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Trek to Gangarchulla (13822ft) – The Patal Ganga Trail
May 2011
Overview
Departures:
- 01st May 2011 to 10th May 2011
- 08th May 2011 to 17th May 2011
- 15th May 2011 to 24th May 2011
- 22nd May 2011 to 31st May 2011
- 29th May 2011 to 07th June 2011
For the year 2011, Synapses Adventures proudly presents a brand new trail, a never done before trek, it presents to you, ‘The Trek to Ghangar Chula – The Patal Ganga Trail’. The trek will take you through obscure villages, thick forests and eventually on to ‘never seen before’ high altitude meadows and give you an absolutely fresh look at our age old Himalayas!
Of the villages settled along the trail, the major occupation is farming and the trail does pass through quite a few step farms. Starting at 4800ft, the trek meanders along with the Patal Ganga river and eventually climbs up to a height of 13, 970ft. Between these two points, dotted along the way are thick rhododendron forests and the high altitude meadows. Spread over a distance of 24kms, the trek gains a total elevation of 2kms between the Base Camp and Camp II. While parts of the trail are very comfortable and straight, there are also parts of the trail which are steep and challenging. The pinnacle of the trek is the summit of Ghangar Chula at 13,970ft. The summit is over a hump, that is an extended shoulder of the Pangar Chula peak.
Itinerary
| Days | From | To | Travel Time | O/N | Activity | Distance Kms | B | L | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Delhi (216mts/712ft) | Base Camp(1600mts/4800ft) | Bus | X | Road Travel | 450 | N | N | N |
| Day 2 | Base Camp(1600mts/4800ft) | Base Camp(1600mts/4800ft) | Base Camp | 1600mts/4800ft | Arrive at Base Camp | X | Y | Y | Y |
| Day 3 | Base Camp(1600mts/4800ft) | Base Camp(1600mts/4800ft) | Base Camp | 1600mts/4800ft | Height Gain Walk | 6 | Y | Y | Y |
| Day 4 | Base Camp(1600mts/4800ft) | Camp I (2760mts/9108ft) | Camp I | 2760mts/9108ft | Trek | 7 | Y | Y | Y |
| Day 5 | Camp I (2760mts/9108ft) | Camp II (3600mts/11880ft) | Camp II | 3600mts/11880ft | Trek | 4 | Y | Y | Y |
| Day 6 | Camp II (3600mts/11880ft) | Camp II (3600mts/11880ft) | Camp II | 3600mts/11880ft | Hike to Ghangar Chula Summit | 9 | Y | Y | Y |
| Day 7 | Camp II (3600mts/11880ft) | Camp III (2910mts/9600ft) | Camp III | 2910mts/9600ft | Trek | 4 | Y | Y | Y |
| Day8 | Camp III (2910mts/9600ft) | Base Camp(1600mts/4800ft) | Base Camp | 1600mts/4800ft | Trek | 9 | Y | Y | Y |
| Day 9 | Base Camp(1600mts/4800ft) | Delhi(216mts/712ft) | Bus | X | Depart / Road Travel | 450 | Y | Y | Y |
| Day 10 | Delhi(216mts/712ft) | X | X | X | X | X | N | N | N |
Elevation Chart
Price/Guidelines
The Price per Participant is INR 10,500/- inclusive of all taxes
- Synapses reserves the right to cancel, change the route or number of days of the event if the situation so desires.
- The event is subject to ‘Force Majeure’ conditions.
- Requests for cancellation/refund will not be entertained without a written application.
- Participants are to duly fill up and send registration form, medical form and indemnity bond to register for the event. Incomplete forms or any 1 of the 3 forms not sent will result in the registration being cancelled for the participant.
- If you cancel 31 days before date of departure, Synapses will refund 100% of the amount.
- If you cancel 30 -16 days before date of departure, Synapses will retain 50% of the fee and return the balance amount.
- If you cancel less than 15 days before date of departure, or after the event has begun, there will be NO REFUND.
- Cost DOES NOT INCLUDE camera fee, mineral water, soft /hard drinks, any starters etc.
- Cost DOES NOT INCLUDE any personal expenses like STD, laundry, or any such expense that may arise due to unforeseen events.
Cost Includes:
- Travel by Deluxe coach, from Delhi to Delhi.
- All meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Accommodation in tents on multiple sharing basis.
- Basic first aid facilities at every camp & access to the nearest hospital.
- Services of an experienced team with safety as their top priority.
- Equipment for the trek; Tents, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, harness, ropes, carabineer etc.
- Under the safe guidance of our expert team a hands-on experience in Adventure Sports like; Flying Fox, Rappelling etc.
- Apart from the meals mentioned in the itinerary, there would also be a round of morning and evening tea/energy drinks with snacks at each camp.
- Porter services and transfer of equipment and luggage by porters / mules.
Cost Does NOT Include:
- Cost DOES NOT INCLUDE camera fee, mineral water, soft /hard drinks, any starters etc.
- Cost DOES NOT INCLUDE any personal expenses like STD, laundry, or any such expense that may arise due to unforeseen events.
- Cost DOES NOT INCLUDE anything not listed in the inclusions.
Bring Along
- Hat / Cap 01 nos.
- Woolen cap / Balaclava 01 nos.
- Warm Scarf 01 nos.
- Pair of Woolen Gloves
- Round neck T-shirt, min 03 nos.
- Fleece Sweatshirt / Sweater min 01 nos.
- Windproof Jacket 01 nos.
- Leggings from a Track-suit, min 01pair
- Shorts min 01 pair
- Pair of sturdy sports shoes with rubber sole
- Cotton Socks, min 03 pairs
- Woolen Socks, min 02 pairs
- Thermal Inners, Lower & Upper, min 01 pair
- Raincoat / Poncho 01 nos.
- Hand / Face Towel min 01 nos.
- Full Body Towel min 01 nos.
- Torch with spare batteries, 01 set
- Umbrella 01 nos.
- Sunscreen lotion, min 30 SPF
- A pair of eye shades
- Medicines as specified by doctor
- Toiletries
- Extra Pair of shoe laces
- A duffel bag / suitcase
- A small day pack
Please Note:
# It is very important that you line the inside of your duffel bags with a big polythene sheet. Doing so will ensure, that in the event of rain, even though your bag may get wet, your clothes will still remain dry!
# Batteries in High Altitude and cold weather drain out rather fast. Carry enough spares for your cameras.
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