Tel. +44 (0)1273 600030 (UK)
1of5
As a long serving operator to the Himalayas we are extremely well equipped to operate this trip is such a way that reduces impacts on the ground and to give as much back as possible to the local communities As part of this trip you will be able to visit the Narva Kiran orphanage. Since 2002 we have supported the orphanage in various ways, with our staff helping with renovations and taking the kids out for picnics in our own expedition vehicles. Unfortunately in the later part of 2004 it became clear that the orphans were in danger of losing their home and so we embarked on a much bigger project to help provide a new and long term roof over their heads.
Whilst on this trip you will also be able to visit the Chitwan National Park. By paying to enter this National park you are helping to conserve the destination and the local elephant population. We have had a long-term relationship with the operator thereby stabilising the income generation and creating a more sustainable future. All of our Nepalese leaders are extremely concerned and are always involved in responsible tourism. Once out there you will see that much of the project work done by our selves and other companies are more often than not driven by the local leaders. We have worked with our operator to help train staff in all aspects of their jobs, thereby investing in the people to help improve their knowledge and future prospects. This included Responsible Tourism training.
We use predominantly locally owned and run mountain lodges on this trip. This contributes directly to the local communities as local staff are employed and locally produced and sourced goods are bought for the accommodation benefiting the wider community. Whilst on this trip you may have the chance to see one of our new solar cookers in action. We are helping lodges and Tea houses, all over the Himalaya region, in stall solar cookers to use along side there existing methods. These stoves dramatically reduce the amount of electricity and fire wood used, with immediate benefits for the local communities.
We have at our offices worked to reduce our carbon footprint through a reduction of energy use and energy conservation measures. We also actively reduce the waste produced by having active reduction and recycling policies in place. We run annual staff workshops on Responsible Tourism. Global warming is a reality and to help you make a difference by reducing the carbon dioxide that is produced when you travel we offer a chance to carbon balance your flights. We encourage all our clients to do this and do so for all our staff travel. Go on do your bit!
The sales manager of this small group operator can still remember watching his first charging elephant in Africa with his father when he was 9 years old. He believes the world is the greatest classroom. A surprising amount of the staff, as well as some customers, have met their partners on trips and many have teenagers and younger children. They actually go on the holidays they provide with their families and so know exactly what works and what doesn’t. These active holidays will broaden your children’s horizons as well as ensure they sleep at the end of the day.
Listen to the podcast below:
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!
