As the cooler months in India are approaching, I've had people asking for my advice on having an off the beaten track experience in Kutch. Kuldip Gadhvi is one of the first names that springs to mind....He is an amazing Kutchi guide, certain to give you a totally unique and unforgetable holiday!
Recently, Kuldip was one of only a handfull of finalists nominated worldwide for the World Responsible Tourisim Award. It was well deserved honour for a Kutchi local who discovered the beauty of the remote tribal communities while assisting with the relief effort after the regions 2001 earthquake.
Recently, Kuldip was one of only a handfull of finalists nominated worldwide for the World Responsible Tourisim Award. It was well deserved honour for a Kutchi local who discovered the beauty of the remote tribal communities while assisting with the relief effort after the regions 2001 earthquake.
Kuldip is a highly ethical man! He saw the negative impact of outside tour companies and greedy middle-men were having on the devestated tribal people of Kutch, as they promoted only those people who paid them the best 'commision' and by-passed other artisans who couldn't or wouldn't pay.
When Kuldip started Kutch Adventures India, he was a rare breed in India.......A guide who didn't ask for or accept commision from the local people for introducing them to visitors and tourists who visited the region.
He was a trailblazer in this regard, and now I'm happy to say all the best and most respected guides in Kutch accept payment only for their guiding services and tours, and not a percentage of an artisans' handicraft sales!
What this means for you is that when you come to Kutch and use a local guide like Kuldip, you'll be introduced to the people and places you really want to see, not who a large tour company or an 'outside guide' wants you to see!
If you want an off the beaten track experience tailored especially for your enjoyment, interest and reason for your holiday So, I'd like to introduce you to the charasmatic Kuldip by means of this video he made for Follow the Star, Gujarat.
He's a great bloke!
When Kuldip started Kutch Adventures India, he was a rare breed in India.......A guide who didn't ask for or accept commision from the local people for introducing them to visitors and tourists who visited the region.
He was a trailblazer in this regard, and now I'm happy to say all the best and most respected guides in Kutch accept payment only for their guiding services and tours, and not a percentage of an artisans' handicraft sales!
What this means for you is that when you come to Kutch and use a local guide like Kuldip, you'll be introduced to the people and places you really want to see, not who a large tour company or an 'outside guide' wants you to see!
If you want an off the beaten track experience tailored especially for your enjoyment, interest and reason for your holiday So, I'd like to introduce you to the charasmatic Kuldip by means of this video he made for Follow the Star, Gujarat.
He's a great bloke!
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