Chief Architects

The Chichghat Conservancy, created by Amrut and Aditya Dhanwatay, two decades ago over highly degraded land is the very finest example of how well directed tourism can actually help rewild barren lands, and have raised the bar in how we can combine saving nature with allowing people to see it, enjoy it and care for it.

Amrut Dhanwatay

Over 40 years of experience in environmental engineering services ranging from generation of environmental parameters, baseline data, environmental impact assessment, implementation of environmental management plans as well as, socio impact assessment, studies, practices, mitigation measures which include man-animal conflict, social impact assessment and village rehabilitation.​

Aditya Dhanwatay

Experienced Tourism Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in sustainable tourism, Management, Wildlife Conservation, Tourism, Social Media, and Travel Management. Strong consulting operation to the Government on sustainable tourism practices, helping with planning and implementation of new tourism destinations.​

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Awards

These award is given on the basis of sustainable tourism practised, in terms of local tribal villagers support, adjoining National Park wildlife conservation support, restoration of habitat, in and around the lodge, water conservation, nature and wildlife protection, and enabling the guests to have a very small eco-footprint.  Its effect has been the transformation of the park area too, with decreasing in poaching, restoration of streams and trees, bountiful wildlife has returned creating new and stable livelihoods for bordering communities.
They act as a beacon to the Global Tourist Industry; encourage best practice operations and sustainability in tourism enterprises. They increase public awareness of the value of responsible tourism as an agent of conservation and habitat renewal.

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