Brief ITINERARY

Day-1
Overnight train from Delhi to Dehradun

Day-2
Drive Dehradun to Uttarkashi(7 hrs)

Day-3
Drive Uttarkashi to Jhala(2.5 hrs) and trek to Dorangatto (3050m) 4-5 hrs

Day-4
Trek Dorangatto to Kiarkoti (3525m) - 4-5 hours

Day-5
Acclimatization Day

Day-6
Trek Kiarkoti to Wodar (4051m) - 3 - 4 hours

Day-7
Trek Wodar to Sirkey Thathar (4600m) - 5 hours

Day-8
Cross DhumdharKhandi Pass (5490m) and descend to Dharali ki Udiari (4750m) - 9-10 hours

Day-9
Trek Dharali ki Udiari to Ruinsara Lake (3350m)

Day-10
Trek Ruinsara Lake to Dev Thatch (3000m)

Day-11
Trek Dev Thatch to Bheduka (1815m)

Day-12
Trek Bheduka to Taluka & Drive to Sankri

Day-13
Drive Sankri to Dehradun & board overnight train to Delhi

Day-14
Arrive Delhi. Trip ends!

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day-1 Overnight train from Delhi to Dehradun
Catch the overnight train from New Delhi to Dehradun where we will arrive early morning. Overnight in Train.

Day-2 Drive Dehradun to Uttarkashi(7 hrs)
We arrive in Dehradun early in the morning and board the vehicles waiting for us at the railway station. We load our stuff and hit the road; it is a fairly long drive in the mountains. We have breakfast in Mussoorie and head to our guest house in Uttarkashi for lunch. After lunch we can visit the Vishwanatha temple and NIM (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering). Uttarkashi is the last town where some shopping can be done. Overnight in Hotel.

Day-3 Drive Uttarkashi to Jhala(2.5 hrs) and trek to Dorangatto (3050m) 4-5 hrs
We start early in the morning from our guest house and drive upto the roadhead Jhala(2100m) which is 60kms from Uttarkashi on the road towards Gangotri which usually takes about 2.5 hours. We start walking by the stream for half an hour upto the confluence of Sian Gad. From there it's a steep hike for about three hours through the lush green valley with views of Mt.Gangotri, Mt.Joanli in the background. We camp for the day just above the river bed. Overnight in Camp.

Day-4 Trek Dorangatto to Kiarkoti (3525m) - 4-5 hours
The day starts with a steep climb for about 45mins after which it becomes gradual. It is a beautiful day as we hike through green forests, meadows and boulder fields towards the end with snowcapped peaks peeping in the horizon. Kiarkoti is a huge meadow and one of the finest campgrounds on the trek. Overnight in Camp.

Day-5 Acclimatization Day
We rest through the day and go on a small acclimatization hike. Overnight in Camp.

Day-6 Trek Kiarkoti to Wodar (4051m) - 3 - 4 hours
The day's hike takes your through boulders and patches of snow gullies. The terrain has a few steep sections in between but mostly a gradual hike. Overnight in Camp.

Day-7 Trek Wodar to Sirkey Thathar (4600m) - 5 hours
We hit the glacier after an hour of walking through boulder fields. It is a long day with considerable but gradual height gain through the glacier. You might start feeling the effects of altitude this day. Overnight in Camp.

Day-8 Cross DhumdharKhandi Pass (5490m) and descend to Dharali ki Udiari (4750m) - 9-10 hours
We start by dawn depending on snow conditions and head towards the pass. The climb is gradual till the last leg to the top. There and couple of humps and a traverse before you reach the last leg below the pass. The approach to the pass is steep and we fix rope. The pass is knife edged with drops on both sides. Once on top you get to see the Banderpunch massif, Kalanag and Swargarohini massif standing tall around. The first section of the descent is steep after which it eases out. We set up camp in a safe area on the glacier. Overnight in Camp.

Day-9 Trek Dharali ki Udiari to Ruinsara Lake (3350m)
We continue our descent this day as we walk through vast snow fields till the end of the glacier. The campsite is by the small but extremely beautiful Ruinsara lake. You can enjoy the greenery and the oxygen rich mountain air. Overnight in Camp.

Day-10 Trek Ruinsara Lake to Dev Thatch (3000m)
We hit the tree line this day and hike through wonderful meadows and forest. The camp too will be set up in the midst of dense forest. Overnight in Camp.

Day-11 Trek Dev Thatch to Bheduka (1815m)
We continue downhill through many mountain villages enroute. We camp by the small village. Overnight in Camp.

Day-12 Trek Bheduka to Taluka & Drive to Sankri
An hour from the camp, we will reach Taluka where the trek ends. We board the vehicles and drive to Sankri which will take another hour. Overnight at hotel.

Day-13 Drive Sankri to Dehradun & board overnight train to Delhi
We drive back to Dehradun via Mussoorie and take the overnight train back to Delhi. Overnight in train.

Day-14 Arrive Delhi. Trip ends!
Trip Ends!

