These 6 Responsible Tourism Companies In India Let You Travel Like A Local!

One of the most early initiatives in responsible tourism scene has been Ecosphere Spiti. Run by a local community of Spiti and professionals from diverse backgrounds, the company is dedicated to promoting and aiding in the mindful exploration of this dreamlike land. The mountains experience a major strain when it comes to managing waste and the impact of travellers. Due to the limited resources, it's inevitable to have such a system in place to save these pristine places from becoming dump grounds.

Ecosphere Spiti ensures and guides travellers to explore this fascinating land while having minimum impact. This results in a direct contribution to local economies, conservation and development. With Ecosphere Spiti, you can be a part of their various eco-travel packages to explore Spiti, or you can volunteer and help out the locals to preserve the environment. You can even buy organic products and handicrafts online from the brand!

Tours: Spiritual Sojourns, Rustic Revelations, Trans-Himalayan Trails, Pugmarks, and more.

Kipepeo is a socially inclined enterprise that started with the vision to ensure livelihood of local communities. They have marvellously done that over the years through the conservation of Northeast Indian towns' local environment, culture and traditional practices. You can be a part of their eco-tourism trails and community development programmes.

Tours: Offbeat Meghalaya, Manipur Tour, Headhunters Trail (Nagaland), Dirang Explorative (Arunachal Pradesh) and more.

Dilli is a very hearty city, and the best way to explore the capital is with the locals! Delhi By Locals is a very exciting initiative by Pradeep Kumar. From local food to monuments, young locals of the charming and historic city take tourists along to explore the chaotic lanes of Delhi. What we found most amazing about Delhi By Locals is that 50 per cent of their profits go towards organisations that benefit and help develop local communities.

Tours: Old Delhi Tour, Delhi Slum and Sightseeing Tour, New Delhi Morning Tour, Old Delhi Food Tour and more.

Based in Ahmedabad, Soar Excursions is your one-stop destination to find all that creates curiosity in your mind about the West Indian culture. Discovering Gujarat's local handicrafts, wildlife and architecture will be ticked off with tours on the menu by Soar Excursions. You can either take a photography tour or be a part of their experiential learning programme, the choice is yours! What also caught our interest are the various treks they host, from horse safaris to cross-desert experiences.

Tour: Birding and Wildlife Tour of Gujarat, Textile and Craft Tour of Gujarat, Horse Safari, and more.

Oh how we love Goa, though there's more to the coastal state than flea markets and nightlife! Soul Travelling has made it their passion to offer experiences in Goa that shines a spotlight on local cultures, traditions and food of the nature lover's paradise. From cultural walks through colourful houses and lanes to having authentic Goan cuisines, they have a number of exciting and fun-filled short experiences that you can indulge in.

Tour: The Latin Quarter Walk At Panjim, A Nature Trail at Chorao Island, Houses Of Goa - Chandor, Margao Cultural Walk and more.

Our beloved South India is evidently breathtakingly beautiful, and it's a culture-filled land. We were delighted to discover a travel company that introduces us to the southern ways! Kalypso Adventures is for the adrenaline seekers with the eagerness to see how a local lives their life. It organises active to experiential holidays. You can even get in touch with the nature by taking their birding tours and wildlife safaris. 

Tour: E-Bike Tour in Rural Kerela, Kerela Boat & Bike Tour, Kerela Eco Tour, South India Architectural Tour and more.