Har Ki Dun TREK ` 19,300/- IT FEELS GOOD TO BE LOST IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION! PER PERSON MUMBAI TO MUMBAI AAHVAN ADVENTURES

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1 Har Ki Dun TREK AAHVAN ADVENTURES IT FEELS GOOD TO BE LOST IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION! ` 19,300/- PER PERSON MUMBAI TO MUMBAI Chat with Us /3000 trek@aahvanadventures.com

2 DESCRIPTION NATURE OF TRIP TREKKING LOCATION GARHWAL HIMALAYAS, UTTARAKHAND DURATION 09 DAYS / 08 NIGHTS MAX ALTITUDE Jaundhar Glacier ( 4300m/14107ft ) GRADE EASY TO MODERATE

3 ITINERARY DAY 01 : MUMBAI - DELHI (BY AIR) The trip will start from Mumbai Airport at 7:00 pm, from here we will board our flight to Delhi and will reach airport at around 12:00, where the vehicle will be waiting for us to depart for destination. DAY 02 : DELHI - DEHRADUN - SANKRI (2000M) 15HR DRIVE From Delhi to Sankri the journey is around 15 hrs. We will drive via Dehradun and Mussoorie, alongside the Yamuna and also passes by beautiful pine forests. On reaching Sankri, we will explore the scenic hamlet to prepare for the trek. Over night stay at Sankri. DAY 03 : SANKRI (2000m) TALUKA OSLA (2860m) Drive/40 mins & Trek/15 kms/5-6 hrs After breakfast, a short drive to Taluka village will take us to the beginning of our 15 km trek through the forest trails of Gangaad. At first, the trek descends, takes a left turn to let us walk alongside the river Rupin and then loves upwards through an enticing forest of Chestnut, Walnut and Willow trees. Our destination, Osla village is at an altitude of 2650 m and houses an old temple of Duryodhan from Mahabharata. Overnight stay in tents. DAY 04 : OSLA (2860m) HAR-KI-DUN (3566m) Trek/5-7 hrs After breakfast, we will head out on the 12 km trek through the thick forests of Govind National Park. The Har Ki Dun valley route will be a refreshing balance between steep climbs and leisure level walks. The route, often used by villagers to lead their cattle into grazing pastures, will embark us on an interesting journey through forests which will give us ample opportunities to spot birds and unique flowers. A 45-minute walk, passing by small streams and a temple, the first meadows will welcome you with open arms and playful streams. Overnight stay in tents at Har Ki Dun, altitude of 3566 m.

4 DAY 05 : HAR-KI-DUN(3566m) JAUNDHAR GLACIER(4300m) HAR-KI-DUN(3566m) Trek/7-8 hrs Now imagine, if the Kedar Kantha base is that stunning, what will the view from the summit be like? The distance to the summit is not long but the climb is steep and depending upon the snow conditions then, we will pick the best route and it will take about 2 3 hours. As for the view from the top you will be able to see all the mountains of the Yumnotri, Gangotri and the Kinner Kailash range, plus the valleys. Next, we will descend the peak and trek all the way down to Juda ka Talab or an alternate campsite, depending on which route we choose. Overnight in tents. DAY 06 : HAR-KI-DUN (3566m) OSLA (2860m) Trek/3-4 hrs This day will mark our return journey to Osla village with scenic landscapes keeping us company. The downhill trek is fun and easy, covers 11 km and takes about 3-4 hours. Overnight stay in rest houses or tents. DAY 07 : OSLA (2860m) TALUKA SANKRI (2000m) Trek/3-4 hrs& Drive/40 mins From Osla village, an early morning trek will take us to Seema and then to Taluka. This trek back to Taluka will give us abundant opportunities to take a refreshing bath in tantalizing cool water of the many streams we cross or pass by. Overnight stay in hotel at Sankri. DAY 08 : SANKRI DEHRADUN DELHI / Drive 15 hrs After finishing the breakfast, We will leave from Sankri for Delhi Airport. It will be around hours journey. DAY 09 : DELHI MUMBAI Early Morning we will reach Mumbai. The glorious trip ends here.

