Northern India luxury adventure tour

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION


Solar Energy Utilization: Solar panels installed on the terrace to pre-heat water, reducing reliance on conventional energy sources.
HVAC System Upgrade: Replaced approximately 80 Fan Coil Units (FCUs) and 10 Air Handling Units (AHUs), significantly reducing energy consumption by replacing older units (15+ years old).
Installed Automatic Condenser Cleaning System (ACCS) on chillers to maintain optimal approach temperature and eliminate the need for manual cleaning of condenser tubes.
High-Efficiency HVAC: Use VRV/VRF systems, energy-efficient split ACs.
Cooling Tower Optimization: Use chemical dosing, side-stream filtration, and drift eliminators to reduce water loss.
Green Refrigerants: Use low GWP refrigerant.
Fuel Optimization:
Dual fuel kit (PNG + HSD) installed on Diesel Generators to improve fuel flexibility and efficiency.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

Water Conservation: Sensor-based taps and urinals installed in staff lockers and cafeteria to minimize water usage. Automatic sensor-based TOTO WCs installed in guest rooms to enhance water efficiency. Low-Flow Fixtures: Aerators, dual flush cisterns, water-efficient showers. Rainwater Harvesting: Collect and recharge groundwater. Water Recycling: Treated water from the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) reused in cooling towers and for gardening purposes.

Waste Management: Hand dryers installed in staff locker rooms to reduce the use of tissue paper. Food Waste to Compost: On-site digesters for organic kitchen waste. Recycling Stations: Segregation at source (plastic, glass, paper, e-waste). Organic Waste Management: Installed an Organic Waste Converter (OWC) on-site to convert wet and dry waste into organic manure, supporting our zero-waste initiative.

Energy Efficiency : Electronic timers installed to control faηade and internal lighting, optimizing operational hours and reducing energy consumption. Replacement of halogen lights with energy-efficient LED fixtures throughout the property. Building Management System (BMS): Automate HVAC, and equipment operation based on occupancy and schedules. Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs): Install on pumps, fans, and motors to optimize speed as per demand.

15% area of the Hotel is covered by landscape and well maintained. Green Roofs & Gardens: Improve insulation, aesthetics, and air quality. Our palace is surrounded by 35% of garden area and we also restore our nature and its habitat like peacock; banyan tree; parakeet.

Jungle Safari with entrance fee at Ranthambore National Park and Rs. 6000 per person for 02 safaris by open canter.

Jungle Safari with entrance fee at Jalana Leopard Reserve at Jaipur and Rs. 4000 per person for minimum 04 paying pax sable by open jeep. (optional)

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

The Lodhi in New Delhi is an independent, locally-owned hotel managed by DLF Hospitality.

Salaam Balak walk with local expert from the area.
Cycle rickshaw tour of Delhi generating income for local rickshaw drivers.
Visit to Women’s NGO at Delhi (Insha-e-Noor).
Dinner with local family in Delhi.
Historian during Agra sightseeing tour.
Visit to Dastkar corporative society in Ranthambore
Visit to Ranthambore National Park with Local Naturalist guide and wildlife photographer.
Historian during Jaipur sightseeing tour.
Great flower tour (optional)
Nila House for local textile workshop (optional)
Visit to Jalana Leopart Reserve with Local Naturalist guide (optional)
Pink tuk-tuk ride in Jaipur run by an NGO as employment opportunity to 200 women from low income households (optional)

EMPLOYMENT, DIVERSITY and INCLUSIVITY

All the people are from our country and most of the hail from the local communities in Rajasthan and North India. staff is paid as per the minimum wages law in India