Friday, April 26, 2013

Manali - Hamta Base Camp and Rohtang Pass Trekking in Himalaya for June 2013

 Dear Trekkers ,

 We @ Bhramanti365 will organize 06 days Trek / Adventure program. The program consists of :-

1) Camping
2) White Water Rafting activity .
3) Trekking
4) Basic rock climbing
5) Rope skills
6) Abseiling ( Type of rappelling )
7) Traversing ( Type of River Crossing )
8) River Crossing
9) Backpacking
10)Group Tasks
11)Field Skills
12)Survival
13)Cooking in the outdoors
14)Group Discussions.

TRIP DETAILS : Start Date: 07th June 2013.

End Date :- 16th June 2013
Days :- 5 Nights and 6 Days
 

THE LOCATION : Manali Hamta Region.
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE : By height gaining (2470m.) and either Snow point (3500m) or Rohtang Pass (3970m).
TRIP LENGTH : 5 Nights/ 6 Days.
TRIP TYPE : Adventure trek / course.
BATCH SIZE : 35 – 70 Participants.
DISTANCE : 593 Kms. from Delhi (one way).
TRIP LEVEL: Moderately easy.
REPORTING PLACE : At our selected Base Camp (2050m.) Road head.
COURSE DESCRIPTION : Trek / Adventure Course.
RAFTING POINT : Either at Kullu / Pirdi or Babeli.
AGE CRITERIA : 9 years - 50 years. 


COST:- Rs. 10500 /- ( Per Person).
 
THE COST INCLUDES:


1. Tents, Sleeping bags (Holofil), Rucksack and Carry mats.
2. Wind proof jacket (wind cheater).
3. Ponchos (Water Proof).
4. Excellent food of your choice. VEGETARIAN FOOD.
5. Complete camping facilities.
6. Guide, Cook and camp helpers.
7. Horses with horsemen to carry loads if the route requires (logistics).
8. High altitude porters to carry loads if the route requires (logistics).
9. Tent age accommodation on arrival and on the last day of trek at Base Camp.
10. Camping style of bathing and toilets would be provided at Base Camp.
11. The participants would be provided hot water shower / bathing at Base Camp.
12. Tentage accommodation and camping way of toilets would be provided during stay at Mountain Base camp.
13. Either four persons will be accommodated in one tent or could be more as per a size of tent.
14. Technical equipment --- Rock Climbing & Rappelling equipment.
15. Jeep Manali to Snow point / Rohtang and back base camp.
16. White water rafting a half stretch in Beas River either at Kullu or Babeli.
17. Oxygen Cylinder.
18. On the last day of trek at the Base Camp Bara Khana Non- Vegetarian & Vegetarian food would be served.
19. Transport Delhi/ Manali / Delhi and to & from the campsite ( 600 Kms - One Way route )

THE COST EXCLUDES : TRIP FEE EXCLUDES : -

1) Personal expenses and sightseeing in and around. Cancellation, Insurance and Risk and Release, Emergency evacuation costs, there will be no refund of payments once the trek commences and Camera Fees ( Camera Fees to be paid if a person wants to visit area apart from Base Camp - wherever applicable )

2) The Personal porterage and horses are for carrying of individual kit and Tipping. ( Personal Porterage only if an individual wants to visit the area apart from base camp )

NOTE:
(a) If participant needed better hotel accommodation then we and these rates will be quoted extra on demand.

(b) Itinerary is subject to change due to landslide and other natural calamities. In this condition, optional routes/ itinerary will be given / followed at the happening point. 
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WHAT TO BRING FOR THE BACKPACKING

1. Loose/Comfortable clothing – two pairs
2. Thick Pullover – 2 nos.
3. Sports shoes
4. Water bottle
5. Sun hat
6. Snow/Sun goggles
7. Torch with spare cells
8. Writing material
9. Antiseptic/ Sun burn cream
10.Knee cap & band – aid
 
We will provide the following items to the participants.
 
1. Ruck Sack
2. Sleeping Bag
3. Carry mats
4. Wind Cheater
5. Poncho
6. Technical equipment --- Rock Climbing & Rappelling equipment.

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Payment Mode:
Full and final payments (Non-Refundable) to be made to ICICI (Bank) A/C No. 033401519935
( Geetanjali Mokal) New Panvel (Branch) - India in advance by Bank Transfer.
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COURSE AREA :-

Mountain Base Camp at Thorku Dugh (2230m.) in Hamta Region and 2nd Mountain Base Camp at Bhanara hills. (2170m.)
Bhramanti365 has developed a 6 day Adventure Course in true Explore Himalayan style that offers additional emphasis on outdoor teaching techniques. This course is designed to develop outdoor skills and leadership; it offers a comprehensive experience in the methods and philosophy.

