Karakurum Treks & Tours - Environmental Care Code

KARAKURUM TREKS & TOURS
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Environmental Care Code

96. It is imperative to keep the mountains clean. Instructions contained in the subsequent paras on the subject shall be strictly observed.

97. Every mountaineering party irrespective of its size shall contribute US $ 200/- or equivalent in Pakistani currency for Environment Protected Fund. The Head of Account for depositing this contribution is “Receipt of Tourism Division 130000-139000”. This could be deposited by expeditions after their arrival in Pakistan in the State Bank of Pakistan or in the authorized branch of National Bank of Pakistan.

98. Mountaineering parties shall also deposit refundable amount of US $ 1000/- or equivalent in Pakistani currency in the authorized bank in Pakistan. The amount would be subject to forfeiture in full or in part thereof in case the expedition or any of its members causes damage to environment.

99. A party shall leave a camping site clean. On return, a L.O shall furnish a certificate that this condition has been fully complied with by a party.

100. A party or its porters shall not damage the forest or animal wealth of the area. On return, a L.O shall furnish a certificate that this condition has also been fully complied with by a party.

101. In case it is established that a certain liaison officer gave false certificate, the matter would be brought to the notice of his dealing authority who would proceed against him/her under the laid down rules on the subject. In case of a Civilian Liaison officer or guide his/her registration would be cancelled and he/she would be-disqualified as a guide for period of four years.

102. In case of beach of these rules (para 1-101) a party or all the members of such a party shall be disqualified for any further mountaineering expedition to Pakistan for a period of four years. In addition to this they may also be proceeded against under the relevant laws.