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‘FreeFrom’ in the Himalayas wins ‘Best for the local award economies’

17/11/2013 //  by Michelle Berridale Johnson//  1 Comment

Village WaysWay back in 2007 I spent a wonderful two weeks walking in the foothills of the Himalayas courtesy of the then quite new Village Ways eco-holiday group – an initiative which enables remote villages to become self-sustaining by entertaining visitors who want to walk in their hills. (See here for my report on my holiday.)

Since I was there, Village Ways has flourished and not only increased the number of villages in the Himalayas welcoming visitors to their home-built guest houses, but now offers similar holidays in Nepal, Kerala, Rajasthan and as far afield as Ethiopia. So I was delighted to see from their latest newsletter that they have just won the ‘Best for the Local Economy’ category at the World Responsible Tourism Awards. Thoroughly deserved, I’d say!

If you like the concept – and fancy a few weeks in a truly unspoilt part of the world, check in to the Village Ways site and check out what is on offer for 2014.

Category: Dairy-free, Food, FreeFrom Food, Gluten-free, TravelTag: Binsar wildlife sanctuary, eco tourism, Village Ways, Village ways in Ehtiopia, Village ways in Kerala, Village ways in Nepal, Village ways in Rajasathan, Walking in the Himalayas, World Responsible Tourism Awards

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  1. Michelle

    18/11/2013 at 13:40

    Janet has just emailed us to say:
    Would just love to go back to India…and the Kerala area is on my list. (They have the best tiger reserves…)
    I am delighted that the award has been given.
    If there is anyone else interested in a visit….let me know. I am not that good on my feet….. but might manage some of it….

    Please let us know if anyone is interested and we’ll put you in touch.

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