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Mid-April – June

Set amidst towering pine trees on the banks of the River Tons, the place transports you into classic timelessness. An ideal setting to relax and unwind, with breathtakingly beautiful surroundings and loads of adventure, Camp Mystic River is a compelling getaway. Situated at Mori (1150 m/3770 ft), its sublime weather with temperatures between 10-25 degrees Celsius makes it a much sought after destination in the summer months. From watching the reflection of the sunrise in the river to gazing at the starstudded sky in the night, the natural beauty here is boundless. The place provides opportunities that are diverse and unique. Ancient temples with beautiful architectural styles and a rich cultural heritage. Multi-storied wooden houses which are amazingly multifunctional. A bevy

of natural pools and waterfalls with translucent waters. High altitude Bugyals (meadows) and a terrain which lends itself to a host of exciting activities all add to our camp’s charm. The proximity of Mussoorie and Shimla is another attraction for tourists traveling this side.


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CAMP HIGHLIGHTS

Magnificent location in side a Pine forest on the banks of the River Tons
Exciting rafting for all and a host of other adventure activities like rappelling, hiking, river crossing, etc.
Numerous hikes and picnic trails in the forest to natural swimming pools
A number of spectacular treks, including the Har-ki-dun trek and Ruinsara Tal trek
Ancient temples and sights including the famous Mahasu Devta temple at Hanol that has many ancient legends attached to it, including two large mysterious balls which the locals believe belonged to Bhim, the hero from the Mahabharata.
Overnight outdoor camping in beautiful bugyals (high altitude meadows)

CAMP FACILITIES

Comfortable Swiss tents with cot, mattresses and sleeping bags
Neat and hygienic dry-pit toilets
Large areas with for activities and relaxation
A well laid out dining area as well as a relaxation area
Bonfire and Barbecue in the night

	By Air: The Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) is the nearest airport and is onnected by daily flights from Delhi. The drive from the airport to the camp would take 7-8 hrs.
	By Train & Road: The nearest railhead to the camp is Dehradun. There are a number of trains that run between Delhi and Dehradun. The drive from Dehradun would take 6-7 hrs.
	By Road: Delhi – Meerut – Muzaffarnagar – Roorkee – Dehradun – Mussoorie – Nainbagh – Purola – Mori (Camp Mystic River)


Rafting on the Tons	Rafting on the Tons


River Crossing	Rappelling


Beach volleyball	Kayaking


Relax in the forest by the riverside	Bonfire in the nights

ITINERARY

3 Days / 2Nights

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Day 1: Arrive at camp in the afternoon for lunch. Post lunch, try your hand at activities like kayaking, river crossing, rappelling, rock climbing, etc. with our expert instructors. Towards evening visit the Mahasu Devta Temple at Hanol. At night enjoy a bonfire and dinner by the riverside. Day 2: Start the day with a hot breakfast and then get ready for a briefing on rafting techniques followed by a rafting run on the Tons. Return to camp for lunch. Post lunch set-off for a hike to a beautiful natural rock pool in the forest. Enjoy a dip in the cool waters or just relax by the poolside and return to camp late evening for bonfire and dinner by the riverside. Day 3: Post breakfast, enjoy another rafting session to test your paddling skills. Return to camp for lunch and departure to your onward destination.
COST OF THE TRIP :	Rs. 5400 per person

4 Days / 3Nights

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Day 1: Arrive at camp in the afternoon for lunch. Post lunch, try your hand at activities like kayaking, river crossing, rappelling, rock climbing, etc. with our expert instructors. Towards evening visit the Mahasu Devta Temple at Hanol. At night enjoy a bonfire and dinner by the riverside. Day 2: Start the day with a hot breakfast and then get ready for a briefing on rafting techniques followed by a rafting run on the Tons. Return to camp for lunch. Post lunch set-off for a hike to a beautiful natural rock pool in the forest. Enjoy a dip in the cool waters or just relax by the poolside and return to camp late evening for bonfire and dinner by the riverside. Day 3: Post breakfast, enjoy a rafting session and try out your newly acquired paddling skills. Return to camp in time for lunch. Post lunch set off for rappelling and rock-climbing on the superb rock faces around camp with our instructors. Bonfire and dinner at camp. Day 4: Post breakfast, enjoy another rafting session to test your paddling skills. Return to camp for lunch and departure to your onward destination.
COST OF THE TRIP :	Rs. 6500 per person

