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FEATURED
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PHYSICAL
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PEOPLE
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DO's AND Don'ts |
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A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ECOTOURISM IN SIKKIM
1. Conserve Sikkim’s natural and cultural heritage
i. Do not trample high altitude vegetation, do not pick any flowers or
medical plants
ii. Do not disturb wildlife or its habitats
iii. Do not allow clients to purchase endangered animal parts or antique
cultural artifacts
iv. Support local conservation efforts and income generation activities
2. Avoid use of fuelwood. Use alternative fuels
i. Use kerosene, L.P.G. (or other non–wood fuel) for all cooking, heating,
lighting including that by staff and porters.
ii. Discourage campfires, encourage camp fun
iii. Follow safely rules when carrying, storing and using kerosene and gas
3. Leave all camps and trails clean
i. Separate and properly dispose of litter, burn burnable, bury biodegradable,
and carry out all other non-biodegradable materials for deposit at
designated trash site or for recycling .
ii. Use toilet tents on all treks, set up and use toilets tents in an
environmentally sound manner so as to avoid pollution of water sources (at
least 100m away).
iii. Use established campsites and kitchen sites, avoid trenching around tents
4. Practice Conservation
i. Avoid fuel-consumptive menu items, e.g. baked foods and large menu
selections
ii. Re-package food into reusable plastic containers to reduce waste
iii. Reduce waste by de-and replacing also
5. Practice proper hygiene and sanitation
i. Teach all staff about personal hygiene, sanitary, kitchen and camp
routines
ii. Properly treat the drinking water and uncooked vegetables for clients
iii. Dispose of washing and bathing water well away from streams, use
biodegradable soaps
6. Take Responsibility for staff and porter welfare
i. Provide adequate warm clothing, sleeping cover, shoes, snow gear, food for
cooking, stoves and fuel, and take care of hired staff
ii. Periodically train staff in first aid, guide responsibilities, sanitation etc
7. Properly brief clients before leaving on a trek
i. Address cultural "do’s" and "don’ts", environmentally friendly behavior,
safety precautions, proper dress and respect for local beliefs, peoples and
religious sites
ii. Plan days for proper altitude acclimatization when ascending, know how
to identify and treat high altitude illness and how to provide emergency
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