Trans Himalayan self driving expedition Shimla - Kaza - | July 2 - 14, 2019 THE HIMALAYAN DASH | 2019 COUGAR MOTORSPORT What are we doing ?

The Himalayan Dash is an annual organised driving Nubra CAMPSITE excursion starting from a check in at Shimla on the 2nd of Khardungla (18,640 ft) July and moving onwards from the 3rd of July through Leh SARAI Sangla, Kaza, , Sarchu, Hundar & Pangong Tso Jammu and Kashmir Pangong Tso before culminating at Leh on the 13th of July, 2019. Changla (17,800 ft) SER BHUM TSO Sarchu Tanglang La (17,582 ft) CAMPSITE The route is carefully planned to provide an unforgettable Lachung La (16,613 ft) Baralacha La (16,050 ft) motoring experience, with relaxed driving and adequate Nakee La (15,547 ft) Jispa breaks. The itinerary is also exible with options to drive in IBEX HOTEL the full 12 night excursion or return from Kaza after the 5th night or Leh after the 9th night. The drive allows gradual Kunzum La (15,059 ft) acclimatization while crossing some of the world's highest Kaza GRAND DEWACHEN motorable mountain passes; long stretches of the cold desert and deep gorges of the Beas, Chandra & Indus rivers. Sangla BANJAARA CAMPS & RETREAT The Himalayan Dash is neither a race nor a rally but a motoring expedition where participants drive together in a Shimla TAJ THEOG RESORT & SPA Himachal group following convoy rules. All vehicles start together Pradesh every morning and end the day at the same night halt. Adequate halts are planned in between to discuss directions, take pictures, eat food, and enjoy the holiday! THE HIMALAYAN DASH | 2019 COUGAR MOTORSPORT Itinerary

Day 0: Shimla Participants to arrive at Theog, Shimla from their respective cities of origin at their own pace for the evening brieng and night halt at Taj Theog Resort & Spa (Trip Advisor Rating 5/5) (★★★★★), a spanking new Taj property 33 Kms from Shimla that stands tall at the edge of a ridge among coniferous trees. Try and arrive early to enjoy the property – check in starts from 1400 hrs.

Day 1: Shimla to Sangla With an early start, we drive to Sangla in the Kinnaur Valley through parts of the old Hindustan-Tibet road. The night halt will be at Banjara Camp & Retreat at Batseri (Trip Advisor Rating 4.5/5). Located at a height of 2,700 mts, the Banjara Camp & Retreat is surrounded by towering mountains on all sides and is set on the banks of the Baspa River that surges through the valley. Approximate driving day of 9 hours.

Day 2: Sangla to Chitkul and Back Relaxed day with an option for participants to drive 20 kms to beautiful Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the -China border, or relax at the Banjara campsite. Approximate driving day of 4 hours. THE HIMALAYAN DASH | 2019 COUGAR MOTORSPORT Day 3: Sangla to Kaza From Sangla, we drive to Kaza in the . The overnight stay will be at Hotel Grand Dewachen (Trip Advisor Rating 4.5/5), made with local mud walls and ceilings retaining the Spitian tradition. The hotel is situated in the desert yet beautiful location of the largest village of Spiti, Rangrik which is a tourist paradise and overlooks the barren desert mountains of Kaza. Approximate driving day of 10 hours.

Day 4: Kaza This is a rest day in Kaza that is known for its colorful festivals and the ancient Sakya Tangyud Monastery. Some other tourist attractions in and around Kaza are the Key Gompa and Kibber village. Participants in the 5 night option will leave the expedition after this.

Day 5: Kaza to Jispa From Kaza, we drive across the Kunzum pass to Jispa, a small village on the banks of Bhaga River (a tributary of Chenab) in Lahaul region. Though the next planned overnight halt is just 72 Km away, a halt at Jispa has been planned for proper acclimatization to high altitude. On our way to Jispa, we will be refuelling at Tandi which is the last fuel station before Leh. The overnight stay will be at Hotel Ibex (Trip Advisor Rating 3.5/5), located on the banks of the Bhaga. Approximate driving day of 8 hours.

Day 6: Jispa to Sarchu The road beyond Jispa follows the picturesque Bhaga river across Baralacha La pass. Sarchu is on the -Jammu & Kashmir border. Enroute to Sarchu we will pass the Surajtal Lake. Overnight stay will be at the Goldrop Camp (Trip Advisor Rating 3.5/5), the rst camping halt for the expedition. Approximate driving day of 4 hours.

Day 7: Sarchu to Leh After a relaxed day at Sarchu, an early start will take us to Leh. We will cross range and climb up the Gatta Loops, a series of 21 hairpin bends carved into the mountainside and then pass Lachung La and Nakee La passes, Pang & and the Tanglang La pass as well. Enroute to Leh we can stop at the Thiksey, and Hemis monasteries. Overnight stay will be at Ladakh Sarai (Trip Advisor Rating 5/5). Approximate driving day of 8 hours.

Day 8: Leh This is a rest day in Leh that can be used to soak in the rich local culture & heritage and to visit some of the monasteries of importance to the region. Participants in the 9 night option will leave the expedition after this. THE HIMALAYAN DASH | 2019 COUGAR MOTORSPORT

Day 9: Leh to Pangong From Leh we drive to across Pass to Pangong Tso Lake, a saline water lake on the Line of Actual Control (60% of the lake is under Chinese control) between India & China. Overnight stay will be at one of the few built up properties at Pangong Tso, the Ser Bhum Tso Resort (Trip Advisor Rating 3.5/5) at Spangmik. Approximate driving day of 5 hours.

