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A man stands before a large photograph of a red pandaA man stands before a large photograph of a red panda

'We want to eliminate the harm being caused by unregulated tourism.'

Shantanu is the director and project head of Habre's Nest, a wildlife travel enterprise on a mission to protect the red panda.

/16 Feb 2022
COVID-19
A red panda sits in a tree A red panda sits in a tree

A mountain getaway protecting a refuge for red pandas

Travel to the border between India and Nepal to take in the breathtaking Himalayas — and see if you can spot a certain red-haired resident on the way.

/16 Feb 2022
'There's awareness and a change in behaviour''There's awareness and a change in behaviour'

'There's awareness and a change in behaviour'

Mohan is a tracker at Habre's Nest, a wildlife travel enterprise on a mission to protect the red panda.

/16 Feb 2022
A man holds up a mirror with an elaborately carved wood frameA man holds up a mirror with an elaborately carved wood frame

'When guests stay with us, they get a glimpse of our past heritage'

Trilok is a member of Himalayan Ark, a community-owned social enterprise that supports villagers to run homestays while giving back to their communities.

/19 Jan 2022

Experiences

Mountains in the background with Habre's Nest lodge in the foreground. Mountains in the background with Habre's Nest lodge in the foreground.

    Trek in the Himalayas and save the red panda

    At Habre’s Nest, explore the wonders of the Himalayas while protecting the endangered red panda.

    Slow living with a shot of empowerment in the Himalayas Slow living with a shot of empowerment in the Himalayas
    • Uttarakhand

    Slow living with a shot of empowerment in the Himalayas

    Savour the joys of slow living with a community-led tourism initiative that preserves rural values amid urban demands

    Trek in the Himalayas for a lofty purposeTrek in the Himalayas for a lofty purpose
    • Himachal Pradesh

    Trek in the Himalayas for a lofty purpose

    In the Himalayas, a national park cost locals their livelihoods. With Himalayan Ecotourism, explore the mountains and help communities thrive again.

    A hidden desert stay that uplifts its community A hidden desert stay that uplifts its community
    • Rajasthan

    A hidden desert stay that uplifts its community

    The sprawling Thar desert is home to diverse wildlife — and a friendly sustainable tourism community. Discover a desert that's anything but desolate.

    • Hacra Dhani
    EchoesEchoes
    • Bangalore

    Support dignity with your delicious meal

    Warm and earthy in vibe, Echoes hires people with speech and hearing disabilities, to provide them with dignified livelihoods. Eat well and do good.

    • Echoes
    Go back to nature at this restaurant-boutiqueGo back to nature at this restaurant-boutique
    • Bangalore

    Go back to nature at this restaurant-boutique

    Go Native is a haven for all things local, sustainable and healthy. Shop for eco-conscious products or enjoy local dishes made from pesticide-free produce.

    • Go Native