No Single Use Plastic: Biodegradable toiletries and amenities are used, and reliance on single-use plastics is reduced.

Safe Garbage Disposal: Waste is segregated, wet waste is composted and used as manure in the organic garden, and other waste is recycled. Guests and staff are encouraged to pick up plastic litter.

Water Conservation: Gravity-fed traditional Ladakhi flood irrigation technique is used to channel glacial water, high in calcium and minerals, through the property.

Energy Efficiency: Lchang Nang Retreat is powered by an in-house captive solar power plant, each cottage has its own solar water heater, and solar passive technique is used in building architecture.

Nature and Biological Diversity Conservation: Replanting is done every spring to maintain the habitat.

Local Community Engagement: A gift shop and art gallery promote art and crafts from the community as well as local produce, local women are employed for housekeeping and gardening purposes, and locals are hired for building the property.

Light Footprint Tourism: Produce is sourced from the organic garden and the local village, and locally sourced sundried mud bricks, stones, and wood are used for building.

Sensitive Destination Discovery: Activities like village walks and visits to monasteries raise awareness about the local culture and architecture.

Heritage Preservation: Lchang Nang Retreat is the first traditionally built hotel in the region, and it showcases sustainable practices to locals.