Manas trek
Objectives of the community based ecotourism
1. To promote local stewardship and community participation in conservation of species and sub-tropical ecosystems in the park through benefit from ecotourism.
2. To provide alternative source of livelihoods for local communities to reduce pressure on the park’s natural resources and help alleviate poverty.
3. To offset losses suffered by local communities from crop damage and livestock depredation by wildlife in the park and
4. To create awareness on the importance of biodiversity conservation and reduce threats such as poaching and illegal use of natural resources in the park.