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PANGARCHULLA | KUARI
PASS | ALAKNANDA
PANGARCHULLA & KUARI PASS TREK &
ALAKNANDA RAFTING EXPEDITION
Apr 06 - 16, 2019
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GARHWAL TREK & RAFT: INTRODUCTION Starting the trek from Auli, turns Kuari Pass into an easy - moderate trek that provides sweeping views from
the gorges of Trishul in the East to the peaks of Kedarnath in the West. It offers unparalleled view of the
Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Kamet, Gauri Parbat, Hathi Parbat, Nanda Devi, Dunagiri and a myriad of
other 6000m and 7000m peaks. It is a great beginner trek that offers views and meadows to turn anyone
into a happy mountain soul.
Pangarchulla becomes a beautiful climbing objective in the spring, an easy low peak which gives a good feel
of a climb; plodding the crisp morning snow with amazing views of high mountains. Just perfect for anyone
trying to wet their feet with their first Himalayan Summit. End the trip with a multi-day river adventure down
the Alaknanda river to end at Rudraprayag, descending 70 kms of a classic river run negotiating over 85 Class
3+/4 rapids!
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GARHWAL TREK & RAFT: FACT SHEET
• DATE OF TRIP: APR 06- 16, 2019
• DURATION OF TRIP: 10 DAYS
• REPORTING POINT: DED AIRPORT
• GRADE OF TRIP: DEMANDING
• HEIGHT: 4475 M
• GRADE: CLASS 4
ACCOMMODATION
DAY ACCOMMODATION MEAL PLAN
DAY 1-5 TREKKING CAMP ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 6 PIPALKOTI HOTEL ALL INCLUSIVE
DAY 7-8 RAFTING CAMP ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 9 CAMP AQUATERRA ALL INCLUSIVE
DAY 10 CAMP AQUATERRA BREAKFAST & LUNCH
ITINERARY CHART
DAY START POINT
END POINT
DIST. (KM)
TIME (HR)
ALT. (M)/ RAPID CLASS
DAY 1 HARIDWAR JOSHIMATH DRIVE 239
7 1560
DAY 2 JOSHIMATH GULING DRIVE 48 TREK 4
6 3000
DAY 3 GULING LOWER KHULARA 6 5 3300
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DAY 4 KHULARA BASE CAMP 6 5 4000
DAY 5 BASE CAMP BASE CAMP
DAY 6 ADVANCE BASE CAMP KHULARA (SUMMIT DAY)
9 8 3300
DAY 7 KHULARA PIPALKOTI TREK 7 DRIVE 47
8 1330
DAY 8 PIPALKOTI NANDPRAYAG DRIVE 8 RAFT 20
5 CLASS 3+/4
DAY9 NANDPRAYAG GAUCHAR 30 5 CLASS 3+/4
DAY 10
GAUCHAR CAMP AQUATERRA RAFT 30 DRIVE 90
8 CLASS 3+/4
DAY 11
CAMP AQUATERRA DED AIRPORT
DRIVE 46
1.5 TRIP ENDS!
TOTAL COST: INR 79,000 + 5% TAX
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GARHWAL TREK & RAFT: ITINERARY
DAY ONE: DED AIRPORT – JOSHIMATH (1560 M)
After an early breakfast we begin the eight-hour drive northwards following the Ganges to its source,
stopping for lunch along the way. The drive takes us into the rugged countryside of the Garhwal Himalaya
along the Alaknanda River. We travel past a number of holy confluences and then finally into the narrow
valley of the Mandakini River. We reach Joshimath, the road-head for the trek, in the evening. Overnight
camp.
DAY TWO: JOSHIMATH - DHAK - GULLING (3000 M)
Today, we drive for 45 mins to reach Dhak. From here we trek to Guling. Today's trek is a steep ascent. Right
from the start we have steep patches that get gradual after a couple of hours of the trek crossing Karchi
village. At Tugasi village we rest for 10 mins before we continue the climb. We ascend nearly 3,200 feet to
our campsite, Guling. We get to see Dronagiri, Hathi Parbat and Ghoda Parbat today.
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DAY THREE: GULLING - LOWER KHULARA (3300 M)
After our first night out under the stars we continue on to Lower Khulara. The trail today gently traverses
through beautiful forest. We set up camp in the afternoon at the small meadow of Lower Khulara.