5 Days / 4Nights

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Day 1: Arrive at camp in the afternoon for lunch. Post lunch, try your hand at activities like kayaking, river crossing, rappelling, rock climbing, etc. with our expert instructors. Towards evening visit the Mahasu Devta Temple at Hanol. At night enjoy a bonfire and dinner by the riverside. Day 2: Start the day with a hot breakfast and then get ready for a briefing on rafting techniques followed by a rafting run on the Tons. Return to camp for lunch. Post lunch set off for rappelling and rock-climbing on the superb rock faces around camp with our instructors. Bonfire and dinner at camp. Day 3: Post breakfast, drive to the roadhead for the trek and from here head out on the trek for 3-4 hrs. On arrival at the campsite, set up your tents for the night and then one has the option of going out to explore the area or you could lie back and relax at the campsite. In the night, bonfire and dinner under the canopy of stars. Day 4: After breakfast enjoy bathing and swimming in natural rock pools and take time to enjoy the surroundings. After lunch trek back to the road head and drive back to camp. Arrive in time to relax by the fire and enjoy your dinner. Day 5: Post breakfast, enjoy another rafting session to test your paddling skills. Return to camp for lunch and departure to your onward destination.
COST OF THE TRIP :	*Rs. 8500* per person (for a minimum of 4 pax with outdoor camping)
	*Rs. 7500* per person (without outdoor camping)

Trek to Har-ki-Dun & Rafting on the Tons - 9 days / 8Nights

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

Day 1: MORI
Arrive at camp in the afternoon for lunch. Post lunch, try your hand at activities like kayaking, river crossing, rappelling, rock climbing, etc. with our expert instructors. Towards evening visit the Mahasu Devta Temple at Hanol. At night enjoy a bonfire and dinner by the riverside.

Day 2: MORI – SANKRI – TALUKA
After breakfast drive to Sankri. From Sankri begin the trek to Taluka. The trek is about 12 kms and will take 4/5 hrs. We camp about 2 kms ahead of Taluka village for the night. Overnight in tents.

Day 3: TALUKA – OSLA
After breakfast we start the trek from Taluka to Osla, at a height of 2560 m. The trek is 15 kms and will take 5/6 hrs. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 4: OSLA – HAR-KI-DUN
Post breakfast trek from Osla to Har-ki-Dun at a height of 3566 m. The trek is about 14 kms and will be covered in 7/8 hrs moving at a leisurely pace to enjoy the scenic beauty of the valley. Overnight in tents.

Day 5: HAR-KI-DUN
The day begins after breakfast. We leave you free to do your own thing and take in the natural beauty. You can go on an exploratory trek in the valley, capture the magnificent view on your camera or just chill at the campsite. Overnight in tents.

Day 6: HAR-KI-DUN – OSLA
After lunch in the afternoon we start retracing our steps towards Osla. The 14 kms trek will be covered in 3/4 hrs. Overnight stay in tents at Osla.

Day 7: OSLA – TALUKA
Post breakfast we will start walking down towards Taluka. The 15 kms will be covered in 3/4 hrs. Overnight stay in tents at the Taluka campsite.

Day 8: TALUKA – SANKRI – MORI
Early morning trek down from Taluka to Sankri and from there drive to Mori. Dinner at Camp Mystic River.

Day 9: After breakfast enjoy a thrilling stretch of rafting on the Tons. Return to camp for lunch and departure to your onward destination.

COST OF THE TRIP :

For 2 pax: Rs. 24800 per person

For 3-5 pax: Rs. 21600 per person

For 6+ pax: Rs. 20500 per person

3 Days / 2 Nights	:	Rs. 5400 per person
4 Days / 3 Nights	:	Rs. 6500 per person
5 Days / 4 Nights	:	Rs. 8500 per person (for a minimum of 4 pax with outdoor camping)
	:	Rs. 7500 per person (without outdoor camping)
9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS	:	For 2 pax: Rs. 24800 per person
	:	For 3-5 pax: Rs. 21600 per person
	:	For 6+ pax: Rs. 20500 per person

