India wildlife and culture tour, Rajasthan

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This journey combines India's wildlife, landscapes and cultural heritage, with opportunities to experience protected areas and rural communities at a local level.

At Keoladeo National Park, the safari experience can include bicycle rickshaws accompanied by a naturalist. This provides an opportunity to explore the park at a slower pace while learning about its birdlife and wetland environment.

Where the itinerary includes our countryside camps, guests can experience the surrounding landscape using locally organized transport such as camel carts. Accommodation and facilities at the camps vary according to the location and season.

We encourage guests to avoid unnecessary single-use plastics, use refillable water bottles where suitable facilities are available, and take care not to leave waste in wildlife reserves, countryside areas or around campsites.

Guests are asked to follow the instructions of local guides and naturalists when visiting wildlife areas, including respecting wildlife, keeping appropriate distances and avoiding disturbance to animals and birds.

Where practical, we use locally operated accommodation, guides, transport and other services. Specific environmental practices at accommodation and camps can vary, so details can be provided according to the arrangements selected for each itinerary.

People

The itinerary includes opportunities to experience rural Rajasthan and meet people involved in traditional crafts and village life.

In villages such as Dhawala and Leta, travelers can learn about local homes, traditional grain storage and the way of life of shepherd communities.

Guests can also visit families involved in traditional woollen weaving. Local products include Khesala blankets, Pattu, Dari and Galicha carpets made using wool and other locally available materials.

Where possible, we introduce travelers to small family-run businesses and local craftspeople so that they can see traditional skills being practiced and, if they wish, purchase locally made products.

We encourage guests to buy directly from local sellers and craftspeople where appropriate, helping tourism spending reach small businesses and families in the communities visited.