Bagini Glacier Trek
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Transcript of Bagini Glacier Trek
Live Beyond The Edge Of Reason
Itinerary
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
Day From To Distance/Tim
e Altitude
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
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.
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.
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).
Trek Cost
Cost Per Person
Rs 25,000/-
Note: The minimum number of trekkers in a group is 4 and the
maximum is 12. Arrangements can be made for individual trekkers
as well at a revised cost.
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 3.09%.
6. Medical First Aid in case of minor ailments.
7. Land transport from Dehradun to Dehradun.
Cost Includes
1. 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).
2. SUVs for transport (Bolero, Scorpio, Innova or similar vehicle).
Also includes meals enroute to the road head.
3. Separate Dinning tent.
4. Camp chairs and tables for camping sites.
5. Trail pack for all trekking days.
Cost Includes
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
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.
Terms and Conditions
1. 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.
2. BA reserves the right of admission to any participant on the trip
depending on the fitness condition of the participant.
3. BA reserves the right to change the itinerary in the best interest of
all participants, keeping in mind the weather conditions.
4. Participants may be requested to help out in certain camp activities
for their own learning and merriment.
5. The consumption of alcohol (in any form) is NOT permitted on
the trek.
Terms and Conditions
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
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