BOOK NOW at www.imaginative-traveller.com or CALL 0845 287 0769RESbeilnops eltrav71Responsible TravelGo localWe want you to see the world and experience cultures, but in a responsible way that shows respect for local people and their environment. 'Going local' isn't only the best way for you to enjoy authentic travel, it also helps support the communities you visit.Staying in family run hotels and using local transport supports the economy of the region giving the people a real benefit from your visit. It's not only ethical but also echoes what our customers want.Most of our tour leaders are English-speaking locals, highly qualified and have an intimate knowledge of the area, unlocking doors to show you the sights many travellers miss. Of course, this also means we are providing income, training and careers to local people.Ethical Initiatives in the UKWe also work hard to be responsible at home. We've launched a number of initiatives including balancing all emissions generated by staff air travel. Plus all staff are encouraged to follow a set of guidelines covering simple but important measures and are aware of the need to reduce, re-use and recycle where possible.Carbon offsetOur aim is to neutralise all major emissions created by our trips. This means greenhouse gases emitted by transport and accommodation will be balanced and reinvested in projects that offer Gold Standard (or similar) Carbon Credits. A carbon offset is included in all our tour prices (except Europe).You can keep up to date with our latest initiatives by visiting www.imaginative-traveller.com/responsible-travel

72india & himalayasWhy travel to India & Himalaya with us?With Imaginative Traveller you can travel from the highest mountain in the world to World's End in Sri Lanka! If you fancy a taster of India then dip your toe into this colourful, chaotic yet rewarding country on our 6 day Golden Triangle tour taking in the classic sights of Delhi, Jaipur and of course the Taj Mahal. Or for a taster of the entire Himalayan region then 'Journey to India and the Himalaya' is a fantastic 19 day tour with the unusual yet inspired combination of India, Nepal and Bhutan. We have researched genuine 'off the beaten track' places in rural Rajasthan such as the tiny, remote village of Tordi Garh, use quirky forms of transport such as rice barges and 'toy trains' and even offer non-trekking trips to Nepal.However a particular speciality is the sheer variety of Himalayan treks we offer. Decades of experience in Nepal has allowed us to devise hiking routes that really do get you away from the crowds, that allow you to experience hiking in comfort using lodges often built in conjunction with local communities. With hikes varying between 1-16 days, now anyone can enjoy this unforgettable experience - from first timer to experienced mountaineer. We also make sure you are kitted out with the best equipment.India & Himalayas