The trek takes you to the Chopta, popularly referred to as the Mini-Switzerland of India because of its undulating green meadows (carpets of snow in winter!!) and a breathtaking view of the majestic Himalayan peaks against the backdrop of clear blue skies. This is a protected area and hence there are minimal signs of civilization around which only adds to the beauty of the place. From here one can trek up to the Tungnath temple which is at a distance of 2.5 kms from Chopta. As per mythology, it is believed that when Shiva went into the earth while escaping from the Pandavas, his arms reappeared at Tungnath. He is worshipped here as one of the Panch Kedars. At an altitude of 3680 m, this is the highest Shiva shrine in the world. All along the route, in addition to the abundant flora and fauna, one gets wonderful views of the Himalayan giants including Bandarpoonch, Kedar and Chaukhamba peaks. From Tungnath you can trek up a further 1 kms to the Chandrashilla peak. The 180 degrees view of the peaks and the valleys all around make this trek well worth it. Another interesting and beautiful trek is the one to the high altitude lake, Deoriatal.
This is a beautiful lake at an altitude of 2438 m. and has captivating surroundings with forests all around. The Chaukhamba peak feels like it is an arm’s length away and the reflection of the mighty peak in the crystal clear waters of the lake creates a beautiful effect. The story associated with this scenic place is that when the Pandavas were in exile and were hiding from the Kaurava king Duryodhan, they stopped nearby for a rest. When their mother Kunti felt thirsty, one by one four of her sons went to fetch water from this lake but died, as they could not answer the question put forth to them by the Yaksha Devta who resided here. When the eldest son's Yudishtra's turn came, he answered all questions correctly and with the result the dead brothers also came back to life.
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Duration: 4 Days
Best Season: All year round (except monsoons)
Level:Medium
Total Distance: 34 km
Maximum Elevation: 3925m Chandrashila Peak
Weather: The nights can be cold, day temperatures are pleasant during the season
Equipment: None for walking
Activities : Trekking
Eligibility : 16 years above
Please Carry : Mountain/adventure travel requires one to be adequately equipped with the right kind of personal gear. Since one is travelling in the wilderness there will be hardly any opportunity to buy anything once you start the trip so we urge you to carefully pack everything into your bags.
*Jeans / Trekking Pants-2
*Shirts / T-shirts – 2/3
*Windproof jacket of decent quality (no flimsy wind cheaters please!) preferably with a hood
*Warm and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
*Good quality jacket
*Thermal inner wear (upper & lower)
*Woolen cap
*Woolen gloves
*Woolen socks & regular socks (3-4 pairs)
*Scarf/muffler (optional)
*Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes (shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
*Lightweight floaters/sandals/slippers
*Raincoat / Poncho
*Small light weight towel
*Water bottle (sturdy ones, no empty Bisleri bottles!!)
*Cap / Hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
*Sun glasses
*Walking stick / Trekking pole
*Sunscreen Lotion
*Lip Balm
*Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
*Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
*Personal toiletries
*Book, if you like reading
*Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it
*Carry rain cover for your bags
*Keep a few poly bags or waterproof bags in your bag in which if required you can put your belongings in case of heavy rain
*Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)
All the items: Carry your stuff in a duffel bag, soft shoulder bag or a rucksack. Avoid suitcases, trolleys or any other hard luggage. As you will be walking long distances carrying a rucksack, avoid bringing unnecessary items on the trek. Please avoid carrying expensive watches, jewellery and electronic items on the trip.
DAY 01: HARIDWAR - KUND 1350 M (Drive @200 kms/6-7 hrs)
Early morning depart for Kund. This is an engaging drive all along the Ganga & Alaknanada River. Enroute you drive through the holy towns of Rishikesh, Devprayag & Rudraprayag. Arrive at Kund, Room allotment, followed by dinner and briefing on next days programme. Overnight at Lodge.
DAY 02 KUND (1350m) – UKHIMATH (1300M) - SARI (2000M) - DEORIATAL (2438 M) - SARI - KUND (TREK 4 HRS)
Post breakfast we drive from Kund to Sari village via Ukhimath which is the commencement point of the trek. From Sari we begin the hike to Deoriatal, a high altitude lake. Spend a couple of hours by this majestic lake, reflecting the Chaukhamba peak in its still waters. Retracing the same route we descend to Sari Village and further drive to Kund. Overnight in tents.
DAY 03: KUND (1350M) - CHOPTA (2800M) - TUNGNATH (3680 M) - CHANDRASHILA PEAK (4000 M) – KUND (TREK / 4 - 5 HRS ) (DRIVE / 1.5 HRS)
We start the day by driving upto Chopta. The hike starts with climbing up the slopes of the meadows in Chopta. This extremely scenic hike will take a couple of hours to reach Tungnath temple. After a brief stop for refreshments we trek further to the summit of Chandrashilla peak . The summit offers views of big Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, Chaukhamba. From the summit we descend to Chopta & be driven to the lodge in Kund. Overnight at Lodge.
