Minimum age of 14, trekking courses: Uttarakhand plans strict new rules for mountaineering
Uttarakhand is proposing a new framework to regulate mountaineering activities in the state. The guidelines will include a minimum age of 14 for high-altitude expeditions and mandatory basic mountaineering courses for guides. This initiative aims to enhance safety and ensure timely rescue during trekking activities.
- ▪The proposed guidelines will require mandatory registration of trekking agencies and operators.
- ▪A minimum age of 14 will be set for individuals undertaking high-altitude expeditions.
- ▪The framework aims to avoid accidents and ensure timely rescue of victims during trekking activities.
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Minimum age of 14, trekking courses: Uttarakhand plans strict new rules for mountaineeringPK Patro, chief conservator of forests (CCF) (eco-tourism), said the proposed guidelines would be the first framework to regulate trekking in Uttarakhand.Updated on: May 29, 2026 6:29 AM ISTBy Amit BathlaShare viaCopy link Uttarakhand is considering a framework to regulate mountaineering activities, and the rules will include mandatory registration of agencies, minimum age limits, and basic mountaineering courses, officials said.The framework could be introduced either as a policy or a set of rules, with the final form still under consultation.
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