MT. KAMET EXPEDITION

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MT. KAMET EXPEDITION

EXPEDITION
29 Nights / 30 Days
includes:
  • transports
  • sight seeing
  • food
  • hotels

Mt. Kamet is the second highest mountain in the Garhwal region of India, after Nanda Devi. It lies in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, close to the border with Tibet. It is the third highest mountain in Indian-controlled territory, although it ranks lower if counting mountains inside Indian-claimed territory in Pakistan, and it is the 29th highest in the world. In appearance it resembles a giant pyramid topped by a flat summit area with two peaks

Activities: Climbing to mount Kamet

Best Time: May, June, September, October

Region: North India

Holidays Theme: Mountaineering Expeditions in India, Expedition Calendar

Routes: Delhi - Rishikesh - Joshimath - Malari - Niti Village - Shepu Kharak - Base Camp - Summit of Kamet 7756 M - Base Camp - Niti Village - Malari - Joshimath - Rishikesh - Delhi

DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI

Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport in a traditional manner with garlands and proceed to your hotel. Overnight at Delhi.

DAY 02: DELHI – RISHIKESH

Morning visit I.M.F. for briefing and clear all the formalities. Then drive to Rishikesh, Upon arrival check-in the hotel for overnight stay.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 03 : RISHIKESH - JOSHIMATH

Morning after breakfast drive to Joshimath on arrival check in at hotel then go to the complete legal formalities for Expedition then return hotel overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 04 : JOSHIMATH – MALARI (3153 M)

Morning after breakfast drive to Malari (70km). Overnight stay in tent.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 05 : MALARI – NITI VILLAGE (3300 M)

Morning after breakfast trek to Niti Village. Overnight stay in tent.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 06 : NITI VILLAGE – SHEPUNITI VILLAGE – SHEPUK KHARAK(4054 M)K KHARAK(4054 M)

Morning after breakfast trek to Shepuk Kharak. Overnight stay in tent.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 07 : SHEPUK KHARAK - BASE CAMP (VASUDHARA TAL)

Morning after breakfast trek to Vasudhara Tal. Overnight stay in tent.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
 

DAY 08 - 25: BASE CAMP – SUMMIT – BASE CAMP

Next 18 days for acclimatization, Establish Higher camps and Attempt the Peak Mt. Kamet and return to Base camp.

DAY 26: BASE CAMP – NITI VILLAGE

Morning after breakfast trek to Niti Village. Overnight stay in tent.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 27 : NITI VILLAGE – MALARI

Morning after breakfast trek to Malari. Overnight stay in tent.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 28 : MALARI – JOSHIMATH

Morning after breakfast drive to Joshimath. Overnight stay at hotel.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 29 : RISHIKESH - DELHI

Morning after breakfast, drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival check-into Hotel for overnight stay.

Meal: Breakfast + Lunch

DAY 30 : DELHI DEPART

Morning free for individual activities. After Breakfast debriefing at IMF Delhi with LO and IMF director. Later in the day transfer to IGI airport Delhi to board flight for onward destination.

Meal: Breakfast

Price Includes:

  •  Booking of Mt. Kamet with relevant authority IMF (Indian Mountaineering Foundation) and the booking fee
  •  Liaison officer fees, Accommodation, Meals and Transportation (Delhi to Delhi)
  •  Accommodation on Dbl / Twin Sharing Rooms in hotels/ guest house and campsite as per program
  •  All meals as per above mentioned programed
  •  National park fee & Expedition fee of state Govt. Uttarakhand
  •  First aid kit with Oxygen Cylinder
  •  Accommodation in Tents during Approach March and at Base Camp I.e. Single tent for each person.
  •  Transportation by tempo traveler/ Innova in Delhi and Non AC Jeeps in mountains as per program.
  •  Services of Experienced High Altitude Guide for summit
  •  Services of experienced and well trained English speaking Tour Escort/Mountain Guide. Cook and helper till base camp
  •  All currently applicable taxes
  •  All current Government taxes are included in the above price, which are subject to change without any notice.
  •  Transportation for luggage Delhi to Base Camp & Base Camp to Delhi.
  •  Complete kitchen and camp equipments including camp staff till base camp
  •  We will provide all Meals till base camp to Guest, All Staff & Liaison officer
  •  Services of Porters/Pony for transportation of Members luggage maximum 40 Kgs per person up to Base Camp and back.
  • One bottle of mineral water per person on arrival in Delhi and one bottle per person per day during the visits and long drives. however, boiled water can be provided during trek on request
  •  Floral welcome on arrivals

Price doesn't Includes:

  •  Personal clothing and gears required for climbing by the clients
  •  High altitude food & High Altitude porter
  •  Personal expenses such as table drinks, room’s services items, laundry, telephone calls at hotels or tip etc.
  •  Climbing equipments
  •  Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in trip program due to or circumstances, weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
  •  Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents or loss of goods.
  •  Camera Fees.
  •  Any Cargo and Shipment Charges (Import and Custom Clearance)
  •  Personal Belongings such as Sleeping Bags, walking sticks etc.

STARTS FROM US$

Price ON Request.

**Rates might vary so kindly contact us before booking with us.

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Tour once commenced will strictly go as per the itinerary finalised. In case of events and circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to change all or parts of the contents of the itinerary for safety and well being of our esteemed passengers.

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Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.

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Where as in case of Cancellation before the commencement, it will take atleast two weeks time to refund the said amount.

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Health

Any person who has a contagious disease is forbidden to travel, any person found during the tour with such a disease will be asked to leave the tour and will have to make their own arrangements to return home.