Do's and Don'ts during Nature Trips

Do's

Wear sober/neutral coloured clothes (preferably dull greens, browns, khakhis, greys), that are comfortable
Ensure that there are no loose flapping pieces of clothing that are likely to get caught in the bushes and undergrowth
Wear comfortable shoes appropriate to the trip (walking/trekking)
Bring a water bottle and cap
Bring medicines (if prescribed by your doctor)
Bring Binoculars (recommended) cameras (if needed)
Bring your own mugs and spoons in order to avoid creating unnecessary trash in the places we visit.
Carry a plastic bag for non-biodegradable litter.
Keep your mobile phones on silent/vibration mode if you must bring it along (best to leave it at home!)
Travel light.

Bring expensive jewelry/things that might cause anxiety during the trips
Use soaps with a strong scent during trips into forests.
Wear strong perfumes or deodorants during the trip
Bring liquor of any sort.
Smoke cigarettes, and throw lighted butts carelessly away where they can be the cause of forest fires
Go off trail, or separate from the main group especially in high altitude areas - it might cause soil erosion and damage to sensitive vegetation as well as cause unnecessary tension for fellow travellers
Give treats to local children; it encourages begging
Play loud music or indulge in loud talk.
Leave any trash behind. Carry it all back to the nearest big town for disposal.