Live Beyond The Edge Of Reason

Itinerary

Day From To Distance/Time Altitude

Day 1 Respective

City Dehradun

Day 2 Dehradun Joshimath 295km/12 hrs

Day 3 Joshimath Jumma 44km/1.5 hrs (By

Jeep)

Jumma Ruing Village 3km/1.5 hrs 2800m

Day 4 Ruing Village Dronagiri 8km/3 hrs 3610m

Day 5 Dronagiri Bagini Base Camp 10km/4 hrs 4484m

Day 6 Bagini Base

Camp

Bagini Glacier -

Changbang Base

Camp

7km/3 hrs 4490m

Itinerary

Day From To Distance/Tim

e Altitude

Bagini Glacier -

Changbang Base

Camp

Bagini Base

Camp 7km/3 hrs 4484m

Day 7 Bagini Base

Camp Ruing Village 18km/6 hrs 2800m

Day 8 Ruing Village Joshimath

3km/1 hrs

(44km by

jeep)

Day 9 Joshimath Dehradun 295km/12 hrs

The Trek

A Path to the Mystical and Elusive Nanda Devi Sanctuary

Bagini Glacier lies inside the bounds of the famed Nanda Devi Sanctuary.

For years and years this land lay in a shroud of mystery and just out of

reach of all who dared explore its inviting paths. Nanda Devi, a majestic

mountain that beckons all who behold her, kept her secrets hidden for

many a year. It took Eric Shipton and Bill Tillman neigh about 17 years to

find a route up to her lofty summit. Owing mostly to the fact that the

mountain is surrounded by a ring of mountains higher than 20,000 feet

on all sides. However, with perseverance came the reward of the

mountain permitting these two exploring mountaineers to stand at her

feet.

Jumma –Runing Village

The three kilometre walk from the road head to the first camp site

leads you through a lush forest and a slightly steep ascent that starts as

soon as you cross the Dhauliganga. However, this is a short trek and is

easily accomplished in a couple of hours. There is an option here to

either camp at the Ruing Village or to carry on to a camp site 3 km

further along the route to Dhronagiri.

Runing Village to Dhronagiri

The initial part of this day’s trail is similar to that of the path from

Jumma to Ruing Village. The biggest hurdle and adventure of the day will

be crossing a rather large landslide area that blocks your path further.

Once negotiated the path then becomes akin to a bugyal (high altitude

meadow) .

The final ascent to Dhronagiri is almost always completely dotted

with a carpet of flowers. Once at Dhronagiri you will also get your

first glimpse of the Hathi and Ghori Parvats.

Dhronagiri to Bagini Base Camp

After a few kilometres of a meandering trail you will start seeing the

first signs of the terminal moraine of the Bagini Glacier. Most of the

walk this day all the way up to the Base Camp will be through and on

moraine (an area surrounding a glacier littered with boulders that is

debris deposited by a glacier over millions of years.

Bagini Base Camp – Bagini Glacier - Changbang Base Camp

– Bagini Base Camp

This day’s walk will be long and a little strenuous owing partly to the

gaining altitude and also partly to the terrain that needs to be

manoeuvred.

In order to reach the Changbang Base Camp in time for the

magnificent sunrise atop the Changbang peak you must start your trek

well before dawn.

The pre dawn temperatures will be cold given the proximity to the

glacier, however, the views afforded once you reach your destination

are more than a sufficient reward for the hardship endured. You will

also witness up close what a moving frozen river sounds like. You will

walk on the glacier itself and also view the awe instilling natural

phenomenon known as a crevasse .

From the Changbang Base Camp you will have views of some of the

most breath taking mountains in this region of the Garwhal Himalayas.

Some of the mountains viewed include Hathi (6507m), Dunagiri East

(7066m), Trishuli (7057m), Hardeul (7323m) and of course Changabang

(7174m).

Trek Cost

Cost Per Person

Rs 25,000/-

Note: The minimum number of trekkers in a group is 4 and the

maximum is 12. Arrangements can be made for individual trekkers

as well at a revised cost.

1. Lodging (home stays/rest houses/tents) and meals for all

members of the team for the number of trekking days

mentioned above.

2. Experienced, search and rescue trained, English speaking trekking

leader and guides (1 guide to every 3 clients).

