A Conceptual Framework of Oussudu Lake: A Sustainable Tourism Hotspot in Pondicherry

Pondicherry is one of the major tourism destination in India. One among the attraction of Pondicherry was,  Oussudu Lake. It is the most important fresh water lake in Pondicherry. This wetland water body consist of an attractive scenic beauty, and a different species of migratory bird reside in this lake throughout the year. It attracts more than 190 varieties of migratory birds throughout the year. The study examines the key issues  of the lake and provides a comprehensive strategy to promote the destination as a Sustainable tourism  hotspot with the intensive co-ordination and co-operation of Local community, NGO’s, Stakeholders and  Government by educating the tourist to be environmentally and socially responsible to the destination.

Keywords: Sustainable Tourism, Wetland Tourism Management, Sustainable Strategic formulation,  Preservation and conservation of Bird Sanctuary.