Eco-Tourism at Jungleciti, Kaziranga

Jungleciti Eco-Tourism Initiatives

• Conservation partnerships: Year-round collaboration with the Assam Forest Department, Forest Guards, and NGOs for flood-time rescue logistics, early-warning support, and anti-poaching surveillance (see our Wildlife Conservation page).
• Low-impact operations: LED lighting, efficient HVAC, smart controls, rainwater harvesting, low-flow fixtures, leak audits, and elimination of most single-use plastics.
• Waste & circularity: Segregation at source, composting organics, partnerships with recyclers, and responsible handling of hazardous waste as per local norms.
• Sustainable sourcing: Local & seasonal menus, regional artisans for amenities and decor, certified paper/wood, biodegradable or refillable guest supplies.
• Community livelihoods: Fair-pay guiding, homestay & craft referrals, local transport cooperatives, and skills workshops for youth and women’s groups.
• Visitor education: Briefings on wildlife etiquette, “leave-no-trace” practices, and climate resilience in the Brahmaputra floodplain.
• Nature-positive landscape: Native tree planting, riparian buffers, pollinator gardens, and erosion control in our grounds.
• Transparency & goals: Annual intensity metrics (energy, water, waste per guest-night) with year-on-year reduction targets published on our site/app.

Why Eco-Tourism for All in Kaziranga

• Protects the asset: Wildlife and intact habitat are the very reason visitors come; eco-tourism safeguards long-term destination value.
• Reduces cumulative impact: In a compact, flood-prone landscape, every lodge’s footprint matters — efficiency and waste controls add up.
• Strengthens communities: Shared benefits (jobs, markets for local goods, training) build support for conservation and reduce conflict.
• Improves guest experience: Cleaner air & water, quieter nights, authentic culture, and responsible wildlife viewing are simply better.
• Resilience to climate risk: Water stewardship, flood planning, and heat-smart design cut business interruptions and costs.
• Meets traveler expectations: Eco-conscious travelers increasingly choose operators with credible practices and reporting.

What Every Establishment Can Do Now

• Adopt a no-litter, no-plastic policy; install segregation bins; compost organics.
• Audit energy & water; switch to LEDs; add low-flow fixtures; fix leaks; set AC set-points (24–26°C).
• Source local & seasonal; cut food miles; support farmer co-ops and craft clusters.
• Train staff on wildlife etiquette and guest briefings (speed limits, quiet zones, no feeding).
• Publish simple KPIs (kWh/guest-night, L/guest-night, kg waste/guest-night) and update annually.