Goldscape 2016 A

The banner has been published here to improve the awareness of the trekkers and tourists visiting the various mountain forts, mountains in north western ghats. Please avoid accidents, by following good outdoor ethics such as no swimming in cisterns at mountain forts, no rock climbing without proper technical equipment and expertise. Please do not adventure, trek with any group or individually without understanding the risks associated. The frequency of the solo trekker fatalities have increased recently. Please strictly avoid solo treks. Please also avoid treks to mountains in large commercial groups, as it leads to damage to biodiversity of these high elevation ecological islands. Please respect the wildlife and biodiversity of the region. This has become more important as the ever increasing human interference is leading to severe damage to fragile ecosystems. Please be aware of the wildlife and biodiversity of the mountains before visiting these mountains. Please follow outdoor ethics. Follow ASI and Forest department rules. The concept of use of symbols for outdoor ethics was conceived and designed by "Sahyadri Trekker Bloggers Group".