STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) with stream-water standard output installed.
The treated water used for horticulture through drip irrigation
Foam flow faucets used to reduce water consumption.
Solid Waste Management
Edible food waste sent to the local piggery
Degradable / Bio degradable waste segregation
Plastic / paper / glass / metals (cans) sent for recycling
Sound Pollution
Acoustic enclosures installed for generators / kitchen exhausts
Continuously working to minimising mechanical noise levels at resort
Electric buggies used to transport guests within resort
Electric cycles used for activities at the resort
Vehicular movement minimized within the resort premises
Air Pollution
Electric buggies used to transport guests within resort
Electric cycles used for activities at the resort
Diesel generators with electronic governors to reduce fuel consumption
Common transportation provided for staff from town
Local trees planted in the resort premises
Reduced use of plastic
Reverse Osmosis plant in each suite reduces usage of bottled drinking water
Usage of cloth bags & bags made out of newspapers is encouraged
Biodegradable bags used in the waste bins
Flora & Fauna
Only local trees and plants are planted in the resort premises
Local bird sanctuary promoted by supplementing the local guide’s income
Construction of rooms is limited to retain the serenity of the environment
Usage of lights optimized to minimize disturbance to nocturnal wildlife
Leave No Trace Policy followed at every special destination setup – clean up all trash behind you
Birdbaths constructed to provide the local fauna with fresh sources of water
Renewable Energy
400 Solar Panels installed at the resort with 150KW capacity
Society
Local Vijayanagara architecture is showcased in the theme of the resort
Local cuisine featured in the resort’s menu
People belonging to local communities employed at the resort
Local school adopted to meet basic needs of the children
Differently abled individuals employed under our payroll as a way of providing equal
opportunities
Newspaper bags and candles procured from NGOs setup for the differently abled
In the process of adoption of local monuments to ensure proper upkeep and easy access to public
Economy and Fair Trade
Economy
Current local employment at the resort is 58%
Cultural shows are carried out by the locals, providing them with a supplementary means of
income
Purchase of groceries and vegetables from local markets
Local procurement (from within the district) of goods amounts to 20%
20% of our souvenir shop is stocked with merchandise local to the area
Fair trade
Complied with all labour laws of the state
Where possible, we ensure that products used are not made by child or bonded labour
We ensure that suppliers are paid a fair price for their products & services
Conservation Through Education
Our web site features our Responsible Tourism Policy and Initiatives
Our brochures carry information on conservation measures being practiced at the resort
Small message boards are placed in relevant places at the resort to educate the guests on
Responsible Tourism (yet to be implemented)
Special booklet describing the local flora, fauna and our Responsible Tourism Initiatives are
distributed to guests at the resort (yet to be implemented)
Involving local naturalists and artists in teaching the school children about nature and
conservation
