Celebrated for responsible tourism.
National and international recognition for sustainable homestays, permaculture land revival, and zero-waste community stewardship in the Darjeeling Himalayas.
Leadership on Sustainable Homestays
Awarded by Outlook Responsible Tourism Awards for pioneering zero-waste practices, vernacular bamboo construction, and community soil restoration.
ICRT Indian Subcontinent
Recognized by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT) for exemplary stewardship of local ecosystems and regenerative tourism models.
ICRT Global Awards
Honored on the global stage alongside international sustainability pioneers for transforming an active landslide dump yard into an edible forest garden.
Community Waste Stewardship
Commended for decentralizing plastic segregation and community river cleanup across Gorabari village in the Darjeeling hills.