G is for Guide

With the increasing number of crimes against women, the safety of women is one of the top concerns today. The world of tourism is also not spared. Every time there is another shocking incident, we get the news of some of the other country advising it's women to avoid travelling India.

Hundreds of links can be found on Google about travel tips to India for women. This fear has been subsided a bit with the entry of female guides. The percentage of female guides is still very low, but it is increasing on demand. Here is one of those adventurous women who help and guide travellers across the country.

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Thinlas Chorol

After being rejected by a number of travel organisers for the job of tracking guide, Thinlas went on to set up her own company called "Ladakhi Women's Travel Company".  It was the first company in Ladkah to be owned and operated by all women.

Thus, Thinlas is not only a guide, but a business woman as well who is empowering other women to stand on their feet. She also received the 21st Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar for her efforts as an entrepreneur in the rural development.

There are  many more women like her who are making India proud.

Visit her website for more - 

http://www.ladakhiwomenstravel.com/index.htm

This post is written as a part of April 2015 A to Z Challenge. My theme for this year is Women In A to Z Professions. Click at the link to check other professions women have excelled in and their respective links.