The document provides details of a 9-day trekking itinerary organized by Bohemian Adventures to Bagini Glacier inside the Nanda Devi Sanctuary in Uttarakhand, India. The itinerary includes details of the daily routes, camping locations, activities, costs covered and excluded, terms and conditions, payment and cancellation policies. The trek aims to provide trekkers a glimpse of the local culture and environment in the Himalayas through homestays and interactions with local communities along the route.

1. Live Beyond The Edge Of Reason

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. Day From To Distance/Time Altitude
Day 1
Respective
City
Dehradun
Day 2 Dehradun Joshimath 295km/12 hrs
Day 3 Joshimath Jumma
44km/1.5 hrs (By
Jeep)
Jumma Ruing Village 3km/1.5 hrs 2800m
Day 4 Ruing Village Dronagiri 8km/3 hrs 3610m
Day 5 Dronagiri Bagini Base Camp 10km/4 hrs 4484m
Day 6
Bagini Base
Camp
Bagini Glacier -
Changbang Base
Camp
7km/3 hrs 4490m
Itinerary

5. Itinerary
Bagini Glacier
- Changbang
Base Camp
Bagini Base Camp 7km/3 hrs
4484m
Day 7
Bagini Base
Camp
Ruing Village 18km/6 hrs 2800m
Day 8 Ruing Village Joshimath
3km/1 hrs (44km
by jeep)
Day 9 Joshimath Dehradun 295km/12 hrs

6. The Trek
A Path to the Mystical and Elusive Nanda Devi Sanctuary
Bagini Glacier lies inside the bounds of the famed Nanda Devi Sanctuary. For
years and years this land lay in a shroud of mystery and just out of reach of all
who dared explore its inviting paths. Nanda Devi, a majestic mountain that
beckons all who behold her, kept her secrets hidden for many a year. It took Eric
Shipton and Bill Tillman neigh about 17 years to find a route up to her lofty
summit. Owing mostly to the fact that the mountain is surrounded by a ring of
mountains higher than 20,000 feet on all sides. However, with perseverance came
the reward of the mountain permitting these two exploring mountaineers to
stand at her feet.
Jumma –Runing Village
The three kilometre walk from the road head to the first camp site leads you
through a lush forest and a slightly steep ascent that starts as soon as you cross
the Dhauliganga. However, this is a short trek and is easily accomplished in a
couple of hours. There is an option here to either camp at the Ruing Village or to
carry on to a camp site 3 km further along the route to Dhronagiri.

7. Runing Village to Dhronagiri
The initial part of this day’s trail is similar to that of the path from Jumma to
Ruing Village. The biggest hurdle and adventure of the day will be crossing a
rather large landslide area that blocks your path further. Once negotiated the
path then becomes akin to a bugyal (high altitude meadow) . The final ascent to
Dhronagiri is almost always completely dotted with a carpet of flowers. Once at
Dhronagiri you will also get your first glimpse of the Hathi and Ghori Parvats.
Dhronagiri to Bagini Base Camp
After a few kilometres of a meandering trail you will start seeing the first signs of
the terminal moraine of the Bagini Glacier. Most of the walk this day all the way
up to the Base Camp will be through and on moraine (an area surrounding a
glacier littered with boulders that is debris deposited by a glacier over millions of
years.
The Trek

8. Bagini Base Camp – Bagini Glacier - Changbang Base Camp – Bagini Base Camp
This day’s walk will be long and a little strenuous owing partly to the gaining
altitude and also partly to the terrain that needs to be manoeuvred. In order to
reach the Changbang Base Camp in time for the magnificent sunrise atop the
Changbang peak you must start your trek well before dawn. The pre dawn
temperatures will be cold given the proximity to the glacier, however, the views
afforded once you reach your destination are more than a sufficient reward for
the hardship endured. You will also witness up close what a moving frozen river
sounds like. You will walk on the glacier itself and also view the awe instilling
natural phenomenon known as a crevasse .
From the Changbang Base Camp you will have views of some of the most breath
taking mountains in this region of the Garwhal Himalayas. Some of the
mountains viewed include Hathi (6507m), Dunagiri East (7066m), Trishuli
(7057m), Hardeul (7323m) and of course Changabang (7174m).
The Trek

9. 1. Lodging (home stays/rest houses/tents) and meals for all members of the
team for the number of trekking days mentioned above.
2. Experienced, search 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 we do not expect our clients to carry their own bags. All
personal luggage of the clients is carried by porters or ponies.
5. The cost also includes a Service Tax of 9%.
6. Medical First Aid in case of minor ailments.
7. Land transport from Dehradun to Dehradun.
Cost Inclusions

10. 8. Equipment required for the trek: (i)Four season sleeping bag, (ii) walking stick,
(iii) sleeping mat, (iv) sleeping bag liner, (v) toilet tent (1 toilet for 4 pax), (vi)
kitchen tent, etc. The cost incurred due to loss or damaging of any of these
items will be borne by the concerned person).
9. SUVs for transport (Bolero, Scorpio, Innova or similar vehicle). Also includes
meals enroute to the road head.
10. Separate Dinning tent.
11. Camp chairs and tables for camping sites.
12. Trail pack for all trekking days.
Cost Inclusions

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 50/1, Vasant Vihar, Dehradun - 248006
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