As a publication with its eyes always turned towards the ever developing state of Nepali communities , Inside Himalayas is particularly appreciative of businesses and initiatives with a multifaceted impact on the communities within which they exist . In a world that is oversaturated with business whose intentions are to maximize profits regardless of the effects their modus operandi may have on their surrounding environment and communities , it comes like a breath of fresh air when we witness people who chose to approach things differently and offer a more sustainable example of how businesses and initiatives can operate . Another phenomenon greatly appreciated by Inside Himalayas is the tangible evidence of the effects of Community Based Travel ( CBT ). Inside Himalaya ’ s sister operation , Community Homestay Network , has been working on developing CBT all over Nepal , and there have been instances in which locals have taken the initiative to establish new businesses in line with the vision they have for their their local community as prompted by the implementation of CBT practices and responsible tourism . This comes to show that in time , sustainable development is an unavoidable effect of CBT when it ’ s practiced thoroughly , and with true local involvement .
Joyful woman participating in a program by Sharing Seeds . Photo by RMT . www . insidehimalayas . com by Royal Mountain Travel
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