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When not camping we use small family run hotels, our trekking team is made up of locals who come from the hill areas, and all staff are paid fair wages in accordance with local standards. Environmental responsibility and the fair treatment of porters has always been of utmost importance however after becoming directly involved in Tourism Concern's 2001/2002 campaign for fair working conditions for porters we now have an extensive written policy. This policy covers points on communication with ground agents, employment of head porters/sirdars, provision for medical and life insurance, wages, basic training, equipment provision, load limits and respect and understanding of porters by travellers.
Alongside this, travellers are also briefed on environmental responsibility. We use toilet tents at camp sites and dig deep holes for the outlet of these tents. We ask anyone 'going behind a bush' to dig a hole and burn the toilet paper or take it with them. While camping we try to find suitable sites that have the least impact on the environment. We cook on kerosene or gas stoves - we never light camp fires or cook on open fires. Our crew also supply boiled water twice a day to reduce the amount of bottled water brought on the trek. Travellers are reminded of the importance of not leaving behind litter and our tour leaders make a point of leading by example to ensure that areas and ecosystems are treated with the respect they deserve.
We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!
