Minimizing your negative impact on the culturally and ecologically
sensitive areas where we work is a central tenet of Trek Nepal Himalaya
philosophy. As well as making a direct contribution ourselves, we
encourage our guest to support our approach and values whilst staying
with us in Nepal. We (Trek Nepal Himalaya Believe) believe that, in
this way, we can all support each other in securing the future of
these sublime regions and their inhabitants. Trek Nepal Himalaya positive
contribution to the local communities, environment and economy are
carefully considered and implemented. Here are some of the ways in
which we work.
Employment: We have hired and take most of our staff locally and have
supported their personal and professional development with required
training on a variety of aspects of hospitality. Providing employment
in these remote areas supports the local economy, but in addition,
our staff work to support local community welfare.
Local Sourcing : According to the location, we either commission new
building that leave only the lightest footprints on their setting
or we breathe new life into existing, traditional villages houses.
We have incorporated local building techniques and styles for our
mountain Camp and Cleaning awareness program for local in Great Himalayan
Trekking Trail. We use sustainable sources( principally solar) to
provide 100 percent of our electricity supply and Hydro Power in villages
houses and office we use a combination of electricity supply, solar
Lamps, and Candles. Any waste Garbage from our properties is separated
with food waste being used as animal feed in the locality. There is
no recycling infrastructure in the areas that we operate but, where
available, our non recyclable garbage and waste is sorted and provided
for recycling. In addition to our no Responsible Staffs Guest and
Policy.
In order to respect local customs, we ask any guest who may wish to
offer gifts or money, to do through a dedicated fund, Guest contributions
fund, in a way that reflects local needs, custom and values system.
The areas in which we operate have very strong Dance, Music, Festivals
and worship traditions and in each location we have actively supported
these tradition, all by including performances in all our guest activities,
but also with financial support for costumes, training and transportation.
Each of our operations is on a very small scale – and while that limits
the number of guests we can receive, we prefer it that way, so we
don’t impose ourselves too much on our surroundings, the local communities
and resources. Our approach is designed to balance the benefits of
local tourism with the ability of guests to experience the very remote
and unusual locations in which we operate.