5 BASIC ESSENTIALS Back Pack & Rain Cover (50-60 liter) Day Pack & Rain Cover (20-30 liter, If you hire mule or porter) Couple of water bottles (Avoid Bisleri Bottles) Hiking Shoes (Should be water proof and ankle support) Torch (With extra batteries) Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits andnuts Personal Medical kit (If you required) Original ID Card CLOTHING ESSENTIALS Trek Pants 2 Nos. (Avoid Jeans, Shorts, Capris, Fitting Denims) T-shirts 4 Nos. (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves) Sweater 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Woollen) Jacket 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather) Thermal Wear 1 Nos. Gloves 2 Nos. (1 Woollen, 1 Waterproof) Socks 5 Nos. (3 Cotton, 2 Woollen) Warm Inner wears Rain Coat / Poncho 1 Nos. Handkerchief/towels 1 Nos. Slippers 1 Nos. TREK ESSENTIALS PROTECT YOUR HEAD UV sunglasses 1 Nos. Caps 2 Nos. (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woollen Cap) Balaclava 1 Nos. PERSONAL UTILITIES Sunscreen Cream Body Lotion Lip Balm Sanitizer Cameras Toilet Paper & Wipes Tooth Brush & Paste Quick Dry Towel Books (If you like reading) Music Instruments (Guitar, Flute)

6 WHY US? AAHVAN ADVENTURES, We are the leading adventure trips provider company of India, A huge team to serve you in the mountains, A knowledgeable and well experienced local guides are there to help you with directions and make you feel comfortable with the surrounding. We organize treks and adventure trips in the Himalayas in no man s land. Our local knowledge and Himalayan experiences ensures that we are the real people who are operating trips in this Himalayan destinations and also known about India and its reality. We will also give you the knowledge about all the historical background of whichever places you visit. There is a transparent communication between us and clients so that you can enjoy high quality trips of exceptional value with no hidden extras charges. Our mission is to discover destinations, often not found on maps, accessible to people who love to explore themselves. If you are a beginner or an experienced trekker, we ensure that you will have the best of local guides, trek equipment and even local cuisine so that you can enjoy the scenery and nature and can leave all the arrangements to us. YOU ARE VERY SAFE WITH US AAHVAN ADVENTURES we meticulously tag along safety management procedures and guidelines. Our leaders are well trained at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering school on safety management and first aid. We have a very well skilled team of Outdoors Instructors lead by mountaineer equivalence excellence and unvarying enhancement of skills and each guide is hand-picked for attitude & love for the mountains as much as for absolute trekking excellence. We do trekking in small groups, so can manage batter services along with a team of guides and porters with mule. The porters along with one guide travel in front of the pack to ensure that the trail is clear and to set up the camp site in advance.

7 WE USE HIGH QUALITY EQUIPMENTS QUECHUA ARPENAZ XL 3 TENT We use quality Quechua Arpenaz XL3 tent. These tents are Water resistance, Waterproof and validated in the laboratory test mission. Area under roof breathable polyester double prevents water droplets resulting from condensation, which is deposited on the inner face of the double roof. The ventilation element in the spare one and two ventilation parts on both sides of the entry to limit condensation and air fresheners. FORCLAZ -5 LIGHT HIKING SLEEPING BAG This sleeping bag is comfortable in temperature 5 C/Limit temperature 11 C & Can be twinned to sleep 2 people. Link a right zip bag to a leg zip bag. Inner fabric: 100% polyamide. Outer fabric: 100% polyester insert: 100% polyamide and wadding: 100% polyester. The minimum temperature at which a user feels comfortable overall neither hot nor cold while huddled up in the sleeping bag (as determined for an average male user under normal conditions of use). HIKING POLE This is very important thing to have hiking pole during trek. It give a support to Hiker all along trek with comfort. This high quality pole is made of durable light weight aluminum Poles extend from 25.5 to 53 inches (approximately). Poles contain anti shock springs for more comfortable trekking. Durable tips for less for giving surfaces, rubber foot for flat surfaces and optional snow disk for use on soger ground coverings. CRAMPONS A crampon is a traction device that is attached to footwear to improve mobility on snow and ice during ice climbing. Not only are crampons used during ice climbing, but they are also used for secure travel on snow and ice, such as crossing glaciers, snowfields and ice fields, ascending snow slopes, and scaling ice covered rock.

