Buddhist Monastic Trek Circuit Amidst of a Geotourism Landscape: A Study in the Vicinity of Khangchendzonga National Park in India

A study on Khangchendzonga National Park reveals significant potential for sustainable symbiosis between Buddhist tourism and geotourism, leveraging the region's rich natural and cultural heritage. The research highlights how the park's sacred Buddhist landscape can be developed into a geotourism destination while preserving its tangible and intangible values. Using GIS and SWOT analysis, the study evaluates the existing heritages and addresses gaps in sustainable utilization of such landscapes. This approach offers a model for balancing tourism development with cultural and environmental conservation, providing valuable insights for similar regions globally.

CHAKRABARTY, P., SADHUKHAN, S. K.,. (2020). BUDDHIST MONASTIC TREK CIRCUIT AMIDST OF A GEOTOURISM LANDSCAPE: A STUDY IN THE VICINITY OF KHANGCHENDZONGA NATIONAL PARK IN INDIA. GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 31(3), 1135–1145. https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.31327-550