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- Guides - Trekking groups will be accompanied by an approved Guide provided by the Forest Department. Guide service is compulsory. The guide who takes you inside the forest would be a forest guard or a forest watcher or a local community member who is well versed about the area and wild animals and their behavior. He will carry a gun, wireless set, navigation equipment etc. The Guides are local tribals, well-versed with the terrain and physically fit. The Guide's task is to provide navigation and general support and not to answer questions about flora, fauna and other related things. However, he may impart such knowledge to the extent he is capable of. Instructions of the Guide are required to be followed during trekking
- The maximum number of trekkers allowed per route at a time is six to ten. Further, the officer in charge will regulate the overall number of trekkers in the National Park / Wild Life Sanctuary at any given time to within 20 to 50. This depends on the eco-sensitivity, expanse of the forest area and the number of trekking routes available
- It is preferable that the members of a trekking group be of about the same level of physical fitness. If someone falls behind due to lack of physical fitness or some mind blocks or fear etc. it will be the responsibility of the group to ensure that the person is brought back to the camp. The department does not assume responsibility of such situations or eventualities
- Trekking after sunset is strictly prohibited. The onus is on the trekking group to plan in advance and work out the pace of the trek from point to point. This will enable reaching the destination well before sunset
- It is expected that the trekkers behave civilly, show respect and cooperate with each other. The Group Leader / Guide may penalize or expel any misbehaving participant, or even terminate the whole programme at any stage, depending on the gravity of the incident. No compensation is payable to trekkers on such events
- Respect holy and eco sensitive places. Preserve what you have come to see. Do not touch or remove any objects. Remember to remove shoes at the entrance when visiting temples. You will be accepted, respected and welcomed if you follow local customs
- It is made clear that there is no vehicle facility to pick up the participants, should they decide to terminate their programme mid-way. There is no place for vehicles in trekking programmes. Trekking options should be availed keeping this factor in mind
- Despite all precautions, if a trekker is lost, the person should stay at the same spot and keep blowing the whistle at regular intervals. A search party will be organized to find the person. Whistles are heard far in the forest and the search party will locate the missing person. The person should never react in panic and create more confusion
- Never throw en-route or at camp anything you have brought. Follow the 'Leave No Trace' principle. Collect all waste in the garbage bag and bring it back. If you find any left behind by others, please be concerned enough to collect that too
- Using matchbox or smoking during trekking is prohibited. It may cause forest fire
- Do not collect any souvenirs such as plants or animal parts from the forest
- Assist, if called upon by the forest officials, in nabbing poachers, smugglers, etc. Also report any such activity immediately. Inform about grazing of cattle also
- Report sighting of any injured wildlife to the authorities
- Clothes - Dress code for trekking
- Cotton shirts of dull colour like forest-green or mud-brown.
- Comfortable cotton trousers /pants /salwar khameez of earthy colour.
- Dhoti, Saree, etc are not allowed.
- Trekking shoes of good quality.
- Hat / cap to ward off sunlight. Sweaters in winter. Wind cheater / rain coat during the rainy season.
- Visitors - value local traditions, encourage local pride and maintain local culture. Please help local people gain a respectable view of your way of life
- Respect animals - In National Parks and Wilderness areas the animals are wild. Harassment can cause stress in these beings. Keep distance even if you are in a vehicle or other forms of transport. Obey the instruction of the local guide
- Stay on track - Unsupervised off-track trekking can cause irreparable damage to the soil and vegetation. Do not be the cause of destruction just for the sake of a photo-op. In many areas, trekking and climbing are popular leisure activities. By carefully keeping to marked paths and routes, human impact can be kept to a minimum. Keeping the human impact to a minimum is absolutely essential
- Baggage - You need to carry only a small daypack for your essentials. You are restricted to maximum baggage of five kg on the trek. Items not required during the trek can be left in a locked bag at the start place. Please see the detailed itineraries on what is included in each tour.
NO SUITCASES PLEASE
- Equipment - All basic camping places will be provided by us. Before leaving the starting point ask for more details about the camping site and the facilities available or provided. You will need to bring walking boots, daypack and other personal items
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