Follow the instructions of your trek leader
Its all about safety. Treks and designed and organized keeping the safety as one of the main objective. So following the trek leaders instructions is of utmost importance. It is to keep the group together and safe.
Do not Deviate from the Trail and Group
Allways be with the group and on the trail. Its quite easy to deviate espicially in the forests and mountains. So be a part of the group and always follow the lead trekker.
Respect Animals
We are visitors to their homes. So we need to respect that. Enjoy the fauna but do not tease them. And also its about safety.
Fellow Trekker Etiquettes
Most of the people come to enjoy the nature and spend sometime in the mountains. Respect that and keep the silence. Its always good to talk to your fellow trekker, discuss your adventures but do avoid shouting, loud music so that all can enjoy the peace in the nature.
Keep your Trails Clean
Most of the people come to enjoy the nature and spend sometime in the mountains. Respect that and keep the silence. Its always good to talk to your fellow trekker, discuss your adventures but do avoid shouting, loud music so that all can enjoy the peace in the nature.
Bury Human Waste
Bury human waste by digging a hole and covering it up after the job. Keep away from water sources, camp sites or trails.
Dress to Blend
Dress in natural colours and avoid flashy wear. Respect the local cultures and dress accordingly. Always good to cover your arms and legs to avoid rashes and bites.
Porters and Guides
If there are porters and guides be mindful on the luggage weight you are offloading. Employ, pay and delegate work in a ethical way as they are working for their livelyhood and their families depend on them.
Do not shout
Yes we all are excited to see great views, reach to the top of the peak, get into a great waterfall. But enjoy the moment with a memory but not a shout. Maintain the peace of the place.
Keep your campsite clean
Tents, campsites should be kept clean and do not leave any trash behind. Any item should be carried back and disposed at a proper dustbin when it is found.
No Smoking and Drinking
Breath in fresh air and drink in to the beautiful sites. We follow a strict no smoking and Drinking policy.
Be Alert
Be alert of your surroundings and keep a watch for your fellow trekkers to see if anyone needs anything. Its all about one group and one team.
Re-Usable Items
Bring reusable items to reduce waste. Refillable water bottles instead of mineral bottles, handkerchief instead of tissues, Tiffin Box to pack meals.
Eco – Friendly Products
Use Eco Friendly products escipicially if you are near a water source. Do avoid to us soap and chemicals and polute the water. This water will be being used by the animals and birds around as water source.
Self Discipline
Talking care of oneself and bing in contol of yourself is much important.
Checklist
Do’s
- Study your location
- Pack Well
- Medical Kit
- Emergency Contacts
- Stay Dry Food and Water
- Cover yourself
- Get Rest – Sleep
Don’ts
- Cut Connections
- Hike Alone
- Leave the Group
- Ignore Weather
- Sleep Wet
- Deviate from Trails
- Carry too Much
- Shouting / Loud Music