DAY FOUR: KHULARA - BASE CAMP (4000 M)
The trail is steep up to the Kuari Pass and it takes about two or three hours to get there. Once up on the pass,
the views are simply breathtaking, a wide panorama of high Himalayas – the Chaukhamba Range, Nilkantha
(6,597 m), and Abigamin (7,355 m) extend to the Tibetan border. In the middle foreground, the main
Himalayan chain in the vicinity of the Bhyundar and Hemkund Valleys includes Nilgiri Parbat (6,474 m) and
Rataban (6,166 m). Overnight camp.
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GARHWAL TREK & RAFT: ITINERARY
DAY FIVE: BASE CAMP (4000 M)
Rest day at base camp in order to get us acclimatized and ready for the summit attempt. Short walk in the
evening.
DAY SIX: ADV BASE CAMP-SUMMIT-KHULARA BASE CAMP (3395 M)
Wake up early to be up on the summit to see the sunrise on a wide Himalayan panorama. The walk up to the
summit at 4575m would take a couple of hours and we descend to be in time for hot lunch at base camp.
Evening party!
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GARHWAL TREK & RAFT: ITINERARY
DAY SEVEN: KHULARA-TAPOVAN-PIPAL KOTI (1330 M)
The last day of the trip is a descent all the way down to Tapovan. It’s about a 3-hour drive from here to the
comforts of the hotel in Pipalkoti.
DAY EIGHT: PIPAL KOTI – CHAMOLI – NANDPRAYAG (CLASS 3+/4)
An early start today, we drive an hour to Chamoli and begin our river trip after a comprehensive safety check. We raft 25
kms with nearly 40 rapids today, including a possible portage at Hillary Fall. This is the spot where Edmund Hillary's
famous "Ocean to Sky" expedition ended, being unable to travel up this rapid. Lots of paddling, lots of scouts, this is the
quintessential river day. We float into Nandprayag for the night.
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GARHWAL TREK & RAFT: ITINERARY
DAY NINE: NANDPRAYAG - GAUCHAR (CLASS 3+/4)
Today we raft from Nandprayag to Gauchar, rafting down a series of nearly 20 Class 3+/4 rapids over a 4 hour
day. We camp near Gauchar, 7 kms upstream of the confluence of the Alaknanda with the Pindar at Karnprayag
DAY TEN: GAUCHAR - RUDRAPRAYAG - CAMP ATA (CLASS 3+/4)
Today we raft till below Rudraprayag in a 5 hour day covering 30 kms of Class 3+/4 rapids, including a portage
at "Kakar Fall". Drive back down the valley to arrive at Camp Aquaterra for dinner. You can alternatively stay
at Atali Ganga. Please ask for options.
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GARHWAL TREK & RAFT: ITINERARY
DAY ELEVEN: CAMP ATA – DED AIRPORT
Relaxed morning at Camp. 24 KM rafting trip to NIM Beach. Post lunch transfer to DED Airport to board the
flight home. Trip ends.
TOTAL COST: INR 79,000 + 5% TAX
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TREK & RAFT: COST REAKDOWN
COST INCLUDES
ALL TRAVEL FROM DED AND BACK TO DED BY ROAD
ALL ARRANGEMENTS FOR STAYING AND CAMPING WHILE ON TRIP
ACCOMMODATION ON TWIN SHARING BASIS IN TENTS/ HOTEL
ALL TREKKING ARRANGEMENTS WITH INDIA’S MOST EXPERIENCED GUIDING TEAM, CAMP STAFF AND COOKS
PORTRAGE UPTO 15KG/PERSON ALL COMMON CAMPING AND TREKKING EQUIPMENT
PEAK FEE/SANCTUARY FEE/ROYALTY/PERMITS WHERE APPLICABLE SAFE DRINKING WATER & ALL MEALS AS DETAILED IN ITINERARY
- AIRFARE INCLUSIONS
FLIGHT PRICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COST
COST EXCLUDES
SLEEPING BAG
ANY TRANSFERS OUTSIDE OF ITINERARY
BOTTLED WATER ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING
EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE (LAUNDRY/PHONE CALLS/ALCOHOL/CIGARETTES /CAMERA FEE/ETC.)
ANY EXPENSE INCURRED DUE TO FORCE MAJEURE SUCH AS LANDSLIDE, BAD WEATHER OR REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL
TRAVEL & CANCELLATION INSURANCE TIPPING - PLEASE BUDGET ON MIN. 5%-10% OF YOUR TRIP COST FOR TIPS TO BE DISTRIBUTED EQUALLY AMONGST THE STAFF
PLEASE NOTE
FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COST
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT – RS 9,500 + 5% TAX, FORCED SINGLE SUPPLEMENT IN CASE THERE IS NO ONE TO SHARE YOUR TENT WITH – RS 5,500 + 5% TAX
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