Gujarat uncovered tailor made tour

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CARBON REDUCTION

90% of the itineraries we create are made considering driving and train journeys. Only where flying is necessary are flights considered. This tour has one sector by train; no internal flights and the rest are covered by car.

Many accommodations in India are embracing renewable energy and sustainable practices to reduce their carbon footprint by deriving their energy from renewable sources, such as solar and wind power. Some are adopting water management initiatives, including rainwater harvesting and wastewater treatment, alongside waste reduction programs like recycling and composting. These efforts reflect a growing commitment to sustainability in India's hospitality sector.

The journey is designed with heritage properties that empower the local communities through sustainable hospitality and employment generation. By staying at these properties will provide direct economic benefits to the rural communities, generating employment not only within hospitality but also across other sectors like transport, guides and regional agriculture. When staying at heritage ancestral properties, clients would indirectly provide funds for the upkeep of the historical architecture, which might otherwise be demolished or sold off by younger generations.

Depending upon the tour, the human powered transport such as walking and rickshaws are used during some tours. Walking and rickshaws are used mostly for couple of minutes to an hour or so only depending on the sightseeing tours.

During briefing some handy tips are given such as to carry reusable water bottles, shopping bags and use glass bottled water to minimize single-use plastic.

E-rickshaws are used in many occasions, like during sightseeing tours in some places or transferring guests from a specific point to their hotel.

Due to strong religious beliefs, India has a long history of vegetarianism. Vegetarian and vegan foods are very common and easily available in India.

By choosing this itinerary, clients directly support local communities and traditional artisans, providing income to home-run craft units in Dared specializing in pottery, blacksmithing, and mini-diamond polishing.

In big cities food is sourced from local markets, all other places the food is sourced locally. In both, big cities and small cities, towns, villages etc. the food is generally based on seasonal crops.

The itinerary features a cooking demonstration at Balasinor, that would provide direct interactions with the host and help discover the ancestral recipes.

This itinerary contributes to the preservation of local cultural heritage and historical architecture.

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ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

While considering a hotel for Responsible Travel we get their details beforehand to select or avoid that hotel. We check implementation of hotel’s policies in respect of reducing their environmental impacts, such as, Pollution Control (e.g.: advanced waste management systems to minimize solid waste and air pollution), Water Conservation (e.g.: Rainwater harvesting), Plastic Reduction (e.g.: eliminating single-use plastics, replacing them with biodegradable alternatives) and etc.

Almost all properties which have suitable surroundings do restore nature as this not only helps nature, their surrounding’s but also their businesses. Even in some cases they take help of local people around and local government. Entry fees to National Parks etc contribute to the maintenance and conservation of these protected areas.

Trips in India contribute to nature recovery and re-wilding projects in various ways:
Entrance Fees: Entry fees to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries often fund conservation and habitat restoration efforts.

Local Guides: Employing local guides not only supports the community but also ensures that visitors gain insights into the region's ecology and conservation challenges.

Donations and Partnerships: Some hotels partner with organizations like Rewilding India to support projects such as mangrove restoration, forest rewilding and wildlife conservation.

We provide expert nature guides, and a significant number of them are from the local community. Guides usually undergo formal training programs provided by the Forest Department, eco-tourism boards or private organisations. These programs cover wildlife behaviour, ecology, conservation practices and visitor management. Certifications are often required, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide safe and informative tours.

Invasive species pose significant threats to India's ecosystems, biodiversity, and economy. By spreading awareness in local communities and by educating them try to reduce that spread. Early detection of invasive species and Rapid Response thereby to control it.

Selection of Eco lodges at Gir Birding Lodge and Blackbuck Lodge keeps carbon footprint minimal because these properties prioritize eco-friendly infrastructure.

Safaris conducted at Gir, Velavadar, Little Rann of Kutch operate under a strictly regulated system, which mean clients would be offered conservation-led wildlife viewing rather than participation in a mass tourism act.