We all are connected by universal energy generally know as nature. We always feel better when we are around them.Spending time with nature is been always relaxing for humans.But I think many of us are forgetting to respect the nature because of few instances I came across. 

         One famous trekking group keeps posting videos, guiding people for their upcoming treks on their YouTube channel. I went through some videos they posted in last few days. In first video one trek leader was talking about how people are casually coming for trek and offloading their belongings very easily. In second video, a trek leader was almost giving warning to people that if they came to trek without any physical fitness preparation, they will be send back from the base camp itself. In another video was from trekking camp. After setting up tents, trekkers started picking up litter around the campsite for 15 minutes and they gather garbage which can be fit into 20-25 jumbo bin bags.The mess was done by trekkers resided there before. As trekker and nature lover, it was very painful to watch. 

              All things mentioned above shows common thing which was addressed by trek leaders about people joining them. People are signing up for trek with tourist mentality which is something not helpful while trekking. We must understand difference between trek and trip. 

            Trips are mostly organization for visiting famous places like beaches, hill stations,architectural ruins and main objective is to spend more quality time with your family and friends. They are mostly framed in such a way that people should be relaxed during journey and things should remain hassle free for them.Trip is about making memories,new friend,meeting local people,listening to their stories, eating authentic local food and exploring new cultures. One can expect some luxury during trips.

           Treks are totally different from trip. Treks are adventurous in nature mostly conducted at snowy or rocky locations and main motive is exploring offbeat places which are away from human interference and getting close to each and every smaller creation of the nature.While trekking even if you are in group one should be responsible for his or her belonging, behavior and should be always ready helping your companion unlike in trips, tour leader takes all responsibility.One should be able to carry his belonging on his/her shoulders and physically prepare for long and difficult trails coming in the way. One cannot expect much luxuries during expedition. 

            People with tourist mindset many times misbehave with nature during  treks.Littering, not listening to trek leaders, interfering with local environment, being nuisance to locals, not listening to locals concern,being over smart during trail may sometimes put themselves as well as companions in danger. 

             One should understand that trip and treks are for forming bonds with local culture and nature respectively and respecting their norms, rituals and rules while roaming in their territory is very important that everyone should keep in their mind. 

           So next time, while travelling or trekking, make sure you are well prepared and enjoy it responsibly. 

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