In Pune city, there have been no rains since June. But catchment areas of dams- Panshet , Khadakwasala and Sinhagad fort have received good rains which causes heavy crowd at these places during weekends. The number of visitors to the historic fort has been increasing and the number was highest on the Sunday. Overcrowding was reflected in traffic problems and accidents on the road leading to Sinhagad fort. It also gives rise to unruly behaviour under influence of alcohol, troubling other visitors. During vehicle checking at Golewadi, members from Forest Department had discarded liquor bottles, tobacco and other tobacco products to conserve environment and heritage of the fort. ” Total of Rs.67 thousands have been collected as entry fee from the tourists”, said Forest Officer Mr. Mahesh Bhawasar. From this it can be imagined how tourism can relate to environmental degradation.
