Award Winning Responsible Travel Blog From India
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. A few years ago, while backpacking in Sri Lanka, I almost booked a trip to a popular elephant orphanage. The reviews were glowing, but something didn’t feel right. I decided to dig deeper. What I found shocked me. Chains, hooks, and performative acts all masked as "conservation." It... Continue Reading →
If you’re an Indian traveller considering your first international trip, Sri Lanka is one of the easiest and most rewarding destinations to explore. Whether you’re into beaches, history, mountains or wildlife, this little island packs it all.
It is common for tourists to continue patronizing these exploitative attractions. Most visitors turn a blind eye in the face of entertainment. The idea of encounters with exotic animals overshadows the ethical concerns, resulting in an endless cycle of animal exploitation to attract more tourists.
As travelers, it is our responsibility to be mindful of the impact on how we travel. We must be responsible and respectful visitors. There is no harm in ensuring that the destinations we love remain sustainable for future generations. Travel is a better experience when you stop caring about what influencers say or do and instead indulge in your own thing.
Bonfires are not USP for a travel company. In fact, you should avoid the business that promote it and even if you are going with them, choose to opt out of this activity. Small efforts will help everyone in the long run.
Finding a travel company that shares your personal ethical values removes traveller’s guilt that many suffer with. It also gives you a chance to contribute instead of exploiting the region where you are traveling.
Purvi Kamaliya and I have a disucssion on ethical ways to support local eco friendly products in India.
Aviniash leads cleanup missions in Himalayas as a part of the organization Waste Warriors. He shares about his journey and importance of keeping tihs part of the country clean.
As a responsible traveller, you can help resolve these issues on your personal level. Small steps will help improve the condition of this pristine state of India and its aura will remain alive in times to come.
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