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Trekking :
Walking is the best and often the only way to see the
countryside. We aim to show you the culture and natural history,
especially of less visited parts of the Himalayas.
Our treks are run with care for conservation.
Gas Cookers are used for cooking to avoid using scarce wood. We
provide porters/ pack ponies. Mountain guides, Cook, helpers.
High altitude porters. All staff is insured.
On Trek:
Good quality 3 man size tents, for 2 people. The tents
have a fly sheet with zip-closing porch and fitted ground sheet.
Meals are outside or in a mess tent with seats and table. A
toilet tent is provided.
The day starts with tea served in your tent, followed by warm
water for you to wash. Breakfast is ready about 1 hour after bed
tea, after you have packed your kit bag. During Breakfast the
staff collect your bag and the tents and the porters. Pack
ponies will set off to carry the luggage.
The early part of the day is wonderful for sunrise. Birdsong
etc. One guide will be first and another tail end. The morning
walk is 3 to 4 hours with plenty of time for stops, photography,
bird watching. Resting, sitting to admire the view.
Lunch Stop:
A drink is served before lunch; lunch is of 2
courses, bread, vegetables, often tin meat, fish or cheese,
followed by fruit and tea/coffee. Afternoon walk is a little
shorter than the morning. Some days there may be packed lunch.
On arrival camp tea / coffee served. The camp site depends on
water and best view points will be chosen.
Dinner is served with soup, main course and sweets followed by
tea/ coffee.
After dinner you will be given your water bottle, full of boiled
water for drinking. On cold nights this provides a welcome ( hot
tie) in your sleeping bag. Please ensure your water bottle is
suitable for boiling water. Late nights are unusual, but as you
rise early this fits with making the best use of daylight.
Tour & Trek Information Sheet
Some days will be hot and air can be very dry.
The sun is strong and UV factor high at altitude
Trekking Grade:
Moderate: Need to be fit and familiar with mountain walking. 5/7
hours walking.
Strenuous: Needs higher level of fitness and a fair degree of
stamina. Walking 7-8 hours, involving 1000 - 1200m ascent or
descent and some river crossings.
Footwear: Waterproof Walking Boots, with ankle support - Wear to
travel. Comfy boots are most important on trek.
Sandals/flip/thongs - for camp - quick to take off in the tents.
Sandals/trainers/shoes for towns.
Clothes: Two pairs of trousers/breeches/tracksuit legs - one to
sleep in on cold nights. Skirt/lungi or light cotton trousers –
should be flexible and quick drying. Shorts are not good
culturally and allow sunburn or dehydration. Knee length clothes
/Bermuda shorts with long socks are OK. 3-4 shirts,
sweaters/shawl not cotton but warm and lightweight is best.
Jacket/Thick sweater – light pile is best. Waterproof
layer/poncho. Umbrella for rain or sun. 3 pairs of socks,
underwear, sun hat, gloves/mittens.
Equipment: All camping equipment is provided, insulation
mattresses, two men sleeping tent which is set up for you by the
trek staff. You need your own sleeping bag.
Staff: An experienced trek leader guides the trek. A kitchen
crew prepare all meals and snacks. Meals consist of a variety of
Indian, Tibetan and Continental dishes. Each morning, a staff
member arrives at your tent with tea and then warm washing
water. A team of pack ponies or porters carry all baggage and
equipment.
First Aid: Triangular bandage/scarf. Crepe Bandage/Knee support.
Anti blister kit, tape, plasters, aspirin/ Paracetamol. Iodine
bottle for cuts and water purifying - Micropur (Chlorine tablets
are unsuitable). Rehydration sachets – Dioralyte. Insect
repellant.
Small But Important: Small unbreakable containers are best for
shampoo etc. Pack small items in clear plastic bags. Torch with
spare bulb and batteries. Pocket knife, plastic bags,
handkerchiefs, toilet kit, flannel towel etc, sewing kit, water
bottle (must take boiling water from Kitchen staff). Lip slave,
chopstick and sun protection cream. Emergency snacks:
Chocolates, nuts, dried fruits, sweets----all easy to buy in the
towns.
Highly Recommended : Binoculars, camera and films - bring with
you.
Tipping: Is common in India. During trek, tips for Crew, Ponymen
and Guide after receiving very good services. Please allow 100
–200 Rs per day.
Trekking Responsibility: : With the growing popularity of the
Himalayan for trekkers, problems like pollution have increased.
Be careful not to throw litter on the trek. We must safeguard
the local water supply and toilets must always be away from the
water.
