For centuries, this greatest spectacle on earth, stretching over an arc of about 2,400 kms, houses over 100 of the world's highest peaks above 7,000 metres., across the six nations of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and the Tibet province of China. It is the source of the world's three major river systems - Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra.
PLAYGROUND OF THE GODS - A TRULY WORLD HERITAGE
- have been attracting holy men, adventure lovers, photographers, scientists, trekkers and climbers - have today come under serious threat of environmental.
HET feels the urgent need to address the problem on a war-footing by the mountaineering community.
Our Mission
To moblilize support from mountaineers, trekkers, alpine clubs, adventure tour operators and the Himalayan region governments, to protect the Himalayan environment, its flora and fauna and natural resources as well as protect the customs and interests of the local people.
To evolve a code of conduct and ethics to be followed by all visitors to Himalayan region, as part of a continuing effort to maintain and sustain the well being of the Himalayan region.
To spread awareness worldwide through conferences and publications
To encourage cleaning up programmes and evolve healthy environmental practices in areas of the Himalayas which are severely polluted. The Trust may help raise funds and provide support for these projects and maintain supportive role in cooperation with local authorities.
To establish, run, maintain, support and/ or to grant aid or / or financial assistance to an institution, school / college libraries, adventure tour organisation and other similar institutions generally engaged in the Himalayan adventures and conservation.
