ahf ladakh cheryl bart 2017 trip highligh ts Accompanied By AHF Director, adventurer Cheryl Bart The finest introduction to trekking in Ladakh The Markha Valley Visit ancient monasteries and forts reflection Ladakh’s deep seated Buddhist heritage Raise vital funds for the AHF Visit Snow Leopard Conservancy Trip Duration 15 days Trip Code: AHZ Grade Moderate Activities Trekking and Charity Challenge Summary 3 nights hotels and 11 nights fully supported camping your charity challenge why travel with World Expeditions? AHF invite you to Trek Ladakh on our Marka Valley trek, with AHF When planning travel to a remote and challenging destination, Director Cheryl Bart to help raise awareness and much needed funds many factors need to be considered. World Expeditions have been for Australian Himalayan Foundation. The Australian Himalayan pioneering treks to the Himalaya since 1975. Our extra attention to Foundation (AHF) is one of the leading aid organisations in the detail and seamless operations on the ground ensure that you will Himalaya. The AHF is working to help the people of the Himalaya have a memorable trekking experience in the Himalaya. Every trek is through improvements in health, education and conservation in accompanied by an experienced local leader who is highly trained in Nepal, India and Bhutan. The AHF works in partnership with local remote first aid, as well as knowledgeable crew that share a passion communities to help the people of the Himalaya achieve their goals in for the region in which they work, and a desire to share it with you. We a long term, sustainable way. For further information of AHF, please take every precaution to ensure smooth logistics. We use an excellent visit the website at: www.australianhimalayanfoundation.org.au 4 star hotels and well‑maintained, good quality camping equipment on trek. For your convenience and health we supply all meals on trek, SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVANCY whilst maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and our cooks will The AHF maintains a close working relationship with the Snow surprise you with a varied menu. Most importantly, our adventures have Leopard Conservancy, an international aid organization that is always sought to benefit the local peoples we interact with, safeguard dedicated to promoting innovative grassroots measures that lead the ecosystems we explore and contribute to the sustainability of travel villagers to become better stewards of endangered snow leopards, in the regions we experience. their prey and habitat. The activities of humans threaten the survival of snow leopards, making people key to their protection and conservation. 1 – © 2016 World Expeditions Travel Group ‑ Fiona Windon 9/13/2016 5:51:31 PM ahf ladakh cheryl bart 2017 Trek the visually stunning and culturally rich region of Ladakh with AHF director Cheryl Bart trip dates the challenge Accompanied by AHF director Cheryl Bart you will gain an unrivalled insight into the rich 2017 11 Sep - 25 Sep cultural history of Ladakh. The trip will provide Summit Club members with the opportunity to appreciate the innovative AHF health care and snow leopard conservation programs. The specially devised trek extends to remote settlements and villages that still reflect a deep challenge cost seated Tibetan culture and where the turn of the prayer wheel is still in harmony with the Joining Leh Travel Cost Twin Share: $2970 seasons. High above the settlements we also explore the windswept ridges and passes All prices are per person where the snow leopard stalks its prey in this rugged Trans Himalayan landscape. options & supplements about your leader/escort Cheryl Bart and her daughter Nikki Bart made history on the 24th May 2008 when they Optional single supplement: $560 became the first Australian mother and daughter team to climb the Seven Summits (the Minimum charity donation/fundraised: $1000 highest mountain on each continent) with their ascent of Mt Everest, the last and highest of the seven peaks. Cheryl joined the Board of the Australian Himalayan Foundation in 2013 as World Expeditions does not require single travellers a supporter of AHF’s sustainable education, health and environmental programs across the to pay a surcharge for travelling alone. We will region and this trip will present opportunities to visit the schools where the AHF works. arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same gender and if we can In 2008, Cheryl and Nikki were awarded the Australian Geographic “Spirit of Australia” for not match you up we will provide a single room at being the first mother/daughter team in the world to climb the Seven Summits and in 2009, no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single Cheryl was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to the economy and supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. cultural development in South