Nepal tailor made 8 day tour

Planet

This tour is one with a lower ecological footprint in general, as it includes plenty of nature, trekking and the visit of natural and cultural sites and monasteries in the humble and fragile beauty of Nepal.

We promote excursions which foster a more sustainable tourism and we commit to maintaining small-group sizes for the excursions on your trip, in order to limit negative environmental impacts in accordance to the carrying capacity of the visited site.

We have a recycling policy in our UK and local offices and re-use or recycle the information booklets we provide to every client on arrival wherever possible. Moreover, we do not produce a glossy brochure, concentrating on a comprehensive website, and providing as much information to our travellers as possible electronically, reducing the use of paper and inks.

There is particular focus on this trip of maintaining the traditional way of life, the simple local food, and the traditional cultural environment based on eco-tourism concepts while generating economic benefits for rural populations in ways that are environmentally and socially responsible. Our core principle is to respect and enhance these values by encouraging our travellers and guides to keep the extra unneeded waste to a minimum in all our tours through our “bring it in, bring it out” policy for litter and rubbish such as food packaging and recycling wherever possible.

Responsible resorts:
With your stay you can contribute to responsible resorts. The hotels we pick for you subscribe to harness a healthy, green clean policy both for local communities and for their staff.

You can for example stay at the Soaltee Westend Premier, the first LEED certified hotel in Nepal. LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Soaltee Westend Premier have built an infrastructure that’s luxurious yet eco-friendly. Examples:
- Orientation of the building is such that maximum of sunlight can be utilized, double glazed glass is used for proper insulation to limit exposure to heat and cold.
- Rain water harvesting, dual flush toilets, faucets and sensor operated taps helping conservation of water to the fullest.
- Radiant technology, proper insulation of ducts, VFD motors and solar PV panel for outdoor lights which are highly efficient and energy saving.

Or you can choose to stay at the BARAHI JUNGLE LODGE, situated on the banks of the Rapti river opposite Chitwan National Park. Barahi Jungle Lodge’s extensive 12 hectares of grounds provide a truly magical jungle experience for guests. The property alone boasts an array of local bird and wildlife.
- All buildings have been constructed from locally sourced materials and have thatched roofs.
- When Barahi Jungle Lodge was built in 2012, over 5,000 trees were planted across the 12 hectares of land, which, at that time, was barren grassland. Since then, they have continued to plant more trees every year creating the lush jungle forest that encompasses the sprawling resort today. They have also facilitated tree plantation programs in the local community.
- The Lodge endeavours to make their presence here beneficial to local people through economic opportunity. Almost all of the staff (about 97%) are from nearby villages and are trained to a high standard of service. Their commitment to the environment is demonstrated by policies such as a food waste recycling system and a NO SINGLE USE PLASTIC policy.
- Water is provided free of charge in glass bottles
- Shampoo and conditioner are sourced from a local Ayurvedic company and are offered in reusable clay bottles for guests.
- Food Waste: they compost fruit and vegetable waste, and also vermicompost – using worms – for the vegetable garden. Other food waste is processed in a biogas plant which is used for slow cooking. Remaining food waste is given free to a local pig farmer.
- The Barahi Jungle Lodge is proud recipient of several awards acknowledging their dedication to maintaining responsible tourism and ecology.


Wildlife:
You will be able to contribute to the conservation and preservation of the Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with unique biological resources of outstanding universal value. It is the first protected area in Nepal, with a total of 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds, 56 species of herpetofauna and 126 species of fish. The park is especially renowned for its protection of the One Horned Rhinoceros, the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Gharial Crocodile. The park and the local people jointly initiate community development activities and manage natural resources in the buffer zone.

To support the protection of wilderness areas and respect the park, our guides are actively promoting practices such us not disturbing wildlife, keeping a safe distance to wildlife, reducing production of disturbing sounds, prohibiting feeding, avoiding litter at all times, using water sparingly and not polluting with harmful detergents, avoid being intrusive when taking photographs, dressing appropriately and in subdued colours when wildlife watching, etc.

People

We base the core of your travel experience not only on principles of responsible tourism, social consciousness and environmental concerns, but also on unique cultural experiences that bring diverse communities together and increase understanding.

By choosing to travel to Nepal, you will be able to contribute to the reconstruction of the country and its people after the earthquakes. Tourism is the lifeblood of Nepalese economy and most families are able to live through tourism.

We only work with local guides that come from the very region you are visiting, giving back to their families and communities. While many operators pay per day or per tour, our guides receive an hourly rate which allows a fair and fruitful reward for their expertise. We also make sure our guides take you to local places where locals of that very region craft there products, which helps keep the money earned in that very community.

Through discovering the ancient temples and local ethnicities you will be able to contribute to the local communities by bringing value to ethical strengths and its people, allowing them to share their wisdoms with you. Through your visit you are contributing to their reconstruction and the revival of their historical importance.

Through you stay at the Barahi Jungle Lodge for example, you are also able to support the local community:
- They buy all raw food products from nearby villages
- 97% of their staff are from the surrounding area
- they sell locally made handicrafts in the gift shop and 5% of sales goes back to the local community
- They annually donate bicycles to local children
- They do regular cleaning drives with the local people on all the roads in the area
- They support the village schools by providing clean drinking water

We are committed to showing travellers a deeper meaning to what they do and how they explore the many facets of Nepal. It is important to us to include the visit of sacred sites in our tours, which can help our travellers reflect inwards and increase their awareness about life and themselves and how things can be done differently.