Right up in the northern most frontiers of the Kumaon Himalayas, the Johar Valley remains till today one of the less frequented but well coveted destinations for the true lovers of the Himalayas. Nanda Devi needs no introduction. Ever since the closure of the sanctuary, knowledge about this cross section of the Himalayas continues to be the preserve of books and periodicals only. But lately with relaxation of the inner line permit it has now become possible to walk up to the Nanda Devi base camp through the Johar Valley from Munsiyari.
DAYS 1-4
- Day 1: Arrive at Kathgodam
Morning arrival at Kathgodam. Proceed to Munsiyari. Drive 300 kms./ 09 hrs. via Almora, Seraghat, Berinag & Thal Lunch on the way. Dinner & over night stay at Munsiyari (2290 M).
- Day 2: Drive to Dhapa and Trek to Lilam
After break fast proceed from Munsiyari to Dhapa. Drive 12 kms / 30 min. Dhapa to Lilam (1850 M.) Trek 06 kms / 02 hrs. (Down hill trek of 04 kms. up to Jimighat & gradual trek of 02 kms from Jimighat to Lilam). Arrival at Lilam. Evening free to explore around. Dinner & over night stay.
- Day 3: Lilam to Nain Singh Top
After breakfast start trek from Lilam to Nain Singh Top (2475 M.) Trek 10 kms./ 05 hrs. (Up hill trek of 08 kms. & 02 kms – Gradual trek). Arrival at Nain Singh Top Evening free to explore around. Dinner & over night stay.
- Day 4: Trek from Nain Singh Top to Bugdiyar
After Breakfast trek start from Nain Singh Top to Bugdiyar (2700 M) Trek 09 kms./ 04 hrs. (Down hill trek of 02 kms. & 07 kms. Gradual trek) Arrival at Bugdiyar. Evening free to explore around. Dinner & over night stay.
DAYS 5-8
- Day 5: Trek from Bugdiyar to Martoli
After Breakfast trek start from Bugdiyar to Martoli (3385 M.) Trek 16 kms./ 07 hrs. (03 kms. Up hill trek to Nahardevi, 08 kms gradual trek to Rilkot & 05 kms. Gradual up hill trek to Martoli) Arrival at Martoli. Evening free to explore around. Dinner & over night stay.
- Day 6: Trek from Martoli to Ganghar
After Breakfast trek start from Martoli to Ganghar (3450 M) Trek 12 kms./ 05 hrs. (01 kms. Down hill trek & 11 kms. Gradual trek up to Ganghar) Arrival at Ganghar. Evening free to explore around. Dinner & over night stay.
- Day 7: Trek from Ganghar to Panchu Glacier
After Breakfast trek start from Ganghar to Panchu Glacier (4150 M) Trek 09 kms./ 04 hrs. (First 03 kms. Are steep up hill then 06 kms. are gradual up hill trek) Back to Ganghar. Evening free to explore around. Dinner & over night stay.
- Day 8: Trek from Ganghar to Tola village
After Breakfast trek start from Ganghar to Tola village. Trek 14 kms./ 05 hrs. (All the way gradual trek) Arrival at Tola village. Evening free to explore around. Dinner & over night stay.
DAYS 9-12
- Day 9: Trek from Tola village to Base Camp
After Breakfast trek starts from Tola village to base camp (3880 M) Trek 09 kms./ 04 hrs. (First 03 kms are gradual & down hill trek then 06 kms. are steep up hill trek) Arrival at base camp Evening free to explore around. Dinner & over night stay.
- Day 10: Trek from from Base camp to Brij Ganga Pass
After Breakfast trek starts from Base camp to Brij Ganga Pass (4766 M)Trek 03 kms./ 02 hrs. (Steep trek of 03 kms.) Pass to Ralam village (3648 M) Trek 06 kms./ 03 hrs. (Down hill trek from pass to Ralam village) Arrival at Ralam village. Evening free to explore around. Dinner & over night stay.
- Day 11: Rest Day
Rest at Ralam village.
- Day 12: Trek from Ralam village to Lingurani
After Breakfast trek starts from Ralam village to Lingurani (3015 M) Trek 16 kms./ 07 hrs. (Gradual & down hill trek) Arrival at Lingurani. Evening free to explore around. Dinner & over night stay.
DAYS 13-16
- Day 13: Trek from Lingurani to Paton village
After Breakfast trek starts from Lingurani to Paton village. Trek 16 kms./ 07 hrs. (Some up hill & down hill mix up trek) Arrival at Paton village. Evening free to explore around. Dinner & over night stay
- Day 14: Trek from Paton to Dhapa
After Breakfast trek starts from Paton to Dhapa. Trek 09 kms./ 03 hrs. Dhapa to Munsiyari. Drive12 kms./ 30 min. Evening free to explore around. Dinner & over night stay.
- Day 15: Drive from Munsiyari to Kathgodam
After Breakfast drive from Munsiyari to Kathgodam. Drive 300 kms./ 09 hrs. Lunch at day time. Drop at Kathgodam, overnight train to Delhi.
- Day 16: Arrival in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi early morning.
Inclusions:
- Travel from Delhi and back by road / rail (by non-AC / 2 or 3 tier AC coach)
- All arrangements for staying and camping while on trip
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis in tents / hotel
- All meals as mentioned in itinerary & safe drinking water
- All trip arrangements with India’s most experienced guiding team, camp staff and cooks
- Porterage upto 15kg/person
- Peak fee / sanctuary fee / royalty / permits where applicable
Exclusions:
- Sleeping bag
- Flights not included in the above-mentioned cost
- Any transfers or meals outside of itinerary
- Bottled water
- Items of personal clothing
- Expenses of any personal nature (laundry / phone calls / alcohol / cigarettes / insurance / camera fee / etc.)
- Any expense incurred due to force of nature such as landslides, bad weather or reasons beyond our control
- Tips & gratuities (we recommend 5-10% of your trip cost- to be distributed among the team) – personal choice
- Travel & cancellation insurance
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Uday Bengal
Musician & Lead Band Member – Indus Creed
A bunch of us friends recently got in touch with Aquaterra Adventures to set up a whitewater rafting trip on the Tons River in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Aquaterra team were excellent in every way: they were superbly efficient, highly reassuringly safe and extremely warm, friendly and hospitable.
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There isn’t a more classy example of a team that is so well organised, courteous, warm and welcoming! The arrangements right from the camping sights, food, refreshments and stay were so extremely comfortable, of-course the food and the variety offered just beat everything else.
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Camp Bagi (near Mori, Uttarakhand) is a beautifully located and professionally maintained wilderness camping site. Operated by Aquaterra, the gold standard in adventure tours in India, it offered us a highly memorable rafting, hiking and camping experience over the 4 days that we stayed there (May 28-31, 2019)
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Geetika
Adventure Enthusiast from Gurgaon
Great job by the team, especially Rana. We went with 2 kids aged 2.5 yrs and 6.5 yrs and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. My elder one loved the trek and the rafting experience was great too! Definitely recommend it for others.
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