Adopted by Union International Alpine Associations (U.I.A.A.)
By following these simple guidelines, you can help preserve the unique environment and ancient cultures of the Himalayas.

Protect the Natural environment
Campsite : Remember the other party will be using the same campsite after you have vacated it. Therefore, leave the campsite cleaner that you found it.

Limit Deforestation:
Make no open fires and discourage others from doing so on your behalf. Where water is heated by scarce firewood, use as little as possible. When possible choose accommodation that uses kerosene or fuel efficient fire-wood stoves. You will help the cause greatly by taking with you some samplings and planting these on your trail.

In a safe place burn dry paper & packets:
Bury other waste paper and biodegradable material including food. Carry back all non-biodegradable litter. If you come across other people's rubbish, remove their rubbish as well.

Keep local water clean and avoid using pollutants such as detergents in streams or springs. If no toilet facilities are available, make sure you are at least 30 meters away from water sources and bury or cover wastes.

Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment:
Taking cutting, seeds and roots is illegal in many parts of the Himalayas.

Help your guides and porters to follow conservation measures:
Do not allow the cooks or porters to throw garbage in the nearby stream or river.

The Himalayas may change you-please do not change them:
Respect local traditions, protect local cultures, and maintain local pride.

When taking photographs, respect privacy:
Ask permission and use restraint.

Respect Holy Places:
Preserve what you have come to see, never touch or remove religious objects, remove shows when visiting temples.

Refrain from giving money to children since it will encourage begging:
A donation to a project, health center or a school is a more constructive way to help.

1.	I LOVE, APPRECIATE & ENJOY NATURE	YES/NO
2.	I JUST WANT TO RELAX/ UNWIND	YES/NO
3.	I WANT TO BE AWAY FROM THE MADDING CROWD	YES/NO
4.	I ENJOY HOMELIKE FOOD EVEN WHILE ON A HOLIDAY	YES/NO
5.	I WOULD LOVE TO GO SOFT TREKKING	YES/NO
6.	I ENJOY NATURE PICNICS/ FOREST WALKS	YES/NO
7.	I LOVE BIRDS / AM A KEEN BIRD WATCHER	YES/NO
8.	I AM FOND OF READING	YES/NO
9.	I AM LOOKING FOR A NEAT / CLEAN / COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATION WITH ALL BASIC AMENITIES	YES/NO
10.	I PREFER OFFBEAT DESTINATIONS	YES/NO
11.	I HATE FANS AT HILL RESORTS	YES/NO
12.	I CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT	YES/NO
13.	I CAN MANAGE WITHOUT MY MOBILE PHONE	YES/NO
14.	I MUST HAVE A TV IN MY ROOM	YES/NO
15.	I SHOULD BE NEAR THE MALL / MARKET / CITY CLUB	YES/NO
16.	I AM LOOKING FOR A LUXURIOUS HOTEL	YES/NO
17.	I NEED TO HAVE A 24 HRS. RESTAURANT / COFFEE SHOP	YES/NO
18.	THE PLACE SHOULD BE FULL OF MODERN ACTIVITIES	YES/NO

(If ‘YES’ is your answer for 1 to 13 & ‘NO’ for 14 to 18 then go on)