Ladakh cultural and rural tour, India

Planet

1. Our back-office operations are 100% paper-free. All our client and internal communications are fully digital.

2. All our vehicles comply with the recent emission standards applicable in India. Drivers are trained to drive within speed limits to optimise emissions. As per the latest norms, all passenger vehicles use up to 20% ethanol-blended fuel, further reducing tailpipe emissions.

3. During the hikes and village walks, we either avoid generating any trash or collect the plastic waste (if any) in a bag before disposing of it.

4. Each guest gets a high-quality NSF-certified reusable water bottle with an integrated filter that removes 99.9% of bacteria and viruses and filters up to 800 L of water (saving up to 1,600 single-use plastic bottles) before replacement.

5. Some of your accommodations (especially homestays) will be made from traditional and natural materials such as wood, stone, and mud. This keeps the temperature regulated and reduces the energy consumption by heaters. Additionally, homestays are partially powered by solar panels.

6. Your meals are sourced locally (in most cases from farms within the village). They are organic, fresh, and not transported over long distances, reducing fuel consumption.

People

1. Your homestay accommodations are carefully chosen to ensure that they are directly run by families who have some traditional skill (such as pottery making). This ensures direct economic benefits, not only through the stay but also through hands-on activities with the family.

2. The local guides are specialists in Buddhism, monasteries, folklore, and village life. This not only elevates your travel experience but also employs passionate locals.

3. The tour is designed to include local cuisine only, including what you have at the accommodations or restaurants. We also incorporate special meals at community-run restaurants that promote Ladakhi cuisine.