sentences:  It is envisaged as leading to management of all resources in such a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled, while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity and life support systems(World Tourism Organisation in Bhoj Raj K Hanal, 2007)In order for community based ecotourism to be successful (sustainable), there are many questions that need to be asked and answered in the planning process through implementation stages.One problem of participatory approaches must be pointed out - what defines “community” and “local” in terms of participation?Communities are not free of conflict, nor they are homogeneous.