Association for Conservation & Tourism
Launching Aadhya – Travel, By Women, For Women
Travel changes us. But for too long, too many women have had to choose between seeing the world and feeling safe. Between exploring the Himalaya and finding a network they can trust.
Aadhya the new platform initiated by ACT, launches at The Sunday Haat - Siliguri, 27 Church Road, Siliguri
Aadhya is a safe-travel and livelihood platform designed -for women, by women - rooted in Bengal and the 8 states of Northeast India. It’s built on a simple belief: *When travel becomes sustainable, it must be slow, safe, and owned by local women.
What "ACT Aadhya" Does:
1. For Women Travelers
Aadhya connects you to a verified network of women from all walks of life. Travel solo, with friends, or lead your own group - with confidence.
You get: Safe homestays, women drivers and guides, women-friendly cafes, and women-coordinated experiences of special interest.
Plus :Route-specific safety briefings, real-time support, and navigation using trusted local landmarks.
2. For Women in Travel
"ACT Aadhya" is not just about access. It’s about ownership.
We enable :Livelihood linkages for women to conduct and operate tours, run hospitality units, and build skills that are authentic, paid, and respected. Whether you’re a homestay owner, a forest guide, a craftsperson, or a driver — "ACT Aadhya" brings you into the tourism value chain as a leader, not labor.
Why Now?
Because the future of Himalayan tourism is slow, and it belongs to the women who have protected these forests, tea gardens, and cultural identity for generations.
Meet the homestay owners, guides, drivers, and partners from DHR, Forest Department, and ACT who are building this platform. Hear the stories. Plan your first Aadhya journey.
Travel is not an escape. It’s a return - to safety, to community, to yourself.
This is "ACT Aadhya". And you belong here.
