Ep 05: Mindful Tourism

Ep 05: Mindful Tourism

What are the typical tourism activities in Ladakh? Why has the nature of tourism changed in recent decades? How do tourists treat the place and the local communities? What are the eco-friendly options for accommodation? What activities would constitute an authentic experience of Ladakh? Join the conversation about how we can practice mindful tourism in the High Himalayas in this episode. If you want to know more about Zero Waste Ladakh and what we do, check out our website. All the references for the podcast are also available on the podcast page on our website. If you have a moment to spare, please fill in our Listener Survey [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWo2Yl-77iWkGT3ucNk4vorsTmfopCqaIzT1QwljitlFFvIg/viewform?usp=dialog]. It helps us understand who our listeners are and what awareness programmes to create in future. Website: www.zerowasteladakh.com [https://www.zerowasteladakh.com/] Instagram: www.instagram.com/zerowaste.ladakh [https://www.instagram.com/zerowaste.ladakh/?hl=en] Facebook: www.facebook.com/zerowasteladakh [https://www.facebook.com/zerowasteladakh/] LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/zerowasteladakh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zerowasteladakh/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep 04: Waste Crisis

What factors make the waste situation challenging? How do the remote places where there are no waste management facilities deal with their waste? How is tourism contributing to waste generation? As beneficiaries of the surge in tourism, where do tourism businesses stand on the waste issue? What can tourists do to reduce their waste footprint in Ladakh? Listen in as we unpack the waste crisis in this episode. If you want to know more about Zero Waste Ladakh and what we do, check out our website. All the references for the podcast are also available on the podcast page on our website. If you have a moment to spare, please fill in our Listener Survey [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWo2Yl-77iWkGT3ucNk4vorsTmfopCqaIzT1QwljitlFFvIg/viewform?usp=dialog]. It helps us understand who our listeners are and what awareness programmes to create in future. Website: www.zerowasteladakh.com [https://www.zerowasteladakh.com/] Instagram: www.instagram.com/zerowaste.ladakh [https://www.instagram.com/zerowaste.ladakh/?hl=en] Facebook: www.facebook.com/zerowasteladakh [https://www.facebook.com/zerowasteladakh/] LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/zerowasteladakh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zerowasteladakh/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep 03: Bottled Water

How serious is the problem of plastic bottle waste in Ladakh? When and why did bottled water turn into a widespread phenomenon? What are the alternatives to packaged drinking water? Where do locals source their drinking water? How can tourists find local sources of drinking water? Tune in to this episode for an insightful conversation on drinking water and the problem of plastic bottles in Ladakh.  If you want to know more about Zero Waste Ladakh and what we do, check out our website. All the references for the podcast are also available on the podcast page on our website. If you have a moment to spare, please fill in our Listener Survey [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWo2Yl-77iWkGT3ucNk4vorsTmfopCqaIzT1QwljitlFFvIg/viewform?usp=dialog]. It helps us understand who our listeners are and what awareness programmes to create in future. Website: www.zerowasteladakh.com [https://www.zerowasteladakh.com/] Instagram: www.instagram.com/zerowaste.ladakh [https://www.instagram.com/zerowaste.ladakh/?hl=en] Facebook: www.facebook.com/zerowasteladakh [https://www.facebook.com/zerowasteladakh/] LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/zerowasteladakh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zerowasteladakh/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep 02: Water Problem

How does climate change affect the water situation of Ladakh? How did local communities source water traditionally and what are the changes in their patterns of water use? As flush toilets become common, what is the situation with sewage? What can tourists do to be responsible given the complex water situation? Catch this episode as we discuss the water problem in the High Himalayas.  If you want to know more about Zero Waste Ladakh and what we do, check out our website. All the references for the podcast are also available on the podcast page on our website. If you have a moment to spare, please fill in our Listener Survey [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWo2Yl-77iWkGT3ucNk4vorsTmfopCqaIzT1QwljitlFFvIg/viewform?usp=dialog]. It helps us understand who our listeners are and what awareness programmes to create in future. Website: www.zerowasteladakh.com [https://www.zerowasteladakh.com/] Instagram: www.instagram.com/zerowaste.ladakh [https://www.instagram.com/zerowaste.ladakh/?hl=en] Facebook: www.facebook.com/zerowasteladakh [https://www.facebook.com/zerowasteladakh/] LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/zerowasteladakh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zerowasteladakh/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep 01: Tourism Insights

What are some things about this top tourist destination of India that are not commonly known? What is the scale of the tourism industry here? What are the downsides of a tourism-based economy? How has tourism impacted the environment and the local communities? Join us in the first episode as we analyse tourism in the High Himalayas. If you want to know more about Zero Waste Ladakh and what we do, check out our website. All the references for the podcast are also available on the podcast page on our website. If you have a moment to spare, please fill in our Listener Survey [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWo2Yl-77iWkGT3ucNk4vorsTmfopCqaIzT1QwljitlFFvIg/viewform?usp=dialog]. It helps us understand who our listeners are and what awareness programmes to create in future. Website: www.zerowasteladakh.com [https://www.zerowasteladakh.com/] Instagram: www.instagram.com/zerowaste.ladakh [https://www.instagram.com/zerowaste.ladakh/?hl=en] Facebook: www.facebook.com/zerowasteladakh [https://www.facebook.com/zerowasteladakh/] LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/zerowasteladakh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zerowasteladakh/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.