expert guidance.

Cost of the one-week programme

Rs. 30,000 for training, boarding and lodging, local travel and cost of resource materials. This does not include your travel cost. Bank Drafts in favour of LEAD India payable at New Delhi

Leadership for Environment and Development

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