Be Friendly, Responsible and Eco –Wish!

Respect local customs, beliefs and tradition-these make Unique!
Monasteries are place of worship-please do not disturb monks at prayer!
Traditionally , we walk around the Chortens and Monasteries-clockwise only!
Do not deface monuments, trees and utilities with graffiti- it is despicable!

Do not make noise and play loud music-maintain and enjoy the serenity!
Rowdy loutish behaviour and teasing is inexcusable- respect other privacy!
Honking is bad manners-please discourage excessive usage of motor horns!
Avoid overtaking especially at road blocks-you’ll only add to confusion!
Please do throw stones downhill- you may injure people living below!

Do not encourage touts and beggars- help keep the way it is!
Photographing people-courtesy demands that you take permission first!
Don’t embarrass others by relieving yourself in public- use toilets!
Please do not spit-it’s a disgusting habit that spreads disease!

Reduce litter-carry back all rubbish to your hotel for proper disposal!
If you see litter-do not hesitate, please pick it up and carry back with you!
Do not use and ask for plastic bags- is among the first to ban its usage!
Patronize eco-friendly products-responsible citizens encourage recycling!
Use water sparingly-it is a scare, valuable resource in the!
Reuse Linen- help reduce the quality of detergents used everyday!

Discourage trade in wildlife products-please report to the police!
Help prevent forest fires-dispose of cigarette butt thoughtfully!
Do not pick flowers and uproot plants-they look better where they are!
Enjoy the beauty of our mountains- help keep sikkim clean and green!
Where don’t you-plant a tree before you leave!

The visitors

Help conserve habitats of florae and fauna and any site, natural or cultural, which may be affected, which may be affected to tourism.

Make no open fires and discourage others from doing so. If waters has to be heated with scare firewood, use as little as possible. Where feasible, use kerosene or fuel –efficient wood stoves.

Remove litter, burn or bury paper, and carry back of nondegradable.

Keep local water clean and avoid using pollutants such as detergents in streams or spring. If no toilet facilities are available, try to relieve yourself at least 30 meters away from water sources and bury of cover the waste.

Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment and avoid taking away cuttings seeds and roots.

Leave the campsites for clean after use. Remember that another party will be using the campsite after your departure.

Help guides and porters to follow conversation measures. Do not allow cooks/porters to throw the garbage in streams or rivers.

Respect the natural and cultural heritage of the area and follow local customs.

Respect local etiquette and wear loose clothes. Kissing in public is disapproval of.

Respect privacy of individual and ask permission and use restraint in taking photographs of local inhabitants.

Respect holy places do not touch or remove religious objects.

Strictly follow the guidelines for personal safety and security and always take your own precautions and safety measures.

COME AS TOURIST – GO AS OUR FRIEND

LEAVE NOTHING BEHIND, BUT ONLY THE FOOTSTEPS

THINK CLEAN
RESPECT – REFRAIN – REDUCE – REUSE – RECYCLE

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION STARTS WITH YOU,
BE SELF MOTIVATED