The course begins and ends at Base Camp (Manali riverside ) . On Day 1 our instructors will review your clothing and equipment and assist you with issue of gear and other required items.
The day will include registration, allotment of tents, a medical check up and familiarization with the campus. The next day the Participants will learn basic Rock Climbing and do activities such as rappelling, learn about climbing knots etc.

The adventure trek will cover the basics of camping, cooking, stove use, “Leave No Trace” techniques and sanitation, all fundamental skills for living comfortably and sensibly in the outdoors. During the course, the participants will live in the tents.

As the course progresses, the participants will take part in formal, informal classes and discussions that will include agri – tourism, natural history, cultural issues, wilderness ethics, leadership, expedition behavior and outdoor teaching techniques.

The course may travel over steep slopes of snow, loose rock and exposed mountain trails. Prudent route selection and adherence to Mountain Expeditions safety practices will minimize risks from the dangers of moving water, falling rock, falls on steep terrain, avalanches, altitude and harsh weather.

Identifying and managing mountain hazards will be a constant theme of the instruction. Managing risks and assuming responsibility for yourself and your colleagues will help make this course a healthy and rewarding experience.

During the trek / course, there will be opportunities for ongoing critique. At the end, there is a more formal evaluation process. Their instructors provide each participant with a written evaluation and the participants in turn, get to evaluate their instructors and the program. Upon the successful completion of the trek / course, each participant receives Certificate.

Trek / Course Objectives – Adventure Course

Each course is unique due to variables such as route, group dynamics, fitness levels, logistics and environmental conditions. Working within this context, we intend to accomplish the following objectives in four basic areas.

SAFETY AND JUDGEMENT
LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK
OUTDOORS SKILLS
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

ITINERARY: Day wise Program for 6-Day Courses:

Day 01: The participants arrive at base camp at Manali and the tents will be allotted. In the evening the participants have to issue equipment and will go through a group discussion followed by a practices on the same.

Day 02: The day begins at 6:00 the participants will go through a warm up session and move to Mountain Base Camp either Thorku Dugh (2230m.) or Bhanara Hills (2170m) a meadow amidst of the silver fir forest. Trail ascends through forest of blue pine, Cedar, oak, fir till Mountain Base camp, which is one and half hours trek. The tents will be allotted to the participants and late breakfast at Mountain Base camp at Thorku Dugh and Bhanara Hills. As the day progresses the participants will go though an introduction of various rock climbing gear & equipment followed by a practical session on the rocks. They learn various kinds of knots and various climbing techniques & drills.

Day 03: The day begins at 6:00 the participants will go through a warm up session. After having breakfast the participants will move to the rock area for the rappelling practices on steep rock face (during the rappel session our facilitator will focus on Fear and Risk Management issues followed by a group discussion on the same). During the second half of the day the participants will undergo river crossing session till evening.

Day 04: The next day the group goes on a high altitude trek to Tilgan (2470M) for agro-tourism and learns about mountain kind of Gujjars (Buffalos care taker) life and livelihood. The group will be introduced to the agriculture tourism & mountaineering skills and back to campsite. The group in the evening along with their instructors will learn survival skills during a benightment. They will also do field cooking as tent groups under the guidance of their instructors.

Day 05: The next day in the morning return trek back to the road head Base camp and settle into their tents. The participants immediately will be driven by Sumo down to Rafting point either Kullu at Pirdi or Babeli for a half stretch of Rafting and back to late lunch at base camp. The second half of the day will be spent in evaluations and returns back issued equipment and in the evening roam around the market.

Day 06: A complete group will be driven by Sumo very an early in the morning to the Snow point / Rohtang Pass until road accessibility is available along with their instructors and lunch at Base camp. Afternoon followed by a farewell ceremony and roam around in the market. The group departs in the evening to Delhi.


NOTE:

(a) Itinerary is subject to change due to enough accumulation/ volume of snow on the trek at higher camps and other natural calamities & circumstances. In this condition optional routes itinerary will be given/followed at the happening point.

In case of changes in routes and properties, Bhramanti365 will accept no liability but make arrangements for substitution of equal measure.

In case of accident, illness, injury or mis happening, Bhramanti365 will accept no liability or its staff wholly or partially, responsible for the same.

Payment Mode:

Full and final payments (Non-Refundable) to be made to 

ICICI (Bank) A/C No. 033401519935
(Geetanjali Mokal) New Panvel (Branch) - India in advance by Bank Transfer.

With warm regards,

Sincerely yours,
Geetanjali Mokal

Bhramanti365
Mob.09819657022
E-Mail:- bhramanti365@gmail.com




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