sustainable tourism

When it came to choosing between the corner office and one in the midst of trees, these techies chose the latter. The gorgeous sustainable homestays they have created are a testament to their passion.

Take a look inside the Blue Book, a Victorian-era heritage bungalow that Delhi resident Shrey Gupta has turned into a sustainable stay, that is both a notable example of eco-friendly practices as well as a glimpse into 130 years ago.

Manav Khanduja and Shyamendra Singhare, the co-founders of Pugdundee Safaris based in Haryana, share how they built a sustainable safari travel venture in the heart of India.

Arsh Bansal is the founder of travel startup Tenpy, which encourages the tiny homes movement and slow travel with their homestays built from reusable material.

Recognised by UN, women-led travel startup Ecoplore lets you choose from a list of verified eco-friendly hotels and sustainable homestays across India’s tourist destinations.

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.

Looking for an eco-friendly homestay in the Nilgiris? Vikram and Anushri Mathias run the gorgeous Jungle Hut, which runs on solar power and recycled water.

The Better India launches India’s Sustainable Tourism Awards to honour heroes who have done incredible work and created wonderful impact in sustainable tourism.

Gangtok-based sisters Manisha and Bhavana Sharma, along with their childhood friend Saran Rai, run an offbeat travel company called Tag Along. Together they’re building a zero-waste, sustainable solution to tourism in Sikkim.

Fayaz Ahmad Dar, a resident of Ganderbal, Kashmir, set up his homeland's first and only eco-village Sagg to promote sustainable tourism and the Valley's culture and heritage.