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Our Environmental Policy |
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OUR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY |
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Avoidance of Machine Prepared Tracks
Travel in India is challenging. In an effort to accommodate more
visitors & in the name of infrastructural development, some remote
areas & tracks are blasted, bulldozed, drained and bridged. While we
absolutely understand that some track work is necessary, we try to
provide as close to a natural experience as possible.
Care in Travel
While the old adage about "leave only footprints" may be applicable in
some places, here it is not appropriate. For us, off the beaten path
comes with a heavy responsibility. Any traffic (foot or motor) can
have a destructive effect and we not only do what we can to avoid and
minimize any damage but we try to give others an appreciation of how
fragile this can be for our Lifeline: The Environment.
Zero Waste Residue
Waste is dumped in accordance with the natural surroundings. We leave
no plastic waste at any of our camp sites. Any bio-degradable waste is
dumped and buried in a pit, wherever there is an opportunity. We also
encourage our guests to help us clear the walking and hiking areas
while on the move. Keep picking plastic & non-bio degradable waste &
store it in a bag carried by our Tribal Navigator, which is later
dumped at an appropriate place.
Motorized Travel
We are dedicated to providing a self powered wilderness & cultural
experience. While we accept that motorised travel is a fact of life
for transport and access, We only are looking forward to a highly
sustainable mode of Travel: On Foot.
Education
We believe that through sharing an understanding of our extraordinary
culture & natural resources we can help reduce the adverse effects
that humans have on the wilderness areas. We believe that it is
possible for tourism and wilderness to coexist, but only within very
narrow boundaries. Only by constantly examining and improving our
wilderness practice, can we hope to retain our land’s unparalleled
beauty.
Local Benefit
Rajasthan Trekking is owned and operated locally. From our guides to
the excellent local accommodation and transport operators, we are all
part of local culture. We all are working to see that these
communities remain the beautiful paradise they have always been.
On Tour
We adopt a “carry it in – carry it out” policy and pick up litter left
by others. You’ll learn minimal impact walking techniques that will
ensure you take nothing but photographs and leave nothing behind other
than footprints.
We provide fresh & warm lunch wherever we can. We actively dispose as
much waste as possible. On group tours, we provide reusable plastic
cups for drinks and provide snacks in bulk containers. These are some
of the initiatives we have undertaken to reduce our carbon footprint.
Supporting Local Communities
We advocate staying in local communities, enjoy eating in local
restaurants and visit local attractions. In this way, more of your
travel money benefits grass roots tourism. But again, it’s a choice to
be made by Travellers & we are not strict & adamant if they want their
choice of accommodations, food or Transport. |
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THREATS TO THE ECOSYSTEM |
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The frequent droughts, enormous biotic pressure,
lopping, encroachments, lack Of well distributed water sources and
above all the fragmentation of habitat has resulted into disturbed
food chain. These factors coupled with ever increasing demand of
forest land for mining activities keep haunting the manager of the
protected area. Illegal Mining is one of the biggest parasites of
this Magnificent Hill Chain & Bio-Diverse Mountains of “ARAVALIS”. |
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ECO-DEVELOPMENT |
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The resource development needs to be taken up by
involving the local community in planning and management.
Eco-development activities must be planned in order to meet the
basic needs of the people and to reduce pressure on the resource.
The major activities include provision of drinking water, fodder
development, soil and water conservation, alternative sources of
energy, agricultural and horticultural development and various
income generating activities. |
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ECO TOURISM |
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The picturesque hills of Udaipur,
Ranakpur-Kumbhalgarh, Bundi and Mount Abu areas interspersed with
nallahs ( Rivulets & natural water channels) and green vegetal
cover, long wooded treks and rocky terrain form an ideal hunt for
nature lovers, adventure groups for trekking, hiking & walking and
other eco friendly adventure activities. Organized eco-tourism is
not in existence but the nature education is a well taken activity
for tourists & also acts as a measure of awareness, interpretation
and conservation education. |
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