Himachal Pradesh, known for its rich natural heritage, is amongst the top tourist destination in the country, both for domestic as well foreign tourists. As per recent estimates on an average around 160 lakh tourists visit Himachal Pradesh annually.The state of Himachal Pradesh is mostly mountainous nestling in western Himalayas neighbouring with Tibet & China in the east, Jammu & Kashmir in the north and north-west, Punjab in the west, Haryana & Uttrakhand in south. The forest of Himachal Pradesh constituting 2/3rd of state’s geographical area are storehouse of rich biodiversity, vital in preserving the fragile & sensitive Himalayas ecosystem & are the primary source of livelihood for local inhabitants.The central district of Mandi forms a transitional zone between the lesser & greater Himalayas The area of A majority of the visitors do not get an opportunity to experience & appreciate the rich biodiversity contained in many forest areas that comprise such a large part of Himachal Pradesh. The Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh framed an Eco-tourism policy in 2005 to enable tourists to experience this rich natural heritage. The revised Eco-tourism policy 2016 aims at bringing the wilderness & virgin ecosystem of H. P. & at the same time ensure adequate safeguards & systems for the protection & conservation of these natural resources. The vision of Eco-restoration will preserve & protect the natural & cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh &provide opportunities to enhance livelihood of local people & generate resources for sustainable development. State dwellers would also have an opportunity for nature appreciation & recreation eco-restoration of degraded forest land into an eco-model can be replicated in other state of India.