Cost Terms

COSTS INCLUDES

All transfers in shared taxi right from PICKUP POINTS to DROP POINTS
Permits and Entrance fees.
Accommodation in tents on share basis during trekking.
All meals, { from BASE CAMP to BASE CAMP} Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Tea, Coffee, Sneaks, Soup, Dinner, after dinner hot Chocolate, lemon tea. etc!
All camping gear including tents and sleeping mattress. Liner,Kitchen tent, Dining tent and toilet tent.
Good Experience Hindi/ English guide, cooks and porters, mules.
Insurance of Black Mount Climb staff.

COSTS EXCLUDES

Personal Insurance.
Personal toiletry Items
Personal Medicine kit
Meals during transit.
Charges of mules/poerters carrying extra luggage. (Rs 300/per bag payable to Black Mount Climb Personnel at the base camp )

PAYMENT POLICY:

A) 46 days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost.
B) 31- 45 days before date of departure: 50% of total cost.
C) 30 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost.
IMPORTANT: The booking stands liable to be cancelled if 100% payment is not received less than 30 days before date of departure.

REFUNDS:

No refund (Partial or otherwise) will be made if you voluntarily leave or drop out of a trip for any season after the trip has begun. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.
In case, Black Mount Climb cancels the trip due to unforeseen circumstances/climatic emergencies it would be happy to suggest an alternative trip/dates. You shall be notified of same. You may accept the alternate trip suggestion, voucher (with one year redeemable limitation) or request another trip of your choice. The difference in cost, if applicable, will have to be borne by you. Black Mount Climb shall, under no circumstances, be liable for any additional costs, credit card charges, TAC(s), travel arrangements including but not limited to flight cancellation, railway, hotel, visas costs, onward arrangements coinciding with this trip etc. Refunds in such a scenario will happen as per our cancellation policy.
*Refunds are not possible for any missed or unused services including voluntary / involuntary termination of tour on account of sickness, death of a family member, late arrival on the tour etc.*
*Black Mount Climb is also not liable to pay any compensation for any loss arising as a consequence of trip curtailment, alteration, extension or cancellation due to any reasons. However, you expressly agree that, in any event, the maximum liability of Black Mount Climb will be limited to the trip cost paid to Black Mount Climb.
Black Mount Climb must receive notification of cancellation in writing. At the time we receive your written cancellation, refunds based on the total fare are as follows:

CANCELLATION POLICY

For the cancellation of trek services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons, we must be notified of the same in writing
*CANCELLATION CHARGES PER PERSON
a) 30 days or more before the departure date: 25% of the total cost.
b) 29 - 20 days before the departure date: 50% of total cost.
c) Less than 20 days before the departure day: 100% of the total cost.
d) Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek: Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No cash refund.
*IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements.
Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right under any circumstances to cancel you travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you.
If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond control ( e.g. bad weather, insufficient bookings) we shall first try to offer alternative dates for the tour if the tour has'nt already commenced. If the alternate arrangement does not suit you, we will refund the amount in full.

NOTE:-

1)- Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.
2)- In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/ she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by Black Mount Climb.
3)- Black Mount Climb holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice.
Cancellation is processed only by email intimation. Please email any cancellation requests to :- info@blackmountclimb.com or call us @ +91-99976 53383, 94117 96880 Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. "Black Mount Climb" reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which Black Mount Climb or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. Black Mount Climb reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
Please Note
*Written cancellation will be accepted on working days (only). Any cancellation sent on a Sunday or any National Holiday(s), will be considered on the next official working day.
*In the event of any cancellation(s) after trip commencement, there will be no refunds and any costs incurred due to this cancellation will be borne by you.
Irrespective of when a trip is booked, the above condition will hold true.

How to Reach

By Air :-

Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, located about 48 km from the Haridwar. There is a daily flight from Delhi for Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

By Train:-

From Delhi -DDN NZM AC EXPRESS (2205).
From Kolkata- Doon Express (13009)
From Mumbai- Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India Express (19019)
From Chennai- Dehardun express (12687)

By Road:-

By road, Haridwar is well connected with major destinations of the country.
NH72 connects Haridwar to Nahan (125 km) to the north-west, and thereon to Panchkula, Chandi-garh and Shimla.
NH 72 terminates at Dehardun, which is at 54km from Haridwar.
Haridwar is located at a distance of 235 km from Delhi.
NH72A links Haridwar to NH58 at Roorkee (35 km) and thereon south to Meerut (170 km) and Delhi (235 km).
There is regular bus service from Delhi for Haridwar from Delhi's ISBT Kashmere Gate

Black Mount Climb GUIDELINES

DO’S AND DON’TS ON A TREK

1.Alcohols or any other intoxicating products "STRICTLY PROHIBHITED" during the trek.
2.Always pay heed to the trek guides or instructors.
3.Try not to leave the group under any circumstances.
4.Avoid trekking during the nights as it is extremely dangerous.
5.Avoid using earphones as that might hinder your hearing.
6.Do not participate or encourage littering of the places in any form.
7.While visiting the local villages and tourist sites, obey the local guidelines and instructions.
8.Do not harm or interrupt the local sentiments of the places.

IMPORTANT:

Your safety is of paramount concern while travelling with Black Mount Climb.
Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns.
Since adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required

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