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pack items in reusable containers |
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remove unnecessary wrapping papers before you go on trek. |
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Minimize the non-biodegradable you bring into the mountains. |
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bring enough sturdy waterproof bags to pack out all non-biodegradable and non-burden able garbage. |
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bring durable lithium batteries from home rather than depend on inferior quality batteries. |
| logic dictates that the fewer your number, the less you impact. The more people that travel at one time, the greater the impact. |
| Limit your group size 10 to 15or less, considering that with support staff you will triple that number |
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| Litter is not only the sore sight for eyes but also harbors hazardous pollutants. All trash you or your staff, including porters produce should be separated each day and treated properly. |
| burn burn ables;burry biodegradable such as food wastes. All non-biodegradable including glass, plastics, aluminum foil, batteries and cans etc.should be packed up and carried out to be disposed off properly. you can sell these items in the main towns and cities.On the trail all members should carry polythene bags to collect any used paper, which you can burn in the evening. |
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| Another important aspect to consider while trekking in the Northern Areas of Pakistan is deforestation. This area has very little natural wood and increased tourism activity has a great potential to eliminate the remaining standing trees, so well keep in mind the following points: |
| Support the use of kerosene for cooking by going with a trekking agent who regularly uses it. |
| be sure to dress warmly and see that your potters have some kind of wrap so that none of you are dependant upon firewood for night time warmth. |
| If you are staying at the hotel, rest house, or lodge; choose one that cooks with kerosene or gas. |
| try to coordinate menus selection and eating Tim with other trekkers to reduce the use of wood. |
| Avoid campfire in such an environment where wood is scarce. |
| The wild life of Northern areas of Pakistan is threatened due to reduction of natural habitat in many places. Give space to wild animals. Do not feed them; it only weakens their defenses. |
| Be wary of buying products made of animal skin or furs, as the protected status of animals is often disregarded in the mountains areas. |
| Insist at the beginning of your trek that support your porters or other staff does not hunt. Do not eat any wild animal they might kill, and don't reward hunters with tips. |
| Avoid bathing or washing clothes in streams, rivers and lakes. Carry a bucket of water away from the water source and use biodegradable soaps only. Biodegradable soaps are difficult to find in Pakistan so bring along an adequate supply with you. |
| Also instruct your support staff to adopt the same procedure for cleaning cooking utensils. |
