Safety and Security
Safety and security on all of our adventures is paramount in our planning and preparation. Without the feeling of safety it is difficult to enjoy yourself wherever you may be travelling around the world.
Before you travel, the best advice we can give is to be informed. On this page you'll find relevant information to Himalayan Exposure and it's travel poilicies and measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. You'll also find links to some useful websites for your own pre-departure research. See below for links to internationl travel warnings.
ABOUT HIMALAYAN EXPOSURES SAFETY NETWORK
People on the Ground
As a registered tour operator travelling in remote regions or Asia we take
every precaution to ensure the safety of all of our travellers. To this end
we closely monitor the situation both on the ground and from afar. For 12
months, 365 days of every year we have people in Asia, where most of our trips
are operated, keeping us abreast of the situation. We find this information
invaluable to contrast and compare with the sensational journalism of the
media.
Diplomatic
Advice
Being an Australian company, our policy is to follow the advice of the Australian
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. We keep updated to dangerous situations
and areas of probable concern to ensure that we are informed, aware, and can
make appropriate changes when necessary.
In addition, we try to ensure the maximum
knowledge and understanding of any situation by obtaining a number of viewpoints.
Diplomatically we also look to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London
and The State Department in Washington. These offices provide invaluable information
to companies and individuals alike and should be consulted by all travellers
before embarking on their adventure.
Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade, Australia
Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London
State Department,
USA
Media
While the media is often sensationalistic, it is still a good source of information
and one we use regularly. Again, it is important to get multiple viewpoints
on any situation in order to make and informed and educated judgement on any
situation. The internet is a great resource to this end, and on any given
day we at Himalayan Exposure read newspapers in India, Pakistan, and Australia
and consult international news outlets for all the latest information.
The links below are those we most commonly
use to keep us informed.
CNN Asia
Tribune India - Local Indian Newspaper
Times of India - National Indian Newspaper
Individual Responsibility
One of the most important things you can do before embarking on our adventure
is read as much as you can about the places you are going and the things you
will be seeing. Most importantly our trip dossier outlines a great deal of
important information regarding pre-departure preparation. Vaccinations and
visas often take time and leaving them to the last minute could jeopardise
a safe and relaxing vacation.
The links below provide invaluable information
prior to departure
Travel Health guide
Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre (TMVC)
Information for Travellers
to the Indian Subcontinent
Further Questions
If you have further questions about your trip, please do not hesitate to contact
us directly. We are always happy to help.