RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL

Today it is almost unavoidable to the world community to go by without recognizing the social, economic and environmental impact of tourism. All the development that tourism has bestowed upon the global community is really remarkable, but there are certain negatives as well. Our first and foremost duty to the planet we live in is we try to minimize the carbon footprint so that the coming generations get a chance to explore the world the same way we imagine doing it ourselves.

There is a paradigm shift amongst the travelers who are now preferring a more sustainable and responsible way of travel. It is a myth that sustainable travel is only applicable to the uxury resorts and lodges, there are many affordable eco lodges and homestays that attract many budget conscious travelers that show interest in sustainable travel.

WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL?

Eco Tourism + Sustainable Tourism + Conscious Tourism

  • Minimizing Negative Impact On The Economy, Environment & Society
  • Uplifting The Local Community
  • Positive Contributions To Conserve Cultural Heritage
  • Maximum Experiences With Minimum Carbon Footprint
  • Comfortable Access For People With Physical Disadvantages
  • Being Culturally Sensitive

NEED OF THE HOUR

  • Establish & Promote the idea of conscious Travel
  • Realizing that difference between Responsible Travel and Normal Travel is the conscious
  • A Triple bottom Line Approach to Tourism Management (the 3 P’s – People, Planet & Profit)
  • Complete transparency of logistics and Operations
  • Understand & Accept the long term benefits of Conscious Travel
  • Commitment to the Planet and the community

TIME FOR A CHANGE- SUSTAINABLE TOURISM with love and passion

  • Curate unique and inclusive experiences that positively and “responsibly” impact the destination, its environment, ecosystem and community.
  • Present Indian & rest of the world travellers to destinations and experiences in India, Nepal, and Bhutan, still alive, off-beat and real. Villages, Mountains, Forests, and Cities – Thriving, Dynamic, and heart-warming with Personal Stories.
  • Electronic documents for our travellers that will include an electronic copy of the itinerary, hotel lists and information, electronic tickets, etc.
  • -Welcome kits created with recycled and environmentally friendly material.
  • -Introductory yoga session for all of our travellers
  • -Whenever possible, we are happy to offer travellers a variety of organic food options, taking into account the likes and dislikes of travellers. They can select nutritious meals for better immunity or detox, shakes and juices.
  • -Replace the plastic bottled waters commonly used in vehicles with glass bottles filled with RO water. A reverse osmosis (RO) system filters out on average 98.8% of the impurities and is very readily available.
  • -Our local guides are very experienced and very experienced in the local area you are traveling to. Involving local guides also stimulates the local economy.
  • Where all possible explorations on foot, bicycles, cycle rickshaws or E-Tuk Tuks, etc. which makes travel more authentic and immersive. Whenever necessary, we will use ecological vehicles (engines with a minimum of euro 4). With the comfort of the traveller in mind, we can encourage them to travel by Metro and local trains for a more authentic experience.
  • We will donate 1% of the proceeds to an NGO working on environmental sustainability or the betterment of the local community. A Responsible Contribution Certificate will be shared with travellers as a thank you for being a conscientious traveller.
  • INR 750 or USD 10 per person per trip will be raised to organize a day trip for a small group of children from a remote village as a gesture for the “Bring a Smile” campaign. Photos and videos of this trip will be shared with all contributing travellers.
  • Our programs will not include any activity that is harmful to animals. Pleasure rides on elephants, camel safaris, visits to the zoo, etc. will be off the list.
  • Ethical and honest travel with fair prices and respect for local guides, staff and suppliers so that guests fully enjoy the local experiences and return not only with a camera full of images but also with a heart full of happy memories.
  • To reverse the carbon footprint of the trip, customers can choose to participate in the “Plant a Tree” initiative in any of the community forests they travel through.

PREFERRED HOTELS

  • Programs will include intimate hotels hosted or created by passionate owners with stories to tell: filmmakers, wildlife lovers, conservationists, photographers, poets, adventurers, guardians of traditions, artists, architects, writers, river runners, etc.
  • The quality of the air you breathe in these hotels is as fresh as the mountain air.
  • Treatment and re-cycling of water capable of watering thousands of trees each year.
  • More than 50% of the total demand for electrical energy is satisfied through renewable sources.
  • A significant amount of edible ingredients are sourced locally.