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Bagini Glacier Trek Changabang Base Camp BAGINI GLACIER TREK CHANGABANG BASE CAMP 7 OCTOBER - 14 OCTOBER 2017 OVERVIEW Imagine hiking in a Himalayan field with the grandiose views of Himalayan peaks like Kalanka, Changabang, Hardeol, Rishi, Trishuli, Hathi, Satminal, Garur and Dunagiri, feeling the oneness with the Himalaya while musing about the lines "Wind in my hair, I feel part of everywhere! " Bagini Glacier trek passes through some of the most majestic himalayan highlands winding through few of the most intriguing Garhwali villages. The Trek takes you to the base of Changabang - The Shining Mountain, also the title of the book by Peter Boardman considered one of the best Mountain Literature Classics. The book is based on Boardman's and Joe Tasker's successful summit of Changabang difficult west wall in 1976 Standing at an elevation of 6,864m, Changabang was first climbed on the 4th June 1974 , in an Expedition led by Lt. Col Balwant Sandhu and Chris Bonington Himalayan Peaks Visible Kalanka (6,931m) Changabang (6,864m) Hardeol (7,151m) Rishi ( 6,992m) 7 OCT - 14 OCT 2017 Tirsuli (7,074m) Hathi (6,727m) Satminal (6,911m) Dunagiri (7,066m) ITINERARY 7 OCT - 14 OCT 2017 Day1: Haridwar to Joshimath (In Taxi) Day2: Joshimath to Jumma (in Taxi) Walk to Ruing Village (2800m) [3kms Walk] Day3: Ruing to Dronagiri village (3610m) [8kms Walk] Day4: Dronagiri to Lower/Advanced Bagini base camp (4200m) [11 kms Walk ] Day5: Bagini base camp to Bagini Glacier/ChangabangBC back to Bagini Base camp (4500m) [11 kms walk] Day6: Bagini base camp to Dronagiri [8kms walk] Day7: Dronagiri to Jumma [3 kms Walk], Jumma to Joshimath (Taxi) Day 8: Joshimath to Haridwar Overview Key Attractions Region : Uttarakhand Joshimath Duration: 8 Days Dronagiri Difficulty: Moderate Ruing, Jumma Max Altitude: 4500m Bagini Base Camp Approx Trekking Km Changabang in 6 days: 43 Kms Bagini Glacier HOW TO GET THERE? 7 OCT - 14 OCT 2017 We arrange transport for you to get from Haridwar to Joshimath and back. To get to Haridwar take an overnight train/bus from New Delhi Nanda Devi Express: Starts from Buses are available Delhi/Hazrat from New Delhi to Nizamuddin at 11:50 pm Haridwar on Redbus and reaches Haridwar at 4:00 am Redbus Mussoorie Express: Starts from Delhi Sarai Rohilla at 9:30 pm and reaches Haridwar at 5:45 a.m It is advised to book tickets in the Nanda Devi Express as it's travel time is just 4 hours. We can meet in Delhi and everyone can proceed together. At Haridwar, we will have Taxi to Joshimath available at Haridwar Railway Station around 5:30 a.m on the morning of 7th October. COST & INCLUSIONS 7 OCT - 14 OCT 2017 INR 12,600 (Inclusive of all Taxes ) 1. All food and Our Advantages Lodging cost from Joshimath to 1. Get to be part of our Joshimath documentary shoot on Bagini Glacier / 2. Transportation cost Changabang from Haridwar to Joshimath (and back) 2. Learn about Local culture, Folklores, Eat 3. All Permits, Tents, local cuisine, Sleeping Bags and knowledgeable Trek other camping Leads equipments 3. Experienced Ground support team 4. Small Group size 5. We will help you with all logistics and guidance as required. For Booking and Queries 7 OCT - 14 OCT 2017 Neeraj Mishra +91-7799656664 | [email protected] Atul Khandar +91-8050109704 | +91-9972077440 [email protected] 1 Back pack of 60 ltr/70ltr. They should come with comfortable shoulder straps, frame, and back pack cover. 1 Waterproof trekking shoes that are high ankle and have a good grip 2 synthetic /waterproof Track Pants, T-shirts - 3 full sleeve Things to Get 1 Fleece jacket would be ideal or a woollen sweater would be an alternative 1 Wind proof jacket, 1 Heavy jacket, Thermal Inners 2 pairs cotton socks, 2 pairs woollen socks, 2 pair water proof hand gloves Woollen cap/ Balaclava, Sun Cap, Sun protection cream, Sun glasses, Head Torch with extra batteries 2 Water bottle- one litre each 7 OCT - 14 OCT 2017 " Mount Changabang taught me a very important lesson. In an increasingly competitive world dominated by sellers and marketers, the one who shouts the loudest and longest wins. There is a constant need to trumpet your achievements more than the others. Changabang taught me the wastefulness of it all: it didn't need to blow its trumpet, puff its chest and constantly announce itself to the world amidst a cacophony of drums. Its mere presence, its existence, was enough to mark its impressive history. It would continue to stand there: shyly and away from view, yet strong and defiant " MOHAN KRISHNAMOORTHY, DNA .
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