The first impression of Punjab one gets is that of a land pulsating with prosperity. The plains of Punjab, with their fertile soil and abundant water supply, are naturally suited to be the breadbasket for India. The land of Punjab is a land of exciting culture, myriad images of swaying emerald green fields and hearty people whose robust rustic ways of camaraderie and bonhomie are very much a part of their heritage.
The state has achieved tremendous growth over the years due to the success of the Green Revolution in the early 70s. For a major period in the second half of the 20th century, Punjab led the other states in India to achieve self-sufficiency in crop production. The other major reason for the prosperity of the state are the great number of people who left their home for the countries in Europe and North America and, after long struggles, achieved successes there.
The people of the state are hard working and take life as it comes. Music and dance is in their blood and that is reflected in the Bhangra beats that are famous all over the world today.
Eco Tourism
Punjab has good potential for developing nature-based tourism at Amritsar, Ropar and Kapurthala districts. Ecotourism has been universally recognised as a specific type of nature based tourism which promotes responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well being of the local people. “Ecotourism is environmentally responsible travel and visitation to relatively undisturbed natural areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate nature (and any accompanying cultural features – both past and present) that promotes conservation, has low negative visitor impact, and provides for beneficially active socioeconomic involvement of local populations.” (Stated by IUCN now called the World Conservation Union
The advantages for the development of ecotourism are:
- Contributes to conservation of biodiversity.
- Sustains the well being of local people.
- Includes an interpretation / learning experience.
- Involves responsible action on the part of tourists and the tourism industry.
- Is delivered primarily to small groups by small-scale businesses.
- Requires the lowest possible consumption of non-renewable resources.
- Stresses local participation, ownership & business opportunities, particularly for rural people.
Ecotourism has great potential for development. Ecotourism internationally is growing at a rate of 15 percent annually, which is higher than the growth rate in global tourism. Boating in natural areas, nature trails with guides to explain about the flora, fauna and ecology, educational camps, camping and other activities can be organised as part of the product. Improved travel conditions to wetlands of national and international significance is envisaged as part of Eco tourism development. Eco- tourism circuits in Punjab have been identified linking the potential areas. Nature based ecotourism projects have been suggested for:
- Harike Pattan Wetland
- Ropar Wetland
- Kanjali Wetland
- Chhatbir Zoological Park
Proposed Ecotourism Sites in Punjab for Development
| Place | District | Salient features | Proposed activities/facilities |
| Hari ke Pattan | Amritsar | Wetland | Nature Trails, Bicycling Routes, Boat Jetties and Boardwalk, Nature Lodge; Angling, Boating, Other Bird Watching Facilities |
| Kanjali Wetland | Kapurthala | Wetland | Nature Trail, Angling, Picnic Spot, Bird Watching |
| Ropar Wetland | Rupnagar | Wetland | Angling; Boating, Bird Watching |
| Chhatbir Zoological Park | Patiala | Zoological Park | Nature Trails |
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