SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURE
“HIGHLIGHTS”
SNOW, GLACIERS, FOREST, MEADOWS, RIVER, BIRDS & GREAT VIEWS OF HIMALAYAN PEAKS
Area: Dhauladhar Himalayas
Duration: 06 Days
Best Season: Round the year except July and August
Grade: Easy
Altitude: 3350 mts
Total Trekking: 32 KMS
The Green Cause: “Our society must move from ego-system to eco-system economics. This requires that we shift from ego-system silos to eco-system awareness that considers others and includes the whole.”
Garbage is one of the most challenging factor that pollutes the environment everywhere. Garbage on foothills is being dumped for ages but attention of the society has been drawn recently towards garbage on the mountains, specially Himalayas. Our projects are focused on conducting activities and clean up of the mess that has been accumulated on all the places primarily the Foothills of Himalayas. We organize special activities, mass clean-ups and events in the community and schools to create the awareness level of the society towards restoring the environment.
DETAILED ITINERARY
5Nights/6 Days
DAY 01: ARRIVE AT BONTHU VILLAGE BASE CAMP (1850M)
- Arrive at Bonthu Village Base Camp (1850M)
- Welcome address by the camp leader and allotment of tents on sharing basis
- Post lunch – walk to Kharibhai village or Kareri Village and Gaj River
- Dinner followed by bonfire and songs/ group entertainment
(MEALS: LUNCH, EVE TEA WITH SNACK, SOUP, DINNER)
DAY 02: ACCLIMATIZATION DAY AROUND – TREK TO GUNA MATA TEMPLE (2000M) 6KMS)
The view from the base camp is spectacular a confluence of two glacial rivers right in front and snow capped peaks just to the side. The back view open up views of dense forests and the front view showcases the quaint little Bonthu Village.
The group will go for an acclimatization walk after breakfast and will return till lunch.
Guna Devi Temple is one of the popular religious shrines in the region, located at a distance of 8 km at Guna. It is a pilgrim centre of the Gaddi shepherds, a pastoral semi-nomadic tribe from Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The temple standing at an elevation of 2,310 m is dedicated to Goddess Kali.
The religious centre is dotted with sylvan virgin forests comprising oak, rhododendron and deodar trees. Besides, there is a Laka stream flowing nearby, which grabs attention of visitors. Apart from paying homage at the revered centre, tourists can visit locations such as Naddi, Kareri, Dharamshala and Kareri Lake.
POST LUNCH SOCIAL ACTIVITY AT BASE CAMP (VILLAGE CLEAN UP AND TREE PLANTATION)
- Post lunch, start village clean up activity and tree plantation.
We prepare our rucksacks for the trek and some adventure activities.
(MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, EVENING TEA WITH SOUP & DINNER)
DAY 03: TREK TO CAMP 2 AT BAGGA (2450M) 6 KMS/ 3.5HRS -
- Post breakfast, departure for trek to Camp I
- Arrive around lunch time.
- Rasna/ Lemonade on arrival to be served.
- Post lunch: welcome address by the camp leader and Tent pitching activity.
- Team building games.
- Camp cooking activity
- Soup time followed by dinner and campfire. Overnight in tents.
- Activity - Exploring the nearby high altitude area
- Soup time followed by dinner and campfire, Overnight in tents (Group Sharing basis)
(MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, EVENING TEA WITH SOUP & DINNER)
DAY 04: CLIMB TO GAJ PASS (3250M)
- Post breakfast the group will depart for the trek
Great spectacular views of the Dhauladhar snow mountains from the top. It’s a Height gain day to Snowline and beyond. Will enjoy the spectacular views
- The group will return back till lunch. Evening at leisure.
- Soup time followed by dinner and campfire
- The group will logout from the hectic day and will sleep in the tents.
- Overnight in tents (Group Sharing basis)
(MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, EVENING TEA WITH SOUP & DINNER)
DAY 05: TREK TO BASE CAMP (VILLAGE & RIVER CLEAN UP)
- Post breakfast, trek down to base camp.
- Arrive around lunch time.
- Rasna/ Lemonade on arrival to be served
- Post lunch- village and river cleanup activity
- Evening at leisure
- Soup time followed by dinner and campfire. Overnight in tents.
(MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, EVENING TEA WITH SOUP & DINNER).
DAY 06: DEPARTURES
- Post breakfast, departures
(MEALS: BREAKFAST)
DHARAMSHALA, Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala - Dharamshala, situated at an altitude of approx 1500 meters above sea level in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh, stands at the foot of Dhauladhar ranges and has a magnificent view of snowy peaks, deodar and pine forests, tea gardens and beautiful hills.
Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala.Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, abbreviated as the HPCA Stadium, is a picturesque cricket stadium located in the city of Dharamshala District Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, India. The town of Dharamsala is best known internationally as the home of the Dalai Lama of Tibet Nestled in the lap of the majestic Himalayan mountain range of Dharamshala lies a quaint little cricket stadium. Located at the height of 1,457 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest sports grounds in the world.
MCLEODGANJ is a suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It has an average elevation of 2,082 metres (6,831 feet). Situated on the Dhauladhar Range, whose highest peak, "Hanuman Ka Tibba", at about 5,639 metres (18,500 feet), lies just behind it, it is known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa" (a short form of Dharamshala used mainly by Tibetans) because of its large population of Tibetan refugees.
DALAI LAMA TEMPLE. This temple is also called as Tsuglakhang Temple. Dalai Lama visits this temple twice or thrice every year to preach and bless. Thus, the temple gets its name as Dalai Lama Temple.
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NETT PACKAGE EX PATHANKOT
COST PER STUDENT: Rs 5799/- per student
(Based on min 40pax)
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Accommodation in tents on sharing basis
- All meals as per itinerary
- First aid, Medical kits, Stretcher, Oxygen cylinder, Support
- Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader.
- 01 FOC on 15 paying students
- Local Guides accompanying the group
- Services of Camp Leaders
- Tents, sleeping bags, Appx 35 Ltrs Rucksacks, Carry mats
- Adventure activities as per the itinerary
- Camping & forest fees etc
PACKAGE PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Transportation and Airfare
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
- Any Kind of Drinks (Mineral Water, Aerated).
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of cancellation
- Due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
All notice of cancellation must be sent to our New Delhi office via email. Verbal cancellations will not be entertained. There is also no refund for services not utilized.
- 10 days prior to date: 25 % cancellation.
- 10 - 7 days: 35 % cancellation
- 6 - 3 days: 50% cancellation
- 3 days and below including no show No refund
EXTRA NOTE:
All schedules and other information are subject to change without notice and to Government’s approval.