Australia, work with welfare organisations and contribution to The cost of the single supplement is listed above. sport. Minimum charity donation/fundraising of $1000 is payable Cheryl has a successful career as a lawyer and company director. She is a Non‑Executive to the Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF). AHF will Director on a number of boards including the ABC, Spark Infrastructure Ltd, SG Fleet Ltd, contact you to organise your online fundraising platform and permission to fundraise. This trek is registered South Australian Power Networks, Football Federation of Australia (FFA), Local Organising through GoFundraise, and online payments can be made Committee 2015 Australia Asian Cup, Audio Pixel Holdings Ltd. Cheryl is also a Patron of on the GoFundraise website www.gofundraise.com.au Sports Connect. She just recently stepped down as Chairman of, (having served in most cases for ten years) ANZ Trustees Ltd, South Australian Film Corporation, Adelaide Film Competitive International flights from Australian capital Festival ,the SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and FARE. cities can be arranged by World Expeditions. World Expeditions are thrilled that Cheryl has come on board to lead this challenge for Australian Himalayan Foundation. at a glance DAY 1 ARRIVE LEH DAY 2 LEH AND VISIT SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVANCY CENTRE DAY 3 TO RUMBAK DAY 4 IN RUMBAK (DAY WALKS) DAY 5 RUMBAK TO CAMP BELOW GANDA LA (WALK APPROX. 3HRS) DAY 6 BASE CAMP TO SHIU VIA GANDA LA (WALK APPROX. 7 ‑8 HRS) DAY 7 SKIU TO MARKHA (WALK APPROX. 6 HRS) DAY 8 MARKHA TO THOCHUNTSE (WALK APPROX.5 HRS) DAY 9 THOCHUNTSE TO NIMALING (WALK APPROX. 3 HRS) DAY 10 AT NIMALING (DAY WALKS) DAY 11 NIMALING TO BASE OF ZALUNG LA (WALK APPROX. 6 HOURS) DAY 12 CROSS THE ZALUNG LA TO TSORKA (WALK APPROX. 6‑7 HRS) DAY 13 TREK TO DAT SETTLEMENT (WALK APPROX. 5HRS) DAY 14 DRIVE LEH (APPROX. 6 HOURS) DAY 15 DEPART LEH what’s included Hotel accommodation at the Omasila in Leh on a twin share basis with all meals 2 – © 2016 World Expeditions Travel Group ‑ Fiona Windon 9/13/2016 5:51:31 PM ahf ladakh cheryl bart 2017 Trek the visually stunning and culturally rich region of Ladakh with AHF director Cheryl Bart Airport transfer if arriving on group flight All meals Gear package for use during the trek including kit bag,sleeping bag, down or fibre filled jacket and insulated sleeping mat ( valued at over USD$500) 3 hearty meals per day on the trek prepared by our cooks Private transport using 4wheel drive vehicles in Ladakh Expert bilingual guide All park entrance fees and trekking permits Emergency medical kit Horses to carry all personal and group equipment Pre‑departure Information Guide, with all you need to know for your trek what’s not included A minimum donation of $1000 is payable to the Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF). AHF should be contacted to organise your online fundraising platform and permission to fundraise. This trek is registered through GoFundraise, and online payments can be made on the GoFundraise website www.gofundraise.com.au International/Internal flights ‑ can be booked by World Expeditions Meals not included in the itinerary Bottled water, aerated & alcoholic drinks Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc Travel insurance (20% discount on insurance if taken through World Expeditions) Tips Visa detailed itinerary DAY 1 Arrive Leh On arrival in Leh at 3500m we will transfer to group hotel, it is essential to rest and acclimatize. It is recommended that you take it easy, take a nap or go for a stroll. Late afternoon you will have a city walking tour of Leh, which includes a visit to the historic Leh Palace as well as an opportunity to wander the main market. This was built in the 15th century to commemorate Ladakh’s independence from the invading armies from Baltistan and Kashmir. From Palace walk through the old market and you will have time to visit the Leh Bazar in the evening and to experience the local vegetable market and watch the locals sell their produce. In the evening we have our initial meeting with the AHF program partners in Leh who will outline the work they accomplished. meals: D DAY 2 Leh and visit Snow Leopard Conservancy Centre Today we will visit and spend time at Thiksey monastery and Shey Palace. Thiksey monastery is perched on the summit of a sugarloaf mountain overlooking the Indus Valley; Thiksey was founded in the 14th century after the Dalai Lama sent monks to Ladakh and the outline regions of west Tibet. Afternoon time to visit the Snow Leopard Conservancy Centre in Leh. Ensuring snow leopard survival and conserving mountain landscapes by expanding environmental awareness and sharing innovative practices through community stewardship and partnerships. We will have a briefing on AHF work in that area, and see some footage they have of the leopards they are monitoring.