Nature Bound Holidays & Tours agrees, and is in consonance with the following concept, terms and guidelines.

What is Ecotourism
       Fundamentally, ecotourisim means making as little environmental impact as possible and helping to sustain the indigenous populace, thereby encouraging the preservation of wildlife and habitats when visiting a place. This is responsible form of tourism and tourism development, which encourages going back to natural products in every aspect of life. It is also the key to sustainable ecological development.

Aware of the Environment
       Today the "Green Laws" of conservation are making people aware of how man and the environment can live symbiotically for more time to come. .......Every one is a stakeholder in the process and we clearly need to avoid our past shortcomings and negative impact that they have had.

Ref: Incredible India campaign, Ministry of Tourism

Some basic do's and don'ts of eco-tourism:

Do's

+ Carry back all non-degradable litter such as empty bottles, tins, plastic bags etc. These must not litter the environment or be buried. They must be disposed in municipal dustbins only.

+ Observe the sanctity of holy sites, temples and local cultures. In case of any offerings contact the staff of the temple committee only.

+ Cut noise pollution. Do not blare aloud radios, tape recorders or other electronic entertainment equipment in nature resorts, sanctuaries and wildlife parks.

+ In case temporary toilets are set-up near campsites, after defecation, cover with mud or sand. Make sure that the spot is at least 30 meters away from the water source.

+ Respect people's privacy while taking photographs. Ask for prior permission before taking a photograph.

Don'ts

- Do not take away flora and fauna in the forms of cuttings, seeds or roots. It is illegal, especially in the Himalayas. The environment is really delicate in this region and the bio-diversity of the region has to be protected at all costs.

- Do not use pollutants such as detergent, in streams or springs while washing and bathing.

- Do not leave cigarettes butts or make open fires in the forests.

- Do not consume aerated drinks, alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicant and throw bottles in the wild.

- Do not tempt the locals, especially children by offering them foodstuff or sweets. Respect local traditions.

- Polythene and plastics are non bio-degradable and unhealthy for the environment and must not be used and littered.

courtesy: Ministry of Tourism (Government of India)