Take Your Mind, Body and Soul Away from It All... Overland Self-Drive Tour Dates Start End Tour Creature Difficulty Point Point Style Comforts Level
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Wander Beyond Boundaries Remote Munsiyari Take your mind, body and soul away from it all... Overland self-drive tour DATES START END TOUR CREATURE DiFFiculTY POINT POINT STYLE COMFORTS LEVEL 9th - 15th June Delhi Delhi self-drive, ideal moderate Beginner, 2019 introduction to Level 1 overlanding and off-roading on natural terrain, bring your own SUV, 4wd not mandatory f you perceive driving on remote village roads, stopping by the quaint tea stall, interacting with locals, staring at jaw dropping Ilandscape and out-of-the-world views of the snow capped mountains as a gateway to look within, reflect on life and grow, then this overland drive is a dream come true. Located in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, this drive not only reaches the gorgeous dead-end Munsiyari, but offers short sections of off-road driving as we aim to reach a few supremely remote and nondescript mountain villages. Highlights • Chaukuri - largest expanse of snow capped mountain view of more than 400kms of the Greater Himalayas from Trishul in Garhwal to Annapurna in Nepal • Easy paced, ideal for families, and a classic introduction to overland travel and off-road driving • Tribal heritage museum at Munsiyari - insight into Bhotia people, folklore & cultural history • Pathal Bhuvaneshwar - limestone cave temple with stunning stalactites and stalagmites • Panch Chuli peaks at Munsiyari - upclose Day wise - Schedule 9th June 2019 Team assembles at Hotel Radisson Blu, Greater Noida at 6am. Post a short team briefing, we drive out towards Bhowali (destination for the day) via Moradabad, Bazpur, Nainital to finally reach our hotel by 5pm latest. While the driving time is 6 hours, given stops on the way, traffic and road conditions, it typically takes about 8 hours. We settle down at the hotel and after some rest, meet for a short orientation on what lies ahead. Dinner will be served early and we call it a night. 10th June 2019 Post breakfast we drive towards Chaukori (destination for the day). The route passes through Almora, and then takes a small single road towards Sheraghat before ascending to the quaint town of Berinag. Pine forests, nameless streams, this section is pretty; But on reaching Berinag, which is on a ridge, suddenly the expanse opens up and we drive parallel to the Greater Himalayas to reach Chaukori. Once settled into the hotel, a short team meeting follows. And then the time is for you to unwind and enjoy the crisp mountain air. The view from the hotel is spectacular. 11th June 2019 Wake up before first light to see the sun rise over the mountain ranges turning them into crimson for a brief period. This is a big highlight and as the sun rises covering peak after peak in this 400 plus kms of snow caped expanse, its divine and you can’t but surrender to nature. A quick breakfast we drive out, descend towards Thal. Past Thal, the road is narrow, but supremely pretty. It reaches a high saddle where you suddenly stare into the Panchchuli peaks that appear so near! A winding descent to Munsiyari with the snow caped peaks for company leads us to our hotel. The evening is just for you to revel in nature’s glory. 12th & 13th June 2019 We spend two days in Munsiyari so that you have enough time to not only see sights, do some off-roading, but there is also sufficient time to rest and just enjoy the beauty. The plan for these two days is by design fluid. A visit to the Tribal Heritage museum is a must to understand the people who have inhabited this area for centuries and their lifestyle. Munsiyari was an erstwhile trade post from where traders crossed over to Tibet. Newly cut mud track lead to some of the far off villages. If you feel like a rough drive on narrow roads marked with some steep ascents - you are welcome to join us for a short off-road drive. 14th June 2019 Post the rest, we have an early start and the longest driving day as we aim to reach Tanakpur (in the plains). Some discipline and focus on the road should get us to Tanakpur in 12 hours. We stay the night here. 15th June 2019 Post breakfast, we hit the road to Delhi. The plan is to reach Delhi by 4-5pm and say our goodbyes. Participation Fee: Rs. 38,500/- per head INCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS On road navigation, leadership and guidance 5% GST Training on 4 wheel driving skills prior Your self-drive vehicle; however on special request, to commencement of drive (if required) WBB can guide and facilitate hire of a self-drive vehicle in case you need one Accommodation in 3 star hotels or best available accommodation on twin sharing basis Your flight tickets/travel cost to and from start/end point of the drive All meals on arrival at start point until departure from end point of the drive. This includes breakfast, All insurances - travel, medical or personal accident insurance lunch and dinner everyday; in sync with what is available in the mountains Toll tax on highways Four litres of mineral water per head per day and Major repairs and breakdowns a one-time emergency snack kit for each vehicle Towing charges from field to All paperwork - permits for workshop in case of major breakdown individuals, vehicles as required Personal and medical expenses that may arise Vehicle service team backup for on road minor repair and recovery Local temple or monastery entrance fees Emergency First Response for any All soft and hard drinks - except drinking water Medical Emergencies that may arise Any other kind of new fees as All merchandise - as applicable regulated by local government en-route Others not mentioned above in the ‘fee includes’ section Cancellation Any cancellation from side of participant due to any reason: • 15 or less than 15 days prior to start of event - no refund Early Bird • 30 or less than 30 days prior to start of event - 75% refund • More than 30 days prior to start of event - 90% Discount: Book refund before 15th April In the eventuality of WBB having to cancel the trip at any point due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their 2019 to avail an control, the cancellation will be as follows: early bird discount of • More than 30 days prior to start of event - 100% refund Rs. 3,800/- head • 30 or less than 30 days from start of event - 90% refund www.wanderbeyondboundaries.com Look forward to driving out with you! +91 97170 02058 (WhatsApp) [email protected] TEAM WBB WBB | wbbxol.