GLT guarantees both her staff and the porters a good salary. A life insurance is taken out for staff members during the trek kings. For permanent staff an old age pension fund was created. For high mountain treks, GLT, of course, provides adequate equipment for staff and porters. During trekkings, the sirdars keep a watchful eye on guests and staff to prevent all damage to nature.
Cooking is done, right from the start, on kerosene stoves.
When selecting lodges, it is important that the owner should not use wood as fuel. All camping sites are left clean and tidy.