What is Sustainable Travel?
Sustainable tourism is more than just a marketing trend. With Pure Nepal, you choose a sustainable vacation. Pure Nepal has been committed to sustainability since the travel agency’s inception. We are constantly looking for ways to combine sustainability with fantastic travel experiences for our guests, providing trips that offer added value.
Traveling with Pure Nepal means opting for small-scale, authentic experiences. For warm hospitality. For consciously managing the environment and resources. Foregoing Western luxury is an option, in exchange for unforgettable encounters with the land and its people.
Pure Nepal follows two key principles for sustainability in Nepal:
- Creating development opportunities for the local population while respecting traditions and culture.
- Attention to the environment, nature, and the ecosystem.
Cultural Exchange
Nepal is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups, from originally Indo-Nepalese and Indian populations to ancient Nepalese mountain peoples in more isolated areas. Many Nepalese regions and villages are only accessible by foot. While contact with Western visitors has grown over the past decades, it is still not common in many areas.
Pure Nepal is familiar with the people, circumstances, and customs. Through us, you can experience the authentic ways of life in small villages, where the centuries-old history still thrives. We organize small-scale visits for Western guests, carefully preparing these visits on location. We help you navigate traditions and customs.
Through this preparation, Nepalese host families and their visitors can meet each other respectfully and learn about different ways of life.
Nepal has a rich diversity of religions, cultures, and traditions, and nearly every day offers a reason to celebrate! Tolerance for other religions is high in Nepal. As a Western visitor, you are often invited to join in the celebrations and rituals—whether by observing or participating. However, certain rituals and temples are reserved for the devout. Pure Nepal will provide you with all the tips on the ‘do’s and don’ts’ in Nepal to avoid misunderstandings.
Learning more about the cultures and traditions will give you, as a visitor, an even richer experience. Moreover, understanding these practices is one of the ways to help protect Nepalese culture and traditions. If you are interested in the culture and religions of Nepal, Pure Nepal will gladly provide you with local information and a guide to accompany you.
Nature and Environment
The natural environment of the Himalayan mountains is extremely fragile. Low temperatures cause very slow growth of plants and trees, and animals in these areas depend on this ecosystem. In contrast to the majestic scale of the mountains, the ecosystem is delicate. For those who live in these areas, they rely heavily on the scarce yield of nature. All other necessities must be brought in on foot. Even biodegradable waste decomposes very slowly.
Pure Nepal organizes treks in the breathtaking nature of the Himalayas, as well as trips through the lower hills and green valleys, or jungle tours in the tropical lowlands of the Terai. These trips can be done without damaging, depleting, or polluting nature. Simple measures can have a big impact in both the Himalayas and other areas of Nepal.
What does Pure Nepal do to preserve the beauty of the mountains and valleys? Our travelers set out in small groups, pairs, or individually. Local guides and/or porters accompany them. We recommend and sell refillable water bottles. Waste and packaging materials are carried back or left at special collection points. We use fuel wisely in cold areas and observe plants and animals without disturbing them.
Focus on Development
Aside from agriculture, tourism is the largest source of income in Nepal. Travelers bring employment opportunities, but the local population rarely benefits from this. Illiteracy remains common in Nepal, and many people work in poor conditions for minimal wages.
Pure Nepal leverages the opportunities that tourism offers to promote progress and development. We do this by training and employing local people, ensuring good working conditions for our porters and guides, and offering fair wages that reflect the difficulty and responsibility of the work. We also organize special homestay tours where you will stay at a local host family.
Foundation Diyo Nepal
Pure Nepal is connected with Foundation Diyo Nepal, a foundation that has proven to be a successful way to initiate sustainable, small-scale development.
Foundation Diyo Nepal is a volunteer organization founded in 2007 in the Netherlands by Ilse Bennink. The foundation works for the Dhading district in Nepal. Ilse Bennink has lived in Kathmandu since 2007. ‘I gained great admiration and respect for the Nepalese people I met. Behind the colorful saris, jingling bracelets, and traditional hats worn by the men lies great poverty. I felt that I could do something for them, however small.’ This was the start of Foundation Diyo Nepal.
As a child, Shiva Sapkota took the initiative to attend school. ‘I wouldn’t wish the circumstances I grew up in on anyone. I believe that small acts can be the beginning of great change in someone’s life. As a Hindu, I believe it’s my karma to open eyes and help others. With just a little help, someone can achieve so much. Foundation Diyo Nepal gives people in our working area that kind of support.’
Community involvement is essential for success. Pure Nepal focuses heavily on communication with the people we work for and the local authorities. We also work closely with local schools and hospitals. We carry out the projects in the Dhading district as volunteers, alongside many local volunteers.
Foundation Diyo Nepal organizes events and activities in the Netherlands, and the proceeds support small-scale and sustainable development projects in Nepal. Thanks to donations, sponsorships, and collaborations, the foundation has already made a significant difference for many people in Nepal.
What is Sustainable Travel?