8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. What is the fitness level required for the Har Ki Dun Trek and how hard is the trek? A. This trek is moderate and meant for everyone, right from fit/adventurous to seasoned hikers. Q. Which is the best time for Har Ki Dun Trek Trek? A. March to June & September to December Q. When to Book this Trek? A. Its is advisable to book this trek before 45 days. Q. What is the maximum altitude point of Har Ki Dun Trek? A. Jaundhar Glacier 4300m Q. Is Airfare cost Included? A. Yes, the Airfare cost is included, if you book the trip 45 days prior. Also the Airfare may very due to the dynamic nature of flight and it may affect the final cost of the trip. Q. Which transport you provide from Delhi to Sankri & Return? A. Tempo Traveller / Tata Sumo / Bolero Q. What will be the daytime and night temperature? A. During day time the temperature will be around 8 to 12 and during night it will fall down to -5 Q. Are trekking shoes mandatory? A. Trekking shoes are not mandatory but, it will make the trek comfortable. Take a shoe with a good grip and high ankle support. It would be better if the shoes are waterproof. Q. Are there any provisions for taking bath? A. There is bath facility at only our base camp Sankri. Q. What is the size of trekking group? A. 20 to 30 People Q. How many guides are there in one group? A. 2 guides Q. Are accommodation for men and women separate? A. Yes, men and women will not be sharing tents, unless they want. Q. What kind of food you provide during the trek? A. We provide food for 4 times in a day i.e. Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner. Q. Do I need to carry any documents with me? A. Carry an original ID card and a photograph. Q. Do you provide toilet tents? A. Yes we do provide Toilet tents. Q. Can we expect rains/snowfall during the trek? A. Yes, Sudden weather changes are expected, always carry a light rain coat or waterproof windcheater/poncho. Q. Is there any mobile network connectivity? A. In Sankri you will only get BSNL mobile network. In other locations you won t have any network. Q. Where can we get Electricity? A. During the trek, you will get electricity only in Sankri.

9 COST OF THE TRIP MUMBAI TO MUMBAI ` 19,300/- Per Person (Sharing Basis) 5% GST (Service Tax) Book This Trek Online (Click here) INCLUSION 1. Mumbai to Delhi & Return Flight 2. Transportation from Delhi to Dehradun Sankri & Return 3. Accommodation during the trek (Camping) 4. All meals vegetarian 5. Camp Fire at Campsite (If Available) 6. Trekking permits and forest camping charges 7. Trekking equipment (Hiking Pole, Crampons, Gaiters, Tents, Sleeping Bags, Ice Axes, Ropes, etc.) 8. Safety equipment (First Aid, Medical Kit, Oxygen Cylinders, Stretcher, etc.) 9. Services of an expert trek leader (Qualified in Basic/Advanced Mountaineering Courses) 10.Services of an expert trek team (Guides, Cooks, Helpers, Porters/Mules) 11.Achievement Certificate 12.Memories for Life Time EXCLUSION 1. 5% GST (Service Tax) 2. Food during travelling from Mumbai to Delhi/Dehradun to Sankri & Return 3. Backpack offloading charges additional (` 250/ Per Day / Per Bag) 4. Personal expenses of any kind 5. Anything apart from the inclusions TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. Full payment to be made in advance at the time of booking the trek 2. Final Cost = Land package (+ GST)+ Airfare (Final cost may vary due to the dynamic nature of Airfare) 3. Last Date of booking will be closed before 30 days prior 4. Team Aahvan has right to change the itinerary and schedule without any notice 5. Payment to be made by Bank Transfer/Cheque/DD in favor of AAHVAN ADVENTURES OPC PVT LTD 6. Payment for this trip will not be adjusted against any future trips CANCELLATION POLICY 1. Before 30 days: 90% of total Land Package Cost(i.e ) is refundable 2. Between days: 75% of total Land Package Cost is refundable 3. Between days: 50% of total Land Package Cost is refundable 4. Less than 10 days: No refund * Air Ticket is non refundable

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