Mandatory Practices

• Do not carry or consume narcotic drugs, cigarettes or alcohol
• It is expected that the trekkers behave civilly, show respect to nature and fellow Trekkers and cooperate with each other
• Follow Leave No Trace ' principle, never throw en-route or at camp anything you have brought
• 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
• Do not Litter, shout, spit around, sing or use transistors or music systems during the trek
• Do not collect any souvenirs such as plants or animal parts from the forest
• Consuming any medicine without a doctor’s prescription is hazardous. DO NOT hide if you have 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

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Best Practices

• The trekking group should plan in advance and work out the pace of the trek from point to point, and reach the destination well before dark
• The trekking group should move together in a single-line formation, with no one going too far ahead or behind
• Be independent, carry one ' s own pack
• You backpack should not to exceed 15 kgs 

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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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Items to be carried Individually  

• Carry a single Rucksack/Backpack
• Extra 2-3 pairs - 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
• 1 set of - Plate, Spoon and Mug
• Garbage bags for taking back all wastes generated
• Take dry snacks like - Dry fruits, chocolates
• Easy-to-cook / ready-to-eat food items
• Glucose & Electral packets
• Personal Medicines (as needed)
• Torch with two new batteries
• Binoculars & camera
• Whistle
• Scribbling pad and pen
• Sleeping bag & Sleeping mat
• Mosquito repellent
• Tobacco, salt, etc, to ward off leeches during monsoon

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Items to be carried for the Group  

• First aid kit
• Nail Cutter / Scissors
• Cotton Roll
• Dettol / Savlon
• Band aids
• Clean Cloth
• Crepe Bandage
• Antiseptic Ointments
• Pain reliever / Balm
• Crocin / Combiflame / Paracetamol
• Anti-Diarrhoeal Medicine
• Feminine supplies
• Route- Map, GPS & Compass
• Nails and jute yarn to make stretcher
• A medium size knife in sheath / Swiss Army knife
• Alum (200 gm) for clarifying turbid water
• Kerosene (200 ml) for lighting fire
• Match, Lighter & Candles
• Tweezers  for pulling out thorns
• Can opener
• An extra pair of shoes
• Tissue Paper
• Documents
• ID cards & Emergency contact details
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