Do
Respect plastic-free zones
Several hill states and towns ban single-use plastic; carry a refillable bottle.
Stay in homestays
Money reaches households directly.
Buy craft at source
From artisans or recognised cooperatives.
Ask before photographing people
Especially at rituals, funerals and in villages.
Don't
Avoid elephant rides
Choose observation-based wildlife experiences instead.
Never buy ivory
Illegal, and it drives poaching.
Never buy shahtoosh
Made from an endangered antelope; pashmina is the legal alternative.
Don't feed wildlife
It changes behaviour and creates conflict.