AAHVAN ADVENTURES Chopta Tungnath TREK “IT FEELS GOOD TO BE LOST IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION…!” Rs. 9,000/- PER PERSON HARIDWAR TO HARIDWAR Chat with Us +91 704180 4000 [email protected] DESCRIPTION NATURE OF TRIP TREKKING LOCATION GARHWAL HIMALAYAS, UTTARAKHAND DURATION 05 DAYS / 04 NIGHTS MAX ALTITUDE CHOPTA TUNGNATH (4000M) GRADE MODERATE ITINERARY DAY 01: Haridwar – Sari We will meet at Haridwar at 7:00 am and then head for a long drive uptill the Sari. We will be driving, for the most part, along the Ganga and Alaknanda rivers, driving through Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, Karnprayag, before we take the turn for the Mandakini valley. At dusk we will take a short hike to stretch our muscles and gear up for the trek tomorrow before we settle in for an overnight stay at the lodge. DAY 02: Sari (2000m) – Deoriatal (2438m) Trek/4-5 hrs Our trek will begin with a walk through a few villages and a small temple town, Ukhimath, after which we will make our way through an enchanting mixed forest, abundant in bird life. After a hike, which is mostly uphill, we will reach Deoriatal lake by afternoon, spend the rest of day exploring the calm surroundings, bird watching and clicking a good many photographs. Overnight stay at the lodge. DAY 03: Deoriatal (2438m) – Chopta (2800m) Trek/4-5 hrs A series of ascents and descents will follow after we walk on a ridge and although it will be gradual, it will be a lot of fun as we encounter mixed forests with oaks, pines, rhododendrons, etc. Today, we also get a view of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks. On reaching our destination for the day, Chopta, we will relax. The sunset at Chopta is a photographer’s paradise so keep your camera handy! Overnight stay at the lodge.. DAY 04: Chopta (2800m) – Tungnath (3680m) – Chandrashila peak (4000m) – Chopta / Trek/4-5 hrs & Drive/1 hr A short and scenic, but difficult climb, up the slopes of the meadow will take us to Tungnath temple. The most striking views at Tungnath temples are the golden meadows and a panoramic view of the lofty mountains and valleys. We will do a quick stop for refreshment and rest and then resume our trek to reach the summit of the Chandrashilla peak which rests at an altitude of 4000 m. Our efforts to reach the summit will be rewarded with a glorious sight of the most majestic of the Himalayan peaks – namely, Nanda Devi, Trishul, Chaukhamba, etc. Your mind will work as quick as your photograph as it will store all these unforgettable memories. After a while, we will head back to Chopta, get into our vehicles and ride for an hour to reach Kund where we will refresh ourselves with a shower and hot dinner. Overnight stay at the lodge. DAY 05: (RETURN) Chopta – Haridwar Drive/210 kms/6-7 hrs TREK ESSENTIALS BASIC ESSENTIALS Back Pack & Rain Cover (50-60 liter) Day Pack & Rain Cover (20-30 liter, If you hire mule or porter) Couple of water bottles (Avoid Bisleri Bottles) Hiking Shoes (Should be water proof and ankle support) Torch (With extra batteries) Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits and nuts Personal Medical kit (If you required) Original ID Card CLOTHING ESSENTIALS Trek Pants – 2 Nos. (Avoid Jeans, Shorts, Capri, Fitting Denims) T-shirts – 4 Nos. (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves) Sweater – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Woolen) Jacket – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather) Thermal Wear – 1 Nos. Gloves – 2 Nos. (1 Woolen, 1 Waterproof) Socks – 5 Nos. (3 Cotton, 2 Woolen) Warm Inner wears Rain Coat / Poncho – 1 Nos. Handkerchief/towels – 1 Nos. Slippers – 1 Nos. PROTECT YOUR HEAD UV sunglasses – 1 Nos. Caps – 2 Nos. (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woolen Cap) Balaclava – 1 Nos. PERSONAL UTILITIES Sunscreen Cream Body Lotion Lip Balm Sanitizer Cameras Toilet Paper & Wipes Tooth Brush & Paste Quick Dry Towel Books (If you like reading) Music Instruments (Guitar, Flute) WHY US ? AAHVAN ADVENTURES, We are the leading adventure trips provider company of India, A huge team to serve you in the mountains, A knowledgeable and well experienced local guides are there to help you with directions and make you feel comfortable with the surrounding. We organize treks and adventure trips in the Himalayas in no man’s land. Our local knowledge and Himalayan experiences ensures that we are the real people who are operating trips in this Himalayan destinations and also known about India and its reality. We will also give you the knowledge about all the historical background of whichever places you visit. There is a transparent communication between us and clients so that you can enjoy high quality trips of exceptional value with