Himayalan Holidays Adventure Tours | Nepal | Bhutan | Tibet 2021-22

Trekking, Wildlife, Tribal Tours, Bike Tours, Overland Safaris & Mountaineering Expeditions

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Programmes Page Programmes Page no no About Us 1-2 Trekking – Sikkim Fixed Departure Tours 3 Sandakphu Trek 36 Kanchenjunga Trek 37 Trekking Jammu & Barsey Rhododendron Trek 38 Trek 4 Green Lake Trek 39 Markha Valley Trek 5 Sham Trek (Apricot Valley) 6 Trekking – Nagaland Chadar Trek 7 Dzukou Valley 40 - Trek 8 Mt Sarmati Peak 41 Valley 9 Padum Lamayuru Trek 10 Trekking – Arunachal Pradesh Brandy Nala Trek 11 Bailey Trail (Gorichen Trek) 42 Miyar Nala Trek 12 Trekking – Karnataka Trekking Coorg Trek 43 Traversing into Pin Valley 13 Hamta Pass Trek 14 Trekking - Tibet Dharamsala (Inderhar Pass) Trek 15 Mt Kailash & Mansaraovar Trek 44 Chandertal Trek 16 Beas Kund Trek 17 Trekking – Bhutan Trek 18 Bhumtang Cultural Trek 45 Bhabha Pass Trek 19 Druk path 46 Manimahesh Trek 20 Jumolhari Trekking 47 Sach Pass trek 21 Triund Trek 22 Trekking Nepal Annapurna Base Camp Trek 48 Trekking – Everest Base Camp Trek 49 Sources of (Gaumukh Trek) 23 Jomsum Muktinath Trek 50 Chandrashilla Trek 24 Mt Kailash & Mansarovar Trek 51 Pass Trek 25 Valley of flowers Trek 26 Overland Safaris – Jammu & Kashmir Trek 27 Drive Past Blue Lakes 52 Trek 28 The Last Shangrila 53 Nandadevi Outer Sanctuary 29 Trans himalayan Safari 54 Nag Tibba Trek 30 Trek 31 Overalnd Safaris – Himachal Kuari Pass Trek 32 Trans Himalayan Safari 54 Trek 33 Kunzum Overland Experience 55 Kalindikhal Pass Trek 34 Har ki Doon Trek 35 Index

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Overland Safaris- Arunchal & Assam Arunchal Pradesh-Buddhist Route 56 Arunchal Pradesh-Land of Animists 57

Overland Safaris-Darjeeling & Sikkim Orchid Safari 58

Bicycle Tours Cycling in Rajasthan 59 Mountain Biking Tour-Himachal & 60 Kerala Coconut Trail, Kerala 61 Mouantin Biking in Garhwal 62 Mouantin Biking in Kumaon 63

Wildlife Tours Land of Rhinos 64 The Temples-Tigers & Traditions of India 65 Encounter with Benagl Tour 66

Tribal Tours Orissa-Barista Tribal Tour 67 Nagaland Tribal Tour 68 Gujarat Tribal Tour 69

Special Interest Tours Sailing Down the Ganges 70 Romance of Steam Loco 71 Skiing in Gulmarg 72 Ganges-White Water Rafting 73 Char Dham 74 Sikh Shrines 75 Mystique Adventure 76

Mountaneering Introduction 77 Peak Booking Fee Detail 78 Popular peaks in Indian 79 Terms & Conditions 80 About us The Key to Unlimited Adventure lies with us!!

Our Strength and Experience Started as a small company in 1979 by seasoned mountaineer Capt. Swadesh Kumar, Shikhar has grown steadily over the years to one of the largest adventure tour operator of India. Today Shikhar Travel has become a brand name in itself among travelers from all over world looking for adventure in . With efforts from its young, dedicated and enthusiastic team, Shikhar explored unknown and undiscovered areas, opened new vistas and experimented with variations to specialize in vast range of adventure activities covering almost all aspects of adventure tours. As India’s leading specialist in the field, we now offer the most diverse range of trips to cover almost all adventure sports.

Our strength lies in providing comfortable journey in the most difficult terrain while adhering to all safety and environment friendly norms. To ensure that travellers enjoy thrill of adventure, we provide hygienically cooked food and international standard camping equipment like Sleeping tents, mattresses, dining tent toilets etc. We do recommend that the clients should bring their own sleeping bags along with their other personal clothing.

Our valued customers It’s matter of pride for Shikhar Travels that some of the world renowned explorers like Sir Edmund Hillary, Mr. Rhenold Messner, Ms Junko Tabei, Capt. M. S. Kohli, Mr. Y Shirakawa have put their trust in our expertise whenever they had chance to visit India. The list of the famous explorers is unending. Apart from handling treks and expeditions for TV Channel's like Discovery and Sony, we have handled expeditions, treks and safari on behalf of clubs and association around the world.

Who goes with you All our tours are led by higly experienced Trip Managers from Shikhar Travels and we have uncompromisingly high expectations from them. Our dedicated team of Mountain Guides are well educated and fully trained in their respective areas of work. They have undergone extensive training in mountaineering, first-aid, rescue and scaled peaks in Himalayas. With their wealth of first-hand experience and knowledge, they strive to make your each journey a memorable experience. Not only showing monuments and places to take photos, they take care of you in every step and assist you in interacting with the local inhabitants of the area you visit. They are well trained to handle the contingencies (if any) due to unforeseen circumstances.

Food & Kitchen crew Our forte is the food we provide to our clients during camping. We feel very proud that all our clients, irrespective of their nationality and religion, have thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the hygienic and delicious food provided by our cooks. Traveling with tourists from various countries, our kitchen staff have developed expertise in preparing all kind of food, be it ethnic Indian food, Chinese or continental. We ensure that our valued customers get freshly prepared hot meals during treks and safari. Our cooks are fully trained and very well experienced.

1 Trekking

We have offered a number of trekking programs in our brochure in the various parts of Indian Himalayas, from Ladakh to Arunachal and Nagaland We have tried our best to see that all important trekking routes are covered in these programs. Every year we keep adding new destinations, new concepts and new combination to make the product more and more interesting.

Safaris and other programs

Apart from overland Jeep Safaris in different part of the Himalayas and desert region, you also have an opportunity to do sailing, bicycling, wildlife and many other adventure tours.

Cultural Experience

We make all efforts to see that you have an opportunity to interact with the local people, visit their houses and to experience their culture and traditions in their homeland. Whenever possible we organize cultural programs in the evening where you will have an opportunity to enjoy and participate in folk dance and music. You can also teach the local people one of your own regional games and share your experiences.

Branch offices

We have our branch office in which is the main center for expeditions in Garhwal Himalayas. Also we have our associate offices throughout India.

Insurance

For your protection from uncertainty, we highly recommend that traveler should cover themselves for trip cancellation insurance. Insurance can provide extra protection if you have unexpected expenses through accident, illness, loss of luggage, cancelled or interrupted flight due to unavoidable reason. We also recommend the insurance to be taken from your country of resident since it is not possible to cover you under insurance in India as per the insurance rules.

Value for Money

In association with our branch & associate offices throughout the area of operation, we are constantly looking for the best facilities, hotel prices that can consolidate into competitive holiday value. Your holiday means a great deal to you, and it means a lot to us to give you a good deal. Please let us give you a quote without obligation.

2 Fixed Departure Climbing Expedition - 2021

Sr. No Expedition Name Dates (from - To) Duration Price PP To & Fro Challenging Expeditions Mt. East Expedition 01 22 Sep – 23 Oct 32 Days INR 288000/- Munsyari to Munsyari (7434 M) 24 May - 16 June 02 Mt. Trishul I Expedition (7120 M) 24 Days INR 205000/- to Rishikesh 27 Sep - 20 Oct Mt. Expedition (7075 01 June – 22 June 03 22 Days INR 215000/- Uttarkashi to Uttarkashi M) 14 Sep – 05 Oct 17 July – 06 Aug 04 Mt. Nun Expedition (7135 M) 28 July – 17 Aug 21 Days INR 185000/- to Leh 06 Aug – 26 Aug 28 July – 17 Aug 05 Mt. Kun Expedition (7077 M) 06 Aug - 26 Aug 21 Days INR 190000/- Leh to Leh 18 Aug – 07 Sep Mt. Kang Yatse II & Nun 13 July - 06 Aug 06 25 Days INR 208000/- Leh to Leh Expedition (6240 M & 7135 M) 24 July - 17 Aug Mt. Kang Yatse II & Kun 24 July - 17 Aug 07 25 Days INR 215000/- Leh to Leh Expedition (6240 M & 7077 M) 02 Aug - 26 Aug 11 May - 30 May 08 Mt. Expedition (6543 M) 20 Days INR 200000/- Uttarkashi to Uttarkashi 14 Sep – 03 Oct Moderate Expeditions Mt. Kedar dome Expedition 27 Apr – 16 May 09 20 Days INR 200000/- Uttarkashi to Uttarkashi (6831 M) 14 Sep – 03 Oct Mt. Menthosa Expedition (6740 10 28 Sep – 08 Oct 20 Days INR 170000/- Manali to Manali M) Mt. Dharmsura Expedition 11 04 May – 23 May 20 Days INR 164000/- Manali to Manali (6420 M) Mt. Bhagirathi – II Expedition 18 May – 05 June 12 19 Days INR 180000/- Uttarkashi to Uttarkashi (6512 M) 04 Oct – 22 Oct Mt. Expedition 04 May –21 May 13 18 Days INR 170000/- Uttarkashi to Uttarkashi (6316 M) 14 Sep – 01 Oct 31 May –18 June Mt. – II Expedition 14 03 Aug – 19 Aug 19 Days INR 135000/- Uttarkashi to Uttarkashi (6590 M) 27 Sep –15 Oct 17 May – 03 June Mt. Black Peak Expedition 05 June – 20 June 15 16 Days INR 88500/- Sankri to Sankri (6387 M) 06 Sep – 23 Sep 20 Sep – 07 Oct 16 Mt. Z-1 Expedition (6155 M) 20 July – 07 Aug 19 Days INR 145000/- Leh to Leh Mt. CB-13 &14 Expedition 17 07 Jun – 24 Jun 18 Days INR 92000/- Manali to Manali (6264, 6078 M) 10 May – 24 May Mt. Deo Tibba Expedition (6001 24 May – 07 Jun 18 15 Days INR 68500/- Manali to Manali M) 27 Sep – 11 Oct 06 Oct – 20 Oct 19 Apr – 02 May Mt. Hanuman Tibba Expedition 19 04 May – 17 May 14 Days INR 62000/- Manali to Manali (5982 M) 18 May – 31 Jun 3 13 Sep – 26 Sep 20 Mt. Frey Expedition (5859 M) 12 Oct – 29 Oct 18 Days INR 180000/- Gangtok to Gangtok Trekking Expeditions 11 Jul – 22 Jul Mt. Mentok Kangri II Expedition 18 Jul – 29 Jul 21 12 Days INR 65500/- Leh to Leh (6250 M) 08 Aug –19 Aug 15 Aug – 26 Aug 05 July –17 July Mt. Kang Yatse II Expedition 22 21 July – 01 Aug 12 Days INR 58000/- Leh to Leh (6240 M) 12 Aug – 23 Aug 13 Jun – 21 Jun 20 Jun – 28 Jun 04 Jul – 12 Jul 23 Mt. Yunam Expedition (6111 M) 9 Days INR 32000/- Manali to Manali 11 Jul –19 Jul 18 Jul – 26 Jul 25 Jul – 02 Jul 03 May - 11 May 31 May – 08 Jun 24 Mt. Manali Expedition (5669) 9 Days INR 38500/- Manali to Manali 20 Sep – 28 Sep 27 Sep – 05 Oct 19 Apr –27 Apr Mt. Ladakhi Expedition (5577 17 May – 25 May 25 9 Days INR 38500/- Manali to Manali M) 14 Jun – 22 Jun 13 Sep – 21 Sep 12 Apr –20 Apr Mt. Friendship Expedition (5289 10 May – 18 May 26 9 Days INR 38500/- Manali to Manali M) 07 Jun – 15 Jun 06 Sep – 14 Sep

4 Mt. Kang Yatse II Expedition 6240 M (Ladakh)

Mt. Kang Yatse II - is one of the highest trekking peaks in Ladakh region as well as in Indian Himalayas, although you don’t require special mountaineering skills, but you need to be an avid trekker and must be fully acclimatized for such climbs. These peaks give you a real opportunity to climb an above 6100m mountain in less than 2 weeks, which is not possible in any other part of the world.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 6240 Mts. One of the highest trekking peak The trek passes through Markha valley and various monasteries.

Grade Easy Best Time: June - September Duration: 12 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Leh By morning Flight. Day for acclimatization and rest. Day 2: Leh Visit Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace Day 3: Leh – Chilling – Skiu (3400 M) Drive to Chilling and start trek to Skiu. Day 4: Skiu – Markha (3700 M) Trek to Markha. Overnight in Markha village. Day 5: Markha – Thachungtse (4010 M) Trek to Thachungtse from Markha. Overnight stay in tent. Day 6: Thachungtse – Nimaling (4900 M) Trek to Nimaling. Overnight stay in tent. Day 7: Nimaling – Base Camp (5100 M) Trek to Base camp. Overnight stay in tent. Day 8: Base Camp – Summit Kang Yetse II (6240 m) - Base Camp Proceed to summit Mt Kang Yestse (6240 M). Back to base camp for overnight stay. Day 9: Reserve Day For Summit Reserve day for summit in case of bad weather. Overnight stay in base camp. Day 10: Base Camp – Chuskirmo Trek back to Kangmaru La (5260m) via Nimaling. Overnight stay in Chuskirmo. Day 11: Chuskirmo - Chakdo – Leh Trek to Chakdo and drive back to Leh. Overnight stay in Leh. Day 12: Depart Leh Transfer to Leh airport and flight to onwards destination.

