Folklores of Sacred Khecheopalri Lake in the Sikkim Himalaya of India A Plea for Conservation

摘要: Although locals regard all lakes in the Himalayan mountains as sacred, Khecheopalri Lake Sikkim Himalaya of India is considered most sacred. There are many folklores associated with it-it famous a "wish fulfilling lake." The pristine setting lake combined its huge biodiversity attracts large number tourists, and it also pilgrimage site. However, lake's sacredness limited to water only faces immense anthropogenic other biotic pressures watershed, such those relating collection firewood, felling trees for timber, fodder collection, free livestock grazing, various agricultural practices. impact tourism, consequent garbage management issues on wildlife, adds another dimension fragile ecosystem. This has led environmental cultural changes area that pose threat ecosystem surrounding resources, thus raising questions over longevity economic viability.