In this podcast I talk to Norbu G Lama from Takdah Cantonment in Northeast India. You will hear more about the early beginning of rural and heritage tourism in this area. This is one of the hamlets in India with most bungalows - heritage from the Royal British Army. Dating back to 1911. Fifteen of these bungalows are today converted to homstays, including Norbu´s Takdah Heritage Colonial Bungalow number 12. Beautifully located in the lush pine forest. As British Heritage, it directly connects to people who’s ancestors used to spend time in this part of India as part of the Royal British Army.
We are talking about the origin of heritage tourism in this area. Connecting with people with roots from here. Developing and combining rural and heritage tourism, local people working in the tea gardens and farmers in the district has finally started to benefit from tourism. This, at the same time as  the visitors get better experiences and local insights from their hosts at the heritage homestays.
Tune in to the podcast to get to know Norbu. Hear about his involvement and engagement to Takdah and the people living there.

Hear more about

the origin of heritage tourism in Takdah and its roots
how local people working in tea gardens and farmers now also benefit from tourism
experiences you can do as a vistor
how Norbu set up a school 25 years ago for less fortunate people
we discuss the concepts of homestay

Links in the episode:
Facebook: Takdah Heritage Colonial Bungalow no. 12
Instagram: Takdah Heritage Bungalow no 12
Your host of the show is Linda Veråsdal, the founder of Ethical Travel Portal and curator of many of the journeys you can find on our website!
NOTE: we are calling to unstable internet connection, and the sound is not always perfect!

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