The regal Himalayas are a daunting
barrier that protects the northern
boundaries of our nation and stop the cold dry winds of Central Asia from
blowing across the plains of India. They perform countless functions and give
people countless opportunities to climb and trek. But, the Himalayas is a very delicate
ecosystem and us, as trekkers must act as
guardians of nature while in the mountains.
In order to get the best out of your trekking
trip, you should follow some basic universal rules and nurture certain
important etiquettes. It is extremely important to have complete respect for
the mountains because we must remember that we are at their compassion. We are
in the care of the mountains and only through respect for nature, will we be
able to get the best from nature.
Surrender
to nature
We can never surmount a mountain. The
mountain only lets us climb it. I wish to highlight that if any day when the weather
turns adverse in the mountains, trekkers must not challenge the elements and
act irresponsibly. One should follow the
instructions and commands of the trek leaders and return to the safety of the
area with humbleness. It is essential for all of us to avoid every bit of our
ego before going to the mountains. There is no place for ego in the mountains.
Be
obliged to nature
When in the mountains, we are in the
lap of nature. And being nature lovers and fanatics, it is our foremost responsibility
to respect nature in all its forms and
not involve in any activity that is harmful to the mountains. We don’t dirty or
pollute our homes, do we? As trekkers and custodians of the earth, we should thankful
to protect nature at every point during the trek and otherwise.
Toilet
manners
Another significant aspect of the
hygiene in the mountains is the toilet manners. Human waste contains a lot of
bacteria, which is harmful to the mountain soil. Toilet tents are basically
pits dug in the ground with tents erected over them. It is always recommended
to use them instead of using the open ground and spoiling the landscape with
human waste.
Care
for the animals
There are domesticated animals found
in the mountains such as yaks, sheep, goats,
and horses. These belong to the people living in the villages that we normally
pass through. We should treat all the animals with sympathy and not act unkindly
towards them.
Trek
as a team
Every experienced trekker knows that
trekking is all about teamwork. Thus, when trekking in a group, the entire
batch is required to co-operate and this is easier if the group members develop
a close friendship with each other from day one of the journey.
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