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Himalayan
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Season: Sep to Nov 2007 and April to June 2008
Himalayan Trek to Pindari Glacier (4000m)
in Kumaun Himalayas (UTTRANCHAL)
"The rugged beauty of the trek is a breathtaking sight
as one trek along the route surrounded by the majestic Himalayas
every inch becomes a fresh song of nature and at every curve
the eyes embrace a new landscape more beautiful than the one
before." - M.S. Kohli
The territories of Kumaon and Gharwal known as Uttaranchal
stretch for 300 Km. between Himanchal Pradesh and Nepal. It
is boarded by Himanchal Pradesh in the West, Nepal in the East,
the Uttar Pradesh plains in the South, while Tibet marks its
northern boundary. To the Hindus, Uttaranchal is what the holy
land is to Christians or Mecca to the Muslims. In ancient tradition
as Dev Bhoomi it is abode of gods. The land is the house of
majestic Himalayan peaks, glaciers, rivers, passes, meadows,
forest, valleys, lakes, flora& fauna and of unsurpassed
beauty. Pindari Glacier is about 3 km long and 0.25 km wide
and is located 30°15’N lat. & 80°00’E
long. At a height of 4000m in the Kumaun Himalaya of District
Almora in Uttar Pradesh. There is a magnificent view of the
famous Nandakot (6860m), Maiktoli (6804m), Nandakhat (6611m),
Baljuri (5922m), Panwali Dwar (6663m) and Changuch (6322m)
and other peaks enroute to Pindari Glacier. The second part
of the trip takes you through the heart beat of India Taj Mahal
and Jaipur the busling Pink City. Get on to join the mesmerising
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01: Delhi
to Nainital (Surface) 09 Hrs Road Journey |
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Arrive
Delhi
International Airport Transfer to Nainital by
surface
Overnight in Nainital |
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Freshen
up Breakfast at 0930 hrs. Briefing, division into groups
and selection of group leaders. Talk on rucksack packing.
Walk to Malli Tal along the lake (1.5 km) Lunch in the
Bazaar at 1300 hours. Free time in town. Assemble at
Hotel by 1500 hrs. Packing for the trek. Dinner at 2000
hours.
Over night in Nainital Hotel |
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Nainital
to Loharkhet
Wake-up at 5 a.m. Tea & biscuits at 0600 hrs. Departure
for Saung Road-head by Coach at 0700 hours. Breakfast near
Kainchi Temple at 0800 hrs. Lunch at Takula at 1230 hrs.
Proceed to Saung Road head. Arrive at Saung by 1600 hrs. |
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Trek to Loharkhet
(3 km). Arrival at Loharhet. Evening tea & snacks at 1800
hrs. Briefing and talk on mountain manners & customs. Dinner
at 2030 hrs.
Over night in Loharkhet |
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Loharkhet
to Dhakuri
Wake-up at 5 a.m. Breakfast at 0615 hrs.
Leave Loharkhet for Dhakuri at 0700 hrs. Trek 11 km
with packed lunch. Talk on rock climbing & equipment.
Star and constellation identification using Sky Maps.
Dinner at 1930hrs. Camp fun. Lights out at 2100 hrs.
Overnight in Dhakuri |
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Dhakuri
to Khati
Wake-up at 5 a.m. Breakfast at 0615 hrs. Leave
Dhakuri for Khati at 0700 hrs. Trek 8 km. Lunch at
Khati. Evening tea & snacks at 1600 hrs. Village
Visit. Dinner at 1930hrs. Camp fun. Lights out at 2100
hrs.
Over night in Khati |
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Khati
to Dwali
Wake-up at 5 a.m. Breakfast at 0615 hrs. Leave
Khati for Dwali at 0700 hrs. Trek 10 km with packed
lunch. Evening tea & snacks at 1800 hrs. Tent
pitching and other group activities. Dinner at 2000
hrs. Lights out at 2100 hrs.
Over night Dwali |
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07: Dwali – Pindari
- Dwali |
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Dwali
Pindari Glacier back to Dwali
Wake up call at 0300 hours. Tea, porridge and biscuits.
Start trek at 0400 hrs with flashlight to Pindari Glacier
(Zero Point) with packed breakfast and lunch. Trek as far
as possible to the snow line. Fun slide (glissading) on
the snow. Return to |
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Dwali by 1500 hrs.
Total to & fro, 18 km Trek. Evening tea & snacks at
1600 hrs. Dinner at 2000 hrs. Camp fun. Lights out at 2100
hrs.
Over Night in Dwali |
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Dwali
to Dhakuri
Wake-up at 5 a.m. Breakfast at 0615 hrs. Leave Dwali
for Dhakuri at 07000 hrs. Trek 18 km with packed lunch.
Evening tea & snacks at 1600 hrs. Nature appreciation. Dinner
at 2000 hrs. Camp fun. Lights out at 2200 hrs.
Over night in Dhakuri |
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Dhakuri
to Loharkhet
Wake-up at 5 a.m. Breakfast at 0615 hrs.
Leave Dhakuri for Loharkhet at 0700 hrs. Trek 11 km
with packed lunch. Evening tea & snacks at
1600 hrs. Experience sharing and camp fun. Dinner at
2000 hrs. Lights out at 2200 hrs.
