Live Beyond The Edge Of Reason

The Bards

uneet Puri was hooked to a life in the outdoors ever

since her father took her rock climbing at the age of 5.

Trekking and climbing have been a passion with her

and she has been trekking the Uttarakhand Himalayas since her

school days. She has also trekked in Nepal. She is something of

a dare devil and to challenge herself she often treks solo.

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hashi Bahuguna has been an avid trekker and climber most of her life. She is almost a mountain goat, having grown up in a Kamouni Village and having spent her

childhood in the arms of the mountains. She met Anusha and Guneet on an expedition in the Himalayas. She too treks solo or Alpine style when the mood takes her. She is also a trained rescuer.

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nusha Subramanian, an award winning journalist, started her trekking career in the Sayadri ranges at the tender age of 7 and had covered most of it by the

time she reached her teens. She started walking the Himalayas in 2006 and has trekked across all 5 Himalayan states. She has also trekked extensively abroad.

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The Bohemian Way

ur philosophy with regards to BA is simple, "of the mountains, for the mountains and by the mountains".

We view the mountains as our home and as we do what we do best here, climb and trek, we also aim to give back to our

home by providing a sustainable economic scenario to its residents.

As far as possible we try to provide our clients a glimpse into the

lives of the mountain folk, their culture and traditions with home stays along our trek routes.

Our vision for the years to come includes the promotion of women

in the sport of mountaineering both as team leaders and guides. We also hope to lead by example by having stricter and more

stringent safety and environmental guidelines implemented in the Himalayas.

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Day From To Altitude Distance /Time

Day 1 Mussoorie Pantwari 1394 m 88 km/4hrs (by

car)

Pantwari Goat Village

Home Stay 2562 m 2 km/1hrs

Day 2 Goat Village Home

Stay Jhandi (Summit) 2977 m 5 km/5hrs

Jhandi (Summit) Goat Village

Home Stay 2562 m 5km/3hrs

Day 3 Goat Village Home

Stay Pantwari 1394 m 2km/1hrs

Pantwari Dehradun 88 km/4hrs (by

car)

Itinerary

Into the abode of the God of Snakes: Nag Tibba, the highest peak in the lesser Himalayan range in Garwahal, Uttarakhand; is considered to be the abode of the God of Snakes (Nag Devta). The peak thus also borrows part of its name from the God; Nag (Snake) and Tibba (Top). The top affords spectacular views of the Yamnotri Valley. Magnificent peaks like the Banderpoonch, Kala Nag, Swargrohini and so on, will not only captivate but also enthral you. Day 1: Pantwari to Goat Village Home Stay This, the very first day is also the toughest as far as the walk is concerned. It is strenuous and exposed with little or no tree cover. However, the views one experiences all along the way more than makes up for any discomfort felt along the way. The sprawling valleys spread as far as the eye can see below the horizon line.

The Trek

Day 2: Goat Village Home Stay to the Summit and Back The walk is easy as compared to the one witnessed the day before and it is beautiful to boot. You will walk through mixed forest that will transport your imagination to the wilds of our forefathers. As you near the top a quaint meadow begins to emerge that then carries on till the top and cascades on to all sides of the summit. And then come the views of the abode of the Gods. The Himalayan range spread out in front of you will take your breath away and transform you to a trance like state. From the summit we descend down to the camp. This walk down is just as spectacular as the views you will see from the summit, a mixed descent that is in places steep and in some places gentle. The entire way is surrounded by a lush Rhododendron and Blue Pine forest. This walk is a pleasurable assault on all your senses.

The Trek

1. Lodging in the Goat Village Home Stay and meals for all members of the team for the number of trekking days mentioned above. Please note that the goat village has cottages with multiple beds in each unit.

2. Experienced and rescue trained, English speaking trekking leader and guides (1 guide to every 3 clients).

3. All National Park permits, camping and trekking fees. 4. All porterage charges (Includes porter fees, stay, meals, equipment, etc.)

Please note that a maximum of 10kgs of luggage is permissible per person for the trek.

5. The cost also includes a Service Tax of 9%. 6. Medical First Aid in case of minor ailments. 7. Trail pack for the trek days. 8. Transport from Dehradun to Dehradun.

Cost Inclusions

1. Any and all personal expenses incurred outside of the items mentioned in the “Cost Includes” section.

2. Excess hotel stay in Dehradun due to early arrival or late departure and also an early return from the mountain (due to any reason) other than the scheduled itinerary.

3. Any expenses arising from a medical illness or rescue needed due to high altitude sickness or any other ailment/injury/accident that requires more than basic First Aid.

4. Insurance (Medical and General). 5. Helicopter evacuation. 6. Personal expenses incurred such as soft and alcoholic beverages, laundry

charges, cigarettes and telephone, battery recharge and internet expenses. 7. Tips for porters and guides. 8. Personal porter hiring. 9. Flight/train/taxi/bus charges from originating destination to Dehradun. 10. Extra days spent on the mountain due to bad weather.

Cost Exclusions

1. Bohemain Adventures will take utmost care to see to it that your trip is successful and without any glitches. However, the participants will enrol for these trips at their own will and risk. BA will not be responsible for any illness, injury or accident encountered.

2. All participants will adhere to the environment codes attached along with the itinerary.

3. Please fill in the requisite guest information form and the indemnity bond and mail it back to us.

4. In case any individual decides to drop out of the trek after the trek commences, the decision to continue will lie with the rest of the team members. The team member opting to return will be escorted back to the road-head. However, the individual will have to bear the additional cost of the accompanying porters and any additional nights spent in a camp site.

5. Participants are expected to take utmost care of their personal belongings and of the equipment being given to them. The cost of repairing or replacing damaged equipment will be borne by the participant. BA will not be responsible for the damage or loss of any personal belonging during the course of the trek.

Terms and Conditions

6. BA reserves the right of admission to any participant on the trip depending on the fitness condition of the participant.

7. BA reserves the right to change the itinerary in the best interest of all participants, keeping in mind the weather conditions.

8. Participants may be requested to help out in certain camp activities for their own learning and merriment.

9. The consumption of alcohol (in any form) is NOT permitted on the trek.

Terms and Conditions

1. Participants will be confirmed only on 50% payment of the total cost of the trek at least 1 month in advance and after a duly filled in participation/guest form is received by BA.

2. The balance payment can be made through channels mentioned in the Mode of Payment at least two weeks prior to the departure.

3. Payment will be made in accordance with the payment modes only. 4. Cancellation: 100% of the payment will be retained if the cancellation is made

less than a week prior to departure. Cancellation 7-14 days prior to departure will result in 50% retention of total amount, cancellation between 15-21 days will result in 25% retention of total amount and cancellation 21 or more days prior to departure will result in 10% of the total amount being retained.

5. In the event of the cancellation of a trip due to any act of god such as earthquakes, floods or any other natural calamity BA will refund the entire amount to the participants (less the administrative and handling expenses.)

Payment and Cancellation

Policy

Payment for the trek can be made via cheque deposit, cash deposit or an online transfer with the following details:

Name: M/s Bohemian Adventures

Account No: 34367953806 Bank: State Bank of India

Branch: PBB Vasant Vihar, Dehradun IFS Code: SBIN0004207

Payment Details

50/1, Vasant Vihar, Dehradun - 248006 Ph: +91-8171284283, +91-941088336, +91-9820403174

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