Did you know that the little hamlet of Spiti in Himachal has its own ecosphere? Founded by Ishita Khanna, Ecosphere involves a wonderful relationship between locals and professionals. They focus on creating sustainable livelihoods that are linked to nature and culture conservation. In our latest episode of Brewing Travel Shots, our host Zinal Doshi talks about how trips and experiences can be carbon-neutral and less harmful to the environment. They also discuss volunteerism and its many benefits.

Ishita Khanna has been featured as one of India's 50 leading social entrepreneurs and was given the CNN-IBN Real Heroes award as well as an Ashoka Fellowship. Recognized as one amongst 50 amazing ambassadors of sustainable travel featured by Conde Nast Traveler India in 2019. Awarded with “Global Awards for Empowered Women in Tourism - Celebrating Her at ITB Berlin”, in 2017. Awarded with the L’Oréal Paris Femina Women Award in 2013 for our work in Spiti in the field of Environment. Awarded with the “Real Heroes award” from CNN-IBN in 2010. Featured as one of the 50 social entrepreneurs in India by Outlook Business (Sept 2009) that is making a positive difference to lives of people and the environment. "Conservation must be taken into account while travelling", says the co-founder of Spiti Ecosphere

To know more Spiti Ecosphere : https://www.spitiecosphere.com/

To know more about Ishita Khanna connect at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishitaecosphere/

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To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/