Group Movement & Trail Discipline

Trekking is a coordinated group activity. Staying together ensures safety, communication and support on exposed or forest sections.

• ✔ Walk with the group — no solo trail deviation
• ✔ Follow guide instructions during climbs & descents
• ✔ Maintain steady pace — avoid rushing or overtaking blindly
• ✔ Inform the guide before stopping or slowing down

Altitude Awareness & Health Honesty

altitude response varies from person to person. Early communication helps prevent complications and ensures timely action.

• ✔ Report headache, dizziness, nausea or breathlessness early
• ✔ Do not hide discomfort to “complete” the trek
• ✔ Hydration and steady walking are encouraged throughout
• ✔ Descent decisions are taken for safety — not as penalty

Prohibited Behaviour On Trek

Certain activities increase risk for self and group and are strictly not allowed.

• ❌ Alcohol or intoxication during trek days
• ❌ Loud arguments, aggressive behaviour or disrespect
• ❌ Littering, burning waste or disturbing forest areas
• ❌ Attempting risky shortcuts or ridge exposure without guidance

Weather, Terrain & Itinerary Changes

Mountain plans may change due to snowfall, landslides, broken trails, storm systems or medical situations.

In such cases we may:

• ✔ Modify route or campsite location
• ✔ Delay movement for safer timing
• ✔ Shorten or turn back from the route

Decisions are taken by trek leaders in the interest of group safety.

Respect For Local Communities

Treks pass through villages, grazing lands and traditional forest areas. We move with sensitivity toward culture and livelihoods.

• ✔ Respect village property & farmland
• ✔ Ask before photographing people
• ✔ Avoid loud behaviour in settlements
• ✔ Support local workforce and resources

Environmental Responsibility

We follow low-impact trekking ethics. The mountains we walk in must remain clean for future trekkers and local communities.

• ✔ Carry personal waste back from trails
• ✔ No plastic dumping or burning
• ✔ Stick to marked paths — avoid meadow damage
• ✔ Maintain clean campsites

Participation Understanding

Trekking requires personal responsibility, team cooperation and awareness of changing mountain conditions. Each participant agrees to follow instructions that support safety and group wellbeing.