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Eco tourism is a kind of tourism that takes into consideration the conservation of the well being of natural resources and the local people as well as the tourist experience of their life. It fosters respect for the nature and strengthens the employment op opportunities tunities of the local people. The objective of this study is to generate an awareness for the conservation of the biodiversity and a spirit of adventure among the travelers. It also seeks to study the employment opportunities through forestry and relate d activities. Some important eco tourist spots in Sub Himalayan North Bengal like Buxa Tiger Reserve, some national parks and Wild Life sanctuaries and nature Interpretation Centre have also been studied in the above mentioned work. Extensive surveys arou nd the region have been conducted and several thesis, journals and articles have also been referred. The work deals with questions on eco tourism, it's impact on the travelers and local people and how the government of West Bengal is promoting the growth o f such concept. It also suggests measures to promote the idea and in turn educate the tourist and the world on the sustainability of the healthy tourism. Eco Tourism, being an idea of environment friendly tourism is the need of the hour. The urgency to gen erate financially sound local community while at the same time maintaining the well being of the nature, is what the article promotes.