Our Pledge for Environment

Compass India Inc. is committed to being environmental caretakers and it is our endeavour to maintain high standards of `minimum impact tourism'.

We are active supporters of the WWF India, the Bombay Natural History Society, and other Environmental NGO's, and schools to whom we donate a small part of our profits.

Every Compass India Inc.'s client is made aware of the pledge, allowing for an `open audit' that we hope is a display of sincerity towards this cause. This pledge as below, reflects a travel ethic, which you, the conscientious traveller, can join hands with us to make your travel experience a positive one.



Limit Deforestation:
We will make no open fires and discourage others from doing so. Where water is heated by scarce firewood, we will not use it or use as little of it as possible. Wherever possible, we will choose accommodation that uses kerosene or fuel - efficient fire-wood stoves.

Plant Saplings:
We will take saplings and encourage our tourists to help plant them near our camp sites or on the trails. Keep Local Water Clean : Toilet facilities will be pitched at least 30 metres away from the water source and all waste will be covered properly. We will not allow detergents to be used in streams and springs.

Plants left in their Natural Environment:
We will not take away cuttings, seeds and roots that are illegal in many parts of the India.

Respect Local Cultures:
We will promote the appreciation and preservation of religious places and local villages by never allowing clients to buy religious objects or heirlooms from remote villages.

Alternate Source of Energy for Fuel:
Where possible, we will convert to solar power such as solar lanterns, solar cookers etc.
We invite you to be partners in this endeavour - to tread lightly and become good trustees of our earth.

Be Flexible
Are you prepared to accept cultures and practices that are different from your own?

Choose Responsibly
Have you selected to support businesses that clearly and actively address the cultural and environmental concerns of the locale you are visiting?

Do Your Homework
Have you done research about the people and places you plan to visit so you may avoid what may innocently offend them or harm their environment?
Have you learned the basic manners, and polite phrases in the language of the place you plan to visit?

Be Aware
Are you informed of the holidays, holy days, general religious and social customs of the places you will visit?

Support Local Enterprise
Have you made a commitment to contribute to the local economy by purchasing from local and international run hotels, tour operators, restaurants, shops and buying from local artisan crafts?

Be Respectful And Observant
Are you willing to respect local laws that may include restrictions on purchases, usage of or access to places and things that may harm or otherwise erode the environment, or alter the culture of the places you visit?


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