their own solar power and solar heating system, and finally, they generate their own biogas (black water produced at the hotel and livestock manure from the farm are used to create methane gas which is used to cook the food grown at the hotel). When it comes to heating at this hotel, eco-briquettes are used to fuel fires. These briquettes are carbon neutral, which is better for the environment than burning coal, a non-sustainable fossil fuel.

be used in showers, baths and bathroom sinks. Grey water produced at the hotel is pumped back into the toilets for reuse, used to water the vegetable gardens and even sometimes allowed to flow back into the ground to boost the underground water-table levels so that no grey water is wasted. Once grey water is flushed down the toilet, it becomes black water and is then stored in tanks to create biogas.

use items that are not packaged in plastic. As well as this avoidance of plastic, all tin cans, bottles and paper are collected from the hotel and recycled. Even organic waste is recycled, being used for compost to fertilise the vegetable gardens and the fields.

by closing the forest, and only opening it up once every 2 years for firewood chopping in designated areas. They stimulate and support replanting in areas that have previously been chopped, and support the committee to restrict the amount of bundles that are allowed by each household. Also, previously advocating against the use of dangerous fishing practices in their “Phurse-Khola’ (Phurse river) which flows in front of their village, has now been banned.

vegetables, seasonal fruits and much more. Meat and dairy products are sourced from the farm. The kitchen even has its own bakery on-site too. Fresh seasonal fruit juices are available, but other drinks are imported. Anything that the kitchen doesn’t have enough of is sourced locally to reduce food miles.

on their food for doing so. Guests can also get involved in other farm activities to learn about organic produce, such as making vegetable beds, planting seeds and replanting saplings. Furthermore, the hotel is ideally located in a rice paddy valley as well as being surrounded by hills populated with dense forests and local cultural villages nearby that guests can explore. The hotel have naturalist guides who can escort guests to explore the surroundings, go on bird-watching tours, visit the village or even go on more strenuous hiking half day or full day tours, all of which do not require transport as they are on the doorstep. Guests also have the opportunity to use mountain bikes to help them get around the area.

using natural elements. AC is only offered in 6 of the villas with the use of it discouraged because it is not needed. The roof of the buildings were designed at a lower angle in order to have a larger roof space for rainwater harvesting. The Pavilions Himalayas also offers guests the chance to stay in eco tents which are made from locally sourced reclaimed wood and certified canvas from South Africa. All of the labourer’s for construction were from local villages in order to provide sustainable livelihoods for them and support the community.

Nepalese ingredients and offered in refillable bottles.

to help them to be more kind to the environment and wealth, which is demonstrated through 70% of the hotel’s profits going into funding social projects. These projects include the Right4Children NGO which aims to assist local schools through initiatives such as setting up a computer lab and teacher training. Right4Children recently set up the FAB Hospitality school which takes in young people who have been rescued from slavery and abuse and educates them to create a sustainable livelihood in the future. The hotel also supports the ‘Aisha Primary health Clinic’ to provide medical support in the local area. Alongside the social initiatives they support, the use of the hotel's bio-gas system is promoted within the village, in which more households have installed them since. The hotel recently started a plastic-free village campaign and clean-up initiatives so that their influence continues throughout the valley and they can educate the local people about the importance. of avoiding plastic, especially in terms of conservation as it focuses on how littering can be fatal to the local wildlife. They promote organic kitchen gardens in the village, which most households get involved in. This initiative aims to promote fresh vegetables grown in organic compost with the use of organic pesticides, this also protects bees and stimulates the production of honey.