GARHWAL HIMALAYA - NANDA DEVI TREK

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GARHWAL HIMALAYA - NANDA DEVI TREK

TREKKING
14 Nights / 15 Days
includes:
  • transports
  • sight seeing
  • food
  • hotels

UTTARAKHAND, NORTHERN INDIA. Nanda Devi is the second highest mountain in the Indian Himalayas. A less traveled and still lesser known trek in the vicinity of Nanda Devi Sanctuary. This is one of the most beautiful treks offering close view of peaks like Trishuli (6690 m) , Changabanga (6866 m) and Hardeol (7151 m). Nandadevi trek takes us across the picturesque meadows and valleys that border of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The route we follow was used by Shipton and Tilman on their amazing journey to the Nanda Devi basin. During the trek there are many views of the surrounding peaks and the Kuari Pass (3658m) itself has an unrivalled panorama of the Great Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi (7816m), Changabang (6864m), Doonagiri (7066m) and Kamet (7756m). Places on the way of this tour Rishikesh, Joshimath, Lata Village, Lata Kharak, Dharansi Pass, Hitoli. Best time to travel - April to July.

DAY 1: ARRIVE - DELHI

Met upon arrival at Delhi International Airport and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 2: DELHI - RISHIKESH

Drive to Rishikesh (225 km) via Haridwar. Rishikesh is known as 'Gateway to Himalayas' and center of Yoga & Meditation. In the afternoon visit various Ashrams and Temples. Enjoy the 'Ganga Aarti' in the evening. Overnight stay in hotel.

DAY 3: RISHIKESH - JOSHIMATH

Drive to Joshimath (290 km), winter abode of Lord Badrinath and seat of Adi Sankarachrya. On arrival check-into hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 4: JOSHIMATH

Day for obtaining inner line permit and other official work. Afternoon visit Auli Ski Resort. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5: JOSHIMATH - JUMMA - DRONAGIRI

Drive 47 km to Jumma, the road head for the trek. Start first day trek to Dronagiri village via Ruing and Chiyacha (5-6 hrs). Set up the camp for the overnight stay.

DAY 6: DRONAGIRI VILLAGE - BAGNI BAMAK

Trek 5-6 hrs to Base Camp via Dronagiri Kol and Dronagiri Gad. Set up the camp for the overnight stay.

DAY 7: BAGNI BASE CAMP

Day free to explore the area. This is the base for climbing many mountains in region like Kalanka, Changabang etc. Overnight stay in in tents.

DAY 8: BAGINI BASE - DRONAGIRI VILLAGE

Trek 4-5 hrs to Dronagiri village via Dronagiri Gad and Dronagiri Kol. Arrive and set up the camp for the overnight stay.

DAY 9: DRONAGIRI - KANARIKHAL - GARPAK

Trek 4-5 hrs up to Garpak village via Kanari Khal pass. Set up the camp for the overnight stay.

DAY 10: GARPAK - KALLA KHAL BASE

Trek 4-5 hrs to Kalla Khal base. Overnight stay in the camp.

DAY 11: KALLA KHAL BASE - MALARI

Trek to Malari 6-7 hrs a beautiful village in the Niti Valley. Set up the camp for the overnight stay.

DAY 12: MALARI - JOSHIMATH

Drive 65 kms to Joshimath via Jumma, Lata, Rini and Tapovan. Upon arrival check-in the Hotel for the overnight stay.

DAY 13: JOSHIMATH - RISHIKESH

Drive 253 km to Rishikesh. On arrival, check-into hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 14: RISHIKESH - DELHI

Drive 225 km to Delhi. En route stop at Haridwar to visit Har-Ki-Pauri Ghat. Continue driving to Delhi and on arrival check-into hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 15: DEPART DELHI

Optional sightseeing of Delhi. Later departure transfer to international airport to board flight for onward destination.

INCLUSIONS:

  • Accommodation on Dbl/Twin Sharing Rooms in hotels/guest house and tents as per program
  • Meals as per the above itinerary.
  • Services of Local Guide for the trekking as per the itinerary.
  • One-time entrances to the monuments as per the itinerary.
  • Transport will be using air conditioned tourist vehicle (ac will not work on hilly area)
  • Trekking equipment.
  • All current Government taxes are included in the above price, which are subject to change without any notice."

EXCLUSIONS:

  • Anything that is not mentioned in the INCLUSIONS.

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Rights to amend the itinerary if required

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.

Policy Regarding Cancellation / No Show / Early Departure

In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:

  • 30 days & prior to arrival – 10% of the tour/service cost.
  • 20 days to 18 days prior to arrival – 20% of the tour/service cost.
  • 14 days to 16 days prior to arrival – 25% of the tour/service cost.
  • 10 days to 08 days prior to arrival – 50% of the tour/service cost.
  • 07 days & less, prior to arrival or no show – NO REFUND.

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.

Refund

In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

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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Please note that after the finalization of the tour/service cost, if there are any hikes in entrance fees of monuments/museums, taxes, fuel cost or guide charges by the Govt. of India, the same would be charged as extra.

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To travel to India from overseas countries except for the citizen of Nepal & Bhutan, one needs a 06 months valid passport and a valid Visa. And processing of Passport and Visa are not included in the tour cost.

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.