How to behave towards yaks and mules and stay safe?
When you go trekking in Nepal, you might meet yaks and mules on the trail. They’re like helpful friends who carry things up and down the mountains. But we need to know how to act around them. Let’s learn 5 simple things to make sure we’re nice to these special animals during our Nepal trek.
1. Give Yaks and Mules Space: stand back and watch
Yaks and mules often carry heavy stuff, so they need space on the path. When you see them, stay a bit away and watch them from a distance. This helps them walk comfortably and keeps us safe too.
2. Stay Safe on the Trail: move to the mountain side
When yaks and mules pass by, stand on the side of the mountain. Let them walk on the other side. This way, if they accidentally bump into us, we won’t fall off the trail.
3. Stay Quiet and Calm: no sudden moves
Yaks and mules get scared easily. So, we need to be quiet and calm around them. Don’t go too close, and don’t make big noises or sudden moves. This helps them feel happy and safe.
4. Listen to the Leader: follow the person in charge
The person who takes care of the yaks and mules walks at the back. If they tell us something, we should listen. They know what’s best, and we can learn from them.
5. No Trash: please keep nature clean
We should keep our trekking paths clean. Don’t leave trash around. It’s not good for the animals or the environment. Carry your trash with you and throw it away in the right place.
Meeting yaks and mules is part of the fun in Nepal trekking. Let’s remember these 5 easy things: give them space, stay safe on the trail, be calm, listen to the leader, and keep nature clean. By being kind to these special animals, we make our trekking adventure even more awesome!
Thank you for taking time to read this. And have fun!