Over night
in Loharkhet |
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10: Loharkhet
to Kathgodam to Agra |
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Loharkhet
to Kathgodam than drive to Agra
Wake-up at 5 a.m. Breakfast at 0600 hrs. Leave Loharkhet
for Saung at 0630 hrs 3 km trek. Lunch on the way, Back
to Kathgodam 1600. Relax for 2 – 3 hrs Dinner at
2000 hrs on route. Departure for Agra.
Overnight Journey |
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Arrive
Agra
Arrival at Agra and transfer to Hotel a Buffer day to
Relax and spend time for your self
Overnight in Agra |
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Full
day Agra Local than straight drive to Jaipur Via Fateh
Pur Sikri
Today
take a sunrise tour visit Taj Mahal After
Breakfast Later visit Agra Fort –really
a city within a city which embraces the Moti Masjid,
the Diwan-i-Amor the Hall of Public Audiences, |
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the Diwan-i-Khas
or the Hall of Private Audiences, the Octagonal Tower, Jehangir’s
Palace and many more monuments.
In afternoon straight drive to drive to Jaipur the pink city - En route stop
at FATEHPUR SIKRI, which is only 38kms (45 min. drive) after
Agra. Spend an hour in this deserted capital which was built by Emperor
Akbar in 1569 and abandoned 15 years later due to a severe scarcity of water.
You will visit the graceful buildings within such as the Jama Masjid, the tomb
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Chisti,
the Panch Mahal and other palaces. Later proceed on to
Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and Transfer to Hotel visit the
old (pink) city for its colorful and crowded bazaars.
Spend time walking around in the by lanes, souvenir hunting
and haggling.
Over night in Jaipur |
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Jaipur
to Delhi drive
Today after Breakfast straight drive to Delhi Arrive
Delhi and transfer to Hotel Afternoon take Old Delhi
Tour which includes the majestic Red Fort, the historical
Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana
Overnight
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Jaipur
to Delhi drive
Today after Breakfast straight drive to Delhi Arrive
Delhi and transfer to Hotel Afternoon take Old Delhi
Tour which includes the majestic Red Fort, the historical
Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana
Overnight
in Delhi Hotel |
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15: Delhi to
Mumbai Train |
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Delhi
Local Sightseeing evening depart by train to Mumbai
Full day city tour of Old & New
Delhi.
You will first visit Old Delhi. The tour will begin
with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma
Gandhi; drive past the Red Fort continuing to the Jama
Masjid one of Asia’s |
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largest mosques and which
is viewed from the outside. People stream in and out of the mosque continuously
and the presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet.
After visiting Old Delhi, you will be driven to New Delhi, which reflects the
legacy the British left behind. The division between New and Old Delhi is the
division between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. The
division in the walled city and New Delhi also marks the division in the life-styles.
The walled city is all tradition where one will be able to glean a past life-style
in all its facets, colours and spells.
New Delhi in contrast, is a city trying to live up to the best of 21st century
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tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub
Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. Qutub-ud-din
Aibak started it in 1199. Pulling down 27 Hindu and Jain
temples and using their columns erected the attached
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Then visit Humayun’s
tomb, built by the widow of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun, it is
an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, a precursor of the
Taj Mahal. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate,
the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President’s
residence.
Evening depart from Delhi by catching Train to Mumbai Overnight
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Arrive
Mumbai at 0835 Afternoon take a City Tour
Today early
morning arrive Mumbai at 0835 than Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Mumbai including The Gateway of India, this
massive historical monument makes a must visit during
your Mumbai sightseeing. The Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi |
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be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai. Also known as Queen’s
Necklace, Marine Drive. Juhu is a 5-km-long beach. Also visit Hanging
Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden and the Chowpatty gives you the view
of one of the most happening beaches of Mumbai. Overnight in
Mumbai Hotel |
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| Day
17: Drop
at International Airport for Flight for Onward
Destination |
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| Moring after
breakfast Check out from the Hotel before 1200 hrs. Drop
at Airport |
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RATES SHEET
All rates are in INR per person basis.
Hotels
Mentioned /Similar in Standard Dbl room.
Rates are valid from Sep to Nov 2007 and
April to June 2008. |
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Paying Pax |
Combination-I |
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INR
51,500 PP |
| 04 |
INR
41,500 PP |
| 06 |
INR
37,000 PP |
| CITY |
Combination - I |
| Nainital |
Alka/Lake
Side |
| Pindari
Trek |
Camping/Small
lodge |
| Agra
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Howard
Park Plaza |
| Jaipur |
Maharani
Plaza |
| Delhi |
Qutub
Residency |
| Mumbai |
Suba
Galaxy |
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The Above Currency
is Indian Rupees to convert in your local currency please
call your Bank
Inclusions
Rates include following specific services :
- Hotel accommodation on Twin sharing basis at the hotels
as listed above or similar. ( Sleeping Bags for Camping)
- All Meals
- All Activity Charges as mentioned in the program
- All transfers, city tour, sightseeing’s, excursions & drives
using an
- One air-conditioned transport with interstate toll tax,
driver's allowance
- Fuel charges, car parking fee etc.
- Services of English Speaking guide for sightseeing on days
mentioned
- Porter age at the airport & hotel.
- Representative Assistance on arrival & departure
- All Currently Applicable Taxes
Exclusions
Rates do NOT include :
Any International airfares, International airport tax, meals
other then mentioned as per each Hotel Plan, Entrance fee
Camera fee at the monuments, tips to driver and guides, any
expense of personal nature viz. telephone calls, table drinks.
Laundry, any other item not included under “rates include”
Check in and Check Out at all hotels is 12 pm. |
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