Back to the Roots

Less is more when it comes to rural eco-tourism

By: Ipsita Sarkar, New Delhi

Almost 74 per cent of Indias population resides in its 7 million villages. According to the Ministry of Tourism, rural tourism is one of the few solutions that can counter the effect of the growing urbanisation syndrome in villages. And the quintessential Indian village is attracting tourists by the thousands.

 

If an opposite word were to exist for the word city, it would have to be village. Your grandma and grandpa, might have highlighted this opposition a countless number of times saying Back in our village, there was so much peace and calm it was easier to breathe and life was uncomplicated. The yearning to return to their roots was strong. The dads might recall how they learnt to swim in the non-descript ponds and rivers of the villages (instead of the fancy country club swimming pool in town) and climb trees with a certain pride. How extended families reunited during family functions in their ancestral village home. And then there is Generation Us! City born, city bred. To whom such connections are but tales.

Since opposites attract, a natural curiosity to explore our rural roots was bound to emerge. In our increasingly hectic and fast paced city life, the idea of a vacation is often to take a break and head off to somewhere different. What better break than a visit to a rural destination? Visiting its untouched scenic wonders, witnessing a way of life so much closer to nature and in the process, creating sustainable eco-systems, providing alternate sources of sustainable livelihood opportunities for the rural people and empowering the local community in harnessing their natural resources. Rural tourism, an emerging eco-tourism sector, preserves and promotes eco-friendly practices, cottage industries and the cultural heritage of the local artisans.

https://vimeo.com/16297812

http://youtu.be/8heynT5AW1k

www.rosekanda.org

http://www.euttaranchal.com/hotels/rose-kanda-rural-homestay-bageshwar.php

www.facebook.com/ROSEKanda.volunteering

 http://bageshwar.nic.in/pages/display/55-excursion

Back to the Roots

Back to the Roots
Less is more when it comes to rural eco-tourism

By: Ipsita Sarkar, New Delhi

Almost 74 per cent of Indias population resides in its 7 million villages. According to the Ministry of Tourism, rural tourism is one of the few solutions that can counter the effect of the growing urbanisation syndrome in villages. And the quintessential Indian village is attracting tourists by the thousands.

 

If an opposite word were to exist for the word city, it would have to be village. Your grandma and grandpa, might have highlighted this opposition a countless number of times saying Back in our village, there was so much peace and calm it was easier to breathe and life was uncomplicated. The yearning to return to their roots was strong. The dads might recall how they learnt to swim in the non-descript ponds and rivers of the villages (instead of the fancy country club swimming pool in town) and climb trees with a certain pride. How extended families reunited during family functions in their ancestral village home. And then there is Generation Us! City born, city bred. To whom such connections are but tales.

Since opposites attract, a natural curiosity to explore our rural roots was bound to emerge. In our increasingly hectic and fast paced city life, the idea of a vacation is often to take a break and head off to somewhere different. What better break than a visit to a rural destination? Visiting its untouched scenic wonders, witnessing a way of life so much closer to nature and in the process, creating sustainable eco-systems, providing alternate sources of sustainable livelihood opportunities for the rural people and empowering the local community in harnessing their natural resources. Rural tourism, an emerging eco-tourism sector, preserves and promotes eco-friendly practices, cottage industries and the cultural heritage of the local artisans.

https://vimeo.com/16297812

http://youtu.be/8heynT5AW1k

www.rosekanda.org

http://www.euttaranchal.com/hotels/rose-kanda-rural-homestay-bageshwar.php

www.facebook.com/ROSEKanda.volunteering

 http://bageshwar.nic.in/pages/display/55-excursion

US documentary film makers Alexis and actress Blair done film shooting at Jeevan paying Guest Unit / ROSE

 

US documentary film makers Alexis  and actress  Blair   done film shooting at Jeevan paying  Guest Unit / ROSE   , about the India’s Natural Beauty  of  central Himalayan reason ( Village Sunargaon , Kanda, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand ), Himalayan  view,  Flora and Fauna, wild life, Forest , Organic farming terraced land , mountain and rivers, Rural life style ,Art and Craft, Handicraft, Cultural  folk heritage , Domestic live stock , Geography, Environment , Rural Development, Social welfare , Community efforts,  livelihood  improving efforts , Solar energy, water harvesting , Education /Awareness / Training program / Pilot Field Demonstration ,

Village / Rural /Eco Tourism , Spiritual Faith and other.

The team leader  and Actress Blair , director Alexis, camera man Atul Bansal   ,assistant  Suneel , driver Gopal and  host Jeevan Verma visited the film shooting spots and take many shots . Complete shooting will be editing in California  US . The film will be show on US television .

 

 

Blaire Pie

Hello ROSE team! Im blaire and a couple years ago I spent some time at ROSE and did some filming for a travel show pilot. I've tried to get the footage to Mr. Verma many times, but i think there were always technical difficulties! Lets see if they can see it through here https://vimeo.com/16297812

Please send my love to the whole Verma family!!!! -- Blaire

 

Off the Beaten Path - Host Blaire Carson -

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rough cut teaser for Off the Beaten Path, a philanthropic travel show which focuses on adventures in responsible tourism.

near Brooklyn, NY, United

Nathan Solar

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

nathansolar@hotmail.com

I have found the overall experience to be generally hospitable. The house family was respectful enough, giving me my own room and calling me in when food was prepared. During my stay I helped in masonry work but was mostly teaching in the class room to 15 children age 2-10. The teacher who helped me was kind to me but occasionally used a more physical means of motivation towards the children that was, to my taste, indifferent, however most of the children were very respectful and polite. The nature in Kanda is beautiful and while I found the expense to be high, (keep in mind half of the expense goes to helping the school and construction) the 11 days I spent in Kanda were peaceful and a good escape from the rest of the world. I recommend the opportunity.

www.rosekanda.org