Thursday, July 02, 2009

Himalayan Treks - Roopkund & Everest Basecamp

Roopkund became famous when large number of Human bones was reported. After that explorers and scientists have tried to explain the mystery but it helped in deepening the mystery rather solving it. Two theories have emerged and one is that these bones are of Gen.Zorawar Singh of Kashmir and his men who were coming back after raiding China-Tibet in 17th Century. Second opinion, which is also believed by locals, is that large numbers of people visiting Homkund were trapped in avalanches and snowstorms and got killed. Not even a single man survived to tell the true story. It is situated in CWM of Trishul and this is again a positive factor for unpredictable change in weather in Himalayas.

Duration: 12 Days, Delhi to Delhi, 13th Aug – 25th Aug 09 (leave Delhi on 13th night and reach Delhi on 25th morning)

Grade: Moderate

Maximum Altitude: 5000+ Mts

Region: Uttranchal

Cost: INR 15000

Cost includes: Travel from Delhi to Delhi, Accommodation, Guides, Porters (1 porter for 2 people), Food as in menu, Food: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Drinks: Tea/Coffee, First Aid during the trek, Trekking permit and entrance fees, Insurance cover (medical & accident)

Cost excludes: Rafting (Rishikesh), Purified/Bottled water, Any travel or de-route plans that is not part of the event, Helicopter rescue cost, Personal equipments, medication etc

Mt Everest Basecamp & Kalapattar Trek

Dates: 25th Sept to 10th Oct 09

Grade: Moderate

Maximum Altitude: 5500+ Mts

Region: Nepal

Cost: INR 36000 - Katmandu to Katmandu

Trek route: Lukla – Monjo – Namche – Deboche – Dingboche – Lobuche – Gorakshep – Everest Basecamp (EBC) – Gorakshep – Kala Pattar – Pheriche – Namche – Lukla

Cost includes: Airport transfers, Scheduled domestic travel, Airport tax as applicable, Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast, Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu and during the Trek, Licensed and professional guide (1 for group of 10), Porters (1 porter for 2 people), Food as in menu, Food: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Drinks: Tea/Coffee, First Aid during the trek, Communication service during trekking, Trekking permit and entrance fees, Insurance cover (medical & accident)

Cost excludes: Purified/Bottled water, Any travel or de-route plans that is not part of the event, Helicopter rescue cost, Personal equipments, medication, Food cost over & above - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner or Tea/Coffee/Hot chocolate.

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