Environment

Water Conservation

• Dual flushing cisterns installed.
• STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) with stream-water standard output installed.
• The treated water used for horticulture.
• Foam flow faucets used to reduce water consumption.

Solid Waste Management

• Bio-gas plant processes kitchen waste
• Bio gas sludge used as fertilizer (organic manure)
• Piggery set up near the resort to manage food waste
• 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
• Vehicular movement minimized within the resort premises

Air Pollution

• Electric buggies used to transport guests within resort
• Diesel generators with electronic governors to reduce fuel consumption
• Common transportation provided for staff from town
• Majority of staff accommodated within property. Hence no transportation required
• Company owned wind power generator offsets power consumption from government utilities
• Company owned wind power generators supplying surplus power to government
• 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 news papers is encouraged
• Biodegradable bags used in the waste bins

Flora & Fauna

• Only local trees and plants are planted in the resort premises
• Designated areas within the resort, which was previously purely farm land, being restored to a naturally wild condition as a sanctuary for local fauna
• No exotic fauna within resort premisesSteps taken to minimize formal landscaping
• Financial assistance to the anti-poaching camp at Nagarhole National Park run by the Karnataka Forest Department
• Park fees paid by guests helps in upkeep of national park

Sustainable tourism

• Number of guests entering the forest is limited
• Construction of rooms is limited to retain the serenity of the environment
• Guests’ and vehicle intrusion into ecologically sensitive areas minimized

Light Pollution

• Usage of lights optimized to minimize disturbance to nocturnal wildlife

Society

• Local architecture is showcased in the theme of the resort
• Local food showcased
• TVs donated to the local community
• Engaging with local village heads in community development programs.
• Structured Community Development Programs are planned annually Eg: Scholarships, Toilets in villages, Road work, etc

Economy and Fair Trade

Economy

• Currently local employment at the resort is 30 %. We intend to reach 50% in next three years
• Cultural shows are carried out by the locals, providing them with a supplementary means of income
• Purchase of groceries and vegetables from local markets

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
• Special booklet describing the local flora, fauna and our Responsible Tourism Initiatives are distributed to guests at the resort