Best  of  Season – Trekking   2006

      Om                                                                              Jai Ganga Ma                                                                             +

Grade: Moderate to Difficult

Nanda Devi( 7818 mts), the beloved mountain Goddess of Garhwal Himalayas, whose teritories mark one of the highest national parks in the world , abounds some of the most fascinating mountain peaks e.g Dunagiri (7066mts.), Changbang( 6864 mts), Kalanka(6932 mts), Rishipahar(6992 mts), Trishul I and II (7210 mts & 6319 mts), Mrigthuni (6565 mts), and Bethartoli hemal(6352 mts), and some of the rare Himalayan fauna e.g snow leopard, musk deer, monal pheasant, with great variety of birds and butterflies and rare Himalayan flora.

All this can be encountered at its best on Kuari Pass trek, which starts at Auli, one of the best ski slopes (in winters) in Asia. The entire trek goes through excellent meadows and thick forests of oak, and fir (cedar), with extraordinary views of Mt. Nanda Devi- in different moods. The trek also involves negotiating a high pass i.e Kuari(4268 Mts).

We start the trek from Joshimath and  pass and finish trek at Auli. The trek goes through mountain villages giving you chance to encounter the settlement patterns of locals with their life style, dialect, dress, Jewellery etc.

Himalayan Panorama     Magnificent   Mt. Nanda Devi- From Auli      Picturesque:   Mt.Trishul from Kuaripass
 

ITENARARY 

Day 1 - Rishikesh / Joshimath ; Drive 9 - 10 Hrs. O / N - Hotel.

Early Morning after breakfast drive to Joshimath. Arrive Joshimath and transfer to hotel. Dinner  and overnight hotel.

Day 2 - Joshimath / Gorson / Tali : Drive 1 Hrs to Auli, Trek  5-6  Hrs - O/N - Camp.

Early Morning enjoy the sunrise on the Nanda Devi Peak. Arrive Auli a Ski resort center &  trek to Gorson Bughyal ( Meadow). The trail beyond Gorson bughyal is steep in places, before crossing a rocky outcrop to a small lake named Tali Lake, the entire trek today is gradual ascent. Arrive Tali and have a evening tea with snacks. Meals and  overnight Camp.

Day 3. Tali - Kuaripass top - Dhakwani : Trek 5 / 6 Hrs. O/N - Camp.

Morning after breakfast we trek to Dhakwani. Today its steep ascent from Kuaripass to Dhakwani, Many high peaks of Garhwal can be seen from here. From Kuaripass the route leads along the right side of the Gorge past a small shepherds encampment to a clearing at Dhakwani. Arrive Dhakwani & Camp.  (3300 mt). O/N - Camp.

Day 4 - Dhakwani - Pana (2448 mt) : Trek 5 / 6 Hrs. O/N - Camp :

Morning after breakfast trek through thick forest later the  trail leads us down to a small wooden bridge. Arrive Pana and camp . Dinner & overnight  Camp.

Day 5 - Pana - Semkharak (2060 mt) : Trek 4 / 5 Hrs. O/N - Camp.

Morning after breakfast trek to Semkharak. While trekking, there are  nice view of the valley. Few hours descend then steep ascend to Semkahark, beautiful camping ground with lush green grass, small flat meadow. Arrive Shemkharak and camp . Dinner & overnight  Camp.

Day 6 -  Semkahark - Ramni - Ghoni (1460 mt) : Trek 5 / 6 Hrs. O/N - Camp.

Morning after breakfast we trek to Ramni . The trail descends to Ramni village, throughout beautiful conifer & oak forest, possibility to see the barking deer and the occasional leopard in this area, view of snow packed peaks. Arrive & camp at small flat meadow. Dinner & overnight  Camp.

Day 7 -  Ghoni – Ghat Trek 3 -4  Hrs.

Mornig after breakfast trek down  to Ghat . The trails leads through the small village & flushing Nandakini river. After few hours walk we reach Ghat. Arrive Ghat & Camp. Dinner & overnight  Camp.

Day 8. Ghat – Rishikesh Drive 8-9 hrs.

Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishkesh.

ALTITUDE: JOSHIMATH:196 MTS.,  AULI:3030 MTS., KUARIPASS :4268 MTS.,

BEST TIME: APRIL TO JUNE  & OCT TO MID OF DECEMBER.       GRADE: MODERATE.

Number of Persons on each trekking trip:

To make our trekking trips low impact & eco friendly, the treks are run with minimum 2 to maximum  6 persons in each trek.

The Fixed Departue trips are inclusive of:

1. TWIN SHARING ACCOMMODATION AT ROAD HEADS IN GUEST HOUSES/ TOURIST BUNGLOWS  AND TENTS DURING THE ENTIRE TRIP.  ( As we give round the year business to the hotels we get very god discounted rates which are finally passed  on to the clients , as we calculate the cost of the treks on discounted rates.)

2.ALL MEALS HYGENICALLY COOKED AND SERVED BY OUR SPECIALLY TRAINED STAFF FOR WESTERNERS.( We emphasize a lot  on food and all our cooks are specially trained to provide hygienic food to westerners)

3.TRANSPORTATION FROM RISHIKESH TO  RISHIKESH BY CAR/SUMO/ Toyota Qualis  ( we have our own brand new Cars / Tata Sumos  &  Toyota quails  with hand picked drivers who have been trained to drive westerners on mountain roads)

4.SERVICES OF ENGLISH SPEAKING TREKKING GUIDE , COOK & CAMP STAFF  DURING THE ENTRIE TRIP. ( All our trekking Guides & camp staff are from this area only and know the area very well. All trekking Guides and most of the camp staff have dome First Aid and CPR courses and do refreshing courses every year )

5.ALL TOURIST TAXES AND OTHERS DURING THE TRIP.

6.VISIT TO ALL IMPORTANT TEMPLES AND PLACES DURING THE ENTIRE TRIP.

7.CAMPING EQUIPMENT ON TREK  E.G TENTS, MATRESSES , SLEEPING BAG AND OTHERS.

( We have brand new spacious tents and other trekking equipment however we recommend clients to bring personal sleeping bags)

8. PORTERAGE OF PERSONAL RUCKSACK (UPTO 10 KGS.)ON TREK

9.PORTERAGE OF FOOD, VEGETABLES, KITCHEN, FUEL ETC.

10. TREKKING PERMITS FEE , CAMPING FEE & PORTERS / PONEY FEE  ON THE TREKS.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

1.ITEMS OF PERSONAL NATURE E.G TABLE DRINKS, TELEPHONE, INSSURANCE, MEDICAL AND EVACUATION  AND OTHERS

2. RIDING PONIES ON TREK (Can be arranged on actual by the guide )

3.ANY OTHER TRIP OTHER THAN AS SPECIFIED ABOVE.

The above Cost is :

1. Subject to Government service taxes which is 4.08 %   at present.

2. Nett & Non commissionable

3. Valid for the Trekking season for 2006 from Feb to  December

For Further Information & Bookings please contact:

 ●World  class Rafting & Trekking equipment.

● High Bank  Peasants Cottage : Best located hotels and guest houses in Rishikesh

●Ganga Nature Camp – Rafting Beach at Brahmpuri.

●HighBank – Ganga Himalayan Retreat – Tented resort at Shivpuri where luxury is blended with pure nature.

● Himalayan Heights – High Himalayan camp amidst thick cedar forest with breathtaking view of 180 degrees view of the Himalayan peaks.

●Fleet of brand new cars and jeeps .

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations  Pvt. Ltd.

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