no hidden extras charges. Our mission is to discover destinations, often not found on maps, accessible to people who love to explore themselves. If you are a beginner or an experienced trekker, we ensure that you will have the best of local guides, trek equipment and even local cuisine so that you can enjoy the scenery and nature and can leave all the arrangements to us. YOU ARE VERY SAFE WITH US AAHVAN ADVENTURES – we meticulously tag along safety management procedures and guidelines. Our leaders are well trained at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering school on safety management and first aid. We have a very well skilled team of Outdoors Instructors lead by mountaineer equivalence excellence and unvarying enhancement of skills and each guide is hand-picked for attitude & love for the mountains as much as for absolute trekking excellence. We do trekking in small groups, so can manage batter services along with a team of guides and porters with mule. The porters along with one guide travel in front of the pack to ensure that the trail is clear and to set up the camp site in advance. WE USE HIGH QUALITY EQUIPMENTS QUECHUA ARPENAZ XL 3 TENT We use quality Quechua Arpenaz XL3 tent. These tents are Water resistance, Waterproof and validated in the laboratory test mission. Area under roof breathable polyester double prevents water droplets resulting from condensation, which is deposited on the inner face of the double roof. The ventilation element in the spare one and two ventilation parts on both sides of the entry to limit condensation and air fresheners. FORCLAZ -5° LIGHT HIKING SLEEPING BAG This sleeping bag is comfortable in temperature −5˚C/Limit temperature 11˚C & Can be twinned to sleep 2 people. Link a right zip bag to a leG zip bag. Inner fabric: 100% polyamide. Outer fabric: 100% polyester insert: 100% polyamide and wadding: 100% polyester. The minimum temperature at which a user feels comfortable overall − neither hot nor cold − while huddled up in the sleeping bag (as determined for an average male user under normal conditions of use). HIKING POLE This is very important thing to have hiking pole during trek. It give a support to Hiker all along trek with comfort. This high quality pole is made of durable light weight aluminum − Poles extend from 25.5 to 53 inches (approximately). Poles contain anti−shock springs for more comfortable trekking. Durable tips for less for giving surfaces, rubber foot for flat surfaces and optional snow disk for use on soGer ground coverings. CRAMPONS A crampon is a traction device that is attached to footwear to improve mobility on snow and ice during ice climbing. Not only are crampons used during ice climbing, but they are also used for secure travel on snow and ice, such as crossing glaciers, snowfields and ice fields, ascending snow slopes, and scaling ice−covered rock. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. What is the fitness level required for the Chopta Tungnath trek and how hard is the trek? A. This trek is easy to moderate and meant for everyone, right from fit/adventurous to seasoned hikers. Q. Which is the best time for Chopta Tungnath Trek? A. September to June Q. What is the maximum altitude point of Chopta Tungnath trek? A. Chandrashila Peak 4000m Q. How can we reach Haridwar? A. Haridwar is around 225km from Delhi by road. Also, many trains are well connected to Haridwar and nearest airport is Jolly Grand Airport. Q. Which transport you provide from Haridwar to Sari & Return? A. Tempo Traveller / Tata Sumo / Mahindra Bolero Q. What will be the daytime and night temperature? A. During daytime, the temperature will be around 8° to 12° and during night it will fall down to -0° Q. Are trekking shoes mandatory? A. Trekking shoes are not mandatory but, it will make the trek comfortable. Take a shoe with a good grip and high ankle support. It would be better if the shoes are waterproof. Q. Are there any provisions for taking bath? A. There is no provision for a bath on the trek. Q. What is the size of trekking group? A. 20-30 People Q. How many guides are there in one group? A. 2 guides Q. Is accommodation for men and women separate? A. Yes, men and women will not be sharing tents, unless they want. Q. What kind of food you provide during the trek? A. We provide food for 4 times in a day i.e. Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner. Q. Do I need to carry any documents with me? A. Carry an original ID card and a photograph. Q. Do you provide toilet tents? A. Yes, we do provide Toilet tents. Q. Can we expect rains/snowfall during the trek? A. Yes, Sudden weather changes are expected, always carry a light raincoat or waterproof windcheater/poncho. Q. Is there any mobile network connectivity? A.