Rural cycling tours in South India
This holiday is operated by a company based in the holiday destination and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge. They will be able to tailor make your holiday to suit your requirements not only concerning the dates of travel but also typically the standard of accommodation, and thus price. It is rare for local operators to be able to help with the booking of your flights.
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
Cycling is the greenest form of travel causing zero damage to the environment. Transfers in motor vehicles are minimized as far as possible. The Green Hotel, Mysore building includes solar panels.
We encourage our clients to follow environmental and friendly practices of water conservation, waste disposal and recycling. All our holidays have a maximum group size of 6 people minimizing both the social and environmental impact.
Community
Cycling also makes it possible to interact with the locals and understand their culture and lifestyle.
Accommodation is arranged in hotels, eco-lodges and homestays owned and run by local entrepreneurs thereby directly contributing to the local economy. The Green Hotel, Mysore has been set up as a model of sustainable tourism. All profits are channelled towards charity and environmental issues. There is a strong policy of employing women. Food is locally sourced. Our guides and drivers are all from the local community and tourism is in most cases their sole means of livelihood.
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