Ladakh cultural and rural tour, India

Planet

1. Our vehicles are of the latest emission standards applicable in India.
2. Our drivers drive responsibly in the mountains. This not only ensures your safety but also reduces fuel consumption.
3. During the hikes and village walks, we follow waste management and source supplies from the locals. Plastic waste (if any) is collected in a bag and disposed of properly.
4. We don't encourage the use of plastic carry bags or non-biodegradable plastic bottles. We provide other nature-friendly alternatives as part of the welcome kit.
5. Some of your accommodations will be made from traditional, eco-friendly materials, which include a mix of wood, stone, and mud. This keeps the accommodation temperature regulated.
6. Your meals are sourced locally (in most cases from farms within the village). It is organic, fresh, and not transported over long distances, reducing fuel consumption.

People

1. The money you pay is used in projects like training of locals in responsible tourism, education for those below BPL (Below Poverty Line), socio-economic development of villages of Ladakh by promoting products like apricot, building green houses and irrigation facilities through canals. We will tell you more about this as you travel with us.
2. We operate small groups and private tours only to regulate resource consumption in the destinations.
3. We utilize locally owned homestays that have made significant efforts to ensure sustainability. This not only gives an authentic experience but also directly benefits the community.
4. We encourage you to buy any souvenirs (if you want) from craft centers where locals work, rather than from bigger shops.
5. Our homestay accommodations are not run by front desk staff, but by the family themselves, encouraging a greater cultural immersion.
6. We contribute part of what you pay towards the training of our women tour guides from Delhi's underserved communities.
7. We encourage mutual respect between travelers and locals and do not support animal rides and activities with young schoolchildren.