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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris

Ecotourism & Conservation
in India

Tiger and Travelers© Bablu Khan

By traveling with Cheesemans’ to India, you are participating in a responsible tourism experience that enriches your journey while contributing to the preservation of India’s wildlife and cultural heritage. For example, our local operator partners with eco-conscious lodges and camps that protect ecosystems and wildlife while ensuring that a portion of the revenue supports local communities. This includes initiatives like education programs, conservation efforts, and community development. Your travel investment directly benefits both India’s natural beauty and the well-being of its people.

Ecotourism in India is essential to protecting wildlife, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and preserving cultural heritage. Our partnerships contribute to conservation projects such as the Snow Leopard Conservancy and Tiger Trust, as well as broader initiatives like carbon reduction through Tomorrow’s Air. Local efforts include anti-poaching campaigns, community education on conservation, and projects like sustainable beekeeping, tree planting, and traditional handicrafts. Additionally, your trip to India supports cultural events, schools, and rural development initiatives. By traveling with Cheesemans’, you help create harmony between India’s vibrant ecosystems and its diverse communities.

Travelers © Debbie Thompson

How Can You Make A Difference?


How You Can Actively Contribute

CONTRIBUTE

  • Keep an eBird list for each outing – you don’t need to track EVERY bird you see. See our Reading and Resource List for more details.
  • Take GPS-referenced wildlife and nature photos, and upload to iNaturalist. See our Reading and Resource List for more details.
Sharing

SHARE

  • Give a talk about your experience to a local wildlife or nature group or host a virtual webinar to reach a much wider audience!
  • Post your experiences on social media so others can learn more.
  • Submit a written, video, or audio testimonial for Cheesemans’ to share with future travelers.
Acting Locally

PRESERVE

  • Support local vendors if you buy memorabilia to take home.
  • Travel in small group sizes to limit the impact on the environment and wildlife.
  • Bring a reusable water bottle to refill rather than accepting plastic bottles.
  • Ask for the lodging to not replace your towels or bedding during multiple night stays.
  • Turn off lights and fans when leaving your room.
  • Bring biodegradable soap to save waterways. This can also help minimize plastic bottle waste by reducing the number of bottles hotels provide (although many hotels are switching to dispensers in the bathrooms.).

Organizations You Can Support

The Last Wilderness Foundation – Last Wilderness Foundation engages in wildlife conservation by raising awareness among urban children and addressing human-wildlife conflicts in rural communities. They also support forest officials through fieldwork and workshops to strengthen conservation efforts.

Tiger Trust India – Tiger Trust is an NGO dedicated to conserving big cats, especially tigers, through legal capacity building for forest departments and youth awareness programs. They also empower women with legal training under workplace harassment laws. Their work combines wildlife conservation with social empowerment for sustainable impact.