Mt. Nun Expedition 7135 M (Ladakh) Mt. Nun is also the highest peak in the range and is part of the Nun-Kun, a twin-summit mountain massif separated from each other by a high snowy plateau of four kilometers. The Mount Nun-Kun massif is the most stunning peaks of the famous that is adorned with a number of spectacular peaks.

Highlights : 5 Maximum Altitude - 7135 Mts. Highest peak of Suru valley Ladakh Visit various monasteries , & Thikshey Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography in Suru Valley

Grade Challenging Best Time: July - September Duration: 21 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Leh By morning Flight. Day for acclimatization and rest. Day 2: Leh (3500 M) Visit Hemis, Shey & Thikshey monasteries Day 3: Leh – (2676 M) Drive to Kargil 230 Kms. Overnight stay in hotel at Kargil. Day 4: Kargil – Tangol Village (3700 M) Drive to Tangol. Overnight in Tangol village. Day 5: Tangol– Base Camp (4600 M) Trek to base camp of Mt. Nun. Overnight stay in tent. Day 6-18: Base Camp – Summit Mt. Nun (7135 m) - Base Camp Next 12-13 day to establish C1, C2, Summit Camp and summit Mt Nun (7135 M). Day 19: Base Camp – Tangol - Kargil Trek back to Tangol villgae and drive to Kargil. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 20: Kargil – Leh Drive back to Leh. Overnight stay in Leh. Day 21: Depart Leh Transfer to Leh airport and flight to onwards destination.

Mt. Kun Expedition 7077 M (Ladakh)

The second highest peak in the Suru Valley, Mount Kun is part of the twin-summit mountain massif Nun-Kun. And before you embark on the expedition, Shikhar Travels takes you on a trail tracking centuries old monasteries of Hemis, and Shey and the experience of exploring the last Shangri La, Ladakh.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 7077 Mts. 2nd Highest peak of Suru valley Ladakh Visit various monasteries Hemis, Shey & Thikshey Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography in Suru Valley

Grade Challenging Best Time: July - September Duration: 21 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Leh By morning Flight. Day for acclimatization and rest. Day 2: Leh (3500 M) Visit Hemis, Shey & Thikshey monasteries Day 3: Leh – Kargil (2676 M) Drive to Kargil 230 Kms. Overnight stay in hotel at Kargil. Day 4: Kargil – Shafat Nala (3780 M) Drive to Shafat nala via Parkachik. Overnight in Shafat Nala. 6 Day 5: Shafat Nala– Base Camp (4440 M) Trek to base camp of Mt. Kun. Overnight stay in tent. Day 6-18: Base Camp – Summit Mt. Kun (7077 m) - Base Camp Next 12-13 day to establish C1, C2, Summit Camp and summit Mt Kun (7077 M). Day 19: Base Camp – Shafat Nala - Kargil Trek back to Shafat Nala and drive to Kargil. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 20: Kargil – Leh Drive back to Leh. Overnight stay in Leh. Day 21: Depart Leh Transfer to Leh airport and flight to onwards destination.

Mt. Kang Yatse II & Nun Expedition (6240 M & 7135 M) (Ladakh)

Ladakh is a mountaineer’s true delight being surrounded by the mighty Himalayas in the South and the in the North. Soaring peaks all over provide innumerous options to climb in Ladakh. Stok Kangri & Kang Yatse being one of the most popular amongst these peaks. Although you don’t require special mountaineering skills, but you need to be an avid trekker and must be fully acclimatized for such climbs. These peaks give you a real opportunity to climb an above 6000m mountain in less than 2 weeks time which is not possible in any other part of the world.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 6240 Mts. & 7135 Mts. One of the highest trekking peak Highest peak of Suru valley Ladakh The trek passes through Markha valley and various monasteries. Visit various monasteries Hemis, Shey & Thikshey Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography in Suru Valley

Grade Challenging Best Time: July - September Duration: 25 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Leh By morning Flight. Day for acclimatization and rest. Day 2: Leh Visit Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace Day 3: Leh – Chilling – Skiu (3400 M) Drive to Chilling and start trek to Skiu. Day 4: Skiu – Markha (3700 M) Trek to Markha. Overnight in Markha village. Day 5: Markha – Thachungtse (4010 M) Trek to Thachungtse from Markha. Overnight stay in tent. Day 6: Thachungtse – Base Camp (5100 M) Trek to Base camp. Overnight stay in tent. Day 7: Base Camp – Summit Kang Yetse II (6250 m) - Base Camp Proceed to summit Mt Kang Yestse (6240 M). Back to base camp for overnight stay. Day 8: Reserve Day For Summit Reserve day for summit in case of bad weather. Overnight stay in base camp. 7 Day 9: Base Camp - Chakdo – Leh Trek to Chakdo and drive back to Leh. Overnight stay in Leh. Day 10: Leh – Kargil (2676 M) Drive to Kargil 230 Kms. Overnight stay in hotel at Kargil. Day 11: Kargil – Tangol Village (3700 M) Drive to Tangol. Overnight in Tangol village. Day 12: Tangol– Base Camp (4600 M) Trek to base camp of Mt. Nun. Overnight stay in tent. Day 13-22: Base Camp – Summit Mt. Nun (7135 m) - Base Camp Next 10 days to establish C1, C2, Summit Camp and summit Mt Nun (7135 M). Day 23: Base Camp – Tangol - Kargil Trek back to Tangol villgae and drive to Kargil. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 24: Kargil – Leh Drive back to Leh. Overnight stay in Leh. Day 25: Depart Leh Transfer to Leh airport and flight to onwards destination.

Mt. Kang Yatse II & Kun Expedition (6240 M & 7077 M) (Ladakh)

The second highest peak in the Suru Valley, Mount Kun is part of the twin-summit mountain massif Nun-Kun. And before you embark on the expedition, Shikhar Travels takes you on a trail tracking centuries old monasteries of Hemis, Thiksey and Shey and the experience of exploring the last Shangri La, Ladakh.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 6240 Mts. & 7135 Mts. One of the highest trekking peak Highest peak of Suru valley Ladakh The trek passes through Markha valley and various monasteries. Visit various monasteries Hemis, Shey & Thikshey Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography in Suru Valley

Grade Challenging Best Time: July - September Duration: 25 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Leh By morning Flight. Day for acclimatization and rest. Day 2: Leh Visit Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace Day 3: Leh – Chilling – Skiu (3400 M) Drive to Chilling and start trek to Skiu. Day 4: Skiu – Markha (3700 M) Trek to Markha. Overnight in Markha village. Day 5: Markha – Thachungtse (4010 M) Trek to Thachungtse from Markha. Overnight stay in tent. Day 6: Thachungtse – Base Camp (5100 M) Trek to Base camp. Overnight stay in tent. Day 7: Base Camp – Summit Kang Yetse II (6250 m) - Base Camp Proceed to summit Mt Kang Yestse (6240 M). Back to base camp for overnight stay. Day 8: Reserve Day For Summit Reserve day for summit in case of bad weather. Overnight stay in base camp. 8 Day 9: Base Camp - Chakdo – Leh Trek to Chakdo and drive back to Leh. Overnight stay in Leh. Day 10: Leh – Kargil (2676 M) Drive to Kargil 230 Kms. Overnight stay in hotel at Kargil. Day 11: Kargil – Shafat Nala (3780 M) Drive to Shafat nala via Parkachik. Overnight in Shafat Nala. Day 12: Shafat Nala – Base Camp (4440 M) Trek to base camp of Mt. Kun. Overnight stay in tent. Day 13-22 Base Camp – Summit Mt. Kun (7077 m) - Base Camp Next 12-13 day to establish C1, C2, Summit Camp and summit Mt Kun (7077 M). Day 23: Base Camp – Shafat Nala - Kargil Trek back to Shafat Nala and drive to Kargil. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 24: Kargil – Leh Drive back to Leh. Overnight stay in Leh. Day 25: Depart Leh Transfer to Leh airport and flight to onwards destination.

Mt. Mentok Kangri II Expedition 6250 M (Ladakh)

Mentok Kangri II is one of the highest trekking peak in India with the altitude of of 6,250 M. It is in Rupsu Valley of Ladakh which is also very near to a famous lake

called Tso-moriri lake.

It involves mixed climbing of ice and snow. You can view Mt. Chamsher Kangri and & Lungser Kangri from the summit of Mentok Kangri II.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 6250 Mts. One of the highest trekking peak Visit Tasamoriri Lake and village.

Grade Easy Best Time: June - September Duration: 12 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Leh By morning Flight. Day for acclimatization and rest. Day 2: Leh Visit Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace Day 3: Leh – Karzok Village (4100 M) Drive to Karzok village and overnight stay in hotel. Day 4: Karzok Rest day in Karzok Day 5: Karzok – Karzok Phu (4500 M) Trek to Karzok Phu. Overnight in tents. Day 6: Karzok Phu – Base Camp (5100 M) Trek to Base camp. Overnight stay in tent. Day 7: Base Camp Acclimatization day

9 Day 8: Base Camp – Summit Mentok Kangri II (6250 m) - Base Camp Proceed to summit Mt Mentok Kangri II (6250 M). Back to base camp for overnight stay. Day 9: Reserve Day For Summit Reserve day for summit in case of bad weather. Overnight stay in base camp. Day 10: Base Camp – Karzok Trek back to Karzok Village. Overnight stay in tent. Day 11: Karzok – Leh Drive back to Leh. Overnight stay in Leh. Day 12: Depart Leh Transfer to Leh airport and flight to onwards destination.

Mt. Z-I Expedition 6155 M (Ladakh)

Mount Z1, Z2, Z3, and few other peaks are the series of peaks in Zanskar area of Ladakh of Indian Himalaya. Zanskar valley is a neighboring region of Ladakh which also separates Zanskar from Ladakh. There are many peaks in Zanskar valley which is still unnamed and unclimbed and open for climbing. Z-1 peak is a famous peak in Zanskar valley and many tourists and mountain lovers go in this valley for trekking and expedition. Shikhar Travels is originating a fixed departure expedition to Z-1 6155 meters and giving all mountaineers and mountain lovers an opportunity to climb this beautiful peak.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 61555 Mts. Visit various monasteries Hemis, Shey & Thikshey Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography in Suru Valley

Grade Moderate Best Time: July - September Duration: 19 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Leh By morning Flight. Day for acclimatization and rest. Day 2: Leh (3500 M) Visit Hemis, Shey & Thikshey monasteries Day 3: Leh – Kargil (2676 M) Drive to Kargil 230 Kms. Overnight stay in hotel at Kargil. Day 4: Kargil – Ringdum Village (3600 M) Drive to Ringdum. Overnight stay in tent Day 5: Ringdum – Base Camp (4600 M) Trek to base camp of Mt. Z-I. Overnight stay in tent. Day 6-15: Base Camp – Summit Mt. Nun (6155 m) - Base Camp Next 10 days to establish higer Camps and summit Mt Z-I (6155 M). Day 16: Base Camp – Ringdum Trek back to Ringdum village. Overnight stay in tent. Day 17: Ringdum - Kargil Drive back to Kargil. Overnight stay in hotel.

10 Day 18: Kargil – Leh Drive back to Leh. Overnight stay in Leh. Day 19: Depart Leh Transfer to Leh airport and flight to onwards destination.

Mt. CB -13 & 14 Expedition (Himachal Pradesh)

Mt. Chandra Bhaga 13 (CB13) is Located centrally in the Lahaul Massif the peak offers a magnificent view of Kunzum Range, Chandrataal Lake, and the Dhaka Glacier. The CB 13 is one of the most attractive peaks Himalayas great climbing peak. With an prior experience of a nontechnical peak climbing and sound knowledge of mountaineering, one can prepare himself to climb the twin summit. The terrain is rouged, a couple of technical boulders on your and the steep summit makes CB 13 and CB 14 a bit on the difficult side.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 6264 Mts. Passes - (3987 mt), Chandar tal Lake

Grade Moderate Best Time: June - September Duration: 18 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Manali Day 2: Mandi: Day for acclimatization Day 3: Mandi - Batal: Drive (120 km) to Batal (3900 mt) Overnight stay in tent. Day 4: Acclimatization Day Or A Visit Chandrataal: Acclimatization day Day 5: Batal – Base Camp (4400 M): Trek to base camp of Mt. CB-13 and 14. Day 6-15: Base Camp – Summit - Base Camp: Next 10 days for climbing, establish higher camps i.e. C1, C2 and attempt Mt. CB -13. Day 16: Base Camp – Batal: Trek back to Batal. Overnight stay in tent. Day 17: Batal - Manali Drive to reach Manali in 5-6 hours crossing over Rohtang pass (3987 mt). Day 18: Depart Manali Depart from Manali

Mt. Menthosa Expedition (Himachal Pradesh)

Mount Menthosa (6440 Meters) is the 2nd highest peak in the Lahaul-Spiti province of the state Himachal Pradesh in Northern India. The summit was first achieved in 1970 by a British Service Team led by Capt S. Bembrose. R.E.M.E Capt. R. Cape and Royal Marine Lt. S. Rae were the only two members of the team to reach the summit.

