A Village Retreat 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.