Objective тАФ This complimentary walk during summer trips takes guests to a nearby mango orchard, preferably organic where possible, to understand how to identify harvest-ready mangoes, learn simple picking cues, and know easy post-harvest and ripening care.
Concept
The idea of this walk is to offer guests a simple guided orchard experience during summer stays. Through this, they should get a feel of mango season, understand how to notice ready fruit on the tree, learn a few easy cues for selecting mangoes, and leave with practical knowledge they can actually use after the walk.
01
Pre-Walk Check
Confirm a nearby orchard linked to the stay; prefer an organic farm where possible
Check guest route, shade, water point and easy access before the walk
Keep a small demo setup ready to show ripe vs unripe mangoes
Brief the team on guest flow, safety and timing
Keep baskets or sample fruit ready only where needed
02
Team Roles
Lead Guide
Welcome guests, explain the walk, show simple signs of ready fruit and keep the experience warm and engaging.
Assist Guide
Assist guests on the path, help during the orchard walk and make sure the group stays comfortable and safe.
Logistics
Coordinate with the orchard, check route readiness and keep water or basic support items available.
Photography
Capture natural moments from the walk, orchard details and guest interactions for internal records or social use.
03
Walk Flow
5тАУ10 min
Welcome & IntroGuest welcome, basic safety and what the walk is about
30тАУ45 min
Orchard WalkSpotting ready fruit, simple picking cues, varieties in the orchard
10тАУ15 min
Care & Ripening DemoHow to handle mangoes after picking and ripen them well
5тАУ10 min
Wrap-UpFinal tips, guest questions and return to the stay
04
On-Ground Instructions
Keep the group together and the pace easy
Prioritise guest safety on uneven ground or under low branches
Keep the tone light, warm and interactive
Share simple practical tips rather than too much technical detail
This is a complimentary walk, so focus on experience and learning, not selling
Encourage guests to observe, ask and compare fruit on the trees
Keep the walk seasonal and adapt the explanation to what is available in the orchard
Pre-plan team availability for the tour. You don’t have to be necessarily present for the tour, but make sure proper manpower is available throughout the tour.
Complete making all bookings and homestay arrangements at least 2 days before the tour.
Ensure cost effectiveness and no wastage of resources happens at the tour/event.
Check weather┬а conditions and tide-timetable for all the experiences listed in the tour. Make suitable changes in the schedule as per the findings.
[High Priority] Note down the challenges occurred during the tour in your diary. Try to find effective solutions- List these in the monthly evaluation form.
Talk to team members to note any challenges faced by them.
“The first step in solving a problem is recognizing there is one” ~ Will McAvoy
