rules for jungle trekking outbound

Mandatory :

    * Do not carry or consume narcotic drugs, cigarettes or alcohol
    * It is expected that the trekkers behave civilly, show respect to nature and fellow Trekkers and cooperate with each other
    * Follow Leave No Trace ' principle, never throw en-route or at camp anything you have brought
    * Collect all waste in the garbage bag & bring it back. If you find any left behind by others, be good enough to collect that too
    * Do not Litter, shout, spit around, sing or use transistors or music systems during the trek
    * Do not collect any souvenirs such as plants or animal parts from the forest
    * Consuming any medicine without a doctor’s prescription is hazardous. DO NOT hide if you have any health related problems
    * Inform the group if you are allergic to anything, or if you are sleepwalker or you have phobias
    * If a trekker is lost, he/she should stay at the same spot and keep blowing the whistle at regular interval, whistle can be heard far in the forest and he/she will be located and should never react in panic
    * Make cat-holes required to attend to Nature ' s call, after using throw in the toilet paper if any, cover the cat-hole by pushing in some soil into the pit


Best Practices

    * The trekking group should plan in advance and work out the pace of the trek from point to point, and reach the destination well before dark
    * The trekking group should move together in a single-line formation, with no one going too far ahead or behind
    * Be independent, carry one ' s own pack
    * You backpack should not to exceed 15 kgs



Dress code 

    * Wear comfortable light cotton trousers/pants/tracks
    * Wear light full sleeve T-shirt if you want to avoid a sun-tan
    * Wear only sneakers/sports shoe for the trek
    * Hat/cap/bandanna to ward off sunlight
    * Sweater/ Jacket in winter
    * Wind cheater / Rain coat during rains


Items to be carried Individually 

    * Carry a single Rucksack/Backpack
    * Extra 2-3 pairs - Socks, Undergarments, T-shirts, Trousers/Tracks, Towel
    * Extra pair of sandals/slippers (do not wear during the trek)
    * Water bottle with at least 2-3 liter drinking water per day
    * Toiletries – Sun screen lotion, Soap, Toothpaste, Hair brush, Toilet paper, etc
    * 1 set of - Plate, Spoon and Mug
    * Garbage bags for taking back all wastes generated
    * Take dry snacks like - Dry fruits, chocolates
    * Easy-to-cook / ready-to-eat food items
    * Glucose & Electral packets
    * Personal Medicines (as needed)
    * Torch with two new batteries
    * Binoculars & camera
    * Whistle
    * Scribbling pad and pen
    * Sleeping bag & Sleeping mat
    * Mosquito repellent
    * Tobacco, salt, etc, to ward off leeches during monsoon


Items to be carried for the Group 

    * First aid kit
          o Nail Cutter / Scissors
          o Cotton Roll
          o Dettol / Savlon
          o Band aids
          o Clean Cloth
          o Crepe Bandage
          o Antiseptic Ointments
          o Pain reliever / Balm
          o Crocin / Combiflame / Paracetamol
          o Anti-Diarrhoeal Medicine
          o Feminine supplies
    * Route- Map, GPS & Compass
    * Nails and jute yarn to make stretcher
    * A medium size knife in sheath / Swiss Army knife
    * Alum (200 gm) for clarifying turbid water
    * Kerosene (200 ml) for lighting fire
    * Match, Lighter & Candles
    * Tweezers  for pulling out thorns
    * Can opener
    * An extra pair of shoes
    * Tissue Paper
    * Documents
    * ID cards & Emergency contact details