Village Ways

Award-winning responsible tourism initiatives designed in partnership with local communities. Experience authentic rural life in India and Nepal.

[Village Ways @villageways]

We are honoured to win a prestigious World Responsible Tourism award at @WTM_WRTD for Growing the Local Economy - generating local economic benefits are at the heart of our work. #sustainable #tourism #IncredibleIndia

[Village Ways @villageways]

Gender equality is central to our work, and our female MD Manisha Pande leads by example. We love this article by @lizjedwards & @Stephens_GA including our porter Pooja's story. Via @timestravel #internationalwomensday2021

[Liz Edwards @lizjedwards]

Especially loved working on these interviews with @Stephens_GA. Big thanks also to @heckfieldplace @villageways @jet2tweets @chobegamelodge @RoyalBalloon @Ness_Knight  @Intrepid_Travel and Victoria at the Sure Thing Chapel in Vegas
#IWD2021
https://t.co/Wy9nRH6tvH

[Village Ways @villageways]

It seems certain that the climate crisis played a major part the #Uttarakhand disaster. Vulnerable mountain regions and the communities who live there deserve protection from deforestation and water exploitation.

[Village Ways @villageways]

Very concerning news from #Uttarakhand today. Our thoughts are with all the communities affected by this disaster.

[Village Ways @villageways]

@SimonMaxwell001 Thank you so much for your kind words.

[Village Ways @villageways]

An incredibly sad day for everyone connected to Village Ways, as we mourn the loss of one of our founders, Keith Virgo. Keith was a great colleague and a friend to everyone in our partner communities, and will be missed by all.

[#EarthChangers 💙 @Earth_Changers_]

#ThrowbackThursday to a #traditional #lifestyle in the #Himalaya foothills. Stay in the heart of #rural timeless #tranquillity & #experience true #ecotourism, walking #village to #villages discovering India’s extraordinary rural life. Info & enquire: https://t.co/wYKM4wCZsn

[Village Ways @villageways]

Good overview of how we work from @goodwinhj - Responsible Tourism Sustaining Village Life in the Foothills of the Himalaya https://t.co/SSj2y9hlbN via @TravelTomorrowX

[Village Ways @villageways]

"Unlike private sector tourism, this is about the entire village benefitting. So the impact is holistic." When we travel again, we need to travel wisely and sustainably. Tourism can be a powerful, positive force. Thank you, Sajna, for reminding us of this.https://t.co/uKgYGdbTqP

[Village Ways @villageways]

"Community tourism reached out to almost all sectors in our village through different ways ... drivers who facilitated transport for the tourist, farmers from whom the tourists bought products, pot makers, blacksmiths, guides, cooks: everyone benefited in some way or other. " 1/3

[Village Ways @villageways]

Powerful interview with much-loved guide Sajna in #Kerala by @Traveloguer via @TelegraphTravel on devastating personal impacts of the pandemic. When community tourism stops, the community suffers. We are working hard to support partner villages, and to bring domestic guests. 2/3

[Uttarakhand Tourism @UTDBofficial]

A traditional Kumaoni house in Johar Valley. Windows form an integral part of these beautifully carved homes. Stone walls, mud floors, slate roofs and courtyards are few of the other features of these houses.
Pic: Utkarsh Sood
#uttarakhandtourism #simplyheaven

[Village Ways @villageways]

Our first domestic guests are returning to our partner communities, and it is so lovely to have them. These kind words are typical of the warm-hearted guests we are so fortunate to have. We look forward to being open to international guests soon.

[Village Ways @villageways]

We are delighted to be commended in this year's @WTM_WRTD awards, for the work we have done keeping our guests and our partner communities connected during the pandemic. Congratulations to all #sustainable #travel leaders recognised in the awards. https://t.co/ab1shhq3fF

[Village Ways @villageways]

Sobering account of India's long-term failure to protect an iconic bird, in this must-read publication devoted to conservation in Asia.

[Sanctuary Asia @SanctuaryAsia]

The Great Indian Bustard is at the verge of #extinction; only 150 individuals are estimated in the wild, their #grassland habitat decimated by massive #industrialisation. Photo: Dhananjay Joshi More on India's rare #birds in our October issue cover story:
https://t.co/Y1IW2ZKmgw

[Village Ways @villageways]

Do check our Instagram for updates on a visit to Binsar by our new team member Puneet, who is a very accomplished photographer. So lovely to see images from our villages and the majestic Himalayas. #sustainable #tourism #IncredibleIndia https://t.co/7B4yGcIrf9

[Village Ways @villageways]

Fascinating account of how the hard work and vision of one man brought tourism to a remote valley. The valley tourism, he suggests, became too big and has now, as everywhere, come to a long pause. https://t.co/3gEUK6As5i via @ruralvoices_IN

[sheatwork.com @sheatwork_com]

India’s Leading Women Entrepreneurs In Travel &and Tourism. View at: https://t.co/vUCbpp4S0z @zelamac
@patil_veena @aditi_balbir @thrillophilia @sukhmanisingh
@jontyhyd @VolJourneys @gotgclub @WOWClub
@villageways @UNWTO_pub @WEP_NITIAayog #WorldTourismDay2020

[Mariellen Ward @Breathedreamgo]

Join me and other panelists including @mandipsinghsoin Manisha Pande of @villageways Vipul Prakash of @makemytrip to chat about all things Uttarakhand tomorrow on #WorldTourismDay