Expedition to Stok Kangri (Detail given after Backpacking schedule)
Day 0: Evening Board Train for Delhi
Day 1: Arrival at Delhi transfer to Hotel for freshen-up and rest. Evening Transfer to Coach JourneyDinner on the way; overnight journey in Luxury Coach
Day 2: Reach Manali by Morning, check into Hotel. Full day at leisure and restEvening stroll to Manali Market
Day 3: Early morning 5 am Start for KellongBreakfast at Marhi cross Rohtang Pass (13050 ft), Enter Lahaul Valley, Pass by Koksar, Tandi (Where Chandra River Meets Bhaga River), Lunch KeylongRest. The Great Safari ContinuesCross Baralacha Pass (16020 ft)Tea Break at BharatpurSarchu (13953 ft) by Lunch (Enjoy the landscape and the spiritual Silence of Sarchu)O/N Sarchu. B/D
Day 4: Sarchu – Leh (255 Kms – 9 Hrs) Leave for Leh by early morning, PassingNakeela Pass & Lachlangla Pass 16,617 ftReach Pang by afternoon lunch break at Pangenroute More Plains (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms) Taglang La Pass (2nd Highest Motorable Road in the World at A Height of 17,585ft)& reaching Upshi, from here the road follows the Indus River, passing villages with there terraced Fields and neat- Whitewashed houses. On a way one notice the ruins have an ancient Fort or palace or the distant glimpse of gompa on a hill. And at last Leh is Reach by evening.O/N Leh.B/D
Day 5: Thiksey Shey Palace HemisEvening in Leh MarketO/N Leh.B/PKD L/D
Day 6: Drive to Hemis and trek to Shang. Post breakfast drive to Hemis 47 Km from Leh. This is the largest monastery in Ladakh. This was founded by the 25th king of Ladakh in early 17th C. At that time it used to house 500 monks. After visit the Monastery drive continue to Martsellang and trek for three and a half hrs to trek to Shang Sumdhoo. Overnight at camp, Shang Sumdhoo.
Day 7: Trek to Shang Phu (4100 Mtrs)Post breakfast collect your pack lunch and start trek to Shang Phu, Trek to Shang Phu will take about 5 hrs, trek along the Shang village for first half then enter into a narrow gorge to get to the campsite. On the way you will pass one Lato the protector deity of the area.
Day 8: Trek to Matho Phu via Shang la (4880 Mtrs)After breakfast trek towards Shang la (Pass) Gradual ascent all the way to the top then descent down to Mathoo Phu. One could get great view of some of the peaks in Karakoram and Ladakh ranges. Overnight at camp.
Day 9: Trek to Tsaskangchhan.Today you will make a D tour of some of Matho Kangri. After leaving the camp you will slowly ascent towards western side one could go as high as 5800 Mtrs depend upon someone’s stamina, then trek down to Tsaskangchhan for overnight stay.
Day 10: Trek to base camp via Matho la (4880 Mtrs)After leaving the camp you will ascent towards Matho La which will take about an hour and a half, from here one could get nice view of Stok Kangri, from here descent down to Zurlais which is a shepherd camp from here you will again ascent to a small hill towards the base camp. Overnight at base camp.
Day 11: Preparation day.Today you will check your equipment hike upto the glacier to make a reccee trip, you will have an early dinner and bed.
Day 12: Base Camp - Summit 6150 m - Base Camp (10-11 hrs Climbing): Depending on weather and snow conditions, we leave early morning around 1:00 am or 2:00 am. Usually conditions are better in the night/morning, when the sky is clearer because it is colder and the snow will be harder to walk on. We just take a cup of tea and bring our lunch bag, before walking into the night with our torches. However, if it is a full moon night, the moon will guide us in its silvery glow. It is a strenuous walk, and in the last part we will most likely use not only ice axes, but also crampons and, maybe, even rope, depending on snow conditions. By the time we come close to the top, you will forget about the hardship as you are surrounded by one of the most beautiful sights in the Himalayas, lighted up by the slowly rising morning sun. In good weather conditions we can see the Saser group in the Great Karakoram Range, where K2 lies. To bring good fortune, we leave our Khatag, a religious scarf, on the mountain top with prayer flags. Leaving the peak, we go down to Base Camp and by the time we arrive, the only thing running in our mind is diving into your sleeping bags for a rest.
Day 13: Base Camp - Stok (5 hrs trek) - Leh (17 Km / 1 hr drive): This morning we will not hurry and by the time we open our eyes, you realize that you have scaled a peak higher than any mountain in Europe or North America. After breakfast we will walk down to Stok, retracing our footsteps. Upon arrival transfer to Leh by Jeeps. In the evening you could celebrate your successful expedition, overnight at Ladakh Sarai.
Day 14: Early morning transfer to airport for flight back to Delhi
Terms and Conditions of Commercials
Group size considered while budgetting
The pricing is worked out based on a minimum group size of 6 to 10 person on triple sharing basis.
Cost is inclusive of all Transfers as per trip plan / All Meals / All Inner line permit charges / Accommodation on triple sharing
Food
The cost also includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Standard meals.
Transport
Travel - Non Ac Qualis / Scorpio as per tour programme only each vehicle 6 to 7 persons + driver or Maxi-Cab 10 persons + driver
Accomodation
Accommodation has been budgeted based on triple sharing basis
Accommodation will be provided in decent Guest Houses with attached bath, in some location may also by grade one tents.
Important Note
1. Payment Terms: 50% Advance and balance 50% before April 15, 2009.
2. No Refund for unutilized services.
3. No Insurance /Emergency evacutation / any kind of emergency support system is not included in the cost.
4. Service Tax is applicable
5. Any Hindrance cost in the tour operations due to Floods/Storm/Landslides/Bridge damages; any extra expenses incurred is not included in our cost
6. Any missed hotel stay or missed tour will not be compensated and all incurred expenses are not included.
7. Every member will have to sign a disclaimer form before the trip.
Taxes
Any taxes applicable at the time of payment has to be borne by the customer. Currently service tax is applicable.
Payment and Registration.
Draw cheque in the name of "Nature Knights - ICICI Bank Account Number 041205000027". Payable in Mumbai.
Or
Directly do an electronic transfter to our brance in Versova.
Mail us the payment details.
Registration has to be made in full amount in advance.
To complete Registration mail us the following details:
Mail Subject: Ladakh Expedition Date: ( ) – Event Registration.
Names, contact numbers and email-ids of participants
Event Name:
Chq. Amount:
Chq. Date:
(Kindly don’t give us post dated cheques)
Cost Not Inclusive Of:
1. Any Kind of Extra Meals / Drinks Ordered.
2. Insurance, Tips, Personal Porters, Phone Calls.
3. Any Kind of Personal Expenses.
4. Any Kind of Expense for Loss / Misplaced / Theft on personal belongings.
5. Any Kind of Cost which not mentioned above.
6. Any kind of extra services or added services charges will be added extra.
7. Any Kind of Drinks (Aerated, Mineral) – Alcohol not permitted during the trip.
8. Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
9. Cost of flight journey from Leh to Delhi; has to be borne by the customer and is not budgeted in the trip fee.
Important Note:
Please do not be late for bookings.
Confirmed railway reservations / airlines tickets may not be available for persons booking late or may turnout to be more expensive.
Carry Rs.10,000/- as emergency money per head.
For inquiries SMS (and we will call back) or email us.
Only Genuine persons interested in the camp may call up for details.
Call for more details:
M. Asif – 9619182010
Nimesh Patel – 9820169693
Dnyanesh - 9820834622
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