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Environmental Pledge
Shikhar Nature Resort is a part of Shikhar Group of Companies, where we
are fully committed to follow in spirit and action the environmental
practices and guidelines. Thus we pledge to undertake specific actions
mentioned below:-
- LIMIT DEFORESTATION: We will make no open fires and discourage
others from doing so, Where water is heated by scarce firewood, we will
not use it or use as little of it as possible. Wherever possible, we
will choose accommodation that uses kerosene or fuel-efficient firewood
stoves.
- PLANT SAPLINGS: We will take saplings and encourage our tourists to
help plant them near our campsites or on the trails.
- NON-BIO DEGRADABLE GARBAGE: We will leave campsites clean and take
back all non-biodegradable litter to the road head/towns for proper
disposal. We will only bury biodegradable food waste.
- KEEP LOCAL WATER CLEAN: Toilet facilities will be pitched at least
30 meters away from the water source and all waste will be covered
properly. We will not allow detergents to be used in streams and
springs.
- PLANTS LEFT IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: We will not take away
cuttings, seeds and roots that are illegal in many parts of the
Himalayas.
- RESPECT LOCAL CULTURES: We will promote the appreciation and
preservation of religious places and local villages by never allowing
clients to buy religious objects or heirlooms from remote villages.
- ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF ENERGY FOR FUEL: Where possible, we will
convert to solar power such as solar lanterns, solar cookers etc.
- STATIONERY & OTHER PUBLICITY MATERIAL ON RECYCLED PAPER: We
will introduce / increase the use of recycled/hand made paper for our
stationery and other publicity items such as brochures etc.
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