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Our responsible commitment extends to helping the local communities we visit. We employ local guides, porters and other essential support staff, and use locally owned accommodation.
Before the expedition departs clients are provided with a fact file on India giving them information on local language, culture, religion and custom to ensure that they are prepared for their trip and pack appropriately. During the trip the local staff share their in depth knowledge of their country with our clients giving them a valuable insight into the history and culture of India.
Clients cycle through rural villages and are encouraged to dress and act appropriately. The group is led and backed up by a member of the local team, ensuring not only the safety of our clients but also to keep them all together, therefore minimising the impact on local communities. Clients are also advised to bring and use biodegradable toiletries to minimise environmental impact and rubbish is always disposed of responsibly; any waste during the day is carried with the clients until a suitable place to dispose or recycle it is reached.
We donate approx USD$500 per trek to various projects including Karm Marg Street Children’s Project in Faridabad, India that works with street children. Karm Marg Street Children’s Project helps children to run a care home themselves, with guidance and supervision. Here street children are provided with shelter, education, nutrition, medical, counselling and vocational training.
As a company we have also drastically reduced the carbon footprint of our UK operations, and are making a huge effort to do so in their destination countries too. We are also investing to offset the emissions from the international flights required to take part in our challenges.
We also provide travellers with a responsible tourism policy detailing ways in which you can be an ethical traveller. From packing conscientiously to advice on local customs & environmental awareness overseas to maintaining contact with your new international friends upon your return – our policy is a comprehensive document providing all the info you need to trek, climb of cycle responsibly.
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