What does it really mean to make travel accessible? In this episode of the Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast, I speak with stand-up comedian and disability inclusion advocate Sweta Mantrii about the realities of travelling with a disability. We talk about accessible hotels, public transport, venues and washrooms, the challenges of finding reliable information and how one missing link can make an entire trip inaccessible. Sweta also shares how comedy helps her challenge stereotypes and why simply showing up in spaces can be an act of reclaiming them. We discuss what India needs to change and why accessibility decisions must include people with lived experience.

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We often go on a tourist destination and are fixated on looking at one particular site or attraction. In wildlife tourism in India, it is tigers. But what happens when we look beyond the tiger?

In this episode, we speak with Kopal Thakur, a safari specialist and wildlife expert from India, to explore how we can approach a safari with a wider perspective. Kopal shares insights on making wildlife experiences more meaningful, responsible, and rewarding, even when the tiger remains elusive. We also discuss how our expectations shape the safari experience and why sometimes, the best sightings are the ones we weren’t looking for.

Disclaimer: Kopal was trained by &Beyond Africa, not Beyond Africa, as mentioned in the episode.

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In this episode we speak with the owners of Cafe Xanadu in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Located beside a river, the cafe combines simple living, thoughtful design and a mud house with a strong commitment to sustainable practices.

We talk about creating luxury with minimal waste, hosting art retreats and building a hospitality space that stays connected to nature.

The conversation also looks at how Himachal Tourism can encourage responsible travel, the impact of climate change on mountain communities and the growing problem of plastic pollution in the Himalayas.

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