Indian Trekking Packages :
Trekking in Ladakh / Leh :
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Sham Trek [
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Season: June - September
Grade: Moderate
Easy trek in the Indus Valley, through ancient villages. Visit
some important monasteries Ridzong, Likir, Phyang and view the
Zanaskar, Ladakh and Karakorm ranges.
Destination : 13 Days. Delhi / Leh or Srinagar / Leh two days
Drive / Trek 8 days. Drive Temesgam / Yang - Thang / Likir / Rizong / Ney / Pilling / Umla / Phying / Leh / Delhi
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Markha Valley Trek:
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Seasons: July – September
Grade : Moderate
This is an ideal trek for anyone wishing to explore the heart of
Ladakh. Pass though isolated villages and desert mountain
scenery and possibly see Ibex, Tibetan Wolf, or Snow Leopard and
many birds. From camp on the high plans of Nimaling 4800m, view
Kangyatze 6400 m. This peak may be climbed, with permit, in 5
day expedition.
Highest pass : Knogmarula 5100mts.
Destination: 16 Days Tour Delhi / Leh Fly / Leh / Commence Trek 9
Days. Zinchen / Rumbak / shingo / Pensy / Markha / Hanker / Nimaling / Sumdo / Martselang.
Drive to Leh / Delhi / Agra / Delhi.
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Innovated Trekking Nubra Valley To Phying
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Seasons: July -September
Grade : Moderate + Strenuous
“NUBRA” means green valley, height of the valley is 9,000 to
10,000 ft. i.e, 2728 to 3000 mtrs, surrounded by mountains, to
reach NUBRA valley there is a pass known “KHARDUNGLA”5350 mtrs.
The highest vehicle pass in the world. The population is about
12,000, Buddhist 85 percent and 15 percent Muslims . The famous
Gompa are Sumoor (Samashtanling) 250 years old, 110 Lamas under
head Lama of Rezong, and the other one is Diskit Gompa about 5 00
years old under head Lama of Siptuk Gompa 90 Lamas are residing
here. Also HUNDER GOMPA wonderful wall painting inside the Gompa
built by the local villagers 200 years old.
There is famous hot spring at PANAMIK and famous glacier known
SIACHAN. To visit Siachan glacier tourist are not allowed . From
here, Nubra river flows from North to East and joins with river
SHYOK at SUMOR. Panamik village the road junction to chines
Turkistan. The Sasar Kangri 8.930 mtrs. Is the highest peak in
Nubra valley is near Siachan, which is 48 kms from Panamik. Also
famous for Double Hump Camels.
Destination: 20 Days. Delhi Leh Fly/Leh. Drive Tak –Tak or From
Sabu Camp/ 13 Days Trek end Phying.
Drive to Leh/Delhi
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Chadar Ice Trek On Frozen River Zanaskar.
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And Watch Winter Festivals in Leh of Stok and Matho which is in
February 2005.
This is Adventure Ice Frozen Trek in Ladakh ( Season Best Time
only in February) . Start from Chiling ( 55 kms Drive from Leh
and end this trek in Padam (Zanaskar).
Overnight in one big tent together and some places in the caves.
Only Porters to be used this trek, they carry 15 to 20 kg. Each
Day 7 to 8 hours Trek
Need two three days extra at Padum for fly our from Padum by
Helicopter over the main Himalaya range to Manali or Jammu
Winter capital of Kashmir. A spectacular one-hour flying over
the main Himalaya range. Transfer to Hotel .
Day 01 Fly Leh, Hotel (There are few hotels which remain open
with heating facilities) Day 02/3/4 In Leh Day 05 Leh to Chiling
55 kms Drive by Jeeps and strat Trek on the frozen river
Zanaskar. Day 06 to 11 Trek. Day 12 Arrive Karsha Day 13 Padum
Day 14/15/16 in Padum. Day 16 Fly out by Helicopter .
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Lamayuru -Padum Trek (Zanaskar)
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Season : Jul – Sep
Grade : Moderate + Strenuous.
Highest pass 5060 mts
This is a very good trek with five passes we expect all
participants to be strong, experienced hikers with good physical
condition. No technical climbing or other special abilities are
required. But a spirit of adventure is essential.
Destination: 17 Days . Delhi / Leh Fly / Lamayuru. 9 Days Trek
Wanla / Hanupata / Photaksar / Marling / Lingshad / Zingchen / Hanumal / Pishu /
Karsha / Padum.
Drive Padum Rangdum/ Kargil/ Leh or Srinagar/ Delhi.
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