Ecotourism is a form of tourism marketed as “responsible” travel to natural areas, conserving the environment, and improving the well-being of the local people.The stated purpose may be to educate the traveller, to provide funds for Ecological conservation to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities or to foster respect for different cultures and human rights. The Chennai Snake Park kick start the ecotourism in four sites of Tamilnadu, namely Nanmangalm RF and Pallikarani Eco sites in Chennai, Aiyur Ecotourism site in Hosure Forest Division and Samaritan Eco Camp at Yellagiri Hills. Please click the below link to view the ecotourism sites and other information.