Sustainable tourism is more than just a marketing trend. With Pure Nepal, you choose a sustainable vacation. Pure Nepal has been committed to sustainability since the travel agency’s inception. We are constantly looking for ways to combine sustainability with fantastic travel experiences for our guests, providing trips that offer added value.
Traveling with Pure Nepal means opting for small-scale, authentic experiences. For warm hospitality. For consciously managing the environment and resources. Foregoing Western luxury is an option, in exchange for unforgettable encounters with the land and its people.
Pure Nepal follows two key principles for sustainability in Nepal:
- Creating development opportunities for the local population while respecting traditions and culture.
- Attention to the environment, nature, and the ecosystem.
Cultural Exchange
Nepal is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups, from originally Indo-Nepalese and Indian populations to ancient Nepalese mountain peoples in more isolated areas. Many Nepalese regions and villages are only accessible by foot. While contact with Western visitors has grown over the past decades, it is still not common in many areas.
Pure Nepal is familiar with the people, circumstances, and customs. Through us, you can experience the authentic ways of life in small villages, where the centuries-old history still thrives. We organize small-scale visits for Western guests, carefully preparing these visits on location. We help you navigate traditions and customs.
Through this preparation, Nepalese host families and their visitors can meet each other respectfully and learn about different ways of life.
Nepal has a rich diversity of religions, cultures, and traditions, and nearly every day offers a reason to celebrate! Tolerance for other religions is high in Nepal. As a Western visitor, you are often invited to join in the celebrations and rituals—whether by observing or participating. However, certain rituals and temples are reserved for the devout. Pure Nepal will provide you with all the tips on the ‘do’s and don’ts’ in Nepal to avoid misunderstandings.
Learning more about the cultures and traditions will give you, as a visitor, an even richer experience. Moreover, understanding these practices is one of the ways to help protect Nepalese culture and traditions. If you are interested in the culture and religions of Nepal, Pure Nepal will gladly provide you with local information and a guide to accompany you.
Nature and Environment
The natural environment of the Himalayan mountains is extremely fragile. Low temperatures cause very slow growth of plants and trees, and animals in these areas depend on this ecosystem. In contrast to the majestic scale of the mountains, the ecosystem is delicate. For those who live in these areas, they rely heavily on the scarce yield of nature. All other necessities must be brought in on foot. Even biodegradable waste decomposes very slowly.
Pure Nepal organizes treks in the breathtaking nature of the Himalayas, as well as trips through the lower hills and green valleys, or jungle tours in the tropical lowlands of the Terai. These trips can be done without damaging, depleting, or polluting nature. Simple measures can have a big impact in both the Himalayas and other areas of Nepal.
What does Pure Nepal do to preserve the beauty of the mountains and valleys? Our travelers set out in small groups, pairs, or individually. Local guides and/or porters accompany them. We recommend and sell refillable water bottles. Waste and packaging materials are carried back or left at special collection points. We use fuel wisely in cold areas and observe plants and animals without disturbing them.
Focus on Development
Aside from agriculture, tourism is the largest source of income in Nepal. Travelers bring employment opportunities, but the local population rarely benefits from this. Illiteracy remains common in Nepal, and many people work in poor conditions for minimal wages.
Pure Nepal leverages the opportunities that tourism offers to promote progress and development. We do this by training and employing local people, ensuring good working conditions for our porters and guides, and offering fair wages that reflect the difficulty and responsibility of the work. We also organize special homestay tours where you will stay at a local host family.
Foundation Diyo Nepal
Pure Nepal is connected with Foundation Diyo Nepal, a foundation that has proven to be a successful way to initiate sustainable, small-scale development.
Foundation Diyo Nepal is a volunteer organization founded in 2007 in the Netherlands by Ilse Bennink. The foundation works for the Dhading district in Nepal. Ilse Bennink has lived in Kathmandu since 2007. ‘I gained great admiration and respect for the Nepalese people I met. Behind the colorful saris, jingling bracelets, and traditional hats worn by the men lies great poverty. I felt that I could do something for them, however small.’ This was the start of Foundation Diyo Nepal.
As a child, Shiva Sapkota took the initiative to attend school. ‘I wouldn’t wish the circumstances I grew up in on anyone. I believe that small acts can be the beginning of great change in someone’s life. As a Hindu, I believe it’s my karma to open eyes and help others. With just a little help, someone can achieve so much. Foundation Diyo Nepal gives people in our working area that kind of support.’
Community involvement is essential for success. Pure Nepal focuses heavily on communication with the people we work for and the local authorities. We also work closely with local schools and hospitals. We carry out the projects in the Dhading district as volunteers, alongside many local volunteers.
Foundation Diyo Nepal organizes events and activities in the Netherlands, and the proceeds support small-scale and sustainable development projects in Nepal. Thanks to donations, sponsorships, and collaborations, the foundation has already made a significant difference for many people in Nepal.
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Contact Us
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Ilse: +977 98 41128306
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