#sustainabletravel

If you’ve ever wondered, “Where does my ticket money go?”, this guide lays it out—line by line. Running an ethical elephant park or village in India is expensive, specialized, and (when done right) deeply impactful. Below you’ll find a clear breakdown of revenue, actual cost drivers for elephant care, how funds channel into rescue, rehabilitation, and forest conservation, and the standards you can use to evaluate whether a venue is truly ethical. We also include a simple template for monthly transparency reports and a gentle nudge to book directly (so more of your rupee funds the elephants, not middlemen). ... Read More