Key Products & Services
adventure travel, cultural travel, sustainable tourism, and responsible travel.
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The following offers are available when you purchase Painted Circle RADIUS:
$50 discount per traveler booking before 05 February 2023
Estimated Average value:
$
50
US Dollar
Per Person
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Inclusivity
All businesses and organizations listed on Painted Circle have signed on to our Inclusivity Commitment. Below are extra notes about how this business manages inclusivity. You can find more information about our Inclusivity Commitment here.
Friendly for
Locals
Friendly for
Tourists / Non-locals
Not applicable for
LGBTQ+ Clients / Guests
Friendly for
Families / Kids
Caters to
Backpackers
Caters to
Adventure Seekers
Caters to
Business Travelers
Friendly for
Seniors
Not applicable for
Clients / Guests with Pets
Friendly for
Singles / Solo Travelers
Caters to
Groups
Caters to
Mobility Impaired Clients / Guests
Caters to
Special Needs Clients / Guests
Environmental Impact
Is there an Environmental Impact Plan in use:
Yes |
Status of the Environmental Impact Plan:
Full environmental impact plan in use
Details about the Environmental Impact Plan:
We abide by a strict environmental 'Leave No Trace policy during all our tours.
We promote the use of reusable bottles to reduce single-use plastic.
To go paper-free, all the correspondence will be done via digital platforms, and all necessary information, such as the trip dossier, packing lists etc., will be shared via email.
We guide and encourage our guests to pack with care as lightening the luggage reduces the carbon footprint.
During the trek, all our campsites are eco-friendly, and the kitchen crew don't use wood for cooking.
During our trips, we keep erosion to a minimum and are mindful of water pollution.
We encourage our guests to make sure any souvenirs purchased are sustainable to ensure artefacts and products are not made from endangered species and hardwoods.
For this trek, we follow CKNP (Central Karakorum National Park) recommendations and work closely with local authorities to dispose of the waste properly at the end of the expedition.
Community Impact
Is there a Community Action Plan in use:
Yes |
Details about the Community Action Plan:
We encourage our clients to buy local products and eat in local (family-owned) restaurants. We support the creation of micro and small enterprises.
We employ local people, including local guides, transport services from businesses owned by local people, and local support staff (porters, cooks, porter Sardar etc.).
We collect the necessary information regarding local customs and traditions. We share information with the group members before & during the trip.
We always try and give something back. Whether it is a pair of old walking boots, a guest giving to a porter, school supplies for local communities, or a donation to charity; every generous gift help preserve the natural wonders of our world. We sponsor 25 deserving students at AL-Mahad Public School Yugo, Khaplu, Baltistan – Pakistan.
For this trek, we pay the CKNP (Central Karakorum National Park) trekking fee, with goes towards the maintenance of the trail & well-being of the community.
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