COST INCLUDES

Accommodation: In Swiss tents in Camp Mystic River and in trekking tents during overnight camping. During the overnight camping, equipment like sleeping bags, camping mattresses, camping stools, etc. would be provided.
Food: Veg/Non-Veg multi-cuisine meals (Indian, Chinese, Continental). Tea/Coffee & snacks to be served whenever required.
Activities like rafting, rock climbing, rappelling, hiking, river crossing, etc. as mentioned in the itinerary
Experienced instructors & state-of-the-art equipment to ensure maximum safety
Bonfire in the nights

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

Service Tax
Transport (also the transfers to and from the activity sites)
Liquor, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, etc.
Any services / meals not mentioned above
Insurance

CHILD POLICY

Complimentary for children below 5 years (without extra bed)
Children between 5-12 yrs get a 40% discount (without extra bed)

TRANSPORT OPTIONS

TRAIN: Delhi – Dehradun

Train	ETD	ETA	1A	2A	3A	SL	CC	2S
Shatabdi Express	0650 hrs	1240 hrs	900	-	-	-	470	-
Mussoorie Express	2215 hrs	0800 hrs	1032	606	437	166	-	-
NZM-DDN AC Special	2305 hrs	0500 hrs	990	582	420	-	-	-

*All costs are Rs. per person (Rs. 50 per person booking charges extra)

From Dehradun, a pickup could be organised, and would cost the following (includes pickup from Dehradun, transfers for activities and drop back to Dehradun):

Vehicle	3 days	4 days	5 days
Tata Indica	5300	6300	7000
Toyota Qualis	7000	8300	9500
Toyota Innova	7500	9100	10500

*All costs are Rs. per vehicle (Service Tax extra)

TRAIN: Dehradun – Delhi

Train	ETD	ETA	1A	2A	3A	SL	CC	2S
NZM-DDN AC Special	0845 hrs	1440 hrs	990	582	420	-	-	-
Shatabdi Express	1700 hrs	2245 hrs	1005	-	-	-	545	-
Mussoorie Express	2130 hrs	0720 hrs	1032	606	437	166	-	-

*All costs are Rs. per person (Rs. 50 per person booking charges extra)

By Road

The distance from Delhi to the camp is 450 kms and would take about 13-14 hrs. A vehicle could be arranged for the trip and would cost the following:

Vehicle	3 days	4 days	5 days
Tata Indica	8800	9800	10800
Toyota Qualis	10900	11900	12900
Toyota Innova	12300	13300	14300

*All costs are Rs. per vehicle (Service Tax extra)

PAYMENT TERMS

•	Rates are valid till June 30, 2008
•	Full payment to be made in advance at the time of booking the trip
•	Payment to be made by Cheque/DD in favour of GREAT INDIAN OUTDOORS (P) LTD. payable at New Delhi/Gurgaon
•	Payment for this trip will not be adjusted against any future trips
•	*Cancellation policy*
	-	>21 days: Full refund (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for transport, etc.)
	-	14-20 days: 75% of trip cost will be refunded (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for transport, etc.)
	-	7-13 days: 50% of trip cost will be refunded (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for transport, etc.)
	-	<7 days: No refund

Below is a list of essentials you would require at the camp

T-shirts/Shirts
Shorts
Comfortable fit Jeans/Track Pants
Jacket/Sweater
Thermals (upper & lower) – for outdoor camping & trekking
Floaters
Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers
Sunscreen Lotion
Cap/Hat
Flashlight
Sunglasses
Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
Camera (optional)

Carry your stuff in a duffel bag/soft shoulder bag or a rucksack and voiduitcases/strolleys.

DISCLAIMER

Great Indian Outdoors (P) Ltd. takes utmost care to ensure safety of its clients. However in the case of any unforeseen mishaps, Great Indian Outdoors (P) Ltd. will not be liable for any injuries caused or for loss of life. All disputes rising due to the above are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi/Delhi only.

Mar 26	:	Kaudiyala – Rishikesh - Hardwar
From Kaudiyala it is a 35 km trip to Rishikesh. Today we will go through major rapids (class II – IV) namely The wall, Roller coaster ,Three blind mice ,Golf course. There are long placid stretches as one passes through the Gorge section of the river. Drive 25kms to Hardwar

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