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| How this trip will benefit local community and environment:
The Blue Yonder along with the local partners who share our sustainable values, now offers Nepal to all our discerned customers.. These itineraries are introduced with the purpose of promoting and preserving Nepal's rich cultural and ecological diversity. With every trip we strive to exceed our clients' expectations, whilst minimising the impact on our environment and maximising the contribution to the local economy. Keeping our passion for people and nature close to our heart we endeavour to tailor make extraordinary trips to suit extraordinary people.
On the Trek: We only run small group/private treks staying in homestays and family-owned teahouses to ensure maximum contribution to the local economy. Clients are guided by a core group of guides who are trained in responsible tourism practices and principles. Throughout the trek the guides encourage our clients to make decisions that will minimise their impact on the environment and maximise their contribution to the local economy.
Our Guides & Porters: Guides and porters are hired from the local community. We encourage all our clients to hire porters. Giving local people employment is a great way of directing money straight back into the local economy. Our porters are not allowed to carry more that 20kg, which is well below the national recommendation of 30kg. Each guide is paid up front and is required to take a signed receipt for each porter ensuring that correct wage is being paid.
Philanthropy: We take our impact on the local community very seriously. Almost all personnel are involved in some form of social/charitable work..
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