Abstract:

It is a matter of fact that mass tourism definitely generates money for governments but it also incurs recurring negative impacts and threats to the ecosystem of the forests. It has been seen that attracted by the beauty of the majestic Asiatic lion, a massive increase in tourism has been seen in Gir forest Located at Gujarat. Understandably, tourism in Gir forest has been able to bring in foreign money and generate immense revenue but this wildlife-based mass tourism is ruining the habitat and the ecosystem of the forest is getting affected. The loss of habitat due to mass tourism is a big issue that impacts the conservation of Asiatic lions. The purpose of this paper is to increase awareness regarding how increasing tourism is creating a threat to the wildlife with special reference to Gir forest situated in