The permission for trekking granted under rule 3 are subject to the following conditions, namely:-
(1) Trekking shall be undertaken only in a permitted linear route and the trekker shall not perambulate in the forest.
(2) While trekking on the permitted route, no diversion or distraction is allowed from the permitted linear trek.
(3) Minimum size of a trekking group is five persons and maximum size is fifteen persons.
(4) Individuals below the age of ten years and pregnant women shall not be allowed to go on trek.
(5) The Competent Authority shall restrict the number of groups on any trek route considering the load factor.
(6) Trekking shall be undertaken only between 6 A.M. to 5 P.M.:
Provided that the group may stay overnight in the approved trekking shed of Forest Department on payment of fee of Rs.150/- per person, per night or in any private halting place with the approval of the Forest Department. Overnight stay shall not be permitted in open forest in any circumstances.
(7) Number of guides shall be determined by the size of trekking group. There shall be one guide for every five members of the group, who shall be paid at the rate fixed by the Competent Authority, which shall not be less than the minimum wages.
(8) The guide may warn or bring to the notice of the Competent Authority or concerned Forest Range Officer or Forester regarding any violation or misbehavior by any member of the trekking team at any stage, for necessary punitive action.
(9) In tough trekking routes only a group of ten to fifteen persons shall be permitted and they shall produce Fitness Certificate issued by a qualified medical practitioner. An official from Forest Department, namely, local Forest Guard or Forest Watcher shall also accompany the group, besides the guide in tough trekking routes.
(10) Abandoning the trek mid-way may be avoided. In case of exigency, the whole group may return under the supervision of the guide.