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Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 6443 Mts. Visit - Climbing, Camping and Trekking

Grade Moderate Best Time: May - September Duration: 20 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Manali Day 2: Mandi (1979 M): Day for acclimatization Day 3: Manali – Udaipur (2650 M): Drive to Udaipur via Atal Tanal (3900 mt) Overnight stay in hotel. Day 4: Udaipur - Tingrit - Urgos (3250 M)drive to Urgos and overnight stay in tents. Day 5: Urgos – Base Camp (4200 M): Trek to base camp of Mt. Menthosa. Day 6-17: Base Camp – Summit - Base Camp: Next 12 days for climbing, establish higher camps i.e. C1, C2 and attempt Mt. Menthosa. Day 18: Base Camp – Urgos - Udaipur: Trek back to Urgos and drive back to Udaipur. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 19: Udaipur - Manali Drive to reach back to Manali Overnight stay in hotel at Manali. Day 20: Depart Manali Depart from Manali

Mt. Dharamsura Expedition (Himachal Pradesh)

Mt. Dharamsura or White Sail is a summit in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is the sister peak of Mt Papsura (6451 Mtrs.) and considered as the “Peak of good”. The Dharamsura is located on the border of the districts Lahaul and Spiti and Kullu. It is located in the Himalayan main chain near the branch of the . The glaciers on the east flank of the Dharamsura open into the Bara Shigri Glacier. The twin summits Dharamsura and Papsura are known in Lahaul as "the peaks of good and evil".

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 6443 Mts. Visit - Kasol, Manikaran Climbing, Camping and Trekking

Grade Moderate Best Time: May - September Duration: 20 Days

12 Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Manali Day 2: Mandi (1979 M): Day for acclimatization Day 3: Manali – Tosh (2450 M): Drive to Tosh via Kasol Overnight stay in hotel. Day 4: Tosh - Kuta thach (2850 M) trek to Kuta Thach and overnight stay in tent. Day 5: Kuta thach - Saran Thach (3450 M) trek to Saran Thach and overnight stay in tent. Day 6: Saran Thach - Samsi Thach (3760 M) trek to Samsi Thach and overnight stay in tent. Day 7: Samsi Thach – Base Camp (4230 M): Trek to base camp of Mt. Dharamsura. Day 8-17: Base Camp – Summit - Base Camp: Next 9-10 days for climbing, establish higher camps i.e. C1, C2 and attempt Mt. Menthosa. Day 18: Base Camp – Tosh: Trek back to tosh. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 19: Tosh - Manali Drive to reach back to Manali Overnight stay in hotel at Manali. Day 20: Depart Manali Depart from Manali

Mt. Deo Tibba Expedition (Himachal Pradesh)

Mt. Dharamsura or White Sail is a summit in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is the sister peak of Mt Papsura (6451 Mtrs.) and considered as the “Peak of good”. The Dharamsura is located on the border of the districts Lahaul and Spiti and Kullu. It is located in the Himalayan main chain near the branch of the Pir Panjal range. The glaciers on the east flank of the Dharamsura open into the Bara Shigri Glacier. The twin summits Dharamsura and Papsura are known in Lahaul as "the peaks of good and evil".

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 6001 Mts. Visit - Kasol, Manikaran Climbing, Camping and Trekking

Grade Moderate Best Time: May - September Duration: 15 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Manali Arrive Manali overnight stay in hotel. Day 3: Manali – Chhika (3200 M): Drive to Duhangan and trek to Chhika . Overnight stay in tent. Day 4: Chhika - Seri (3600 M) trek to Seri and overnight stay in tent. Day 5: Seri– Base Camp (4200 M): Trek to base camp Chotta Chandertal of Mt. Deo Tobba. Day 6-13: Base Camp – Summit - Base Camp: Next 9 days for climbing, establish higher camps i. attempt Mt. Deo Tibba. Day 14: Base Camp - Manali trek back to road head and drive to reach back to Manali Overnight stay in hotel at Manali. Day 15: Depart Manali Depart from Manali. 13

Mt. Yunam Expedition (Himachal Pradesh)

Mount Yunam with the altitude of 6111 Meter is a trekking peak in Lahaul area of Himachal Pradesh. This peak is very near to a famous Pass named Baralacha La. It is one of the highest trekking peak in Himachal. From the summit of Mt. Yunam one can have a stunning views of the Chandar Bhaga range and the Mulkilla Range of Himachal. every year from May to September is best time to climb this mountain. Many Indian climber climb this famous peak every year.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 6111 Mts. Pass - Baralacha La Climbing, Camping and Trekking

Grade Easy Best Time: May - September Duration: 9 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Manali Arrive Manali overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Manali – Jaspa (3100 M): Drive to Jaspa via Atal tunnel. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 3: Jaspa – Bharatpur (4400 M) Drive to Bharatpur and overnight stay in tent. Day 4: Bharatpur – Base Camp (5150 M): Trek to base camp of Mt. Yunam Day 5-7: Base Camp – Summit - Base Camp: Next 3 days for Acclimatization, Training and climbing, and . attempt Mt. Yunam. Day 8: Base Camp - Manali trek back to road head and drive to reach back to Manali Overnight stay in hotel at Manali. Day 9: Depart Manali Depart from Manali.

Mt. Hanuman Tibba Expedition (Himachal Pradesh)

Mount Hanuman Tibba is 5982 Meter high peak in of Himachal Pradesh Which lies in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas near Manali town. Bakar Thach is Base camp for this peak. and trek start from Solang Nala Via Rohtang Tunnel . This is around 2 weeks expedition which start and ends in Manali. The best time to do this expedition is between May and October. From the summit of Mt. Hanuman Tibba You can seePir Panjal Range and Chandar Bhaga range of Himachal

14 Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 5982 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Easy Best Time: May - September Duration: 14 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Manali Arrive Manali overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Manali: Acclimatization day in Manali Day 3: Manali – Dhundhi - Bakarthach BC(3300 M): Drive to Dhundhi and trek to Bakarthach. Overnight stay in tent Day 4-12: Base Camp – Summit - Base Camp: Next 9 days for Acclimatization, Establish High camps, climbing and attempt Mt. Hanuman Tibba. Day 13: Base Camp - Manali trek back to road head and drive to reach back to Manali Overnight stay in hotel at Manali. Day 14: Depart Manali Depart from Manali.

Mt. Friendship Expedition (Himachal Pradesh)

Mount Friendship (5,289 m) Expedition is an easy high altitude mt.peak trek in the Pir Panjal range in the Kulu district of the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. The peak offers a breathtaking view of three incredible ranges that include the Great Himalayan Ranges, Pir Panjal Ranges and the Dhauladhar Ranges. The trek traverses through different terrain, from rocky mountains to snow clad peaks, and also including the holy Beas Kund, named after sage Beas, stunning meadows and views of some breathtaking landscapes.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 5289 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Easy Best Time: March - Nov Duration: 9 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Manali Arrive Manali overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Manali – Dhundhi - Bakarthach BC(3300 M): Drive to Dhundhi and trek to Bakarthach. Overnight stay in tent Day 3: Base Camp Training Day around base camp Day 4: Establish ABC Establish base camp. Overnight stay in tent. Day 5: Load Ferry to ABC Load Ferry to ABC. Overnight stay in Tent. Day 6: Summit day Summit day in Mt. Friendship. Day 7: Reserve day Day reserve for Summit 15 Day 8: Base Camp - Manali trek back to road head and drive to reach back to Manali Overnight stay in hotel at Manali. Day 9: Depart Manali Depart from Manali.

Mt. Ladakhi Expedition (Himachal Pradesh)

Mt. Ladakhi is situated in the Beas Kund region of Manali region, facing several other peaks like Hanuman Tibba, Shiti Dhar, and Seven Sisters. The amalgam of Great Himalayan Ranges, Pir Panjal Ranges, and Dhauladhar Ranges at this one point creates a sensation in the mind of every true mountaineer as this is a rare and unusual experience.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 5577 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Easy Best Time: March - Nov Duration: 9 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Manali Arrive Manali overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Manali – Dhundhi - Bakarthach BC(3300 M): Drive to Dhundhi and trek to Bakarthach. Overnight stay in tent Day 3: Base Camp Training Day around base camp Day 4: Establish ABC Establish base camp. Overnight stay in tent. Day 5: Load Ferry to ABC Load Ferry to ABC. Overnight stay in Tent. Day 6: Summit day Summit day in Mt. Ladakhi. Day 7: Reserve day Day reserve for Summit Day 8: Base Camp - Manali trek back to road head and drive to reach back to Manali Overnight stay in hotel at Manali. Day 9: Depart Manali Depart from Manali.

Mt. Manali Expedition (Himachal Pradesh)

Mt. Manali is situated in the Beas Kund region of Manali region, facing several other peaks like Hanuman Tibba, Shiti Dhar, and Seven Sisters. The amalgam of Great Himalayan Ranges, Pir Panjal Ranges, and Dhauladhar Ranges at this one point creates a sensation in the mind of every true mountaineer as this is a rare and unusual experience.

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Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 5669 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Easy Best Time: March - Nov Duration: 9 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Manali Arrive Manali overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Manali – Dhundhi - Bakarthach BC(3300 M): Drive to Dhundhi and trek to Bakarthach. Overnight stay in tent Day 3: Base Camp Training Day around base camp Day 4: Establish ABC Establish base camp. Overnight stay in tent. Day 5: Load Ferry to ABC Load Ferry to ABC. Overnight stay in Tent. Day 6: Summit day Summit day in Mt. Manali. Day 7: Reserve day Day reserve for Summit Day 8: Base Camp - Manali trek back to road head and drive to reach back to Manali Overnight stay in hotel at Manali. Day 9: Depart Manali Depart from Manali.

Mt. Frey Expedition (Sikkim) Frey Peak 5889 is one of the famous climbing expedition in Sikkim of East Indian Himalaya. This peak is named after famous mountaineer George Frey who in an attempt to climb this peak with Tenzing Norgey. the route is mixed with rock, snow and ice. This peak is considered best to climb beetween March- May and October - November.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 5859 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Modrate Best Time: Mar - Oct Duration: 18 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Gangtok Arrive Gangtok. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Gangtok - Yuksum: Drive to Yuksum Overnight stay in hotel. Day 3: Yuksum - Bakhim: Trek to Bakhim. overnight in tent. Day 4: Bakhim - Tsoka – Dzongri Trek to Dzongri via Tsoka. Overnight stay in tent. Day 5: Dzongri Day for acclamtisation in Dzongri. Overnight stay in tent. Day 6: Dzongri - Base Camp Trek to base camp of Mt. Frey. Overnight stay in tent. Day 7-15: Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp Next 9 days for Acclimatization, Establish higher camp and summit Mt. Frey (5889 M). 17 Day 16: Base Camp - Tsoka Trek back to Bhojbasa. Overnight stay in tent. Day 17: Tsoka - Yuksum trek back to road head (Yuksum) Overnight stay in hotel in Yuksum. Day 18: Depart Yuksum Depart from Yuksum.

Mt. Bhagirathi II Expedition (Uttarakhand)

Bhagirathi II, III, and I (left to right, 6512m, 6454m, and 6856m), from the West. The highest peak of the Bhagirathi Group forms a complex and topographically complicated massif. Bhagirathi Parbat has three major peaks. It stands at and dominates the end of the valley leading up to Gaumukh which is the end of the and the source of the river Ganga. The upper part of the river Ganga is also called Bhagirathi, and both the mountain and the river are named after King Bhagirath.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 6512 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Moderate Best Time: Apr - Oct Duration: 19 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Uttarkashi Arrive Uttarkashi overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Uttarkashi - Gangotri: Drive to Gangotri. Overnight stay in tent. Day 3: Gangotri - Bhojbasa: Trek to Bhojbasa. overnight in tent. Day 4: Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Nandanban (Base Camp) Trek to Base camp via Gaumukh. Overnight stay in tent. Day 5-16: Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp Next 12 days for Acclimatization, Establish higher camps and summit Mt. Bhagirathi II (6512 M). Day 17: Base Camp - Bhojbasa Trek back to Bhojbasa. Overnight stay in tent. Day 18: Bhojbasa - Gangotri - Uttarkashi trek back to road head (Gangotri) and drive to reach back to Uttarkashi Overnight stay in hotel at Uttarkashi. Day 19: Depart Uttarkashi Depart from Uttarkashi.

Mt. Bandarpunch Expedition (Uttarakhand) Mount Bandarpunch is a moderate climbing peak in Uttrakhand with an altitude of 6312 Meters. It has got the name Bandarpunch because of its look like a a tailof Monkey Bandar means Monkey and Punch means Tail. Local people also worship this mountain in form of God Hanumana (Monkey God).This massif has two summit that is Mount Bandarpunch I (6312 M) and Mount

18 Bandarpunch II (6102 M). The route for Bandarpunch start from Sukhi which is on the way to Gangotri and followed by 2 days trek to Base camp . This is an idea mountain to summit a mountain before any 7000 Meter peak.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 6316 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Moderate Best Time: Apr - Oct Duration: 18 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Uttarkashi Arrive Uttarkashi overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Uttarkashi – Sukhi - Forest Camp: Drive to Sukhi and trek to Forest camp. Overnight stay in tent. Day 3: Forest Camp - Base camp: Trek to Base camp. Overnight in tent. Day 4-15: Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp Next 12 days for Acclimatization, Establish higher camps and summit Mt. Bandarpunch (6316 M). Day 16: Base Camp - Forest Camp Trek back to Forest Cmp. Overnight stay in tent. Day 17: Forest Camp - Sukhi - Uttarkashi trek back to road head (Sukhi) and drive to reach back to Uttarkashi Overnight stay in hotel at Uttarkashi. Day 18: Depart Uttarkashi Depart from Uttarkashi.

