2. 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.
G
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.
S
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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3. 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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4. Itinerary 1
Day From To Time Height
Day 0 Respective City Pokhara
Day 1 Pokahra Nayapul 1.5hrs (By Car) 1010m
Nayapul Jhinu 6hrs 1750m
Day 2 Jhinu Bamboo 8-9hrs 2310m
Day 3 Bamboo
Machhapuchhre
Base Camp
10hrs 3700m
Day 4
Machhapuchhre
Base Camp
Annapurna Base
Camp
4hrs 4130m
Annapurna
Base Camp
Machhapuchhre
Base Camp
3hrs 3700m
5. Day To From Time Height
Day 5
Machhapuchhre
Base Camp
Sinuwa 6-7hrs 2350m
Day 6 Sinuwa Jhinu 3-4hrs 1750m
Jhinu Hot Spring
40 mins (round
trip)
1780m
Day 7 Jhinu Nayapul 6hrs 1010m
Nayapul Pokhara 1.5hrs (By Car)
Day 8 Pokhara
Respective
City
Itinerary 1
6. Itinerary 2
Day From To Time Height
Day 0 Respective City Pokhara
Day 1 Pokahra Nayapul 1.5hrs (By Car) 1010m
Nayapul Landruk 5hrs 15650m
Day 2 Landruk Chhomrong 6-7hrs 2340m
Day 3
Chhomrong
Dovan 7-8hrs 2505m
Day 4 Dovan
Annapurna Base
Camp
6-7hrs 4130m
Day 5 Acclimatisation Day at Base Camp
7. Day To From Time Height
Day 6
Annapurna Base
Camp
Bamboo 5-6hrs 2310m
Day 7 Bamboo Jhinu 6-7hrs 1750m
Jhinu Hot Spring
40 mins (round
trip)
1780m
Day 8 Jhinu Nayapul 6hrs 1010m
Nayapul Pokhara 1.5hrs (By Car)
Day 9 Pokhara
Respective
City
Itinerary 2
8. The Trek
Annapurna is not just a mountain rather a 55 kilometer long massif in the Himalaya
including hundreds of peaks and glaciers, along with the tenth highest mountain,
Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m). It is also the main source of Sapta Gandaki river system,
earning the status ‘Goddess of Food’.
In the year 1950 Mt Annapurna became the first mountain above 8000 meters to
be climbed. This pioneering feat in mountaineering was achieved by French
nationals Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal who were part of an all French team
lead by Maurice Herzog.
Annapurna Circuit which takes around 2 weeks is the most popular trail in this
region due to its diverse landscape ranging from sub-tropical forests to high alpine
peaks and passes then to barren trans-Himalayan region.
9. Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp on the other hand is a totally different
experience which takes around 8-10 days. The base camp is located in the heart of
the region and surrounded by the Himalaya in a 360 degree range.
Even the trail on the ridge of Mt. Mardi, above 3500 m, is becoming popular for its
on top scenic view and less crowd.
Along with international popularity, the best part of trekking in this region is well
maintained trekking trails and sustainably facilitated tea-house lodges which makes
trekking in this region easy and safe.
This is certainly one of the best trekking destinations in the Himalayas. The
experience of being surrounded by mountains, glaciers and moraines in all
directions is just mind blowing. Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhre), which is seen
towards north of Pokhara is now at south, Mt. Annapurna I is at north, Mt.
Annapurna South is west (seems just a few hours walk to the top) and Mt.
Himchuli, Tent Peak, etc towards the east.
The Trek
10. Cost includes the following:
1. Tea house lodging, 3 vegetarian meals (any 2 items of the menu at Breakfast
and 1 dish for Lunch and Dinner) and 3 teas for all members of the team for
the number of trekking days mentioned above on twin sharing basis.
2. Experienced and mountaineering qualified, English speaking, first-aid trained
trekking leader and guides (1 guide to every 3 clients).
3. All National Park permits, entry fees and the TIMS card.
4. All porterage charges, with 1 porter for 2 clients. (Includes porter fees, stay,
meals, insurance, equipment, etc.) Please note that a maximum of 10kgs of
luggage is permissible per person for the trek.
5. Medical First Aid in case of minor ailments.
6. Land transport from Pokhara to the Road Head at Nayapul and back.
7. 2 nights in a 3* hotel in Pokhara with breakfast on twin sharing basis.
Cost Inclusions
11. 5. Four season sleeping bag and walking stick (which must be returned at the end
of the trek. The cost incurred due to loss or damaging of any item will be borne
by the concerned person).
6. Trail packs with dry fruits and juice for all the days of the trek.
7. Welcome and farewell dinners.
8. Vehicle transfer from your port of arrival to the Hotel and from the Hotel to
your port of departure. However, this is only within the city of Pokhara. We
shall not be providing land transport from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
9. The cost also includes a Service Tax of 9%.
• NOTE: In the event that a person chooses the option with the return flight from
Kathmandu to Pokhara we shall also provide vehicle transfers from the airport
to the Hotel and from the Hotel to the Airport.
Cost Inclusions
12. 1. Any and all personal expenses incurred outside of the items mentioned in the
“Cost Includes” section.
2. International flights. (And domestic flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara and
back if you have chosen the non return flight option.)
3. Excess hotel stay in Kathmandu or in Pokhara due to early arrival or late
departure and also an early return from the mountain (due to any reason) other
than the scheduled itinerary.
4. Excess boarding and lodging in Pokhara or in Kathmandu due to cancellation or
delay of flights.
5. 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.
6. Insurance (Medical and General).
7. Helicopter evacuation.
Cost Exclusions
13. 8. Personal expenses incurred such as soft and alcoholic beverages, laundry
charges, cigarettes and telephone, solar battery recharge and internet
expenses.
9. Meals, tea and hot drinking or washing up water or mineral water except as
mentioned in “Cost Includes” section.
10. Baths on the trek. We would advise you to not bathe on the trek as it would
exponentially increase chances of a medical ailment.
11. Excess baggage amounts levied by the local airline (The domestic twin engine
flights in Nepal allow 15kg of baggage per person.
12. Tips for porters and guides.
13. Personal porter hiring.
14. Cost of bottled or boiled water, excess tea, coffee or soups other than the
provided menu.
Cost Exclusions
14. 1. Full day sight seeing (6-7 hours) in Pokhara or in Kathmandu. This will include
an English speaking local guide and a vehicle to take you from one monument
to the other.
2. Private land transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
3. Pick up and drop from Kathmandu International Airport to a Kathmandu Hotel
or from the Hotel to the Kathmandu International Airport.
Note: These additions are subject to excess charges.
Optional Additions
15. 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.
Terms and Conditions
16. 6. 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.
7. BA reserves the right of admission to any participant on the trip depending on
the fitness condition of the participant.
8. BA reserves the right to change the itinerary in the best interest of all
participants, keeping in mind the weather conditions.
9. Participants may be requested to help out in certain camp activities for their
own learning and merriment.
10. The consumption of alcohol (in any form) is NOT permitted on the trek.
Terms and Conditions
17. 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
18. 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