DAY 04: KUND(1350M) - SRINAGAR / – HARIDWAR ( DRIVE / 7 – 8 HRS)
Post After an early breakfast we will start our return journey to Haridwar. En route we will stop at Srinagar and people who are interested in River Rafting will get to do a stretch of rafting (12 kms) from close to Srinagar till Camp High 5 at Jayalgarh. People not interested in Rafting will be driven straight to the camp where they can enjoy the beautiful environs of the campsite or just relax by the riverside. After lunch the whole group will drive dow.
Fixed Departure Cost: (From Haridwar to Haridwar)
Rs. 8,400/- On Double Sharing + 2500/- Transportation
(All charges are per person)
Registration:
Please fill up the registration form and pay an advance of Rs. 7500/- to confirm your booking. The balance payment should reach our office at least 30 days before the commencement of the journey.
What’s included:-
*Accommodation
Day 1 : Overnight Stay in Lodge (Kund)
Day 2 : Overnight Stay in Tents (Chalkot)
Day 3 : Overnight Stay in Tents (Chalkot)
Day 4 : Overnight Stay in Tents (Chalkot / Kund)
*All vegetarian meals starting from day 1 dinner to day 5 breakfast. We provide hot breakfast and hot dinner. On trekking days packed lunch will be provided.
*Professional guide (trained from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi) and kitchen staff would accompany the group
*Porter/mules: charges for carrying camping equipment & rations
*Camping equipment (3/4 season Mountain Hardwear or Lafuma alpine tents, Sleeping bags, Camping Mattresses, Camping stools, Mess tent, Toilet tent & Basic Medical kit)
What’s not included:-
*Any meals/services not mentioned above
*Journey from Vadodara to Dehradun and back to Vadodara
*Any charges for video cameras, still cameras, etc
*Alcohol, soft drinks, beverages, etc.
*Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry etc.
*Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather etc.
*Insurance
*5% GST extra
Cheques or DD should be in favour of OUTDOORS UNLIMITED, payable at VADODARA only.
Cancellation Charges:
Minimum: 10%
between 45 to 30 Days: 25%
between 30 to 15 Days: 50%
Last 15 Days: No refund
* Cancellation charges will be applicable on total Program cost.
* Please note that the booking is not transferable.
* Please bring original receipt for claiming the refund.
- Jain food will be provided on demand as per availability .
- The amount once paid is non transferable.
- The balance payment is to be paid atleast 30 days before the departure of the batch. If balance payment is not made on time it would automatically be considered cancelled without any prior intimation and no refund would be given in this regard.
- Local Cheque/Demand Draft should be issued in favour of OUTDOORS UNLIMITED
- Outstation cheque would not be accepted.
- Payment against dishonored cheque/s to be paid in cash with additional charge of Rs.200/- per cheque.
- No refund will be given in case the participant terminates the programme at any point due to any reason.
- According to the strength of the group proper vehicle would be arranged and that should be acceptable to all.
- Participants will have to walk to visit the places that are near to the hotel or where our vehicle cannot reach.
- Please do not bring valuables in the programme. It will be participants’ duty to take care of their own luggage. Company is not liable for any kind of theft, loss or damage to your luggage.
- At any point during the programme if any damage is done to the hotel property or bus or at any other point knowingly or unknowingly by any participant the responsible participant will have to bear the total damage charges and will have to settle it on the spot.
- In case of the cancellation of the programme, actual amount paid by the participant towards the trip will be refunded by A/c payee cheque only. No other claims will be entertained.
- It is the responsibility of participant to collect the necessary travel documents from our office on time.
- The organisers or any individual connected with it will not be held responsible in case of any accident or any unforeseen calamity.
- The Company reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking/terminate a passenger on programme in event of unreasonable behaviour at any time.
- The Company has the right at any time and for any reason to amend, alter, vary or withdraw/substitute a hotel, travel arrangement or independent contractor for the reasons, which may be deemed fit and proper by the Company. The passengers shall have no rights to raise any dispute regarding the same.
- In case if the programme days increases due to any unforeseen circumstances, the participants will have to pay Rs.700/- per head per day in cash to the programme manager.
- Outdoors Unlimited has the right to use the participant's name, information and photographs in promotional materials, brochures and press releases.
- In case if any rescue operation is to be undertaken, it will be charged from the participants on actual basis.
- In case if the programme is cancelled or abandoned due to any unforeseen circumstances, no refund would be given.
- Organisers will not be responsible towards any internal disputes arising with fellow participants.
- Any claim or complaint by the passenger must be notified to the Company in writing within ten days after the programme completion date. No claim notified to the Company outside this period will be entertained and the Company shall incur no liability in respect thereof.
- If the passenger has any complaint in respect of services provided by any of the independent contractors, the passenger shall immediately notify the same to the independent contractor and a copy thereof should be handed over to the programme manager, to enable the Company to take up the matter with the independent contractor.
- The signing of the booking form by the passengers shall mean acceptance in totality of the ‘Terms and Conditions’ contained herein by the passengers.
- In case of one or more, but not all passengers signing the ‘Booking Form’, it shall be deemed that the others have duly authorized the concerned signing passenger.
- Disputes, if any, will be subject to jurisdiction of VADODARA courts only.
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