Mt. Gangotri II Expedition (Uttarakhand) Mount Gangotri II with the altitude of 6590 Meter is one among the group of three Gangotri peaks namely Gangotri I (6672M), Gangotri II (6590M), and Gangotri III (6577M). This Gangotri Group of mountains is a subdivision of the in the state of Uttarakhand. This group is flanked by Mt Rudugaira to its right and Auden's Col pass to the left. The route for Mout Gangotri start from Gangotri which is on the way to Gangotri and followed by 2 days trek to Base camp . This is an idea mountain to summit a mountain before any 7000 Meter peak.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 6590 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Moderate Best Time: Apr - Oct Duration: 19 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Uttarkashi Arrive Uttarkashi overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Uttarkashi – Gangotri: Drive to Gangotri and Overnight stay in hotel in Gangotri.

19 Day 3: Gangotri - Nala Camp: Trek to Nala camp. Overnight stay in tent. Day 4: Nala Camp - Base camp: Trek to Base camp. Overnight in tent. Day 5-17: Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp Next 13 days for Acclimatization, Establish higher camps and summit Mt. Gangotri II (6316 M). Day 18: Base Camp - Gangotri - Uttarkashi trek back to road head (Gangotri) and drive to reach back to Uttarkashi Overnight stay in hotel at Uttarkashi. Day 19: Depart Uttarkashi Depart from Uttarkashi.

Mt. Black Peak Expedition (Uttarakhand)

Mount Black peak 6387 Meters (Kala Nag peak) is situated in Ruinsara valley of Uttrakshi District of Uttrakhand state. It is also highest peak of highest peak of the Bandarpunch Mountain range. this mountaion got the name Kala Nag (hindi translation of Black Cobra) because of it look resembles Black Cobra.The expedition starts from base camp Sankri. Ruinsara Tal and kyarkoti is the base camp of this trek.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 6387 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Moderate Best Time: Apr - Oct Duration: 16 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Sankri Arrive Sankri. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Sankri – Taluka – Seema: Drive to Taluka and trek to Seema. Overnight stay in tent in Seema. Day 3: Seema - Ruinsara Tal: Trek to Ruinsara Tal. Overnight stay in tent. Day 4: Ruinsara Tal - Base camp: Trek to Base camp at Kyarkoti. Overnight in tent. Day 5-13: Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp Next 9 days for Acclimatization, Establish higher camps and summit Mt. Black Peak (6387 M). Day 14: Base camp - Seema Trek back to Seema. Overnight stay in tent. Day 15: Seema - Taluka - Sankrii trek back to road head (Taluka) and drive to reach back to Sankri Overnight stay in hotel at Uttarkashi. Day 16: Depart Sankrii Depart from Sankri.

Mt. Kedar Dome Expedition (Uttarakhand) Mt. Kedar Dome peak is a dome shaped mountain in Garhwal range of Himalayas in Uttarakhand India. The peak is 6831 meters above sea level and serves as a ski down peak if the weather is favorable. Kedar dome is relatively easy peak to climb, but would require past climbing experience and ability to survive in high altitude Himalayan weather. It is a magnificent marvel 20 of nature and holds sentimental values to Hindus - as the peaks name itself is that of Lord Shiva. Kedar Dome has the gentle North West flank that provides perhaps the easiest and most frequent climb in the Gangotri area. Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 6543 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Modrate Best Time: May - Oct Duration: 20 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Uttarkashi Arrive Uttarkashi overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Uttarkashi - Gangotri: Drive to Gangotri. Overnight stay in tent. Day 3: Gangotri - Bhojbasa: Trek to Bhojbasa. overnight in tent. Day 4: Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Tapovan Trek to Tapovan via Gaumukh. Overnight stay in tent. Day 5: Tapovan - Base Camp Trek to Kirti Bamak base camp of Mt. Kedar Dome. Overnight stay in tent. Day 6-17: Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp Next 12 days for Acclimatization, Establish higher camps and summit Mt. Kedar Dome (6831 M). Day 18: Base Camp - Bhojbasa Trek back to Bhojbasa. Overnight stay in tent. Day 19: Bhojbasa - Gangotri - Uttarkashi trek back to road head (Gangotri) and drive to reach back to Uttarkashi Overnight stay in hotel at Uttarkashi. Day 20: Depart Uttarkashi Depart from Uttarkashi.

Mt. Shivling Expedition (Uttarakhand) Mt Shivling Peak. It is one of the most beautiful and worshipped peaks of India with an elevation of 6543 m. This huge snow-capped mountain is located in Gaumukh Tapovan region which is very famous for the origin of River Bhagirathi.

As Mount Shivling trek starts from Gangotri so, one has to drive via Rishikesh, Uttarkashi & reaching Gangotri. After completing the legal formalities with local administration like undertakings and permits we’ll start walking towards Bhojbasa our first camping sight at an elevation of 3729 m. It will have majestic view of snow-clad peaks of Bhagirathi sisters. After an overnight stay, the next day trek should cover the distance till Tapovan, base camp for Mt Shivling Expedition (4328 m).

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 6543 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

21 Grade Challanging Best Time: May - Oct Duration: 20 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Uttarkashi Arrive Uttarkashi overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Uttarkashi - Gangotri: Drive to Gangotri. Overnight stay in tent. Day 3: Gangotri - Bhojbasa: Trek to Bhojbasa. overnight in tent. Day 4: Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Tapovan (Base Camp) Trek to Base camp via Gaumukh. Overnight stay in tent. Day 5-17: Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp Next 12-13 days for Acclimatization, Establish higher camps and summit Mt. Shivling (6543 M). Day 18: Base Camp - Bhojbasa Trek back to Bhojbasa. Overnight stay in tent. Day 19: Bhojbasa - Gangotri - Uttarkashi trek back to road head (Gangotri) and drive to reach back to Uttarkashi Overnight stay in hotel at Uttarkashi. Day 20: Depart Uttarkashi Depart from Uttarkashi.

Mt. Satopanth Expedition (Uttarakhand) Mt. Satopanth, the second highest summit in the Gangotri Group, is located in the remote India Garhwal Himalaya Range in a disjoined side-group separating the Gangotri and Glaciers. This is an incredibly beautiful and remote area with unlimited and untapped mountaineering and big wall potential. Views of , Shivling and the terrifying granite pillars of Bhagirathi III, described as "El Cap with a Droites North Face on top at 6000M", are enough to humble even the most seasoned climber.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 7075 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Challanging Best Time: May - Oct Duration: 22 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Uttarkashi Arrive Uttarkashi overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Uttarkashi - Gangotri: Drive to Gangotri. Overnight stay in tent. Day 3: Gangotri - Bhojbasa: Trek to Bhojbasa. overnight in tent. Day 4: Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Nandanban (Base Camp) Trek to Base camp via Gaumukh. Overnight stay in tent. Day 5-19: Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp Next 14 days for Acclimatization, Establish higher camps and summit Mt. Shivling (6543 M). Day 20: Base Camp - Bhojbasa Trek back to Bhojbasa. Overnight stay in tent. Day 21: Bhojbasa - Gangotri - Uttarkashi trek back to road head (Gangotri) and drive to reach back to Uttarkashi Overnight stay in hotel at Uttarkashi. Day 22: Depart Uttarkashi Depart from Uttarkashi.

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Mt. Trishul I Expedition (Uttarakhand) Trishul is the gathering of three impressive pinnacles of western Kumaon close to the Bageshwar Uttarakhand. The fundamental pinnacle, Trishul I, is eminent for being the principal top more than 7,122 meters to have ever been climbed path back in 1907. Trishul II and Trishul III were first move in 1960 by a Yugoslav group from the Bidalgwar Glacier, scaling the preeminent statures of Trishul II from the southern edge and Trishul III from the northern edge.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 7120 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Challanging Best Time: May - Oct Duration: 24 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Rishikesh Arrive Rishikesh overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Rishikesh - Karanparyag - Ghat: Drive to Ghat via Karanparyag. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 3: Ghat - Sitel – Sutol Drive to Sitel and trek to Sutol. Overnight in tent. Day 4: Sutol - Latakhopri Trek to Latakhopri. Overnight stay in tent. Day 5: Latakhopri - Homekund (Base Camp) Trek to Base camp (Homekund). Overnight stay in tent. Day 6-20: Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp Next 15 days for Acclimatization, Establish higher camps and summit Mt. Trishul I (7120 M). Day 21: Base Camp - Sutol Trek back to Sutol. Overnight stay in tent. Day 22: Sutol - Sitel - Ghat trek back to road head (Sitel) and drive to reach back to Ghat Overnight stay in hotel at Ghat. Day 23: Ghat - Karanparyag - Rishikesh Drive to reach back to Rishikesh Overnight stay in hotel. Day 24: Depart Rishikesh Depart from Rishikesh.

Mt. Nanda Devi East Expedition (Uttarakhand) Mount Nanda devi is the second highest peak in India which lies in of Chamoli District of Uttarakhand state. This peak have two summits respectively Nanda Devi main 7816 M and Nanda Devi east 7434 M. In the year 1983 climbing on Mount Nanda Devi main has been closed by Govt of India in respect of religious significance and for the protection of its fragile ecosystem which is still applicable. However, mount Nanda Devi east can be climb with special permission from authorized government bodies which will take around 3 - 4 months.

23 This peak lies in a very famous park named Nanda Devi national park.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 7434 Mts. Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography

Grade Challanging Best Time: May - Oct Duration: 32 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Munsyari Arrive Munsyari overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Munsyari - Lilam: Trek to Lilam. Overnight stay in tent. Day 3: Lilam - Bugdiar Trek to Bugdiar. Overnight in tent. Day 4: Bugdiar - Martoli Trek to Martoli. Overnight in tent. Day 5: Martoli - Milam Trek to Milam. Overnight in tent. Day 6: Milam - Lwani Trek to Lwani Overnight stay in tent. Day 7: Lwani - Base Camp Trek to Base camp. Overnight stay in tent. Day 6-28: Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp Next 23 days for Acclimatization, Establish higher camps and summit Mt. Nanda Devi East (7434 M). Day 29: Base Camp - Milam Trek back to Milaml. Overnight stay in tent. Day 30: Milam - Bugdiar trek back to Bugdiar. Overnight saty in tent Day 31: Bugdiar - Munsyari Trek back to Munsyari. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 32: Depart Munsyari Depart from Munsyari.

Kedarkantha Winter Trek (Garhwal Uttarakhand)

Dayara Bugyal Trek is one of the best winter treks in Uttarakhand. Here, the mesmerizing view of Banderpunch and Gangotri Range makes this trek one of the most desired destinations among the trekkers. This trek goes through beautiful green meadows dense oak forests and reaches to an elevation of 3408m. Here, mesmerizing view of different Himalayan ranges covered in beautiful white snow can be seen from this alpine meadow. The word Bugyal in Dayara Bugyal means meadow at high altitude. `

Grade Moderate Best Time: October - March Duration: 6 Days

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive (640M) – Sankri (1950M) Drive (193 km / 7 hrs) to Sankri for an overnight stay 24 at Sankri.

Day 2: Sankri – Juda ka Talab (2700M) Morning after breakfast, trek to Juda ka talab which is 4 km and will take around 4 hrs. to reach there.

Day 3: Juda Ka Talab/Gujjar Hut – Kedar Kantha Base Camp (3,413M) Morning after breakfast, trek to Kedarkantha base camp which is 4 Kms and will take around 4 hrs to reach there.

Day 4: Kedarkantha Base Camp -Kedarkantha Peak (3,810M) - Hargaon Summit attempt to Kedarkantha Peak and come back to Hargaon which is around 8 kms. Overnight at Hargaon in camps.

Day 5: Hargaon -Sankri Trek Morning after breakfast start your trek to Sankri that is 05 km from Hargaon, it will take you 4,5 hrs to reach the Sankri, overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 6: Sankri – Dehradun Drive 193 kms After the trek, last day of this trip will be a long drive back to Dehradun. We will start the day early with breakfast and will leave as we have to reach Dehradun by the evening.

25 Dayara Bugyal Winter Trek (Garhwal Uttarakhand)

One of the most visited locales, close to the Har Ki dun valley, is Kedar Kantha. Kedar Kantha lies in the state of Uttarakhand, ordering Himachal Pradesh. The outdoor vistas are beyond description in beauty. There are quaint hamlets, unending and lush green meadows, and fabulous views of some of Himalayan giants. The people are extremely friendly and the culture and practice of the locals unique. `

Grade Moderate Best Time: October – March Duration: 5 Days

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Uttarkashi (1160M) Arrive Uttarkashi, overnight stay at Shikhar Nature Resort.

Day 2: Uttarkashi – Raithal – Gui (2,160M; Drive 35KMS; Trek 3 KMS; 04 HRS) Morning after breakfast, drive to Raithal. On arrival, trek to Gui (3 KMS | 04 HRS).

Day 3: Gui – Chilapada (2,990M; Trek 3.5 KMS; 03 HRS) Morning we will start our trek to Chilapada. Overnight at Chilapada.

