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Season
:
 Sept - Nov
Dates
:
 Sep 29- Oct 11, 2008
Max Altitude
:
 5100 mts / 16732 ft
No. 0f Days
:
 13
Trek Grade
:
 Moderate+
 
♦
 DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
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Day 01
:
 Manali - Darcha (3400m)

Arrive at Manali the day before.
Early in the morning drive to Darcha. This drive will take about 7 hrs. Overnight in tents.

Day 02
:
 Darcha - Palamu (3600m)
Trek to Palamu 12 kms. Easy & gradual ascent to Palamu. Overnight in tents.
Day 03
:
 Palamu - Zanskar Sumdo (3750m)
Trek to Zanskar Sumdo 14 kms, cross the river by a trolley just before the camp. Overnight in tents.
Day 04
:
 Zanskar Sumdo - Chumi Napko (4060m)
Trek to Chumi Napko 14 kms. Overnight in tents.
Day 05
:
 Chumi Napko- Lakham (4100m)
Trek to Lakham by crossing Shingo La (5100 M) 16 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 06
:
 Lakham - Kurgiak (4000m)
Trek to Kurgiak 14 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 07
:
 Kurgiak - Bepul (3960m)
Trek to Bepul 14 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 08
:
 Bepul - Purne (3700m)
Trek to Prune 12 Km. Overnight in tents.
Day 09
:
 Prune - Phutkal - Prune
Today trek up to Phutkal Gompa and in the evening return back to camp. Overnight in tents.
Day 10
:
 Prune – Mune (3650m)  
Trek to Mune 12 km. Overnight in tents.  
Day 11
:
 Mune - Padum (3560m)  
Trek to Padum 12 kms. Overnight in tents.  
Day 12
:
 Padum - Kargil (2700m)  
Drive to Kargil. Enroute visit Rangdum Gompa. overnight in a Hotel.  
Day 13
:
 Kargil – Leh (3350m)  

Drive to Leh enroute visit Lamayuru Monastery. Overnight in a hotel. Take flight back to your next destination, the next day.

 
♦
 COST OF THE PROGRAM
:::::

Rs. 36,500 per person*
*3.09 % Service Tax extra
 
Cost Includes
•
 Transport All road transfers by a Toyota Qualis/Mahindra Scorpio from Manali to Leh for the trek
•
 Meals: All meals beginning with breakfast on Day 01 till lunch on Day 08
•
Professional and experienced trekking guide
•
Experienced chef and kitchen staff
•
Porters/mules, as required
•
 Camping equipment
 
Camping equipment provided on the trek
-
 3/4 season Mountain Hardwear (www.mountainhardwear.com) or Lafuma (www.lafuma.com) alpine tents
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Camping Mattresses
-
Camping stools
-
 Mess Tent
-
 Toilet tent
-
 Basic Medical kit
 
Cost Does Not Include
•
 Airfare
•
 Accommodation in Leh
•
Accomodation in Manali
•
 Sleeping bag (can be hired from us)
•
 Any meals/services not mentioned above
•
 Any charges for video cameras, still cameras, etc.
•
 Alcohol, soft drinks, beverages, etc.
•
 Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
•
 Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
•
 Insurance
 

Optional Extras
•
 Accommodation in Leh
 
-
 A-category hotel: Rs. 4000 per room per night (twin-sharing with all meals and taxes)*
-
 Guesthouse (rooms with attached bath): Rs. 1500 per room per night (twin-sharing with breakfast)*
•
 Accommodation in Manali should be easily available on walk-in basis, varying all the way from Rs. 800- 4000 per night.
  *3.09% Service Tax extra
 
Payment Terms & Conditions
•
 Full payment to be made in advance at the time of booking the trek
•
 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
 
-
 >30 days: Full refund (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
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21-30 days: 75% of trip cost will be refunded (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
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14-21 days: 50% of trip cost will be refunded (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
-
 <14 days: No refund
 
♦
 LIST OF ESSENTIALS
:::::
   
  • Sleeping bag
  • Shirts / T-shirts
  • Trousers / Track Pants
  • Windproof jacket
  • Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
  • Thermal inner wear (upper & lower)
  • Woollen cap
  • Mittens (Woollen gloves)
  • Scarf
  • Woollen socks (extra pairs to be carried)
  • Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes
    (shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
  • Raincoat / Poncho
  • Towel
  • Water bottle
  • Cap / Hat
  • Walking stick / Trekking pole
  • Sunscreen Lotion
  • Lip Balm
  • Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
  • Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
  • Camera (with extra film rolls)
  • Sunglasses
  • Personal toiletries
  • Books, if you like reading
Carry your stuff in a duffel bag, soft shoulder bag or a rucksack. Avoid suitcases, trolleys or any other hard luggage. Also carry a small knapsack to carry your personal items like cameras, water bottles, etc. while walking during the day. Each person should carry a maximum of 15 kgs of luggage on the trek.

Do get in touch with us for any items that cannot be sourced by you, as we could suggest retail outlets from where they could be bought or the same could be leased from us.
 
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.
 
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