Some info about the trek:
Location: Saur Kund Lake
District: Manali
State: Himachal Pradesh
Height: 13000 ft.
Grade: medium
Dates: May 1st to May 31st, one batch of 35 everyday.
This is a trek to a high altitude lake - Saurkund, located beyond the upper reaches of Manali at 13,000ft. The trek is set to walk you through small villages, thick pine forests, grassy meadows and snowy slopes, all the while presenting a view of snow capped peaks such as Mt. Deo Tibba, Mt. Indrasan, Mt. Norbu, and the entire Kullu-Manali valley. The lake, Saurkund, by the nature of its location is mostly frozen between November and May, and turns to water between June and October.
The Plannings for the trek will be as follows:
Day 1: New Delhi
Group assembly at New Delhi and departure for Manali in Deluxe Bus by 2000hrs.
Being an overnight journey, Dinner will be provided en-route at a motel.
Meals:En-route Dinner. Buffet Style -Vegetarian Only.
Accommodation:Overnight Bus Journey
Day 2: Hotel in Manali
Arrive at your Hotel in Manali for Lunch and check in to allotted rooms. Afternoon at leisure. Assemble for team briefing at 1900hrs, followed by dinner.
Meals:En-route Breakfast and morning Tea. Lunch, Dinner and Evening Tea at Hotel. Buffet Style – Vegetarian Only
Accommodation:Rooms –Twin / Multiple Sharing
Day 3: Base Camp @ Village Sankchar
Post an early breakfast, depart for village Sankchar. After spending time in the village enjoying the local hospitality, a short 1 hour hike will reach you to the Base Camp for lunch. Check in to the allotted tents. Post lunch indulge in adventure activities set at the camp. Evening Bonfire, followed by Dinner
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning and Evening Tea & Snacks. Buffet Style –Vegetarian Only
Accommodation:Tents –Twin / Multiple Sharing
Day 4: Camp I @ Barghali-Thaatch
Post early morning breakfast, trek for 05- 06 hrs from Base Camp to Camp I located in a meadow known as ‘Barghali-Thaatch’. Arrive for lunch at camp. Post lunch indulge in adventure activities set at the camp.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning and Evening Tea & Snacks. Buffet Style –Vegetarian Only
Accommodation:Tents –Twin / Multiple Sharing
Day 5: Camp I @ Barghali-Thaatch
Post an early breakfast, participants will trek for 05-06hrs to Lake Saurkund and back to Camp I. Arrive at camp for lunch.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning and Evening Tea & Snacks. Buffet Style –Vegetarian Only
Accommodation:Tents –Twin / Multiple Sharing
Day 6: Base Camp @ Village Sankchar
Post an early morning breakfast, trek from Camp I to the Base Camp at village Sankchar. Approximate Trekking Time will be 05hrs.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning and Evening Tea & Snacks. Buffet Style –Vegetarian Only
Accommodation:Tents –Twin / Multiple Sharing
Day 7: Hotel in Manali
Post breakfast, check-out from Base Camp and transfer to a hotel in Manali for Lunch. Check in to allotted rooms. Post lunch the participants have time at leisure to explore the local markets
Meals:Breakfast at camp, Lunch & Dinner Hotel. Buffet Style –Vegetarian Only
Accommodation:Rooms –Twin / Multiple Sharing
Day 8: Hotel in Manali
Post breakfast, day at leisure for participants to explore Manali. Group assembly at Bus stand by 1800hrs, departure by 1830hrs for Delhi.
Meals:Breakfast, En-route Dinner. Buffet Style – Vegetarian Only. Lunch by yourself.
Accommodation:Overnight Bus Journey
Day 9: Arrive Delhi
Arrive in New Delhi, early morning and proceed for train departures.
Meals:Morning Tea En-route
The charges for the trek will be Rs 10,500 per head, which includes:
• Travel by Deluxe coach, Delhi-Manali-Delhi.
• All meals as specified in the itinerary.
• Accommodation in tents on multiple sharing basis.
• Accommodation in hotel on twin / multiple sharing basis.
Basic first aid facilities at every camp & access to the nearest hospital in Manali.
• 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.
Payment details:
One needs to pay the full amount as advance before 31st March ’09.
The amount to be paid to the following account.
SBI a/c no: 30665796091 S/A in the name of Mr Nilesh Patil.
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane.
Things to carry:
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
Cutlery set – Plate, Bowl, Spoon & Bottle
A big duffel bag
A small day pack bag.
Please Note:
# It is very important that you line the inside of your bags with a big polythene sheet. Doing so will ensure, that in in the event of rain, even though your bag may get wet, your clothes will still remain dry!
# NO SUITCASE! Carry only a duffel bag & a small day pack for the trek. The duffel bag will be sent over ponies between camps, while you will carry the day pack with a bottle of water, a raincoat, an umbrella and some eats in it.
Guidelines:
We reserve all the rights to change the route or number of days of the trek if the situation so desires due to unforeseen events.
The package excludes any personal expenses like STD, laundry, or any such expense that may arise due to unforeseen events.
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 trek. 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 the camp begins, Synapses will retain 25% of the fee and return the balance amount.
If you cancel 30 -16 days before the camp begins, Synapses will retain 50% of the fee and return the balance amount.
If you cancel less than 15 days before the camp begins, or after the camp has begun, there will be NO REFUND.
Call directly for group bookings.
For More details please contact:
Nilesh Patil : 9967436211
Regards,
Nilesh Patil,
Trek mates.
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