Our ongoing treks and safari programmes

[rahul]

Dear members,

Our Trekking / adventure safari season for 2008, has started with a
bang with the seasons first trek to the hauntingly beautiful glacial
tarn of 'Beas Kund,' in the upper Solang valley area of Manali in
Himachal Pradesh, slated to commence on the 20th of May,2008.

Located at the base of lofty Pir Panjal mountain Range of the outer
Himalaya, under the shadow of the breathtakingly beautiful Hanuman
Tibba peak, Beas Kund is usually covered in ice at this time of the
year. Our reconnisance team has just come back from the area and has
given us information that there is still quite a bit of snow
surrounding the lake.

This is the perfect time for a trek to this enchanting little
Himalayan paradise. We have already recieved three confirmed enquiries
for this programme and are all set to embark on the Beas Kund trek on
the given date with these three clients. However, there is still space
for 6-8 people on this trek as the ideal number of participants for us
would be around 10.

So, if you would like to join this programme or want more details
pertaining to the trek itinerary, costs and images, do get in touch
with us quickly as bookings for this programme will close on the 12th
of May 2008. Our phone numbers and E-mail are given at the end of this
post.

Also given below are some of our other trekking / jeep safari
programmes, that begin from mid may 2008 onwards. Do get in touch with
us if any of them sparks your interest and you want to participate in
them or want more details about them.

We look forward to your joining us on one of these incomparable,
exiting...life altering...'journeys of discovery.'

"KI - KI... SO - SO...LAHARGYALO"

(Customary Traditional Ladakhi and Tibetan invocation / slogan, while
crossing the high passes of the Himalaya, meaning...'The Gods are
victorious.')




PROGRAMMES BEGINNING FROM 20th May, 2008, ONWARDS. :-



1) - THE BEAS KUND TREK.

This is a very popular trek in the Manali region and provides possibly
the best introduction to alpine mountainscapes, for the first time
trekker.

The trek gradient in this enchanting trek to 'Beas Kund', which is a
glacial tarn and is the source of the river Beas, is easy - moderate
and takes one along the beautiful upper Solang valley. The route
passes through forests of spruce and silveroak, through alpine meadows
where the omadic Gaddi folk graze their sheep and finally to the foot
of the high summits such as the majestic Hanuman Tibba (5,930 Mts.),
Friendship, Shitidhar and Manali peak.

This trek offers a great degree of contrast during the journey. One
can spend hours during the walk, interacting with the local folks,
exploring Alpine Flowers or walking on the glacial moraine. The trek
also provides Magnificent views of the lofty Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar
range of mountains

SEASON: Starting April 28, 2008 till Nov. 2008
MAX. ALTITUDE: Mtrs (Beas Kund)
NUMBER OF DAYS: 5 - 6 days
TRIP TYPE: Trek
TREK GRADIENT: Easy - Moderate.



2) - THE DEO TIBBA BASE TREK

Starting from the Prini road head, this scenic, summer - high altitude
trek winds its way through lush green meadows and alpine forests. With
memorable views of snow-capped peaks, including Indrasan, Inderkilla,
Deo-Tibba and of the majestic 'Hampta Pass', this is one of the most
scenic treks in Himachal Pradesh. Mountain streams, glaciers, log
bridges...all go into making this a trek worth experiencing. Look out
for the amazing valley view from Piyangniru. It would be any
photographer's delight to capture.

SEASON: 25th April - November end 2008
MAX. ALTITUDE: 3600m
NUMBER OF DAYS: 10 days
TRIP TYPE: Trek
TREK GRADIENT: Moderately challenging



3) - THE TREK TO MALANA OVER THE CHANDRAKHANI PASS.

This trek starts from Naggar, the ancient capital of the Kullu valley
and passes through the quaint Pahari (hill) village of Rumsu before
surmounting the majestic Chandrakhani Pass(3600Mts.) and then
descending to the unique tribal village of Malana.

Malana is considered to be one of the earliest democracies in this
part of the world. The village has its own unique set of deities and
way of life, guided by strict rules and regulations promulgated by its
divine counsil. all this makes it an intresting anachronism in this
day and age of Global homogenisation. Care and respect for local
customs is essential here.

Another intresting aspect of this trek is the passage through
relatively well preserved forests of Himalayan spruce, oak and
chestnut, where sightings of elusive Himalayan wildlife is not that
uncommon.

SEASON: April - November end
MAX. ALTITUDE: 3600m
NUMBER OF DAYS: 5 days
HIGH PASSES: Chanderkhani Pass (3600m)
TRIP TYPE: Trek
TREK GRADIENT: Easy



4) - THE BHRIGU LAKE TREK:

Close enough to habitation, yet in a secluded, lush green dale, the
Bhirgu Lake is at an altitude of 4235 metres. It lies east of the
Rohtang Pass and is about 6 km from the village of Gulaba. The shores
of this clear water lake are visited regularly by the people of the
area, especially on local relegious occasions and fairs.

In early season, this enchanting mountain lake, which is locally
believed to be sacred on accouunt of being the 'Tapobhumi (hallowed
ground)' of the ancient Indian sage 'Bhrighu', is often partially
clothed in ice. The panoramic view of the lofty snowclad mountains
encircling the Kullu valley from here, is beyond comparison and
remains etched in ones memory for a long time.

SEASON: 5th May - October
MAX. ALTITUDE: 4235m
NUMBER OF DAYS: 5 days
TRIP TYPE: Trek
TREK GRADIENT: Easy



5) - MANALI-CHANDRATAL JEEP SAFARI / TREK

This magical jeep safari takes you to the ethereally beautiful
Chandrataal 'The Moon Lake.' Chandrataal is a high altitude lake so
breathtaking in its beauty that it seems like a jewel set in the crown
of the Himalaya. Ensconced between lofty mountain ranges whose snow-
mantled peaks find a near perfect reflection in its emerald waters,
Chandratal is a magical place and one feels like spending an eternity
here. There are some fantastic views of the CB range of the
inner Himalaya, including that of the splendid CB-13 and CB-14 peaks,
from the lake. One is also mesmerized by the amazingly beautiful sweep
of the Samundra Tapu glacier, which is visible from here.

We guarantee that you will fall in love with this lake and will want
to visit it again and again.

SEASON: Mid May to the End of September, 2008
MAX. ALTITUDE: 4510m (Kunzum - La Pass)
NUMBER OF DAYS: 5 - 6 days
TRIP TYPE: Trek / Jeep safari
TREK GRADIENT: Easy - Moderate

Friends, if any of you are intrested in joining these programmes or
want information about fixed departures (or any other details
pertaining to these programmes, including detailed trip itineraries,
pictures or cost details), please send a query to:

rahu...@gmail.com or, mystichima...@gmail.com

Or call us on: -

Mobile : ++ 91 9958135842, ++ 91 9810677507
Landline: ++ 91 11 25897216, ++ 91 1902 250045