A Trans-Himalayan Backpacking Journey
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Join Nature Knights in the Great Trans-Himalayan Adventure. If the hi-lights below seriously interest's you, call us 9821081566 / 9619182010 / 9820169693 / 9820834622.
Mumbai – Delhi – Manali – Rohtang Pass (13050 ft), Enter Lahaul Valley, Pass by Koksar, Tandi (Where Chandra River Meets Bhaga River) – Keylong - Baralacha Pass (16020 ft) – Tea at Bharatpur - Sarchu (13953 ft) - Nakeela Pass & Lachlangla Pass 16,617 ft - 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) - Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the world, 18,380 ft) - After breakfast leave by early morning for Pangong Lake 14, 500 ft, through Changla Pass 17,350 ft. Third Highest Motorable road in the world. - Leh - Lamayuru (Oldest Monastery on Central Ladakh Region) en route where you see a spectacular view of Mountain Ranges and Moon landscape) - Alchi – Basgo Palace – Liker Monastery – Pathar Sahib Gurudwara – Hall of Fame Museum – Shanti Stupa – Leh Fort – Magnetic Hill - Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Patni Top – Jammu – Delhi – Mumbai
Ladakh Safari – Starting Mumbai May 29, 2009 evening to June 8th Morning
Ladakh Safari Plus Backpacking (Starting May 29, 2009 evening to June 18, 2009 morning)
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Detailed Schedule of Backpacking given below.
(Note Backpacking is rough it out; using local public transport; budget lodges and standard local meals).
June 8, 9 and 10, 2009 (Day 1, 2 & 3)
Leh - Lamayuru (Oldest Monastery on Central Ladakh Region) en route where you see a spectacular view of Mountain Ranges and Moon landscape) - Alchi – Basgo Palace – Liker Monastery – Pathar Sahib Gurudwara – Hall of Fame Museum – Shanti Stupa – Hall of Fame – Leh Fort
June 11, 2009 – (4) – Afterneen Board Bus for Srinagar post Lunch
June 12, 2009 – (Day 5) – Arrival Srinagar
Day time Local Site seeing at Srinagar (Mughal Gardens, Shikara Ride etc.)
O/N at Srinagar
June 13, 2009 – (Day 6) – Gulmarg (Day trip to Gulmarg)
O/N at Srinagar
June 14, 2009 – (Day 7) – Pahalgam (Day trip to Pahalgam)
O/N at Srinagar
June 15, 2009 – (Day 8) – Morning Board Bus for Jammu
Cross many beautiful landscapes between Srinagar to Jammu including Patni Top
O/N at Jammu
June 16, 2009 – (Day 9) – Board night train Jammu to New Delhi
Day time Explore Jammu
June 17, 2009 – (Day 10) – Board train from New Delhi to Mumbai
June 18, 2009 Morning arrival in Mumbai.
Afternoon board bus for Shrinagar
Special Offer (Safari + Backpacking)
Safari = Rs.27,500/-
Safari + Backpacking Rs.39,500/-
Terms and Conditions of Commercials for Backpacking
Special Offer only backpacking - Rs.14,500/-
Leh to Mumbai (June 8 morning to June 18, 2009 morning)
Includes
Travel, Lodging, Standard Food
All Inner line permit charges
Group size considered while budgetting
The pricing is worked out based on a minimum group size of 6 persons on triple / multi-sharing basis.
Food
The cost also includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Standard meals.
Transport
Travel - Public Transport / Non Ac Qualis / Scorpio on sharing basis as per tour programme only (Bus or any other means available remember this is a backpacking trip).
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 tents.
Important Note
1. Payment Terms: 50% Advance and balance 50% before April 30, 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. Any Hindrance cost in the tour operations due to Floods/Storm/Landslides/Bridge damages; any extra expenses incurred is not included in our cost
5. Any missed hotel stay or missed tour will not be compensated and all incurred expenses are not included.
6. 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.
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 Bag Packing 2009 – 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 – 9821081566 / 9619182010
Nimesh Patel – 9820169693
Dnyanesh - 9820834622
