Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Never bury your rubbish
Digging disturbs soil and ground cover, encourages
erosion, affects local wildlife and the rubbish may take years to rot.
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Keep water sources clean
Contamination of water sources by human feces can lead
to the transmission of all sorts of nasties. Where there is a toilet, use it. Where there
is none, best practice is to carry waste out. If you decide to bury it, dig a deep hole
away from water sources.
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Be clean, but not too clean
Don't use detergents or toothpaste in or near water-
courses.
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Stick to existing trails
Avoid cutting corners - it contributes to erosion.
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Don't depend on open fires for cooking
Cook on a lightweight kerosene, alcohol
or Shellite (white gas) stove and avoid those powered by disposable butane gas canis-
ters. Continuous cutting of wood by local communities and trekkers can cause defor-
estation, plus wildfire risks.
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Do not feed the wildlife
Don't touch them either. It can lead to animals becoming
dependent on handouts, to unbalanced populations and to disease.
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Always seek permission to camp
Ask in the village if you can camp.
