This document discusses exploring the potential for nature-based health tourism in Uttarakhand, India. It defines health tourism as involving travel with the primary motivation of contributing to physical, mental, and spiritual health through medical and wellness activities. The document notes that Uttarakhand is well-suited for nature-based health tourism due to its natural resources, forests, rivers, and traditions of Ayurveda. It presents a model for nature-based health tourism in Uttarakhand and discusses factors that could attract tourists, like natural attractions, accommodation, activities, local culture and food. The research aims to understand this type of tourism and highlight Uttarakhand's potential by exploring features and

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International Conference on Redefining
Tourism Through G20’s Key Priority
Areas (KPAs)
Paper
Presentation
Presented By: 1. Prachi Agarwal, Research Scholar
2. Dr. Arunesh Parashar, Associate Professor, Head of Department
Department Of Tourism Management
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

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“Exploring the Potential of Nature-based
Health Tourism in Uttarakhand”

3. Health Tourism
UNWTO : “Health Tourism covers those aspects of tourism which have as a primary,
motivation the contribution to physical, mental, and/or spiritual health through
medical and wellness- based activities”

4. Factors of Health Tourism

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Introduction
Nature-based Health tourism is a form of tourism that satisfies the person’s main motive for maintaining and
strengthening the physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological health in nature-based tourism establishments that
offer diverse and individually prepared services in four basic components of wellness, stimulating the tourist’s well
being and body care including nature-based health care practices.
Uttarakhand is blessed with such divine nature. Many rivers flow here for twelve months and 71% of land is covered
with forests. It offers a unique blend of all natural resources rich in adventure, flora and fauna, mythological stories
and spirituality that plays an important role for good health.

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“Sarve Santu Niramaya” – Ayurveda
Goal – is to harness the power of nature to promote
wellness and healing our visitors.
Creates employment opportunities for the local
community, promote sustainable tourism practices,
and contribute to the economic growth of the region

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Need and Significance of Study
The intense competition and pressure to survive in a fast-paced developing world has led to increased
stress and frustration, resulting in various health issues and complications. The current work trends have
created a society that is constantly changing, leading to overworked individuals experiencing stress,
anxiety, identity crises, and depression. As a result, the tourism industry has turned its focus towards
nature – based health and wellness tourism, as people seek physical and psychological treatments to
address their health obligations and complications.
Many people are willing to spend significant amounts of money on spa and medicinal treatments to
achieve complete well-being, often overlooking the natural resources that are readily available in the
Himalayan region. The abundance of natural wellness resources, providing an excellent opportunity for
tourists seeking medical, ayurvedic, or spa treatments to enhance their overall health.
W.H.O Prescription : “Protect and Preserve the source of Human Health: Nature”

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Model of
Nature-based
Health Tourism

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There are many different factors that make Uttarakhand as a perfect destination for Nature- based Health
Tourism :-
1. Attraction 2. Spiritual Insights
3. Traditional Healing therapies 4. Accomodation
5. Activities 6. Natural Resources
7. Local Culture and Food
Factors and Resources for Nature-based Health Tourism in Uttarakhand

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Physical and Psychological Wellbeing through Uttarakhand’s Natural
Resources
• Depression, anxiety, emotional weakness is one of the common problems of the 21st
Century and suicide rates are rising, especially amongst young men (e.g., Mullholland
2005).
• So, Psychological stability is in demand in this contemporary and hectic world. For
which green spaces offer a best place for such development, inspiring the individual to
understand his/her existence and enjoying the closeness to nature.
• Exploring the nature itself without spending much, not only helps an individual to be
away from all the worldly affairs, but to regain his/her inner strength along with new
perceptions towards life, nature and able to understand real meaning of their lives.

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Research Methodology
For this theoretical research paper researcher used different
secondary resources such as books, research papers, magazines,
internet etc. related to Health & Nature-based Health Tourism.
As well as researcher shows the relation between Nature and
Health Tourism with her personal thinking for the picturesque
state of Uttarakhand.

12. This research paper helps in understanding the concept of nature-based health tourism in the
state of picturesque Uttarakhand. As well it shows the relation between the components of
nature – based health tourism from the point of view of tourist’s health and presents the
importance and features of nature-based tourism. Thus, this research paper is very useful in
exploring the potential of nature- based health tourism in Uttarakhand by understanding it’s
critical approach, different features and their importance from tourists point of view.
Findings & Result

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Conclusion
Uttarakhand that has been endowed with the availability of various natural resources
has not yet been focused by authorities and even the tourists are unaware of such
beautiful aspect. Development of nature-based health tourism will not only help in
promoting the destinations and traditional aspects of wellness but also support in
developing a harmony among nature and human being.
Together, we can unlock the full potential of nature-based health tourism in
Uttarakhand, and create a sustainable and prosperous future for the state and it’s
people.

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