Safety rules for trekking - Uttarakhand
Recent death tragedies
October 2021, the death of 12 trekkers on Lamkhaga Pass due to a lack of preparation and the severe weather conditions shook the outdoor community.
A year later, an avalanche at Draupadi ka Danda-II claimed 29 lives during an advanced mountaineering course run by the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM).
The Sahastra Tal tragedy last month, in which nine people died, once again found trekkers unprepared for the harsh Himalayan weather.
Uttarakhand trekking rules, 2022
essential safety protocols like mandatory registration of operators, standardisation of safety equipment, and certifications for guides, among others.
yet to be officially notified
Lack of awareness
A substantial number of accidents in adventure sports arise from a lack of awareness among the participants.
at Hampta Pass in Himachal Pradesh when over 100 inexperienced trekkers found themselves stranded.
Adventure tourism guidelines
In 2018, the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) had submitted a document titled ‘Adventure Tourism Guidelines‘ to the Ministry of Tourism.
detail comprehensive standards and procedures for land-based, air-based, and water-based adventure activities.
