ThE BOOK

I’ve worked with and lived in India now since 1998. During that I’ve seen unknown destinations become victims of overtourism, I’ve seen pioneers in sustainable tourism blossom and inspire and I’ve seen a lot of tourism that has been detrimental to both the land, nature and the people who live there. Tourism is here to stay, and we need to find a way to manage it. I wanted to compile this collection of sustainable hotels of India and Nepal to showcase hoteliers and homestay owners who entered into this field with a passion for sustainability, where the ethos from the outset was to create something that was as eco friendly as could be. In some cases, they are well-known hotels created by pioneers in sustainable tourism. But I also wanted to seek out properties that have flown below the radar, that seek their followers by word of mouth, by finding like-minded people who will understand and respect their philosophy.  Those are the travelers I also hope that this book will appeal to.  

Of course, as well as seeking out the stories behind the properties, several criteria were also carefully considered, which can be seen on the sustainable guidelines page. I only chose hotels which I have personally visited or a trusted colleague from the sustainable travel space has recommended.