Ecotourism is about connecting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement and participate in responsible tourism activities should follow the following ecotourism principles:

Minimize impact, Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect, Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts, Provide direct financial benefits for conservation, Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people, Raise sensitivity to host countries' political, environmental, and social climate.

Certain things that you can do to contribute in your own way towards the conservation of the natural beauty of the luxuriant locales that you visit are:

• Carry back all non-degradable litter such as empty bottles, tins, plastic bags etc. These must not litter the environment or be buried. They must be disposed in municipal dustbins only.

• Observe the sanctity of holy sites, temples and local cultures.

• Cut noise pollution. Do not blare aloud radios, tape recorders or other electronic entertainment equipment in nature resorts, sanctuaries and wildlife parks.

• In case temporary toilets are set-up near campsites, after defecation, cover with mud or sand. Make sure that the spot is at least 30 meters away from the water source.

• Respect people's privacy while taking photographs. Ask for prior permission before taking a photograph.

• Do not take away flora and fauna in the forms of cuttings, seeds or roots. It is illegal, especially in the Topslip : The environment is really delicate in this region and the bio-diversity of the region has to be protected at all costs.

• Do not use pollutants such as detergent, in streams or springs while washing and bathing.

• Do not leave cigarettes butts or make open fires in the forests.

• Do not consume aerated drinks, alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicant and throw bottles in the wild.

• Do not tempt the locals, especially children by offering them foodstuff or sweets. Respect local traditions.

• Polythene and plastics are non bio-degradable and unhealthy for the environment and must not be used and littered.