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A A spectacular, remote and unusual trek along the nomadic trails of the Outer Himalaya |
Ref: EX-TGG
16 days
from £1385 (minimum 6 passengers)
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A spectacular, remote and unusual trek along the nomadic trails of the Outer Himalaya
Towering above the Indian plains are the snow-clad summits of the Outer Himalaya, a jagged range of peaks breached in a number of places by dramatic 'jots,' or passes, providing access for traders and nomads to the remote mountain villages to the north. This unusual trek starts in Dalhousie, a former British hill station, and follows little-known trails used by Gujar nomads to traverse the southern slopes of this beautiful range. There are leopard, bear and langur monkeys living in the thick bamboo and rhododendron forests, while giant birds of prey, including lammergiers, golden eagles and vultures, circle above. The semi-nomadic Gaddi tribe also wander through these mountains, and this trek uses one of their trails to ascend a spectacular 'jot' for views of the Pir Panjal, Greater Himalaya and Kashmiri Ranges stretching out in an endless sea of peaks. The trek finishes in McLeod Ganj, another British hill station and now home to the exiled Dalai Lama and a large Tibetan community.
Trip Profile:
10 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 4380m, average 3100m. Grade C.
Group & Staff:
Min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation:
10 nights camping, 1 night hotel, 2 nights sleeper trains.
Food:
Included except main meals in Delhi, McLeod Ganj and Dalhousie.
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Day 1 | Fly to Delhi. | Day 2 | Free in Delhi; overnight sleeper train to Pathankot.
| Day 3 | Drive to hillstation of Dalhousie; afternoon start trek.
| Day 4 | Trekking on ridge through nomadic Gujar territory with views of Kashmiri and Greater Himalayan ranges.
| Day 5 | As above | Day 6 | Along steep, rocky ridges and forested river valleys of pine, oak and rhododendron.
| Day 7 | As above | Day 8 | Climb to Kareri (3200m), into Gaddi country. Rest day by a river.
| Day 9 | As above | Day 10 | Traverse the Dhaula Dhar through thick bamboo jungle to a Gaddi shrine. Ascend the Indrahar Pass (4380m) for views of the Pir Panjal Range.
| Day 11 | As above | Day 12 | As above | Day 13 | To McLeod Ganj, home to the Dalai Lama.
| Day 14 | Morning in McLeod Ganj; overnight sleeper train to Delhi.
| Day 15 | Depart Delhi.
| Day 16 | London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 13 Nov 04 | *£1385 | 18 Dec 04
19 Mar 05 | *£1529 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Optional single hotel and tent supplement £100
Insurance £77
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Outer Himalayan Traverse
A A spectacular, remote and unusual trek along the nomadic trails of the Outer Himalaya
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