Plan well before you board plane for India.
One most important thing which I have seen since my years of trekking and climbing in India.
1. There are different rules about camera. In some places-ONE CAMERA / TEAM is allowed by state Govt. but central govt. does not cast any light on it. You can not operate VIDEO CAMERA in closer to border areas. This is highly risky thing to do and one can be in trouble.
2. if you are climbing in INNER LINE- do your home work and see if booking is required from IMF. I have heard changed rules in UTTARANCHAL. Now they want deposit of 10,000 as security for ec0-friendly expedition.
You have to produce evidence that you have burnt all garbage or you have carried all with you to show them. Some climbing rules seems to be changed also. SIKKIM state govt. does not obey IMF paper work and wants there own royalty and I have heard that UTTARANCHAL also is doing in same pattern.
3. Operations of radio sets/ settelite phones should be carried out in well planned manner. You have to have permissions to carry these things but I think that role of IMF is there. So better check with them first.
4. Do not enter in areas where INNER LINE PERMIT is required and this line is imaginery and keep on changing. So,better to plan well in advance and get proper paper work completed. INNER LINE PERMIT was not mandatory for PHAWARANG in KINNAUR but now even INDIANS need to have INNER LINE from PEO. No one has informed anywhere...on websites or while you enter in KINNAUR but this in unwrriten rule....but it will be me and you who will be paying hard for this when ITBP stops your team in middle of the trek and asks to go back....<!-- / message -->
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Travelling Alone: Keeping Safe
Holidays and travel with others can be fun, but for many people, there comes a time when you feel the need to spread your wings and set off alone on your travels. Whilst travelling alone can certainly broaden the mind, increase your independence and give you freedom to explore the places of interest to you, it also carries with it the risk of increasing your vulnerability too.
Before you set off, and when you're in the midst of your journey, it's important to keep in mind safety issues, both to protect yourself and your belongings. You don't want to end up in awkward or tricky situations, compromise your personal safety or run the risk of losing any personal possessions. So what are the key issues you should be aware of and how can you ensure you protect your safety at all times?
Advice for women travelling alone
Many women successfully travel the world alone, and you can do so too, by keeping these safety issues in mind.
Choose your accommodation carefully. Read reviews and pick well-known hotels or hostels. Think twice if you're offered a room in a potentially unsafe location (e.g. at the end of lengthy corridors) and don't be afraid to inspect the room first. Some hotels have rooms designed for female travellers. If in doubt about the security of a room, take a padlock with you to use on your door at night and keep all valuables close by.
On public transport, sit next to or near other women or women with children. Likewise, if you need directions, speak to another woman or a man with a child, rather than a man, but don't tell them exactly where you're staying.
When it comes to exploring, avoid walking in unknown or badly lit places at night. Instead, plan your trips around daylight hours.
To avoid unwanted male attention, don't make eye contact (easier if you're wearing sunglasses) and wear a wedding ring, even if you're not married. Learn some local lingo, like "Go away," "Leave me alone," or, "I don't want to be disturbed," and calmly walk away from uncomfortable situations.
Body language is important. Walk tall and confidently, and people will think you are.
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Adventure Holiday Safety
Cheap flights to faraway destinations and the explosion of worldwide adventure specialists have created an upsurge in the number of holidaymakers forgoing relaxing beach breaks to pursue the adrenalin rush instead.
But while adventure holidays are undoubtedly more rewarding for the mind, body and soul, inherent risks are attached, and consequently there are right and wrong ways to go about choosing, booking and preparing for a trip.
Choosing an adventure holiday
What kind of adventure will awaken your senses: white water rafting in the Himalayas, bungee jumping in Queenstown, or a charity trek up Kilimanjaro, perhaps? The world is now an adrenalin-hunter's paradise, so to discover your limitless options, key in 'adventure holidays' on Google, invest in a relevant guidebook or magazine subscription, or visit a reputable adventure travel agent or operator.
Before you settle on a holiday destination - regardless of whether you're travelling independently or with a company - check Visa and inoculation requirements with the Foreign Office (www.fco.gov.uk) and that the country you're travelling to is both safe and politically stable. You may not be insured if you go against Foreign Office advice.
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