Wildlife and cultural holiday in India

Planet

1. Our back-office operations are 100% paper-free. All our client and internal communications are fully digital.

2. Each guest gets a high-quality NSF-certified reusable water bottle with an integrated filter that removes 99.9% of bacteria and viruses and filters up to 800 L of water (saving up to 1,600 single-use plastic bottles) before replacement.

3. All homestays partially operate on solar power for indoor lighting. They are locally owned and run directly by families (not by staff).

4. The Wildlife SOS (Agra & Mathura) and Dhonk (Ranthambore) animal conservation communities you visit will demonstrate their work through quantifiable information, which will help you understand the 'real' difference made in rescue and rehabilitation and in reducing animal and human conflict.

5. We source most of the raw material for cooking from local farms to avoid emissions due to long-distance transportation.

6. All our vehicles comply with the recent emission standards applicable in India. Drivers are trained to drive within speed limits to optimise emissions. As per the latest norms, all passenger vehicles use up to 20% ethanol-blended fuel, further reducing tailpipe emissions.

7. Your village accommodations use natural building materials such as stone, thatch, and mud, with a comfortable interior. This improves temperature regulation, reduces the need for heaters, and preserves traditional architecture.

People

1. Members from the village community are trained to execute your activities. This not only gives them a direct income but also prevents migration to the cities. The training has caused a significant rise in communication and interpersonal skills, which help the communities outside of tourism also.

2. We have a gender neutral team on the ground that manages and conducts your activities and accommodations. This is in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Women tour guides will partially do your Delhi tours. We have trained women from Delhi's low-income neighborhoods in English language, communication skills, self-defence, effective listening, body language, and storytelling.

3. Storytelling is an important element in all our tours and enhances your overall experience. Be it about the communities, villages, or the way they interact with the forest and wildlife. Telling stories is crucial to keep the culture alive, and our storytellers (not guides) will help you develop meaningful connections with our country and its people.

4. This wildlife conservation holiday strictly avoids places where animals are kept in captivity or abused for tourism (example, elephant rides).