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As a traveler, you have so many important roles to do. Your act not only display your and your country's image before the host country but also inspire others to follow the right path.
While travelling always remember that "You are a guest in destination country and you are representing your country in other country so whatever you do, that impression is conceived as standard about your whole country" , So always take care about :
| Social Issues |
We hope that those who choose to travel with Sun Holidays have a genuine desire to learn and get the view about local customs of the host country/ community.
1. It's too easy to appear an arrogant rich foreigner in a small community, so be aware of the feelings of local people, and try to avoid this with humble nature. Getting a little knowledge about the local language, customs and dress codes can help to reduce barriers.
2. Please do not encourage begging by responding to it. It is usually better to ask your guide and if you want to give gifts to the local community always give appropriate gifts instead of money, for example give school materials or offer teaching foreign language. Giving sweets to the children make them nuisance, and may well ruin their teeth in a place where there is no dental service.
3. Extravagant displays of wealth such as ostentatious jewellery and technological gadgetry can be an incitement to robbery and may put you in danger situation.
4. Please always seek permission before taking pictures of people, ritual events or special places like shrines. If people seem reluctant or look away then please do not take a picture.
5. Buy indigenous made crafts and support local skills. |
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| Environmental Issues |
Every country has distinguished flora and fauna, and today many of the wild animals are on the verge of the extinction. So please never buy products that exploit wildlife or aid the destruction of species or habitats. Do not buy souvenirs made from endangered species, doing so will only encourage the unethical trade. For more information please visit the IUCN Endangered Species List . and please observe the followings
DO's
- Limit deforestation, make no open fires and discourage others from doing so.
- Carry away all non-degradable litter and burn or bury paper before leaving any spot.
- Where no toilet facilities are available defecate at least 30 meters away from water sources and bury or cover waste.
- Help guides and porters to observe eco-conservation measures.
- Be patient, friendly and sensitive - remember you are a guest.
- Switch off lights and fans and close water taps when not in use, (where available).
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Wear some kind of inconspicuous Khaki, olive green or grey clothing. Bright clothes, particularly white and red are inadvisable.
- Maintain absolute silence during elephant rides, in vehicles and on the watch towers, otherwise you may miss the chance of observing wildlife.
- While going for wildlife viewing in vehicles, as far as possible, always be accompanied by an armed forest guard.
DONT's
- In fire prone areas, visitors are advised not to kindle any fire or to throw away lit matches and cigarette butts in the forest or on forest roads.
- Fishing is prohibited within the National Park area.
- Do not damage plant or animal life.
- No fire-arms and nets, etc., are allowed in the Forest.
- Shouting, teasing or chasing animals is prohibited.
- Do not carry any polythene bags or plastic items
- Avoid using pollutants, such as detergents, in streams or springs.
- Allow the flora to flourish in its natural environment. Taking away of cuttings, seeds and roots is illegal in many parts of the Himalayas.
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