The
Nanda Devi National Park has been closed
since 1982 to protect its bio-diversity and only now
parts of the park have been open to the interested tourist.
None less than Sir Edmund Hilary have described the
sanctuary in glowing terms as "the training ground
for adventure in India."
No description of this trek would do justice to the
scenery that unfolds in front of your eyes. The snow-clad
peaks like Mount Bithartoli - Himal (6354 m), Nanda
Ghunti (6309 m), Ranthi Peak (6003 m), Dronagiri (7066
m) and of course India's highest peak Nanda Devi (7817
m) herself in all their Majesty. The trek also offers
great views of the Auli bugyals, Urgam valley and Lata
village and moving through forests of Rhododendron,
Birch and Fir. |
| Dates |
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Sep 13-20, 2008 |
| Maximum Altitude |
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4250 m/13940 ft (Dharansi Pass) |
| Grade |
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Moderate + |
| Duration |
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8 days (6 days on trek) |
| Road head for
trek |
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Train/drive
from Delhi to Haridwar. 1 days drive from Haridwar
to Joshimath. From here, Lata is 15 kms away.
On the return, Haridwar is a day’s drive
from Joshimath and back to Delhi by train/drive. |
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DAY-BY-DAY
ITINERARY |
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| DAY 01 |
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Haridwar
- Joshimath
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| DAY
01 |
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Haridwar
– Joshimath |
Upon
arrival at Haridwar (early in the
morning) transfer to Joshimath (265
kms, 7-8 hrs). Overnight stay at
Joshimath. |
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| Day
02 |
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Joshimath
– Lata Village
(2317 m/7599 ft)
(2
kms/ 1 hrs) |
An
hour’s drive takes you to
the Lata Village roadhead. From
here trek to Lata, visit the Nanda
Devi Temple and get a first hand
experience of the distinctive culture
of the region. Overnight in tents. |
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03 |
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Day
03: Lata Village – Lata Kharak
(3689 m/12099 ft)
(9
kms/4-5 hrs) |
Today's
trek is a steep incline. The going
is arduous but very satisfying as
the trail unfolds before ones eyes.
Lata Kharak is a high plateau with
high peaks surrounding it. Trekking
time could vary from 5-10 hrs! Over
night in Camp.
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| Day
04 |
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Lata
Kharak – Dharansi Pass (4250
m/13940 ft)
(10 kms/4-5 hrs) |
A
good nights sleep and what a morning!
Towering snow clad peaks all around.
Dronagiri, Nanda Gunthi and many
more. The trail today takes a steep
climb to Jhandi Dhar and Bagfyana
Pass. From here on it ascends and
descends through the Narrow gorge
of Satkul to Dharansi Pass. Over
night in Camp.
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| Day
05 |
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Dharansi
Pass – Debrugheta (3500 m/11480
ft) - Dharansi Pass
(6 kms/3-4
hrs) |
On today's trail the Malthuni -
Bethratoli Ridge's of the inner
and outer sanctuary form a magnificent
pass up to Rani Kholi and Donidar.
The trail is a steep descent of
about a kilometer to Debrugheta.
Return to Dharansi Pass by late
afternoon. Overnight at Camp.
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06 |
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Dharansi
Pass – Hitoli Campsite (2900
m/9512 ft)
(12
kms/5-6 hrs) |
Today
we go through Jhandi Dhar a steep
descent of 4.5 km to the Hitoli
camp site through thick forests
of Rhododendron, Birch and Fir.
Overnight at Camp.
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| Day
07 |
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Hitoli
Campsite – Joshimath (1890 m/6199
ft)
(8
kms/3-4 hrs) |
The
trek go through the village of Tolma
to the road head from where it is
a 30 km drive to Joshimath. The
trek is through thick forests. Overnight
at Joshimath.
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| Day
08 |
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Joshimath
– Haridwar |
After
breakfast drive down to Haridwar.
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| DAY 02 |
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Joshimath
- Lata Village (2317 m/7599 ft) (2
kms/ 1 hrs) |
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| DAY 03 |
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Lata
Village - Lata Kharak (3689 m/12099 ft)
(9 kms/4-5 hrs) |
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| DAY 04 |
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Lata
Kharak - Dharansi Pass (4250 m/13940 ft)
(10 kms/4-5 hrs) |
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| DAY 05 |
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Dharansi
Pass - Debrugheta (3500 m/11480 ft) - Dharansi Pass
(6 kms/3-4 hrs) |
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| DAY 06 |
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Dharansi
Pass - Hitoli Campsite (2900 m/9512 ft)
(12 kms/5-6 hrs) |
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| DAY 07 |
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Hitoli
Campsite - Joshimath (1890 m/6199 ft) (8
kms/3-4 hrs) |
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| DAY 08 |
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Joshimath
- Haridwar |
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Rs. 22,500/*
per person
*3.09
% Service Tax extra |
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| Cost Includes |
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All road transfers by a Tata
Indica/Toyota Qualis from and back to Haridwar. |
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Forest
and camping permissions/costs.
Also charges for entry into the park. |
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Accommodation
in a hotel/tourist rest house in Joshimath and
Dome/Alpine tents during the trek on sharing basis. |
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All meals beginning
with lunch on Day 02 to lunch on Day 07. On the
trek we will serve vegetarian food. All meals will
be freshly prepared and will be a mix of Indian,
Chinese & Continental. |
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Mules/Porters:
For carrying camping equipment and rations and some
amount of personal gear of the clients (one bag
not weighing more than 17 kgs). |
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Camping equipment
like tents, camping mattresses, camping stools,
etc. |
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Professional
guide and kitchen staff
would accompany the group |
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| Camping
equipment provided on the trek |
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3/4 season
Mountain Hardwear (www.mountainhardwear.com)
or Lafuma (www.lafuma.com)
alpine tents |
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Camping Mattresses |
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Camping
stools |
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Mess Tent |
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Toilet tent |
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Basic Medical kit |
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| Cost Does Not Include |
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Train fare |
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Sleeping bags |
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Any meals
/ services not mentioned above |
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Any charges for carrying video/still
cameras, etc. |
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Alcohol, soft drinks, beverages,
etc. |
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Personal expenses like tips,
telephone calls, laundry, etc. |
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Any costs rising out of unforeseen
circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad
weather, etc. |
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Insurance |
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| Trip Extensions |
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Visit
Auli (1 day): A popular skiing destination is
also a great summer location with fabulous views
of the Himalayas. Please check for rates. |
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*Service
Tax extra |
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| Payment Terms & Conditions |
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Full payment to be
made in advance at the time of booking the trek |
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Payment to be made by Cheque/DD
in favour of GREAT INDIAN OUTDOORS (P) LTD. payable
at New Delhi/Gurgaon |
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Payment
for this trip will not be adjusted against any
future trips |
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Cancellation policy |
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>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.) |
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<14 days: No refund |
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| 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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