3. All National Park permits, camping and trekking fees.

4. All porterage charges (Includes porter fees, stay, meals,

equipment, etc.). Please note that we do not expect our clients

to carry their own bags. All personal luggage of the clients is

carried by porters or ponies.

5. The cost also includes a Service Tax of 3.09%.

6. Medical First Aid in case of minor ailments.

7. Land transport from Dehradun to Dehradun.

Cost Includes

1. Equipment required for the trek: (i)Four season sleeping bag, (ii)

walking stick, (iii) sleeping mat, (iv) sleeping bag liner, (v) toilet

tent (1 toilet for 4 pax), (vi) kitchen tent, etc. The cost incurred

due to loss or damaging of any of these items will be borne by

the concerned person).

2. SUVs for transport (Bolero, Scorpio, Innova or similar vehicle).

Also includes meals enroute to the road head.

3. Separate Dinning tent.

4. Camp chairs and tables for camping sites.

5. Trail pack for all trekking days.

Cost Includes

1. Any and all personal expenses incurred outside of the items

mentioned in the “Cost Includes” section.

2. Excess hotel stay in Dehradun due to early arrival or late

departure and also an early return from the mountain (due to any

reason) other than the scheduled itinerary.

3. Any expenses arising from a medical illness or rescue needed due

to high altitude sickness or any other ailment/injury/accident that

requires more than basic First Aid.

4. Insurance (Medical and General).

5. Helicopter evacuation.

6. Personal expenses incurred such as soft and alcoholic beverages,

laundry charges, cigarettes and telephone, battery recharge and

internet expenses.

7. Tips for porters and guides.

8. Personal porter hiring.

9. Flight/train/taxi/bus charges from originating destination to

Dehradun.

10. Extra days spent on the mountain due to bad weather.

Cost Excludes

1. Bohemain Adventures will take utmost care to see to it that your

trip is successful and without any glitches. However, the participants

will enrol for these trips at their own will and risk. BA will not be

responsible for any illness, injury or accident encountered.

2. All participants will adhere to the environment codes attached

along with the itinerary.

3. Please fill in the requisite guest information form and the indemnity

bond and mail it back to us.

4. In case any individual decides to drop out of the trek after the trek

commences, the decision to continue will lie with the rest of the

team members. The team member opting to return will be

escorted back to the road-head. However, the individual will have

to bear the additional cost of the accompanying porters and any

additional nights spent in a camp site.

Terms and Conditions

1. Participants are expected to take utmost care of their personal

belongings and of the equipment being given to them. The cost of

repairing or replacing damaged equipment will be borne by the

participant. BA will not be responsible for the damage or loss of

any personal belonging during the course of the trek.

2. BA reserves the right of admission to any participant on the trip

depending on the fitness condition of the participant.

3. BA reserves the right to change the itinerary in the best interest of

all participants, keeping in mind the weather conditions.

4. Participants may be requested to help out in certain camp activities

for their own learning and merriment.

5. The consumption of alcohol (in any form) is NOT permitted on

the trek.

Terms and Conditions

1. Participants will be confirmed only on 50% payment of the total cost

of the trek at least 1 month in advance and after a duly filled in

participation/guest form is received by BA.

2. The balance payment can be made through channels mentioned in

the Mode of Payment at least two weeks prior to the departure.

3. Payment will be made in accordance with the payment modes only.

4. Cancellation: 100% of the payment will be retained if the cancellation

is made less than a week prior to departure. Cancellation 7-14 days

prior to departure will result in 50% retention of total amount,

cancellation between 15-21 days will result in 25% retention of total

amount and cancellation 21 or more days prior to departure will

result in 10% of the total amount being retained.

5. In the event of the cancellation of a trip due to any act of god such

as earthquakes, floods or any other natural calamity BA will refund

the entire amount to the participants (less the administrative and

handling expenses.)

Payment and Cancellation Policy

Payment Details

Payment for the trek can be made via cheque deposit, cash

deposit or an online transfer with the following details:

Name: M/s Bohemian Adventures

Account No: 34367953806

Bank: State Bank of India

Branch: PBB Vasant Vihar, Dehradun

IFS Code: SBIN0004207