Overview
The trek starts from the old village Shangchar and further leads to Rani Sui Lake which is located in lush green meadows and from the heights one enjoys the changing colours and hues of the cultivated multicolored fields below the valley and majestic view of snow clad peaks.
The upper region of this trek remains covered with snow till mid of June.
Itinerary
Inclusions/Exclusions
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Accommodation at Up North’s base camp, as per the itinerary.
- Accommodation in Alpine tents ( 3/4 men ) during the trek in higher camps (Separate toilet tent facility is provided).
- Sleeping bags (Holofill).
- Trekking mats.
- A variety of wholesome hygienic vegetarian meals.
- Transportation/ transfers as per the itinerary.
- Services of qualified instructors/ guides, cook, kitchen helper and mules to carry camping equipment.
- First aid kit. (Oxygen cylinder and Portable altitude chamber (PAC) for high altitude treks only)
WHAT IS EXCLUDED
- Transportation to reach Up North’s base camp and back to your destination. However, arrangements of travelling can be made on request.
- Any accidental, emergency, travel or medical Insurance.
- Any expenses of a personal nature.
- Beverages or drinks of any sort, including soft drinks or bottled / mineral water.
- Any charges to visit monument/ heritage buildings and photography or camera charges.
- Any transportation charges or transfers which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any charges for a manual or helicopter evacuation, hospitalization in case of a medical emergency or the like.
- Any additional activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- The Personal porter/ horses for carrying of individual kit or baggage.
How to Reach
Up North base camp is located at Ghurdaur near the heritage village Naggar .
By Air:
The Kullu – Manali Airport at Bhuntar is approximately 30 Kms. from Up North base camp.
By Road:
The distance from Delhi to Naggar is around 540 Kms. There are overnight buses (semi deluxe, deluxe, air-conditioned and Volvo) from Delhi to Manali. You can de-board the bus at Patlikuhal from where you can hire a taxi (4 Kms) to Up North Campsite at Ghurdaur.
By Train:
The nearest railway station which is well connected is Chandigarh/Ambala is approximately 8/9 hours drive.
Recommended List
RECOMMENDATION FOR FITNESS:
Physical fitness is most important for every person, keen to do any trek in Himalaya. we suggest you the following basics.
Begin with long walks and continue jogging everyday with slow pace and keep increasing your pace day by day. Walk stairs, do squats and stretching exercises.
RECOMMENDED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING:
- Valid identity card
- Backpack with rain cover
- Day Pack with rain cover
- Good pair of trekking shoes
- Walking Stick (optional)
- Cotton and woollen socks
- Thermal inner wear
- Cotton pants/trek pants
- Cotton shirts/ sweat shirts
- Fleece Jacket/Woollen pullover
- Feather/ Hollofill Jacket
- Woollen cap
- Sun Cap/Hat
- Waterproof gloves
- Cotton/ Fleece gloves
- Light rain coat/Poncho
- Flip-flop / chappals
- Light towel
- Water Bottle
- Sunglasses
- Sun block cream
- Vaseline/cold cream
- Needle with thread
- Toiletries
- Notebook & pen
- Personal medical kit
- Headlamp/torch with extra batteries
Policy
(Cancellation request will only be accepted by email)
- In case request for cancellation is received before 30 clear days or more in advance before the scheduled date of reporting, 80% of the advance taken will be refunded.
- If the request for cancellation is received between 15 to 29 days, 50% of advance taken will be refunded.
- No refund will be given, if the cancellation intimation is received less than 15 days before the reporting date.
