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This trip takes in all the highlights of Nepal, but ensures that our small group treads lightly and leaves only their footprints on this remarkable and spectacular country. All activities take into account the philosophy of 'minimal impact' and this is central to all the people who look after our clients locally.
First and foremost we have a strong bond with local operators and the mutual understanding of responsible travel is crucial to the relationship.
All porters are employed from local villages and paid above average wages to supplement their farming incomes. They are provided with full trekking kits, such as boots, jackets etc.
- Senior staff are employed full time as sirdars and guides etc.
- Local resources are used as much as possible, everything from training staff to use of Nepali manufactured and sustainable raw materials.
- Bury, Burn or carry out! - All biodegradable matter is recycled. All used paper, metal, tins, cans; bottles etc. are recycled or sold. Bottled gas is used on rafting trips and kerosene on treks.
- Staying over night in villages such as Bandipur is the chance to meet local people away from the regular tourist routes of Nepal - they are genuinely pleased and surprised to see foreigners here and your contribution to the small village can be very positive.
- Tea House trekking is a responsible approach to Himalayan trekking and the opportunity for local interaction is great. We support tea houses that avoid wood fires, use kerosene for cooking and have been involved with education programs concerning basic conservation and responsible travel.
Your leader is a local Nepali who has a wealth of knowledge of the country and its people. Their intimate relationship with Nepal's beliefs and customs will enhance your own understanding of the people and ensure the group's behaviour is sensitive to the local people. Your leader will be able to discuss local aid projects and environmental initiatives that take place in Nepal.
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