Conservation Tourism

The Snow Leopard Foundation has been developing conservation tourism sites under its PSLEP Project. Since its inception in 2008 SLF has unprecedented local hands-on data and wisdom about the delicate ecology of natural resources, glaciers, wildlife and community, SLF also has primary data on how tourism has impacted the snow leopard habitats in Gilgit Baltistan. It is equally important for tourists to get educated about the sensitivity of the areas they visit particularly with respect to those areas having endangered species such as snow leopards. Awareness to local communities about tourists and ecotourism is also necessary to create options of enhanced livelihood for them. SLF is working with all relevant stakeholders including government authorities, tour operators, local communities, tourists and the hospitality industry to commit to the conservation of natural and cultural resources.