1. Conserve Sikkim’s natural and culture heritage

• Do not trample high altitude vegetation; do not pick any flowers or medicinal plants.
• Do not disturb wildlife of its habitat
• Do not allow clients to purchase endangered animal parts or antique cultural artefacts

2. Avoid use of fuel wood – use alternative fuels

• Use kerosene, LPG or other non-wood fuel for all cooking, heating, and lighting. Including that used by staff and porters
• Discourage campfires, encourage camp fun
• Follow safety rules when carrying, storing and using kerosene gas

3. Leave all camps and trails clean

• Separate and properly dispose of litter-burn burnable, bury biodegradable materials for deposit at designated trash sites or for recycling
• Use toilet tents on all treks, set up and used in an environmentally sound manner so as to avoid pollution of water sources (at least 100m away)
• Use established campsites and kitchen sites and avoid trenching around tents.

4. Practice conservation

• Avoid high fuel – consumptive menu items e. g. Baked foods and large menu selections
• Repackage food into re-usable containers to reduce waste
• Reduce waste by depacking and repacking

5. Practise proper hygiene and sanitation

• Teach all staff about personal hygiene, sanitation, kitchen and camp routines
• Properly treat the drinking water and uncooked vegetables for clients
• Dispose of washing water well away from streams, and use biodegradable

6. Take responsibility for staff and porter welfare

• Provide adequate warm clothing, sleeping cover, shoes, snow gear, food for cooking stoves and fuel, and take care of hired staff
• Periodically train staff in first aid, guide responsibility, sanitation, etc.

7. Properly brief clients before leaving on a trek

• Address cultural “do’s” and “don’ts”, environmentally friendly behaviour, safety precautions, proper dress and respect for local beliefs, peoples and religious sites
• Plan days for proper altitude acclimatisation when ascending, know how to identify and treat high altitude illness and how to provide emergency rescue.