DAY 04: Chilapada – Dayara Top - Gui (3,690M; 06 KMS; 07 HRS) This day will be our summit day. After summit, come back to Gui for an overnight stay.

DAY 05: Gui – Raithal – Uttarkashi Morning after breakfast, trek down to Raithal. Drive to Uttarkashi from Raithal. Your tour ends here.

26 and Darwa Top Winter Trek (Garhwal Uttarakhand)

Dodital (3310 m) is one of the most beautiful lakes in Uttarakhand attracting many trekkers from around the world. This lake is named after Himalayan Trout called ‘Dodi’ in local language and these Dodi reside here. This place is considered holy as people say it is the birthplace of Lord Ganesha and there is a temple next to the lake. The wide range of Himalayas, beautiful deep valleys, and forests of deodar, oak, pine, and bamboo make Dodital Trek a favorite trek among nature lovers. It looks more alluring during winters so many people prefer it as a winter trek. `

Grade Moderate Best Time: October – March Duration: 6 Days

Suggested Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Dehradun – Drive to Uttarkashi 1,158M Drive: 143 kms. Time:06 hrs. Arrive Dehradun and drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Shikhar Nature Resort.

Day 2: Uttarkashi – Sangamchatti – Bhewra (2,250M) 08 KMS/5hrs Morning after breakfast, drive to Sangamchatti. On arrival, trek to Bhewra (2,250), it will take 4-5 HRS to reach there. Overnight stay in camp.

Day 3: Bhewra – Dodital (3,024M) 10 KMS/5hrs Morning after breakfast, trek to Dodital. Overnight in a camp.

Day 4: Dodital – Dwara Top –Dodital (4,150M) 05 KMS/03hrs Today early morning we start our trek to Dwara Top which is 5 km long and will take nearly 2-3 hrs depending on the snow conditions. After summit trek back to Dodital.

Day 5: Dodital – Sangamchatti – Uttarkashi Today after breakfast, trek back to Sangamchatti. After reaching back on main road, we will drive back to Uttarkashi.

Day 06: Uttarkashi – Dehradun Departure Drive: 143 kms. Time: 06 hrs. Morning after breakfast, check out from the resort and depart to .

27 Kuari Pass Winter Trek (Garhwal Uttarakhand)

Trekking has always attracted to people who like adventure, but they resist back as most of the journeys are challenging and require skill and techniques, but Kuari Pass Trek will be the one you are looking for. This trek is perfect for beginners or debutants. At an altitude of 3876 m, Kuari Pass is a part of Nanda Devi National Park in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Other than that, peaks like Kamet, Trishul, , Mukut, Kedarnath peak, Neel Kantha, Ghori Parvat, Dronagiri and many other beautiful mighty mountains covered in snow. So, it the best treatment to the eyes of a nature lover to have. ` Grade Moderate Best Time: January – March Duration: 5 Days

Suggested Itinerary

Day 01: (314 M) to Joshimath (2041 M) Drive276Km/9hrs Arrive at Haridwar, drive to Joshimath. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Joshimath to Tali Forest Camp (3362 M) Drive 12Km/ 45M, Trek 8km/7hrs Morning after breakfast drive to Dhak village (45 Minutes). On arrival trek to Tali Forest Camp. Overnight in tents.

Day 03: Tail Forest Camp to Kuari Pass (12,516) and back to Tali Forest Camp Trek 12km/7hrs Early morning trek to Kuari pass (12 kms | 7 hrs) and after spending some time at Kuari pass, trek back to Tali Forest Camp. Overnight in tents.

Day 4: Tail Forest Camp to Joshimath (via Gurson Bugyal & Auli) Today morning after breakfast, trek back to Joshimath via Gurson Bugyal & Auli. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Joshimath to Haridwar Today morning after breakfast, drive back to haridwar. Drop to Haridwar railway station to board the train for your onward destination.

28 Chadar Winter Trek (Ladakh)

The Majestic valley of Ladakh is admired by many people around the world. It is a high-altitude cold desert plateau which is known more for its beautiful landscape of barren land but most importantly for unique trekking areas like frozen river trek, Chadar Trek (11150 ft). This trek on frozen is usually taken by locals in winters as all roads get block and this river in the only way to stay connected. But now this is a major point of attraction for people travelling here in winter. `

Grade Moderate Best Time: October – March Duration: 9 Days

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Leh (3500 M). Arrive Leh, check-in to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Acclimatization Day Full day at leisure to acclimatize in mountains.

Day 3: Medical Test Day Medical test day before going to a trek in this region is important.

Day 4: Leh – Shingra Koma – Tsomo Paldar Drive 70km/ 3hrs Morning after breakfast, drive to Shingra Koma. On arrival we will start trekking to Tsomo Paldar. Overnight in camp.

Day 5: Tsomo Paldar – Tibb Cave Early morning after breakfast, trek to Tibb cave (Around 6-7 hrs) Overnight at campsite.

Day 6: Tibb Cave – Nerak Morning after breakfast, trek to Nerak.

Day 7: Nerak – Tibb Cave Morning after breakfast, heading back to Tibb Cave. Overnight at campsite.

Day 8: Tibb Cave – Shingra Koma – Leh Morning trek down to Shingra Koma and then drive to Leh. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 9: Leh Departure Morning after breakfast departure to airport for your onward destination.

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Markha Valley Trek (Ladakh)

It is one of the most frequented and popular trek in Ladakh passing over 3 high passes and many villages. The trek offers enchanting views of Ladakh Himalayas. High altitude pastures of Nimaling in the fore ground of Mt. Kang Yatse are a camper’s delight. Activities: A moderately strenuous and exiting trek for the adventurous soul which offers everything in a single trek. On a clear day, you can see Nanga Parvat from Ganda La (4900 mt).

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 5100 mts Passes - Kangmaru-La (5100 Mt), Ganda-la (4900 Mt) The trek passes through Indus valley, Markha valley and many beautiful monastries (Gompas).

Grade Moderate Best Time: June - September Duration: 9 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Leh By morning Flight. Visit Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa. Day 2: Leh Visit the most famous Monasteries (Shey Palace, Thiksay & ). Day 3: Leh - Chilling – Skiu: Drive to chilling and start trek to skiu. Day 4: Skiu – Markha: Trek to Markha . Overnight stay in Markha Village. Day 5: Markha - Thachungtse (4010 M): Trek to Thachungtse. Overnight stay in tent. Day 6: Thachungtse - Nimaling Trek to Nimaling. Overnight stay in tent. Day 7: Nimaling - Kangmarula - Chuskirmo (3956 M): Trek to Chuskirmo via Kangmaru-la (5100 m).. Overnight stay in tent. Day 8: Chuskirmo - Chakdo - Leh: Trek back to Chakdo and drive to Leh. Overnight in hotel Day 9: Depart Leh for your onward destination.

30 Sham Trek ‐ The Apricot Valley (Ladakh)

Trek through the famous Apricot Valley of Ladakh. Exotic Buddhist Monasteries reflect one of the pure surviving Tibetan Buddhism. See the 1000 year old magnificent murals & wall paintings of Monastery. Explore Leh – once the center of Silk Route Trade. This is an easy trek for any one interested in exploring interiors of Ladakh without taking too much pain.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 3400 Mts. Passes - Bongbong La pass (3400 mt). The trek passes through Indus valley, Apricot valley and many beautiful Monastries (Gompas).

Grade Easy Best Time: June - October Duration: 7 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Leh By morning Flight. Visit Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa. Day 2: Leh Visit the most famous Monasteries (Shey Palace, Thiksay & Hemis Monastery). Day 3: Leh – Yangthang Drive to and start trek to Yanthang. Day 4: Yangthang – Ang Trek to Ang village via Shemchan La, Hemis-Shukpachan (the Cedar village) Day 5: Ang - – Khaltse Trek through the Appricot rich villages of Ang, Tingmosgang & Tia. Crossing over Bongbong La pass (3400 mt) to arrive at Khaltse. Day 6: Khaltse - Alchi – Leh Drive Enroute visit Alchi Choskor and Monastery Basgo. Day 7: Depart Leh Departure from Leh.

31 Chadar Trek, Ladakh

This trek is well known as Chaddar Trek among the trekkers which follow the Frozen Trail of Zanskar River. In the month of January, February & March Zanskar River get freezed. Ever fancied walking over the frozen river with ice cold water running below your feet.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 3850 mts The trek passes through Indus valley and Zanskar valley. Trek over frozen Zanskar river

Grade Strenous Best Time: Januray - March Duration: 16 Days

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive - : Meet on arrival at Delhi International airport. Transfer to hotel for o/n stay. Day 2: Delhi - Leh: Early morning transfer to domestic airport to board flight to Leh (2400 mt). Day 3: Leh: Spend the day in Leh exploring town. Day 4: Leh - Chilling - Tilad Do Camp: After early breakfast drive to Nimu village near confluence of Indus and Zanskar River. From Nimu village, drive further to Chilling – the road-head for starting journey of life time. After light lunch at Chilling, start trek following the river till Tilad Do Camp (3100 mt). Set-up the camp beside the river for overnight stay. Day 5: Tilad Do Camp - Gyalpo Camp: After b/fast start trek following the river. Finish the trek in the afternoon at Gyalpo Camp (3175 mt) and set-up camp for overnight stay. Sometime during the trek, we spend time in caves along the river. Day 6: Gyalpo Camp - Dib Cave: After b/fast we start another day on Zanskar river. After 3-4 hours of walking in amazing gorges you pass by some remarkable hot water springs with green algae. Soon after you pass a large frozen waterfall coming down from Nierag village on the mountains on your left. Stop for lunch somewhere nearby. Day 7: Dib Cave - Nieraq Camp: Early morning after b/fast start ice trek (30-35 kms) in the most spectacular region of Zanskar gorge. Here the valley gorge opens up, and we see small huts that mark summer grazing of the Nieraq villagers (3400mts). Camp for o/n stay. Day 8: Nieraq Camp - Lingshed: After b/fast follow the river. At many places the gorge is very narrow and rises steeply right from river bank. After walking for 1 hr, leave the main river and start trekking. The climb to Lingshed (3875 mt) is little steep. On arrival set-up camp for overnight stay. Day 9: Ligshed: After b/fast, walk for about 30-45 min (steep uphill walk) till Lingshed Monastery (4000 mt). After spending some time at Monastery, return back to camp for rest. Day 10: Ligshed - Nieraq: Today we will walk down from Lingshed Village to Lingshed Day 11: Nieraq - Tip Yokma: Walk for 5/6 hrs on Chadar in between we will see Frozen Waterfalls. Camp overnight at Tip Yokma. Day 12: Tip Yokma - Darbau: Walk for 5/6 hrs on frozen Chadar and arrive at Darbau for overnight stay. Day 13: Darbau - Chiling - Leh: Retrace your route back to Chilling. On arrival at Chilling drive back to Leh and check-in at hotel for overnight stay. Day 14: Leh: Day at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 15: Leh - Delhi: After early b/fast transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 16: Depart Delhi: Optional sightseeing of Delhi. Transfer to international airport in time to board flight to onward destination.

32 Darcha ‐ Padum Trek (Zanskar Valley) (Ladakh & Himachal Pradesh) A trek starting from green valley of Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh to barren and rugged landscape of Zanskar. Change of Himalayan topography and profile is most evident and interesting. This is a very popular trek for years and still a must on trekkers’ wish list. The trek terminates at Padum – the capital of Zanskar and a major center of Buddhism.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - Singo la (5100Mts.) Passes - Rothang Pass (3950), Singo La (5100 Mts), Fotula, Namkeela. The trek passes through Zanskar Valley, Suru Valley, Indus valley and many beautiful Monastries (Gompas).

Grade Strenous Best Time: July - September Duration: 17 Days

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Manali Day 2: Manali Visit Hidimba Temple, Hot water springs at Vashisth Kund Day 3: Manali – Darcha drive (3360 M) via Rothang Pass(3980 mts) Day 4: Darcha – Palamu Trekking 12 kms in 3-4 hrs Day 5: Palamu - Zanskar Sumdo trek 14 kms 4-5 hrs,cross the river Day 6: Zanskar Sumdo - Chumi Napko Trek a steep climb (14 kms 4-5 hrs) Day 7: Chumi Napko - Lakham; Trek(16 kms 6-7 hrs), by crossing (5100 M) Day 8: Lakham – Kurgiak; Trek (14 kms; 4-5 hrs), Find the difference in the features of the of the mountains in Zanskar Day 9: Kurgiak – Bepul; Trek(14 kms; 4-5 hrs) Day 10: Bepul – Purne Trek(14 kms, 4-5 hrs) Day 11: Purne - Phuktal Gompa – Prune Trek (Visit to Impressive Phugtal Gompa) Day 12: Prune – Mune (Trek 12 Kms Approx 3-4 hrs) Day 13: Mune – Padum (Trek 12 kms approx 3-4 hrs) Day 14: Padum Visit Karsha Gompa,Stagrimo Monasty, Kalachakra Lakhang Etc. Day 15: Padum – Kargil A long drive(250 kms) via Gompa Day 16: Kargil – Leh Drive(220 kms), Day 17: Depart Leh for your onward destination.

33 Nubra Valley, Ladakh

Nubra Valley trek begins from Indus valley at Ney village through beautiful villages, famous Monasteries, pastureland and interesting passes including Lasermola ( 5150mt.) one of the famous pass of the Himalayan range, from there an extraordinary panoramic view of full Himalayan range K2 and Zanskar range. The trek ends in Nubra velley “the ancient silk route” The uniqueness of this trek is the area is famous for high altitude medicinal plants including wild animals like Tibetan Ibex and mountain coke besides these yaks, Bactrian camels (shaggy double hump camel).