Day 10: Pangong to Hundar We will drive from Pangong Tso Lake to Hundar in the Nubra Valley. This valley, just south of Siachen glacier, separates the Ladakh & ranges of and is a high altitude desert with scant vegetation. Historically, this was an important trade centre with Central Asia & East Turkestan. In Hundar one can see people with startling blue eyes, auburn hair and rosy cheeks which according to local lore are descendents of a Greek tribe. Nubra is home to several 17th century Gompas including 132 year old Samstanling Gompa & Chamba Gompa. Diskit monastery located on a hill is the largest and oldest monastery in Nubra. Next to Hundar are several kilometers of sand dunes and one can enjoy a camel ride on the near extinct two humped Bactrian camels. Overnight stay will be at the Royal Camp (Trip Advisor Rating 4.5/5). Approximate driving day of 7 hours.

Day 11: Hundar to Leh Our nal drive of the expedition, on which we return from Hundar to Leh across the Pass, which was once the highest motorable road in the world. Overnight stay in Leh will again be at Ladakh Sarai (Trip Advisor Rating 5/5). Approximate driving day of 6 hours. THE HIMALAYAN DASH | 2019 COUGAR MOTORSPORT

BOOKINGS OPEN What am I paying for ? with Limited Entries. Inclusions:  Boarding & Lodging including breakfast, packed refreshments and Registrations : dinner • 12 nights - INR 100,000  Ambulance and medical team • 9 nights - INR 75,000  Service support • 5 nights - INR 50,000  Permits *Exclusive of GST per person on a  Group personal accident insurances twin sharing basis

Exclusions: Single room supplement  Vehicle, fuel & tolls, personal expenses for single occupancy • 12 nights - INR 50,000 • 9 nights - INR 40,000 Sounds interesting, what next ! • 5 nights - INR 25,000 *Exclusive of GST per person To register call us at +11 43552974 or +91 8800860430 or **Charges for foreign nationals are email us at [email protected]. available on request. • Initial registration advance of Rs Payments can be made through cheque drawn in favour of "Cougar 25,000 per head to secure a place Motorsport Pvt. Ltd." or bank transfer in favour of Cougar Motorsport Pvt. in the expedition, balance payable Ltd. Current A/c no 00090210001400 with UCO Bank, H-46 Connaught latest by 31st of May, 2019 Place, New Delhi 110001, IFSC Code UCBA0000009 THE HIMALAYAN DASH | 2019 COUGAR MOTORSPORT

FAQ’s Who is eligible to participate? What is the cancellation policy? Indian nationals with privately registered vehicles are eligible to The charges paid will be refunded in case the expedition is participate by completing the documentation and paying the cancelled by the Organisers. The charges will NOT be refunded registration fee. for ANY OTHER reason. The Organisers shall not be responsible for any delays or alterations in the programme or expenses Can children participate? incurred - directly or indirectly - due to natural hazards, accident, Children above 12 years of age can participate by paying same mechanical breakdowns, weather, sickness, landslides, political registration charges as adults. There are no registration charges closures or any untoward incidents. for children below 12 years of age provided they are accommodated in the same room as their parents or guardians. Are there any health issues that participants should be aware Any charges levied towards extra beds or meals will be payable of? directly by the parents or guardians at check-out. The expedition will take participants to altitudes above 4,500 meters/14,000 feet and they should be familiar with the How many participants can be in each vehicle? prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude sickness At the discretion of the participants subject to the vehicles including shortness of breath, restlessness or sleeplessness, and carrying capacity for passengers and baggage. headaches as well as other health dangers potentially arising from such high altitude. Consult your regular physician before How many vehicles will be accepted in the expedition? registering. In case medical assistance is required, the A maximum of Ten (10) vehicles apart from support units will be accompanying medical team will try and provide the necessary accepted in the expedition. assistance within their means and the medical supplies and equipment available with them. Can drivers accompany the participants? Drivers can accompany the participants but must be registered What is the service support that will be available for by paying a fee of INR 25,000 per head, exclusive of GST, towards participants vehicles? accommodation at night halts where drivers accommodation is The safekeeping of the vehicle will remain the sole responsibility not provided by the hotels, along with breakfast, packed of the participants. In case of a breakdown, the accompanying refreshments and dinner, permits, medical support and group service team will try to carry out possible repairs within their personal accident insurance coverage. means and the spares and equipment available with them. In case of a major breakdown that cannot be repaired, the Can arrangements be made for the transportation of my Organisers will try and arrange for a recovery vehicle to transport vehicle? the participant’s vehicle to the nearest point where repair Participants may opt to have their vehicles driven from Leh or facilities may be available. In such an event, the cost of the Srinagar to Delhi. The charges for such services will be INR recovery vehicle will be borne by the participant. No request for 40,000 per vehicle excluding GST and including driver charges, alternate vehicles or refund of charges for the remaining journey fuel and tolls. Charges for transportation of vehicles by truck will will be entertained. be available on request. All such services will be at the risk of the participants and the Organisers will not assume any Are the itineraries and accommodation conrmed? responsibility for the same. Conrmation for availing such Your itinerary and accommodation are subject to change based services will have to be provided before the start of the on availability. We reserve the right to replace the itinerary and expedition. accommodation with similar alternatives. THE HIMALAYAN DASH | 2019 COUGAR MOTORSPORT

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