๐๏ธ Vision 2026
To make every journey a step toward balance โ between people, planet, and prosperity.
Sanathana Yatra Foundation works to ensure that Indiaโs growing spiritual and cultural travel ecosystem evolves sustainably โ protecting heritage landscapes, empowering local livelihoods, and creating accessible, low-impact pilgrim experiences.
๐ฑ 2026 Commitments
๐ณ Environmental Stewardship
Preserving natural balance along major Yatra routes through focused, measurable action.
Targets:
- 1,000 native trees planted at priority sites
- Awareness campaigns on waste-free travel at 20 destinations
๐ช Community Empowerment
Building local resilience through skills, self-employment, and cultural enterprise.
Targets:
- 300 families trained in sustainable hospitality & guide services
- 100 artisans supported via heritage crafts & fair-trade networks
- 10 youth fellowship grants for eco-tourism entrepreneurship
โฟ Inclusive & Safe Travel
Making sacred and cultural destinations easier and safer for everyone to experience.
Targets:
- Accessibility upgrades at 15 public sites (ramps, signage, rest-zones)
- Volunteer-led assistance programs for senior & differently-abled yatris
- Safety workshops for local tour operators and drivers
๐งญ Education & Awareness
Encouraging responsible travel habits through engagement and research.
Targets:
- Publish annual Responsible Yatra Index covering 25 destinations
- Host 3 national dialogues on climate, culture, and community tourism
- Develop school & college awareness programs on eco-travel values
๐ง Sustainability in Practice
Driving small, replicable actions that create long-term impact.
Focus:
- Reduction of single-use plastics in travel circuits
- Promotion of biodegradable packaging for offerings & local goods
- Partnerships with NGOs for waste segregation and recycling
๐ Focus States 2026
- Telangana โข Andhra Pradesh โข Uttarakhand โข Tamil Nadu โข Maharashtra
๐ Our Approach
โTrue Yatra is not about reaching a place โ itโs about uplifting every step along the way.โ
- Sanathana Yatra Foundation collaborates with local communities, government bodies, and environmental partners to turn these commitments into measurable impact.
Every act โ from a planted tree to a trained guide โ strengthens Bharatโs legacy of mindful travel.
