Trekking
 
1. General Conduct
2. Dress Code
3. What to carry individually
4. What to carry for the group
 
 

General Conduct

  • Do not carry or consume narcotic drugs, cigarettes or alcohol
  • Show respect to nature and fellow Trekkers and cooperate with each other
  • Follow “Leave No Trace” policy, never throw or leave anything en-route or at camp area
  • Collect all waste in the garbage bag & bring it back, if you find any left behind by others, be good enough to collect that too
  • Don’t litter, shout, spit around, sing or use transistors or music systems during the treks
  • Don’t collect any souvenirs such as plants or animal parts from the forest
  • Never consume any medicine without a doctor’s prescription
  • Never hide any health related problems
  • Inform the group if you are allergic to anything, or if you are sleepwalker or you have phobias
  • If a trekker is lost, he/she should stay at the same spot and keep blowing the whistle at regular interval, whistle can be heard far in the forest and he/she will be located and should never react in panic
  • Make cat-holes required to attend to nature’s call, after using throw in the toilet paper if any, cover the cat-hole by pushing in some soil into the pit
  • Group should plan in advance and work out the pace of the trek from point to point, and reach the destination well before dark
  • Be independent, carry your own backpack, your backpack should not exceed 15 kgs
 
 

Dress Code

  • Wear comfortable light cotton trousers/pants/tracks
  • Wear light full sleeve T-shirt if you want to avoid a sun-tan
  • Wear only sneakers/sports shoe for the trek
  • Hat/cap/bandanna to ward off sunlight
  • Sweater/ Jacket in winter
  • Wind cheater / Rain coat during rains

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What to carry individually  

  • Carry a single Rucksack/Backpack
  • Extra pairs of Socks, Undergarments, T-shirts, Trousers/Tracks, Towel
  • Extra pair of sandals/slippers (do not wear during the trek)
  • Water bottle with at least 2-3 liter drinking water per day
  • Toiletries – Sun screen lotion, Soap, Toothpaste, Hair brush, Toilet paper, etc
  • Garbage bags for taking back all wastes generated
  • Take dry snacks like - Dry fruits, chocolates
  • Glucose & Electral packets
  • Personal Medicines (as needed)
  • Torch with two new batteries
  • Binoculars & Camera
  • Whistle
  • Scribbling pad and pen
  • Sleeping bag & Sleeping mat
  • Mosquito/Insect repellent
  • Tobacco, salt, etc, to ward off leeches during monsoon

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What to carry for the group

  • First aid kit
    • Cotton Roll
    • Dettol / Savlon
    • Band-aids
    • Clean Cloth
    • Crepe Bandage
    • Antiseptic Ointments
    • Pain reliever / Balm
    • General Medicine
  • Nail Cutter, Scissors, Tweezers
  • Can/Bottle opener
  • Medium size knife in sheath / Army knife
  • Nails and jute yarn to make stretcher
  • Match, Lighter, Solar lights or Candles
  • Tissue Paper
  • Route- Map, GPS, Walkie-talkie & Compass
  • Documents
  • ID cards & Emergency contact details

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