Mt. Bandarpunch Expedition (6316 M)

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Mt. Bandarpunch Expedition (6316 M)

EXPEDITION
21 Nights / 22 Days
includes:
  • transports
  • sight seeing
  • food
  • hotels

Located in the Sankri range of Garhwal Himalayas, Bandapunch Peak meaning “Lord Hanuman’s Tail” is a staggering peak of the Bandapunch massif. Also sometimes referred to as “White Peak”, Bandapunch along with Kalanag which is known as “Black Peak” dominates the skyline rising high. The Bandarpunch glacier is the source of the holy river of Yamuna.

Bandarpunch peak expedition is technical in nature because of the steep snow slopes and its infamous snowfield which is absolutely humongous full of deep hidden crevasses that require proper probing every step of the way.

Bandarpunch Peak is a perfect training ground for Himalayan mountaineering expeditions.

Region: Uttarakhand

Range: Saraswati Range

Max. Alt.: 6316 M (20,722 FT)

Coordinates: 31°01’36” N, 78°34’19” E

Base Camp: Osala Base Camp

Duration: 17 Days

Best Time: May, June, September, October

DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI

Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport in a traditional manner with garlands and proceed to your hotel. Overnight at Delhi.

DAY 2: DELHI – RISHIKESH - 240 KMS DRIVE

Morning after breakfast visit I.M.F. for briefing and clear all the formalities. Later in the day drive (240 Kms) to Rishikesh. Upon arrival check-in the hotel for overnight stay.

Meals: - Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 3: RISHIKESH – UTTARKASHI -175 KMS DRIVE

Morning after breakfast drive to Uttarkashi (175 Kms). Afternoon arrives Uttarkashi and check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Meals: - Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 4: UTTARKASHI – SUKHI - FOREST CAMP - 55 KMS DRIVE & TREK

Morning after breakfast drive some formalities /paper work in Uttarkashi. Later drive to Sukhi by covering approx. 55 Km in 03 hrs. from Sukhi trek to Forest camp. Overnight stay in camp.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 05: FOREST CAMP – BASE CAMP TREK

Morning after breakfast start trekking to Base camp by covering approx 12 km in 05 to 06 hrs. Upon arrive set up the base camp for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 06-17: BASE CAMP – SUMMIT – BASE CAMP - CLIMBING

Next 12 days for Establish higher camps & Attempt peak

Meals: All meals at Base camp

DAY 18: BASE CAMP - FOREST CAMP - TREK

Morning after breakfast windup the base camp and trek down to forest camp. Night stay in Forest camp.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 19: FOREST CAMP – SUKHI – UTTARKASHI - TREK AND DRIVE

Morning after breakfast start trek to Sukhi. From Sukhi drive back to Uttarkashi and check-in at hotel for overnight stay.

Meals: - Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 20: UTTARKASHI – RISHIKESH -170 KM DRIVE

Morning after breakfast drive back to Rishikesh. Upon arrival check-in the hotel for the overnight stay.

Meals: - Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 21: RISHIKESH – DELHI - 240 KMS DRIVE

Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi and upon arrival check-in the hotel for overnight stay.

Meals: - Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 22: DEPART DELHI

Morning after breakfast visit to IMF for debriefing. Rest of the day free for independent activity. Later transfer to International airport to board flight for onward destination.

Meals: - Breakfast

Price Includes:

  •  Booking of Mt. Bandarpunch with relevant authority IMF (Indian Mountaineering Foundation) and the booking fee
  •  National park fee & Expedition fee of state Govt. Uttarakhand
  •  Liaison officer fees, Accommodation, Meals and Transportation (Delhi to Delhi)
  •  Accommodation on Dbl/Twin Sharing Rooms in hotels/ guest house and campsite as per program
  •  All meals as per above mentioned programme
  •  Accommodation in Tents during Approach March and at Base Camp i.e. Single tent for each person.
  •  Transportation by tempo traveler/ Innova in Delhi and Non AC Jeeps In mountains as per program.
  •  Services of Shikhar Escort till Base Camp.
  •  First aid kit with Oxygen Cylinder
  •  High altitude food (after Base Camp)
  •  Services of High altitude Porter/Guide
  •  Complete kitchen and camp equipment including camp staff till base camp
  •  We will provide all Meals till base camp to Guest, HAP, All Staff & Liaison officer
  •  All current taxes including Govt. service tax of 5%
  •  Transportation of Members luggage maximum 40 Kgs per person road head to Base Camp & Base Camp to road head by Pony or porters.

Price doesn't Include:

  •  Personal clothing and gears required for climbing
  •  Any airfare (Domestic and International)
  •  Personal expenses such as table drinks, room’s services items, laundry, telephone calls at hotels or tip etc.
  •  Camera Fees.
  •  Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in trip program due to or circumstances, weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
  •  Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents or loss of goods.
  •  Any Cargo and Shipment Charges (Import and Custom Clearance) Personal Belongings such as Sleeping Bags, walking sticks etc.

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**Rates might vary so kindly contact us before booking with us.

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Booking

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Payments

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Payment Options

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Cash payment to our office or by Demand Draft / Cheque. All payments should be free and clear of any withholding tax and deduction. Bank charges, if any, for remittance (by remitting bank or by intermediary bank) would be strictly borne by payer.

Rights to amend the itinerary if required

Tour once commenced will strictly go as per the itinerary finalised. In case of events and circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to change all or parts of the contents of the itinerary for safety and well being of our esteemed passengers.

Policy Regarding Cancellation / No Show / Early Departure

In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:

  • 30 days & prior to arrival – 10% of the tour/service cost.
  • 20 days to 18 days prior to arrival – 20% of the tour/service cost.
  • 14 days to 16 days prior to arrival – 25% of the tour/service cost.
  • 10 days to 08 days prior to arrival – 50% of the tour/service cost.
  • 07 days & less, prior to arrival or no show – NO REFUND.

Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.

Refund

In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

Where as in case of Cancellation before the commencement, it will take atleast two weeks time to refund the said amount.

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All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before the tour or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of the trip participants’ safety, comfort & general well being.

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We do not have any insurance policy covering the expenses for accident, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other reasons. Visitors are advised to seek such insurance arrangements in their home country. All baggage & personal property/s at all times are at the client’s risk.

Passports & Visas

To travel to India from overseas countries except for the citizen of Nepal & Bhutan, one needs a 06 months valid passport and a valid Visa. And processing of Passport and Visa are not included in the tour cost.

Health

Any person who has a contagious disease is forbidden to travel, any person found during the tour with such a disease will be asked to leave the tour and will have to make their own arrangements to return home.