Exploratory research has identified the Bome Uru (Yomcha Cave) in Arunachal Pradesh's West Siang district as a significant geo-heritage site. The karst cave system's fragile environment requires careful management to balance tourism potential with conservation. Recommendations include a low-volume, high-value strategy with a daily visitor limit of 50, premium pricing, and a geo-preservation fee. Management should integrate traditional conservation ethics and customary laws, with infrastructure adhering to low-impact principles to protect the cave's pristine formations and support local livelihoods.
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