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - Singo la (3048 Mts.) Passes - Khardungla Pass (Highest Motorable Pass in the World)

Grade Moderate Best Time: July - September Duration: 8 Days

Suggested Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Leh Arrive Leh. Overnight in hotel Day 02: Leh Morning after breakfast proceeds for sightseeing tour of Hemis, Shey and Thiksey monasteries. Day 03: Leh - Sabu Village After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sabu village, Overnight stay at Camp in Sabu village. Day 04: Sabu Village - Digar Village Today morning after an early breakfast trek to cross Digar La (6000 mts). Then descend down to Digar Village. Overnight stay at Camp at village Day 05: Digar Village - Agyam Village Today morning after breakfast start trek to Agyam. The treks go through along the river . On arrival set out camp. Dinner and overnight stay in camp in Agyam village. Day 06: Agyam Village - Khalsar Village – Morning post breakfast we will trek up to Khalsar village. Later from Khalsar drive to Nubra Valley visit Samtanling Monastery after visit drive to Deskit overnight in Campsite. Day 07: Diskit - Leh Morning after breakfast check out from campsite and drive to Leh. Upon arrive in Leh and check in to hotel for overnight stay. Day 08 Depart: Leh Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport and board flight for onward destination.

34 Padum - Lamayuru Trek (Zanskar Valley) (Ladakh)

Starting from Padum, the trek along the Zanskar River is more exating than Darcha – Padum as far as height is concerned. The trek passes over many high passes offering panoramic view of Zanskar Himalayas. Touch the sky at Singi La (5230 mt) the highest pass of the trek. Visit the Zanskar Monasteries of Karsha and Thongde. Explore the 1000 yr old murals of Alchi Choskor. Camp at the dramatic rugged locations on the meadows and along the rivers.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 5230 Mts. Passes - Namkila, Fotula, Purfi la(3900 mts), Hanuma La Pass (4700 M), Singi La or Lion Pass (5230 M), Boumitse Pass (4200 M), Franji La (3410 M), Prinkita La (3725 M) The trek passes through Indus valley, Suru valley and many beautiful Monastries (Gompas).

Grade Easy Best Time: July - September Duration: 16 Days

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Leh By morning Flight. Visit Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa. Day 02: Leh Morning after breakfast proceeds for sightseeing tour of Hemis, Shey and Thiksey monasteries. Day 3: Leh - Kargil: Drive 220 kms. Day 4: Kargil - Padum: Drive 250 kms. via Rangdum through Suru Valley. Day 5: Padum: Day at leisure. Visit Karsha, Saagrimo Monasty. Day 6: Padum - Pishu: Drive 30 kms to reach Pishu (3610 M) by crossing the Zanskar river. Day 7: Pishu - Hanumil: Trek (14 kms 5-6hrs) to reach Hanumali (3690 M). Day 8: Hanumil - Purfi La - Snertse: Trek (15 kms 5-6hrs) to reach Snertse (3745 M through Purfi La (3900 M) with a steep and difficult climb. From here a steep decent to Oma chu river. Day 9: Snertse - Lingshed : Trek(14 kms 5-6 hrs) to reach (3800 M) crossing over Hanuma La Pass (4700 M). Day 10: Lingshed - Singi La - Marling : Trek(16 kms 6-7 hrs) to reach Marling (3825 M) by crossing over Singi La or Lion Pass (5230 M) which is the highest pass of this trek. Day 11: Marling - Photoksar : Trek(14 kms 5-6 hrs) to reach Photoksar(3750 M) by Boumitse Pass (4200 M) is easy and descent to Photoksar. Day 12: Photoksar - Hanupatta: Trek (12 kms 3-4 hrs) to reach Hanupata (3770 M). Day 13: Hanupatta - : Trek (11 kms 4-5 hrs) to reach Wanla (3070 M) Franji La (3410 M). Day 14: Wanla - Lamayuru: Trek (11 kms 304 hrs) to reach Lamayuru (3510 M) through Prinkita La (3725 M). Day 15: Lamayuru - Leh: Visit Lamayuru Gompa than drive to leh (120 kms). Day 16: Depart: Leh Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport and board flight for onward destination.

35 Brandy Nala Trek (Rupsu Trek) (Ladakh & Himachal Pradesh)

A wonderful trek route which is not frequented by many trekkers. Very different and exciting lunar landscapes. Starting at Rupsu plain, the trek traverses the barren high plateau, high passes. The trek offers exciting landscape, wild animals like marmots, thar and many varieties of birds. This region is also popular with Gaddis (shepherds). It’s a high altitude trek requiring good fitness.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - Kongmaru La (5100 mt). Passes - Rothang Pass (3987mts); Baralacha La (4950 Mts); Morang La (3900 Mts.), Yar La (4970 Mt.), Konka Wangpo pass (5090 mt), Kongmaru La (5100 mt). The trek passes through many beautiful Monastries (Gompas).

Grade Strenous Best Time: July - September Duration: 18 Days

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Manali Overnight in hotel. Day 2: Manali Visit Hidimba Temple, Hot water springs at Vashisth Kund Day 3: Manali – Keylong Drive to Keylong Day 4: Keylong - Sarchu - Brandy Nala Drive to Sarchu (3600 mt) via Baralacha La (4950 mt). Trek little ahead and camp at Brandy Nala. Day 5: Brandy Nala – Jukta A short trek towards Ligit plain. Day 6: Jukta - Morangla base Easy trek through the Bans river, Morang La (3900 mt.) Day 7: Morang La base - Marang La – Lun The trek is steep climb till Marang La (5300 mt). Day 8: Lun - Lungmo Che Trek to Lungmo Che (4000 Mt).En route cross a small village "Sangth". Day 9: Lungmo Che - Yar-La – Dat Trek to cross Yar la pass (4970 Mts). Day 10: Dat – Sorra Visit Gelukpa monastery at Dat village. Later start trek to Sorra (4950 Mts). Day 11: Sorra - Zalung Karpo La - Mid Camp Trek. Day 12: Mid Camp - Langtan Chu Trek to Langtang Chu - (7-8 Hrs). This day one has to cross many small streams. Day 13: Langtau Chu – Nimaling Trek to Nimaling - enroute cross two ridges (5000 mt & 5060 mt). Later on cross Konka Wangpo pass (5090 mt). Day 14: Nimaling Day at leisure or explore surrounding area. Day 15: Nimaling - Kangmarula – Chogdo Trek Through Kongmaru La (5100 mt). Day 16: Chogdo - Shang - Hemis – Leh Trek till Shang Sumdo (road head). Day 17: Leh Sightseeing of Shey, Thiksey and Stok Palace. Day 18: Depart Leh

36 Miyar Nala Trek (Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh)

The Miyar Valley, located in the Indian part of the Great Himalaya Range, stretches for over 100km from Udaipur to the Kang La pass. The locals - the Tharanga people – are mainly shepherds and farmers much like the Gaddis but follow a curious mix of Hindu/Buddhist religion. It is the westernmost part of Lahul valley on the watershed between the Lahul & Zanskar in Ladakh. Iit's known for its profusion of wild flowers and medicinal herbs especially during July and August and its breathtaking landscape of quaint villages and rolling meadows which are replaced by glaciers and big rock walls as you move deeper into the valley.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 5100 Mts. Passes - Rothang Pass (3950Mts), Shinku Pass, Tarasumla pass 5360, Singo la 5100mts) The trek passes through Indus valley and many beautiful Monastries (Gompas).

Grade Strenous Best Time: July – September Duration: 25 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Manali Overnight in hotel. Day 2: Manali Visit Hidimba Temple, Hot water springs at Vashisth Kund Day 3: Manali – Urgos Drive Darcha (145 kms) while crossing Rohtang Pass. Day 4: Urgos – Khanjaar Trek to the village of Khanjar (3450m). Day 5: Khanjjar – Tarang Continue trek to Tarang(3450 mt) Day 6: Tarang - Base Camp Trek to Base Camp (3900 mt). Blue Poppies famous from this region. Day 7: Base Camp - Camp 1 Trek (4-5 hrs) to camp 01 ( 4300 mts) Day 8: Camp 1 - Camp 2 Trek(7-8 kms) to camp 02 ( 4650 mts). Day 9: Camp 2 - Camp 3 Trek to Camp 3 Day 10: Camp 3 - Zanskar Sumdo Trek(4-5 hrs) Day 11: Zanskar Sumdo – Chuminakpo Trek ( 14 kms) Day 12: Chuminakpo – Lakham Steep trek(6-7 hrs) to Shingo La(5100mts) Day 13: Lakham – Kurgiak Trek (6-7 hrs) to reach Kurgiak(4060mts). Day 14: Kurgyak – Purne Trek (4-5hrs). Day 15: Purne - Phuktal – Purne Trek visit the famous Phuktal Gompa. Day 16: Purne – Pipula Trek along with the Zanskar River. Day 17: Pipula - Padum Trek Padum (3650 m). Visit Bardan Monastery en route. Day 18: Padum - Karcha – Padum Free day at Padum. Day 19: Padum Free day at Padum. Day 20: Padum – Rangdum Drive 130 kms. Day 21: Rangdum - Kargil Drive 120 kms. Day 22: Kargil – Alchi Day 23: Alchi – Leh Visit . Drive through Saspol village, Likir village, LIKIR GOMPA. Day 24: Leh Visits to Hemis, Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery Day 25: Leh Depart.

37 Traversing Into Pin Valley - Trek (Himachal Pradesh) With change in tropography from lush green belt to dry arid landscape of Spiti. This trek is sure to charm many adventure lovers as it is very challenging and equally rewarding experience. This trek presents a mosaic of adventure, religion and culture. Explore ‘Ajanta of Himalayas’ the magnificent 1000 yr old Tabo Monastery. The amazing Monasteries of Dhankar, Ki & Pin. Old Hindu Temples of Bhimakali and Hadimba.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 5320 Mts. Passes - Parvati Pass (5320 mt). The trek passes through Kullu, Sangla valley, and enroute visit many beautiful Monastries

Grade Strenous Best Time: July - September Duration: 20 Days

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Manali Arrive Manali overnight in hotel. Day 2: Manali Day for leisure & sightseeing: Hidimba Temple & Hot water springs at Vashisth Kund Day 3: Manali – Manikaran Drive to Manikaran (70 km) via Kullu. Day 4: Manikaran – Pulga A short trek leads you to the village of Pulga (2200 mt). Day 5: Pulga – Khirganga Trek (3-4hrs) through the forest to Khir Ganga (2850 mt.) Day 6: Khirganga - Tunda Bhoj Trek to Tunda Bhoj (3200 mt). Day 7: Thunda Bhoj - Thakar Kuan Steep trek to Thakur Kuan (3400 Mts.). Day 8: Thakar - Pandu Bridge - Mantalai Lake Trek through flower speckled meadows to mysterious Mantalai Lake. Day 9: Mantalai Lake - Camp 1 Trek (3-4 hrs) to Camp 01, base of the Pin Parvati Pass. Day 10: Camp 1 - Pass - Camp 2 Steep trek to the Pin Parvati Pass (5320 mt). Day 11: Camp 2 - Chinpatta Maidan Trek to Chinpatta. Day 12: Chinpatta – Mud Trek from Pin-Valley to Mud, the first village of Spiti. Day 13: Mud - Kungri – Rangrik Drive to Rangrik, visit enroute Kungri, Ki and Kibber Monasteries. Day 14: Rangrik - Kaza – Sichling Drive to Sichling below the Dhankar Monastery (3890 mt). Day 15: Sichling-Tabo-Nako Drive takes us to Tabo, the 1000 years old monastery of . After visiting Tabo monastery we proceed to Nako village. Day 16: Nako - Kalpa: Drive to Kalpa visiting Puh and Nako Lake en route. Visit Old China town and enjoy stunning views of Kinner - Kailsah massif Day 17: Kalpa – Sangla Drive to Sangla. Excursion to Chitkul - the last village in Sangla Valley. Day 18: Sangla – Sarahan Drive to Sarahan Day 19: Sarahan – Shimla Drive to Shimla via Rampur and Narkanda. Day 20: Depart Shimla to your onward destinations.

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Hamta Pass Trek (Himachal Pradesh)

One of most the fascinating and less frequented trek in Lahaul valley which is drained by two mighty rivers - Chandra and Bhaga, this trek explores the upper Himalayas of Chandra valley. The trek involves crossing high passes and many streams and rivers. During monsoon, the meadows are full of wild Himalayan Flowers.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 4270 Mts. Passes - Hamta pass (4270 mts.), Rohtang Pass (3849 Mts.) The trek passes through Kullu. Lahul and Spiti valley and many beautiful Mountains.

