eco-tourism
How India’s First ‘Green Village’ Turned Hunters Into Conservationists

The hunters-turned-conservationists of Khonoma are continuing to cultivate their community-led approach to protecting their heritage.

In search of Mayal Lyang

Harnessing the power of stories through community-led research to preserve Lepcha indigenous culture in India

How Sarmoli became a poster child of ecotourism in Uttarakhand

The core of this women-led enterprise was designed around village forest commons (known as Van Panchayats).

This Unique Mud Hotel Harvests Rain, Has No ACs & Runs on the Sun

"In the future, even if the building is being demolished, I wanted to ensure that the materials would become one with the earth again,” says Lokesh, Founder of Hotel Sunyata

Agnipankh Flamingo Point: Birdwatching as an alternative livelihood

Once ridiculed for wasting time watching birds, Sandip’s passion has now led many of his community members to follow his footsteps.

How environmentalist Jibi Pulu is using ecotourism to turn Mishmi tribe conservationists

“For centuries, the indigenous people have been living in harmony with nature. In our culture, we do hunt but for our sustenance and we do not sell meat,” he says.

At 89 & 71, Amazing Grandmas Run a Gorgeous, Successful Farm Stay With Fresh Food

To bring back the greenery by developing a food forest, harvesting crops and building a farm stay for their guests

How One Man’s Conviction Put Jibhi Valley on the World Tourism Map

Jibhi Valley's first homestay paves the way for eco-tourism showing that it's possible to build sustainable livelihoods without harming nature

In Arunachal’s Sessa Orchid Sanctuary communities collaborate with forest officials to conserve orchids

Indigenous communities along with forest officials have given Sessa Orchid Sanctuary a makeover to bring opportunities of community focused eco-tourism.