The core of this women-led enterprise was designed around village forest commons (known as Van Panchayats).

For Uttarakhand youth - a platform to engage mountain communities in ecological conservation

लोग सोचें कि जंगली जानवर मेरे ही खेत में आ जाएं !

All the women in the village feel empowered and they really like it when people come from outside, sharing news and views.

They set-up retreats at their houses where visitors can experience natural food and local hospitality and pay whatever they deem appropriate

Ecotourism leads the way for conservation and better livelihood opportunities for local youth

Homestay is not a standalone concept, but is tied in with community-based tourism. Villagers have become more self-reliant.

Tourism policy in India is increasingly realizing the potential and need for genuinely community-run, ecologically sensitive visitation.

As hunger for growth and energy threatens a community of nature worshippers, they point to a different path towards development