Grade Moderate Best Time: June – mid October Duration: 8 Days

Suggested Itienrary

Day 1: Arrive – Manali Overnight stay in hotel in Manali Day 2: Manali leisure for preparation of trek and visit Hidimba Temple, Hot water springs at Vashisth Kund. Day 3: Manali-Pirini-Chikka Drive to Pirini - the starting point of trek. Steep Trek to Chikka (2745 mt). Day 4: Chikka- Balu ka Gera Trek (6 hour) along the river valley with view of Jobri peaks. Day 5: Balu Ka Gera – Hampta Pass – Siaguru Steep ascent (3-4 hrs) to the Hampta pass (4270 mts.), the pass offers beautiful views of Deo Tiba and Indrasan peaks. Trek (1hrs) To Siaguru. Day 6: Siaguru- Chattru- Shishu Trek to Shishu. Day 7: Shishu-Rohtang-Manali Drive over Rohtang Pass to enter into Kullu valley. The pass offers beautiful views of the peaks of Lahul on one side and kullu valley on the other. Day 8: Depart Manali for onward destination

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Sach Pass Trek (Himachal Pradesh)

Sach Pass trek is one of the most ancient human trails in Himachal. For centuries, people from the Pangi region used the pass to cross over towards Chamba. In earlier, herds of sheep travelling North of Pir Panjal would carry essential supplies like salt on their backs for residents of Pangi. The trail was also famously used by the king of Chamba for surveying his territories across the Pir Panjal. Named after a village Sach Khas on the Pangi side of the pass, Sach Pass has been witness to a lot of change. From sheep carriers to mules to a road starting 2009.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 3850 Mts. Passes: Sach Pass. Scenic view of mountains, Trekking & Camping

Grade Moderate Best Time: June - October Duration: 10 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Chamba: Arrive Chamba check in the hotel. Overnight stay in Chamba. Day 2: Chamba – Traila: Morning drive to reach Traila (2500 mt) approx 145 kms in 4 hrs. Day 3: Traila - Satrundi: Start trek to Satrundi (2900 mt) approx 15 km via a small village Bhanodi. Trek passes through forest trail with gradual ascent and descent upto Satrundi. Overnight stay in Tents in Satrundi. Day 4: Satrundi - Sach Pass - Bindrabani: Trek to reach Bindrabani (2750 mt) and cross Sach Pass (4500 mt) a steep ascent from Satrundi. Set-up camp for overnight stay. Day 5: Bindrabani - Killar: Trek to Killar (2400 mt). Criss-crossing trails in a deep and narrow gorge of . Overnight stay in tents. Day 6: Killar - Purthi: Morning trek to Purthi (2200 M) appox 24 kms in 7 hrs. Day 7: Purthi - Raoli: Trek to Raoli (14 kms/ 5 hrs). Overnight stay in Tents. Day 8: Raoli - Manali: Early morning drive to reach Manali (1920 M) via Keylong by covering appox 240 kms in 6 hrs. Lunch en-route. Arrive Manali and overnight stay in hotel. Day 9: Manali: Morning free to explore. Afternoon visit Hidimba Temple, Vashisht hotspring and Mountaineering Institute etc. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 10: Depart Manali Depart from Manali.

Manimahesh Trek (Himachal Pradesh)

Mani Mahesh trek is one of the beautiful trek in Himachal. Mani Mahesh is also a holy place for Hindus. Manimahesh Lake (also known as , Manimahesh) is a high altitude lake (4,080 mt) situated close to the Manimahesh Kailash Peak in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, in the Bharmour subdivision of Chamba district. The religious significance of this lake is next to that of the Lake Manasarovar in Tibet. The lake is the venue of a highly 40 revered pilgrimage trek undertaken during the month of August/September corresponding to the month of Bhadon according to Hindu calendar, on the eighth day of the New Moon period. It is known as the ‘Manimahesh Yatra’. The Government of Himachal Pradesh has declared it as a state-level pilgrimage.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 4080 Mts.

Grade Moderate Best Time: May - October Duration: 06 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Pathankot - Bharmour: Arrival at Pathankot and drive to Bharmor via Chamba. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Bharmour - Brahmani Temple (08 Km Trek):– Bharmour: Trek to Brahmani Temple and back to hotel for overnight stay. Day 3: Bharmaur - Hudsar (2280m) - Dancho: Drive to Hudsar and trek to Dancho. Overnight in tent. Day 4: Dancho - Mani Mahesh (3950mt) - Dancho: Trek to Mani Mahesh and back to Dancho for overnight stay. Day 5: Dancho (2550mt) - Hudsar (2280mt) - Chamba (912mt): Leave Dancho for Hudsar, drive to Chamba. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel. Day 6: Depart Chamba – Pathankot Railway Station: Drive to Pathankot.

Triund Trek, Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh)

Triund trek is one of the most beautiful trek in Himachal Pradesh. Triund (9200 ft) is just 10 Km from McLeod-Ganj - Dharmshala, in the foothills of the Dhaula Dhar range. There are two ways to Triund trek, one is from Dharamkot to Triund (Trek start from Dharamkot 02 Km by road from Mecllod ganj and from Dharamkot to Triund 7 km walk) and second is from Kareri village to Bhal village and Bhal village to Triund.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 2800 Mts. Passes- Triund

Grade Easy Best Time: April – June & Sep - Nov Duration: 12 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Dharamshala: Arrive Dhararamshala check in the hotel for overnight stay. Day 2: Dharamshala – Triund: Trek to Triund. Overnight in tent. Day 3: Triund - Bhagsu Nag – Dharamshala After breakfast, trek over a grassy ridge which offers lasting memories of the snow capped peaks. Day 4: Departure Dharamshala Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to onwards destination.

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Source of Ganges & Tapovan Trek (Uttarakhand)

The Ganges is considered the most sacred river in India. The legend is that the Goddess Ganga descended on Earth from heaven at Gangotri and so Gangotri is considered as Source of Ganges. There is a temple at Gangotri dedicated to Mother Ganges. The actual source of The Ganges lies 19 km from Gangotri at Gaumukh. The trek follows the river upstream to the actual source at Gaumukh. This exciting trek offers fantastic view of beautiful mountains like Shivling (6543 m), Meru and Bhagirathi group of mountains.

Important-Permit required (Passport Copy, Photograph, Visa copy etc.)

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 4350 Mts. Other Attractions - Gangotri Temple, ,Gaumukh (The Source of Holy Ganga). Tapovan Gaumukh Glacier, View of Snow covered peaks, Trekking & Camping

Grade Moderate Best Time: May - October Duration: 7 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Uttarkashi Arrive Uttarkashi. Overnight stay in hotel Day 2: Uttarkashi – Gangotri In the morning drive (95 km) to Gangotri (3048 m). Gangotri is the place where the Goddess Ganga descended on earth from heaven. Day 3: Gangotri – Bhojbasa Trek 14 km to Bhojbasa (3658 m) following the river Bhagirathi on right bank. Day 4: Bhojbasa - Gaumukh – Tapovan.Trek to Tapovan (4400 m) via Gaumukh - the source of river Ganges. From Gaumukh climb over to Gangotri glacier and cross it from right to left bank before climbing over the lateral morain to reach Tapovan. Day 5: Tapovan - Bhojbasa – Chirbasa Return trek (12 kms) to Chirbasa via Bhojbasa. Day 6: Chirbasa - Gangotri – Uttarkashi Trek back 9 km to Gangotri. On arrival drive (95 km) to Uttarkashi. Day 7: Uttarkashi Departure Departure from Uttarkashi to onward destination

Chandrashila Trek (Uttarakhand)

Chandrashila is a rock face above temple. Tungnath Temple is the highest placed temple among all the temples in the Garhwal Himalayas. From Temple till Chndrasheela, it is a short but rigorous hike. The Chandrasheela Summit offers the most beautiful view of the Nandadevi, Trishul, Kedarpeak and Chaukhamba 42 peaks. If the sky is clear you feel that you are sitting in a sea of mountains. Tungnath is one of the Kedar among and it is a holy place for Hindu religion. Other places in this tour are Rishikesh, Rudrprayag, Augustmuni, , Sari Village, and Chopta.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 4000 Mts. Other Attractions - Trekking in Snow, Visit Himalayan Villages, Gaumukh Glacier

Grade Easy Best Time: April – October Duration: 3 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Chopta Upon arrival check in the hotel for overnight stay. Day 2: Chopta - Tungnath - Chandrashila (4000 mtrs) - Chopta: Morning after breakfast start early trek to the temple of Tungnath and Chandrashila. Return trek to Chopta for overnight stay. Day 3: Depart Chopta - Rishikesh: Morning after breakfast depart to onwards dastination

Valley Of Flowers Trek (Uttarakhand)

While on an expedition to Mt. Kamet, Frank S. Smith an English mountaineer & explorer discovered the Valley of Flowers. The valley is an enchanting sight with an impressive array of over 300 varieties of wild Himalayan flowers. The snow-capped peaks including Nilgiri Parbat (6474 m) stand in bold relief against the skyline. The Legend is that Hanuman collected `Sanjeevani` herb from this valley to revive Lakshman. Other attraction of the trek is a day excursion to Hemkund Sahib – a sacred Sikh shrine situated on the foot of the Hemkund Lake (4320 mt) and Badrinath – one of the four Hindu Pilgrimage (Dham) in the Himalayas.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 4329 Mts. Other Attractions - Valley of flower,Hemkund Sahib(Sikh srine place). More then 300 species of flower plants, Bhyudhar glacier, view of Ratavan & Nilgiri Peak.

Grade Moderate Best Time: July - August Duration: 6 Days Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Joshimath Arrive joshimath and overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Joshimath - Govindghat – Ghangaria Drive to Govindghat (18 km). Gangaria (13 km) the base camp for `Valley of Flowers’ and Hemkund Sahib, Day 3: Ghangaria - Valley of Flowers Proceed for excursion to Valley of Flowers. The whole valley is dotted with variety of exotic Himalayan flowers and other flora. Day 4: Ghangaria – Hemkund Day xcursion to Hemkund Sahib, one of the Holiest pilgrimages for the Sikhs. Day 5: Ghangaria - Govindghat – Badrinath Morning after Breakfast, start return trek to reach Govindghat. Drive to Badrinath (28 km).

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44 Roopkund Trek (Uttarakhand)

Roop Kund, a lake surrounded by mysteries and numerous stories after some travelers found human skeleton in the area. A small glacial lake in the lap of Jurighati Dhar is the culmination point of annual Nanda Raj Jat. During the festival, people from the villages are bring their presiding deity to Roop Kund.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 5025 Mts. Peaks - Trishul Massif,Nanda Ghungti etc. Enroute Attractions - City of temples Haridwar,Rishikesh, Visit Bedani bugyal (one of the biggest medows in the Asia), Auli Bugyal,Mistry lake at Roop kund.

Grade Moderate Best Time: June - September Duration: 7 Days

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Kathgodam - Wan Drive from Katgodam to Wan viilage. Overnight stay in tents. Day 2: Wan - Ali - Bedni Bugyal Trek 5-6 hrs to Bedni Bugyal. Overnight stay in tents. Day 3: Bedni Bugyal – Bhaguabasa Trek 9 Kms 4-5 hrs to Bhaguabasa via Bistola and Kailu Binayak. Day 4: Bhaguabasa - Roopkund – Bhaguabasa Trek 12 km up/down to Roopkund. Situated below the Jurighati Dhar, this beautiful lake is known as "Mystery Lake" after some human skeletons are found here. Day 5: Bhaguabasa – Bedni Bugyal Start return trek. Turn right and descend towards Bedni Bugyal. Overnight stay in tent Day 6: Bedni Bugyal - Wan Trek to Wan 4-5 hrs. Overnight stay in tent. Day 7: Wan - Kathgodam Departe to Katgodam railway staion

45 Pindari Glacier Trek (Uttarakhand)

The Pindari glacier is located in Pindar valley. It 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 Nanda Devi Sanctuary and is bordered by beautiful landscapes and breathtaking views of heights like Panwali Dhar (6683m) and Maiktoli (6803m).

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 3355 Mts.. Enroute Attractions - View of Nandakot, Bhanuti, Maktoli, Nandakhat Peaks

Grade Moderate Best Time: May - September Duration: 7 Days Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Kathgodam to Loharkhet Drive from Kathgodam to Loharkhet Day 2: Loharkhet - Dhakuri - Khati Trek (8 km) to reach Khati. Day 3: Khati - Dwali Trek (8 km) to reach Dwali Day 4: Dwali – Phurkia Trek (7 km) to reach Phurkia. Day 5: Phurkia - Pindari Glacier – Phurkia Trek (14 km) to reach Pindari Glacier which is also called as Zero Point. After lunch trek down to reach Phurkia. Day 6: Phurkia – Dwali - Khati Trek to reach Khati via Dwali. Day 7: Khati - Kharkia - Kathgodam Trek Trek back to Kharkia nd Drive back to Kathgodam.

Nag Tibba Trek (Uttarakhand)

An interesting trek for which offers a good trekking option during winter when most of the high altitude treks become out of bound due to snow in higher reaches of Himalayas.The trek offers panoramic view of highHimalayan range. There are plenty of temples and typical Garhwali villages en Route.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 3048 Mts. Enroute Attractions - ,Queen of hills (2004 Mts),Nagtibba (3048 Mts).

Grade Moderate Best Time: November - March Duration: 03 Days

Itinerary

46 Day 1: Dehradun - Pantwari - Nag Tibba Base Drive fromDehradun to Pantwari and trek to Nag Tibba Base. Trek passes through thick forest of Rododendron. Day 2: Nag Tibba Base - Nagtibba Top- Nag Tibba Base: Morning start 3 kms trek to reach Nagtibba Top (3048m). Glimpse the panaromic view of over 200 miles of the Himalayan ranges, besides offering captivating views of Mussorie, Doon valley & surrounding areas. Day 3: Nag Tibba Base - Pantwari – Dhanolti Trek down to Pantwari (10 Kms) and drive to Dehradun Milam Glacier Trek (Uttarakhand)

At an altitude of 4268 mt, Milam Glacier is 27 km long and the largest in the Kumaon region. Milam village which lies near the glacier is one of the highest villages in the Himalayan range. It is located on old trade route to Tibet. Rich in handicrafts and traditional folklore this area is relatively unexplored and retains the cultural traditions of the Kumaon.

