The green silk road

Connecting regenerative projects across Eurasia

while finding alternatives for air travel

The ancient Silk Road was a lifeline connecting continents and channelling goods, services, philosophy and innovation. It was a product of its time. What would such a route look like today? What kinds of ideas and valuables want to be carried along its path? How can the exchanges themselves be an example of the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible?

We started exploring overland travel between India and Europe in 2018 and got to know many inspiring people and projects along the way, working on Bioregion Regeneration in different ways: some bring rivers and forests back to life, some set up alternative schools, others create art that shapes the stories we tell each other about who we are as people.

By now the GSR has evolved into a platform for travel, trade and training. Keeping place based initiatives at the centre, we create value chains that generate income for community based ventures, we organise learning journeys and art programs, and of course we keep weaving across borders and across sectors.

Travel

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Stay at The Foundry

At The Foundry, we believe in the power of collaboration and shared experience, where each individual plays a vital role in shaping our community and environment; here, every initiative is a seed for growth, welcomed by open minds and hands, and when you step into our space, you’re not just an occupant but a co-creator of a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse talents and ideas, encouraging connection and nurturing creativity as we learn from one another, foster support, and celebrate the spirit of togetherness in our beautiful valley sanctuary.

South India group travel

See first hand what alternatives have been imagined by community activists and social entrepreneurs. Sites and stories you won’t come across in mainstream media or tourism catalogues. Get ready to be surprised!

Trade

Cotton Textiles

The textiles industry is a major source of pollution and exploitation, but it also provides livelihoods for millions of people and meets basic needs. Along with a shift in food systems the society of the future will need to clothe itself differently. Building on the...

Coffee

Experience the rich tapestry of flavors crafted by indigenous communities amidst the lush biodiversity of the Eastern Ghats.Eastern Ghats Coffee is more than just a beverage; it's a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the indigenous communities who cultivate...