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 Dehradun Uttarkashi
120 km/6hrs (by
car)
1158m
Day 2 Uttarkashi Gangotri 90km/4hrs (by car) 3100m
Day 3 Gangotri Bhojwasa 14km/7hrs 3775m
Day 4 Bhojwasa Tapovan 6hrs 4463m
Day 5 Tapovan Nandanvan 6hrs 4350m
Day 6 Nandanvan-Upper Nandanvan
Day 7 Nandanvan Bhojwasa 6hrs 3775m
Day 8 Bhojwasa Gangotri 14km/7hrs 3100m
Gangotri Uttarkashi 90km/4hrs (by car) 1158m
Day 9 Uttarkashi Dehradun 120 km/6hrs (by car)
Itinerary
5. The Trek
This will take you past Gaumukh, the source of the river Ganga,
on the Gangotri Glacier, across the mythical Tapovan (one of the
most spiritual places in India) at the base of Mt Shivling and up to
Nandanvan another hidden gem nestled in the Garhwal
Himalayas.
The walk to Bhojwasa from Gangotri is easy and generally flat all
through the trek. The second day as you make your way across
the Gangotri Glacier to Tapovan the trek is harder, as one crosses
the glacier. One route to Nandanvan also the glacier has to be
crossed and there is a lovely rest day at Nandanvan sooth the
feet and to let your spirit absorb the wonder that is the Gangotri
glacier.
6. 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 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 team porter fees and personal 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. Land transport from Dehradun to Dehradun in an SUV seating no more than 4
persons.
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. Cook and guide charges
Cost Includes
7. 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 Excludes
8. 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
9. 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
