the GREEN circuit
Partners
The initiative is meant to be “open”, “inclusive”, and very open source. However, at the moment, we are starting small, ironing out all the specific ‘behind the scene’ details to make this an excellent product and a scalable model.
As it gets more and more popular, which it will, we are hoping that this will move into other countries in South Asia and spread even more than just that. In this section you find short introductions of the partners involved in this initiative. You will of course find more information when you visit their individual websites!
Grass Routes Journeys – Eastern India
Grass Routes is passionate about bringing people together and sharing experiences that enrich lives. Our philosophy is founded on respect – for the environment, the culture and the community. We provide opportunities for travellers to engage with local communities by working in partnership with the people whose lives; stories and experiences make our authentic journeys so unique. Grass Routes fosters positive and effective communication to bridge boundaries and open up possibilities.
The Blue Yonder – South India
The Blue Yonder (TBY) is an Indian based travel company that promotes responsible tourism (RT) and creates alternate ‘destinations’ and ‘products’ to provide experiential holidays for its guests. TBY was established as a private limited company in February 2007 although its conceptual origins go back to 2004 when the current promoter, Mr. Gopinath Parayil, set up Nila Foundation to raise funds for the revival of the dying river Nila in Kerala.
socialtours.com Travels – Nepal
One of the leaders in responsible travel in Nepal, socialtours.com started this initiative. It was started in 2002, developing using CSR as the engine behind it running from scratch, and since then, has notched up three Responsible Travel Award nominations, a TravelMole Web Asia Awards nomination, and is even working on its own developed custom responsible tourism audit. The company believes in people and has the determination to provide the most professional service and deliver excellent products and yet be socially and environmentally responsible.
Help Tourism – Eastern Himalayas
Help Tourism was founded in 1991 as a destination management company and community tourism organization. It’s tourism activities and projects stretches over a number of areas, including the East Himalaya, particularly West-Bengal and the Northeastern States of India. Some cross-border initiatives cover the adjoining countries of Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar/Burma.