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 4267 Mts. Enroute Attractions - Milam Glacier(4267 Mts),View of Martol &, Hardeval Mountains.

Grade Moderate Best Time: May - September Duration: 12 Days Itinerary Day 1: Kathgodam - Munsiyari Arrive Kathgodam and drive to Munsiyari. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Munsiyari - Gauri Ganga – Lilam Trek (16 kms) to reach Lilam (2484 mt) via Gauri Ganga valley. Day 3: Lilam – Bugdyar Trek (12 kms) to reach Bugdyar (3200 mt) Day 4: Bugdyar - Railkot Trek (10 kms) to reach Railkt (3328 mt). Day 5: Railkot - Milam Village Trek (10 kms) to reach Milam Village (3423 mt). Day 6: Milam Village - Glacier - Milam Village Trek (20 km) to reach Milam Glacier (3926 Mts). Day 7: Milam Village - Railkot Trek (15 kms) to reach Railkot (3385 mt) From here one can have beautiful view of Nanda Devi East and Nanda Kot peaks. Day 8: Railkot - Bugdyar- Railgadi Trek (20 kms) to reach railgadi. Day 9: Railgadi – Munsiyari Trek (21kms) to reach Munsiyari. Day 10: Munsiyari – Almora - Kathgodam Drive to reach Kathgodam and departe to onward destination.

Kuari Pass Trek (Uttarakhand) Lord Kurzon made the trek to Kuari pass, and since then it has come to be known as Curzon's trail. It is very popular among European and American Travelers. In 1905 Lord Curzon reached Kuari pass from Ghat. The Curzon Trail takes you through lush green fields, remote villages and virgin forests providing an enchanting view of the imposing peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet, Chaukhamba, Dronagiri and Hathi-Ghodi Parvat.

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Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 4268 Mts. Passes - Kuari Pass (4268 Mt).View of Nandadevi (7817 Mts.) The 2nd Higest Mountain in India), Kamet (7556 Mts). Dronagiri Etc. Enroute Attractions - City of temples Haridwar,Rishikesh,Auli(Famous for its Skiing Slopes).

Grade: Moderate Best Time: May - September Duration: 6 days

Itienrary Day1: Arrive Joshimath Upon arrive in Joshimath. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 2: Joshimath – Dhak - Gulling Top Drive to Dhak and trek to Gulling top. Overnight stay in tent. Day 3: Gulling Top – Camp 1 Trek from Gulling Top to Camp 1. Overnight in tent. Day 4: Camp 1 - Kuari Pass - Camp 1 Trek to Kuari Pass (4268 Mt) and back to Camp 1. From the Pass you can have a breathtaking view of Nanda Devi and other numerous peaks. Day 5: Camp 1 - Dhak - Joshimath. Trek back to Dham nad back to Joshimath. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 6: Departure Joshimath Check out from Joshimath and departure to onwards dastionation.

Kalindikhal Pass Trek (Uttarakhand)

This trek is one the most adventures and rewarding trek option in this region. Passing over high pass at close to 6000 mt, the trek route crosses many glaciers, lakes and valleys. Combining two sacred Dhams of Gangotri and Badrinath, the trek offers best of everything. Be it pilgrimage, climbing or experiencing elements of nature at its prime.

Important-Permit required (Passport copy, Photograph, Visa copy etc.)

Highlights : Maximum Altitude - 5947 Mts. Passes - Kalindi Pass (5947 Mts) Enroute Attractions - City of temples Haridwar, Rishikesh,Gangotri Temple, Gaumukh Glacier(source of river Ganga).

Grade Strenous Best Time: July - September Duration: 18 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Uttarkashi Upon arrive in Uttarkashi check in hotel for overnight stay. Day 2: Uttarkashi – Gangotri Drive (95 km) to Gangotri (3048 mt). Overnight stay in hotel. Day 3: Gangotri – Bhojbasa Trek 14 km to Bhojbasa (3658 m) following the river Bhagirathi. Day 4: Bhojbasa – Nandanvan Trek to Nandanvan(4500 mt) via Gaumukh - source of river Ganges. Day 5: Nandanvan – Vasuki Tal Morning trek (11 km) along Chaturangi Glacier to reach Vasukital (4898 mt). Vasuki Tal is base camp for Mt Satopanth and Mt with a small 48 lake. Day 6: Vasuki Tal - Khara Pathar (Suralya Bamak) Morning after breakfast trek to Khara Pathar (5456 mt) (Suralya Bamak) 8 Km from Vasukital. Day 7: Khara Pathar - Kalindikhal Base Trek 10 Km to reach Kalindikhal Base at Sweta Glacier (5500 mt). The trek follows Chaturangi glacier. Day 8: Kalindikhal Base – Rajaparav Todays trek is most challenging with steep climb to Kalindi Pass (5947 mt). Spend some time at the spot and then trek down to Rajparav (4910 mt). Day 11: Rajparav - Arwa Tal Trek (13 km) to reach Arwa Tal (3910 mt). Day 12: Arwa Tal – Ghastoli Trek (16 km) to reach Ghastoli (3796 km). Day 13: Ghastoli - Mana – Badrinath Trek (16 km) to reach Mana village. Mana is last village in this valley. From Mana drive 3 km to Badrinath. Badrinath is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage place. Day 14: Badrinath Departure Check out from hotel and depart for onward destination.

Har-ki-doon Trek (Uttarakhand)

Har-Ki-Doon, the hanging valley of gods is a treat for trekkers. This moderate trek takes you to one of the least explored regions of Garhwal. The valley is dotted with wild Himalayan Flowers and the whole valley looks colorful during flowering season in monsoon. As Har-Ki- Doon falls within the Govind Pashu Vihar (National Park), chances of seeing wildlife here are very high. group of mountains dominates the background.

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 3566 Mts. Passes /Peaks - Swargrohini (6400 mts.), Banderpunch. The trek passes through Doon valley, Valley of Goads and also penoramic view of the Mountains.

Grade Moderate Best Time: May - October Duration: 11 Days Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Sankri Upon arrival in check in the hotel overnight stay. Day 2: Sankri - Taluka – Osla Drive from Sankri to Taluka and start trek to reach Osla. Osla is one of the most beautiful villages in Fateh Parvat region. Day 3: Osla – Har-Ki-Doon Trek (11 km) Har-ki-Doon. This hanging valley, popularly known as "Valley of Gods" is one of the least explored region of Garhwal and a treat for trekkers. It offers very beautiful view of Swargarohini peaks. Day 4: Har ki Doon – Seema Trek (13 KM) to reach Seema after crossing Osla. Day 5: Seema – Sankari Trek to Taluka and drive to Sankri. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 6: Departure Sankari Check out from hotel and departue to onwards dastinona.

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Sandakphu Trek (Sikkim)

This trek is famous for its splendid view of some of the highest mountains of the world. Trek through tea gardens and rhododendron forest. Enchanting panoramic view of some of the highest mountain peaks of world and sunrise over Kanchendzonga range from Tiger hills.

Important-Permit required (Passport copy, Photograph, Visa copy etc.)

Highlights: Maximum Altitude - 3636 Mts. Passes /Peaks - Mt.Khangchendzonga (8598m.3rd highest Mountain in the world), Sandakpu (3636 Mts.) Lake (4935ts.)

Grade Moderate Best Time: April - May & Sep - Oct Duration: 13 Days Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Darjeeling Upon arrival in Darjeeling. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 4: Darjeeling - Manibhajan – Tonglu Drive to Manibhanjan (2134 mt). From Manibhanjan start trekking to Tonglu (3070mt) via Meghma. Day 5: Tonglu – Kalpokri Trek 14 km trek via Gairibas. Kalpohkri (3750 mt) has a small lake surrounded by pine trees. Day 6: Kalpokri – Sandakphu: Trek to reach Sandakphu (3636 mt). Sandakphu offer panoramic vie of mountains like Mount Everest (8848 mt), Makalu (8462 mt), Kangchenjunga (8586 mt), Lhotse (8501 M). Day 7: Sandakphu - Phalut: Trek to Phalut (3605 mt). Day 8: Phalut – Ramam Trek to Ramam (2560 mt). Day 9: Ramam – Rimbik Trek to Rimbik (2286 mt). Day 10: Rimbik – Bijanbari Trek to Bijanbari. Day 11: Bijanbari – Darjeeling Drive back to Darjeeling 1-2 hrs. Day 12: Darjeeling - Bagdogra – Kolkata Transfer to Bagdogra airportNAd fly to Kolkata. Day 13: Depart Kolkata for the onward destinations.

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Mountaineering

Shikhar Travels is one of the leading adventure specialists in India and pioneers in the field of climbing expeditions. Over the past 4 decades, we have had an opportunity to handle more than 300 expeditions in the Indian Himalayas on behalf of leading mountaineers, clubs and associations from all over the world. We have the necessary infrastructure and expertise to look after all adventure related activities including Trekking, Mountaineering, Safaris, Sailing Tours, Bicycle Tours etc. Shikhar has its own camping outfits and are capable of handling climbing and trekking requirements for about 200 people at any given time, including kitchen equipment, two- men tents, mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, mattresses, oxygen cylinders etc. In order to ensure effective organization of your expedition, we have our branch offices/ representative at all major road head towns in Indian Himalayas. We list below some of the services offered by us:-

Our Services • Assistance in booking the peak on behalf of you with Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), liaisoning with I.M.F. and other Government Agencies for speedy clearance. • Customs clearance of unaccompanied baggage at the time of arrival and departure of the expedition team. • Transportation of members and equipment from airport to the hotel and to the last road head and back. • Hotel accommodation in Delhi or any other city suiting to your budget. • Assistance in making various purchases like food articles, cooking gas, oil, etc., in Delhi or any other place in India. • Hiring of Porters, Mules, Yaks, High Altitude Porters, Cooks, Sherpas & Helpers etc. • Arrangement for meals during approach march and at base camp. • Storage of equipment in our store. • Insurance of Porters and other operational staff which is mandatory.

All relevant information and application forms for climbing mountains in Indian Himalayas is available at our website www.shikhar.com

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Peak Booking Fee Details

Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) introduces revised fee structure.

Fee Structure For Climbing In Indian Himalaya:

Peak Height Min. 2 Additional up to 7 Additional to 7 max. up to 12 (Meters) Members members (per person) members (per person)

Trekking peaks USD 100 USD 50 USD 100

Below 6500 m USD 500 USD 200 USD 250

6501 to 7000 m USD 700 USD 300 USD 350

7000 and above USD 1000 USD 400 USD 450

Laison Officer Fee: USD 500

Note: Peak booking fees on select peaks across the range of Indian Himalayas have been reduced for the year 2017 by IMF (Indian Mountaineering foundation approx. USD 100 per person) For more details please visit http://www.indmount.org/

54 Some Popular Climbing Peaks in Indian Himalaya

• Mt Kamet (7756 Mts)

• Mt Nanda Devi -East (7434 Mts)

• Mt Nun (7135 Mts)

• Mt. Kun (7077 Mts)

• Mt. Satopanth (7075 mt)

• Mt Thalaysagar (6904 Mt)

• Mt Changabang (6866 Mt)

• Mt Bhagirathi (6859 Mt)

• Mt Shivling (6543 Mt)

• Mt Neelkanth (6507 Mt)

• Mt Stok Kangri (6153 Mt)

• Mt Kang Yetse (6400 Mt)

• Mt Bandarpunch (6316 Mt)

• Mt CB - 13 (6264 Mt)

• Mt Gangotri - III (6577 Mt)

• Mt Jogin - I (6465 Mts)

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Tour Booking Terms & Conditions

General Conditions:

 The prices are on Per Person basis, Nett & Non Commissionable.  Upon confirmation of the booking we would require 50% of the total invoice and the balance amount can be paid 60 days prior to the date of arrival.  All prices are subject to any revision of tax and tariff structure

Cancellation policy:

Cancellation Charges: Notice of cancellation must be made in writing in the name of Shikhar Travels (India) Pvt. Ltd.

For cancellation made 4 weeks prior to the scheduled departure, there will be a cancellation fee of 50% of the invoice. For cancellation made within 4 weeks of scheduled departure, there will be cancellation charge of 100% of the invoice.

In certain cases the cancellation policy (including conditions applicable on the advance deposit made/required for holding the reservation) may differ & would be applicable as per the cancellation policy of that hotel / Service provider. This will be charged over & in addition to the cancellation policy.

Unused Services & Refund

No refund will be made for any unused services or other arrangements due to any changes in schedule made by passenger while traveling. However, in certain cases, the refund will be considered as per the policy of the carrier/ hotel/ tour company / or other suppliers used for providing services. Refund request must be made within 2 weeks of the completion of the trip.If there is any additional expenses due to bad weather or any other reason beyond the control of the tour operator on account of hotel stay, transportation, and meals etc. extra bill will be raised. Neither Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd. nor the participating suppliers/hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses.

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All the packages are sold under the business management of Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd. Shikhar Travels reserves the right to cancel or alter any package as conditions require. Neither Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd. nor the participating suppliers/hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses due to loss, delay or damage caused by accident, illness, bad weather, strikes / riots, road block etc.

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