Khangchendzonga Conservation Committee, Yuksom, West Sikkim 1. List of Waste Management Entrepreneurs, recycled products in West Sikkim or Sikkim -Nim Doma from Yuksam makes recycled products worth Rs.12000 to 15000/ year -Miss Tshering Uden Bhutia encourages students and makes Rs.50/- per pillow out of waste material - Selfhelp group named Sureksha Denchung at Jorethang 2. Statistics for the number of Trekkers with Nationality visiting KNP and neighbouring areas -Domestic trekkers (India): Three thousand (3, 000) people approx. per year or 29 groups per month -International trekkers: Two thousand five hundred (2,500) per year and 24 groups per month 3. Bird List of KNP, and potential areas (list of birds around KNP, West Sikkim and list of birdwatchers in and around) - Two hundred (200) types of birds and - Two trained birdwatchers Mr. Lakpa Sherpa and Mr. Chungda Sherpa 4. Per day charges and Rates of Porters and pack animals, their contact and availability. - pack animals (ZHO or ponies): Rs 300/- per day per animal - Guide: Rs 500/- to 1,000/- - Bird watching specialist: Rs 1,500/- to 2,000/- - Cook: Rs. 500/- per day - Kitchen Boy: Rs. 300/- per day 5. Authentic Home stay, eco friendly lodges promoting local and organic food with proper service in Yuksom, KNP, West Sikkim (if possible), with facilities provided. -Martam home stay -Limboo home stay -Taley home stay -Euzim home stay -Shegna home stay -Chokapa home stay -Karbhari home stay -Nyangaling home stay -Rigpa home stay -Pemalingpa home stay These home stays provide traditional Sikkimese food and organic vegetables Rate Rs.1200/- per night per person including breakfast, lunch and dinner 6. Data on Environment impacts caused by tourism and allied activities in KNP -too much of garbage of tourists/trekkers in KNP which hampers environment - Feral dogs which causes wildlife disturbance - when carrying capacity of trekkers exceeds it has environmental effects -When trainees in Himalayan Mountain Institute exceeds more than 50 it has impact in the environment. The carrying capacity of HMI base camp is 30 to 40 people 7. List of skilled, trained guides working independently or with tour operators, their names, contacts and reliability -trained guide: 3, three with certified course from KCC and others skilled porters are 10 to 15 in number -Trained Cooks: 8 to 10 people 8. List of Tour Operators in the area (Authentic and Standardised), especially for trekking, birding, lodging etc. -Desire Earth: Dhan Bahadur Chettri - Sherpa Treks & tours - Black Yak Tours and travels: Pushpa Lall Gurung - Red Panda tours and travels -Heavenly Travel: Dhan singh Subba -Mountain Trek & Tours: Mingma Sherpa -Alpine Exodos: Nawang Bhutia -Hidden Paradise: Mr. U.T. Bhutia -Bikasu Tours & Travels: Karzang Bhutia -Yetilaya Travels: 9733006595 9. List of upcoming Workshops, Events, training by KCC, or related to ecotourism activities with dates, venue, no. of days. -workshop on Zero Waste Management by KCC at four districts of Sikkim,supported by RMDD -Exhibitions/training of waste materials products at Yuksam, Gangtok, Jorethang, karfectar total number of waste management training held -Yuksam KCC: 3 trainings conducted -Jorethang, Karfectar: one training conducted -Pelling : one training conducted by KCC in partnership with WWF 10. Specific Guidelines, Permits international and national tourists/visitors visiting KNP. Code for Conservation Visitors to the Khangchendzonga National Park, Yuksam area, West Sikkim are asked to follow the following code for Conservation. leave only footprints, take only photographs High altitude vegetation is frail; avoid trampling, follow trails, do not pick plants or flowers. Do not disturb wildlife nor its habitat; do not buy endangered animal or plant products. Use kerosene or bottled gas for cooking, heating and lighting; avoid using fuel. Avoid littering; deposit garbage at designated sites; carry out all batteries. Keep all pollutants away from streams and lakes Do not give treats to children; it only encourages begging. Respect the sanctity of holy lakes and historical sites: no smoking, drinking nor loud talks. Educate yourself about the ecology, customs, manners and culture of Yuksam. Support local conservation programme. **Prepared by the Khanchendzonga Conservation Committee (KCC), a local organisation working to conserve the natural and cultural heritage of the area. The Code for Conservation is also referred to, by departments for policy making Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan is being implemented by KCC with the help of line departments. 11. Other activities of KCC, or related to ecotourism -Training for Cooks, Porters, Guides, Pack Animals and Tour Operators. -Training for NGO’s -Environmental Conservation training -Waste management training *Note: Rs. - Mentioned is INR .