Spiti Ecosphere

Would you trade luxury stays for volunteering — like farming in Uttarakhand or wildlife conservation in Goa? Does responsible travel truly make an impact, or is it just another trend?

Ecosphere, a collaboration of locals and experts in Spiti, is encouraging sustainable tourism in the region with the help of community participation. Watch this video to see the monumental impact they have created.

Over two decades ago Himachal Pradesh discovered the potential of a little known deciduous plant called seabuckthorn. Today, the cultivation of plant is laying the foundation for sustainable development in the state's high-altitude cold deserts.

Head to the hills to volunteer for a cause this vacation! We give you 11 volunteering options in the beautiful, serene hilly parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam and Jammu & Kashmir.