Eco-tourism

A trip to Sikkim’s getaway with sprawling gardens, permaculture and a homely countenance!

Patlidun, a unique village/resort in the mountains of Kumaon, shows the way to do good and make profit too.

Making a case for conscious travel, a number of family-run accommodations across the country introduce tourists to eco-friendly practices and community development.

Timothy Hefflinger narrates his experience developing an eco-tourism homestay program in Leh as part of the William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India.

Rapid urbanisation and industrialisation have created severe imbalances in the environment of India’s cities. Thankfully, there are still some cities and towns that have managed to escape growing pollution levels due to due diligence and efforts.

Spread over four acres of the Koraput valley, Yugabrata Kar's ecotourism initiative, Desia, provides a quintessential Odisha experience backed by the warm hospitality of the local community, an age-old tribal culture and the pristine landscape.

Karnataka’s Coorg region is well-known for its abundant flora and fauna. Neelima Vallangi explores the lush hills and valleys of the region on a cycling trip unlike any other.

Eco-tourism is fast gaining acceptance the world over, and India is no different. Here are 6 ways in which you can travel green and ensure a good holiday, that is in harmony with nature and local traditions.

Dr. Pravin Chordia believes that living a life closer to nature is the logical solution to all our modern-day woes.

Nothing tells a story better than a photograph. So instead of describing how amazing India's National Parks are, we’ll let these photos do the talking and showcase the spectacular wildlife at these biodiversity hot spots.