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Environmental consideration
Wonderful environment of the Himalayas is also an extremely
fragile one. Increasing population density and number of trekkers
threatens to destroy the very beauty which attracts us in
the first place. At Explore Himalaya, we are extremely environmentally
conscious and aim to minimize our impact as much as possible.
As deforestation is one of greatest environmental threats,
we do not have camp fires and use kerosene for cooking as
an alternative fuel to wood. We also discourage trekkers from
using wood-fuelled hot showers in lodges along the way. Many
lodges, however, now provide solar hot showers, a far more
eco-friendly alternative.
Garbage disposal is another major problem and some of the
busier trails can, at times, appear strewn with litter. Our
staff members are well motivated towards Eco-friendly practices.
We carry out all our garbage, apart from that which can be
safely and easily burnt at the campsite. Our aim is to help
protect and preserve this beautiful environment for future
generations of trekkers to enjoy.
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