GARHWAL HIMALAYA - PINDARI GLACIER TREK

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GARHWAL HIMALAYA - PINDARI GLACIER TREK

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

UTTARAKHAND, NORTHERN INDIA. Pindari glacier is located in Pindar valley, in Kumaun Himalaya. It is lies between the Nanda Devi and Nandakot Peaks at an altitude of 3627 mt. The Pindar Glacier is about 3 kilometers long and is fed by the South-Western slope of the Outer wall of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. River Pindar, one of the main tributaries of the River Alaknanda , originates from this glacier The trekking route runs along the southern wilderness of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary and is bordered by beautiful landscapes and breathtaking views of heights like Panwali Dhar (6683m) and Maiktoli (6803m). Best time to travel - May to September.

DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI

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

DAY 2: DELHI - ALMORA

Drive to reach Almore which is one the the larger town of Kumaon region. Overnight stay in hotel.

DAY 3: ALMORA - KAUSANI - BINSAR

Drive to Binsar via Kausani. On arrival and check into Tourist Bungalow / tented camp for overnight stay.

DAY 4: BINSAR - SONG

Drive to reach Song which is a small picturesque village by covering approx 140 kms in 04 to 05 hrs.

DAY 5: SONG - DHAKURI

Trek to reach Dhakuri by crossing Dhakuri Pass (2800 mt). Trek leads through very steep and dense forest. Dhakuri has a beautiful Meadow.

DAY 6: DHAKURI - KHATI

Morning after breakfast start trekking (8 km) to reach Dwali. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.

DAY 7: KHATI - PHURKIA

Morning after breakfast start trekking (16 km) to reach Phurkia. Today's trek is short and an easy one. Arrive Phurkia and overnight stay in tents.

DAY 8: PHURKIA - PINDARI GLACIER – PHURKIA

Morning after breakfast start trekking (14 km) to reach Pindari Glacier which is also called as Zero Point. After lunch trek down to reach Phurkia. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.

DAY 9: PHURKIA - DWALI

Morning after breakfast start trekking (5 km) to reach Dwali. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.

DAY 10: DWALI - DHAKURI

Morning after breakfast start trekking (20 km) to reach Dhakuri. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.

DAY 11: DHAKURI - SONG

Morning after breakfast start trekking (14 km) to reach the road head, Song. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.

DAY 12: SONG - SITLAKHET

Morning after breakfast drive (140 km) to reach Sitlakhet. Arrive and overnight stay in Tourist Bungalow/Hotel.

DAY 13: SITLAKHET - DELHI

Morning after breakfast drive (387 km) to reach Delhi. Arrive and checkinto hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 14: 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.

ON REQUEST.

Terms & Conditions


Booking

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Payments

For the services contracted, 40 % advance payment should be made to hold the booking on a confirmed basis and the balance amount should be paid before commencement of your tour. We hold the right to decide upon the amount to be paid as an advance payment, based on the nature of services and the time left for the commencement of the services.

Payment Options

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Cash payment to our office or by Demand Draft / Cheque. All payments should be free and clear of any withholding tax and deduction. Bank charges, if any, for remittance (by remitting bank or by intermediary bank) would be strictly borne by payer.

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.

Our Liabilities & Limitations

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.

Mountain Adventure Tours & Travels act only in the capacity of agent for the hotels, airlines, transporters, railways & contractors providing other services & all exchange orders, receipts, contracts & tickets issued by us are issued subject to terms & conditions under which these services are provided by them.

All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before the tour or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of the trip participants’ safety, comfort & general well being.

Our rates are based on the prevailing rates as negotiated by us with the hotels, airlines etc. Hotels and Airlines retain the right to modify the rates without notice. In case of such changes the rates quoted before the modification, can be changed by us according to the modifications by hotels or airlines. All hotel bookings are based on usual check in and checkout time of the hotels until unless indicated in the itinerary.

We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the programme or expenses incurred – directly or indirectly – due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of machinery or equipments, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, political closures or any untoward incidents.

We shall not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage to person, property, or otherwise in connection with any accommodation, transportation or other services, resulting – directly or indirectly – from any act of GOD, dangers, fire, accident, breakdown in machinery or equipment, breakdown of transport, wars, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferages, epidemics, medical or custom department regulations, defaults, or any other causes beyond our control.

We do not have any insurance policy covering the expenses for accident, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other reasons. Visitors are advised to seek such insurance arrangements in their home country. All baggage & personal property/s at all times are at the client’s risk.

Passports & Visas

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.