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.
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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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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 Altitude Distance/Time
Day 1 Dehradun Uttarkashi 1352m 120km (by car)
Day 2 Uttarkashi Malla 1478m 47km/1hr (by car)
Malla Silla Chaani 2040m 9km/6hrs
Day 3 Silla Chaani Kush Kalyan 3030m 12km/6hrs
Day 4 Kush Kalyan Kyari Khal 4070m 13km/7hrs
Day 5 Kyari Khal Pari Tal 4500m 14km/7hrs
Day 6 Pari Tal Sahastra Tal 5000m 7km/3hrs
Sahastra Tal Pari Tal 4500m 7km/3hrs
Day 7 Pari Tal Kush Kalyan 3030m 20km/7-8hrs
Day 8 Kush Kalyan Malla 1478m 22km/8hrs
Malla Uttarkashi
Day 9 Uttarkashi Dehradun 120km (by car)
Itinerary
5. The Trek
Malla – Silla – Silla Channi
The trail from Malla to Silla is very well defined and a gradual, easy walk. It is the main
access route used by the villagers of both Silla and Jarao to get to the road head at Malla. On
the way we stop for tea, just short of Silla at the home of a lovely family.
The path from Silla to Silla Channi is a bit steep, however, one hardly registers it as the
complete route is through a dense deciduous forest. There is almost always pin drop silence
on the path and the only sounds that are heard are those of the forest whispering.
Silla Channni is a clearning almost half way between Malla and Kush Kalyan. It is a spot used
by the villagers to break for the night when they are taking their cattle for grazing to the
Kush Kalyan Bugyal.
Silla Channi – Kush Kalyan
As we start our ascent towards Kush Kalyan from the Silla Channi campsite the forest with its
whispers follows us till half way between here and Kush Kalyan. The same steepish trail
continues till we hit the beginning of the bugyal. The trail flattens out considerably once we
leave the forest behind us and turns into lush green meadows with spectacular views of the
Himalayan range to our left.
6. Kush Kalyan – Kyari Khal – Pari Tal – Sahastra Tal
The gradient of the route from Kush Kalyan to Sahastra Tal is quite similar the small
differences being the gain in altitude from camp to camp and the views on the way,
where the mountains seem to get closer with each step.
The trail continues through the bugyal and the way is dotted with little waterfalls and
quite a few quaint little lakes all the way up to Sahastra Tal. The path ascends and
descends regularly as is the norm in any bugyal, however, the ascent normally out
weighs the descent as one slowly climbs up to 5000 meters.
7. Trek Cost
The cost of the trek is Rs 25,000/- per person
Note: This cost is subject to a minimum of 6 persons.
8. Cost
Includes1. Lodging and meals for all members of the team for the number of trekking days
mentioned above. All stay will be on a twin sharing basis. (Stay in a hotel in
Uttarkashi and tents on the trek)
2. Meals enroute from Dehradun to Dehradun.
3. Experienced and rescue trained, English speaking trekking leader and guides (1 guide
to every 3 clients).
4. All National Park permits, camping and trekking fees.
5. All porterage charges (Includes porter fees, stay, meals, equipment, etc.) Please note
that a maximum of 15kgs of luggage is permissible per person for the trek.
6. The cost also includes a Service Tax of 3.09%.
7. Medical First Aid in case of minor ailments.
8. Land transport from Dehradun to Dehradun. SUVs for transport (Scorpio, Innova,
Bolero or similar vehicle).
9. Trail pack for all the trek days.
10. All equipment required for the trek. 3 man tents, toilet tent, kitchen tent, basic camp
furniture (tables and chairs), sleeping bag, sleeping mat.
11. All meals served will be vegetarian, however, they will pan several cuisines. 3 meals
will be served on the trek. There will also be evening snacks with tea.
9. 1. Any and all personal expenses incurred outside of the items mentioned in the “Cost
includes” section.
2. Travel from City of Origin to Dehradun.
3. Travel to City of Origin from Dehradun.
4. Meals while on journey from City of Origin to Dehradun.
5. Meals on departure day from Dehradun onwards.
6. Excess stay either before the trek dates or after the trek is over.
7. Hiring of extra porters/ponies during the trek.
8. Excess boarding and lodging incurred due to bad weather.
9. 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.
10. Soft and alcoholic beverages, laundry charges, cigarettes and telephone expenses,
Souvenirs, collectibles bought during the course of the trip.
11. Tips paid to any party during the course of the trip.
12. Contingency charges in case of delay due to weather/accident or illness of self or any
other group member. Act of god/or any situation out of control for the trip
leader/conductor .
Cost
Excludes
10. 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.
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
11. 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 Details:
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 and
Cancellation Policy
