Overview:-
Region: Kumaon
Duration: 18 days
Altitude: 4150 mts/13612 ft
Season: April – June & Sept – Oct
The path to the bottom of India’s second highest peak, Nanda Devi that looms at an imposing height of 7,816 meters, could be a grapevine to each traveller from totally different elements of the globe. When the closure of the Nanda Devi Inner Sanctuary region, the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek became the only route to trekkers to attest the wonder of the dual peaks – Nanda Devi and Nanda Devi East.
Though the primary conceive to climb the Nanda Devi geological formation resulted during a failure, it absolutely was tired the year 1930 and once more within the year 1934. Later in 1936 a British team with 3 sherpa as companions climbed the mountain with success and was followed by many different mountaineers within the succeeding years.
Being one in every of the foremost tough treks within the Indian range region the journey needs many acclimatisation bases. The particular trek to Nandadevi East Base Camp commences from Lilam that is some seventeen – eighteen kilometers from Munsiyari. From Lilam the path heads to Bugdiar at an altitude of 2,700 meters passing through a thick forest of bamboo and some Shepherd villages. From Bugdiar the trek uphill goes through the beautiful depression of Gori Ganga cutting through many gorges and alpine meadows dotted with Bhojpatra trees to Martoli at 3,430 meters.
Itinary:-
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Up on arrival at metropolis airdrome met our representative then transfer to edifice for nightlong keep.
Day 02: Delhi - Kathgodam (300 Kms By Train)
In the morning half day look at metropolis and by evening transfer to terminus to board Ranikhet categorical from Old Delhi terminus at 2245 hrs and reach Kathgodam early next morning at 0600 hrs. Nightlong journey.
Day 03: Kathgodam - Almora - Munsyari (2290 Mts/7512 Ft) 300 Kms/8-9 Hrs.
Upon arrival at Kathgodam drive to Munsyari via Almora. On arrival sign up to edifice for nightlong keep.
Day 04: Munsyari - Lilam (1850 M/6068 Ft)(14 Kms/ 5-6 Hrs)
In the morning we are going to begin our day one trek to Lilam via darkot. From Darkot the trek is descent to the Gori Ganga and continues down till to the stream at Jimighat. From here trek upward to Lilam. On arrival setup camp for dinner and nightlong keep.
Day 05: Lilam - Bugdiar (2500 Mts/8200 Ft)(12 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
In the morning we are going to trek up to Bugdiar. Enroute we are going to cross the thick forest of Utees and different trees. When an upward trek we are going to reach Bugdiar. Here are a unit able to} see Shepherds with their flocks of sheep and goats are a typical sight at the meadows of Bugdiar. On arrival originated site. Dinner and nightlong keep in tents.
Day 06: Bugdiar- Martoli (3430 Mts/11250 Ft)(14 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
We continue trekking on the Gori Ganga through series of slim gorges. This stunning path passes through gorges and meadows resulting in Railkot. The trek continues to the village Martoli settled at the sting of Lwan Gad valley. Nightlong keep in tents.
Day 07: Martoli - Milam (3450 M/11316 Ft)(11kms/5-6 Hrs)
We descend to a bridge over the Lwan Gad and continued more we have a tendency to cross the bridge over the Gori Ganga. The path goes on to the Latin Quarter and a brief climb brings us to Burphu Village (3350 M). The depression parades here and one get a spectacular read of many peaks. Trekking more we are going to reach the village Milam. Nightlong keep in tents.
Day 08: Milam - Milam Glacier - Milam (6 Kms /3-4 Hrs)
After breakfast trek towards the Milam ice mass. On arrival explore the glacier; one will read the splendid peaks of Rishi Parvat (6692 M), Hardeol (7151 M) and Trishuli I (7074 M). Later trek back to Milam for dinner and nightlong keep.
Day 09: Milam
The day is relax/exploration. Dinner and nightlong keep in tents.
Day 10: Milam - Lwani (13 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
After breakfast trek all the way down to Lwani. On arrival embarked on camp for dinner and nightlong keep.
Day 11: Lwani - Nanda Devi East Base Camp (4150 M/13612 Ft)(13kms/5-6 Hrs0
In the morning we are going to begin trek to base of Nanda Devi east. The route is filled with thrill and that can pass a series of earth fields and known meadows of Sartol Kharak (3650 M) and Naspanpatti (3850 M) in Nanda Devi. Embarked on camp for dinner and nightlong keep.
Day 12: Nanda Devi East Base Camp - Nanda Devi East (3 Kms One Side/3-4 Hrs)
In the morning we are going too embarked on a trek for Nanda Devi east. Explore the tract and come back within the base camp for dinner keep.
Day 13: Nanda Devi East Base Camp - Martoli (3430 M/11250 Ft)(14 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
After an early an early breakfast trek to Martoli. Dinner and nightlong keep in tents.
Day 14: Martoli - Bugdiar (2500 M/8200 Ft)(13 Kms/4-5 Hrs)
In the morning when breakfast trek all the way down to Bugdiar via Railkot. Dinner and nightlong keep in tents.
Day 15: Bugdiar - Lilam (12 Kms/4 Hrs)
Trek all the way down to Lilam. Dinner and nightlong keep in tents.
Day 16: Lilam - Munsyari (2290 M/7512 Ft)
This is Day of Judgment trek to Munsyari. This can be another simple day to achieve Munsyari. Dinner and nightlong keep in edifice.
Day 17: Munsyari - Kathgodam
Early in morning drive to Kathgodam to catch Ranikhet categorical for metropolis at 2040 hrs. Nightlong journey.
Day 18: Delhi Departure
Arrive at metropolis by morning. On arrival transfer to edifice for relax. within the evening transfer to airdrome to catch forrader flight.
Sort_itinary:-
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Day 02: Delhi – Kathgodam (300 Kms By Train)
Day 03: Kathgodam – Almora – Munsyari (2290 Mts/7512 Ft) 300 Kms/8-9 Hrs.
Day 04: Munsyari – Lilam (1850 M/6068 Ft)(14 Kms/ 5-6 Hrs)
Day 05: Lilam – Bugdiar (2500 Mts/8200 Ft)(12 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
Day 06: Bugdiar- Martoli (3430 Mts/11250 Ft)(14 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
Day 07: Martoli – Milam (3450 M/11316 Ft)(11kms/5-6 Hrs)
Day 08: Milam – Milam Glacier – Milam (6 Kms /3-4 Hrs)
Day 09: Milam
Day 10: Milam – Lwani (13 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
Day 11: Lwani – Nanda Devi East Base Camp (4150 M/13612 Ft)(13kms/5-6 Hrs0
Day 12: Nanda Devi East Base Camp – Nanda Devi East (3 Kms One Side/3-4 Hrs)
Day 13: Nanda Devi East Base Camp – Martoli (3430 M/11250 Ft)(14 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
Day 14: Martoli – Bugdiar (2500 M/8200 Ft)(13 Kms/4-5 Hrs)
Day 15: Bugdiar – Lilam (12 Kms/4 Hrs)
Day 16: Lilam – Munsyari (2290 M/7512 Ft)
Day 17: Munsyari – Kathgodam
Day 18: Delhi Departure
Get yourself fit/Fitness Parameter:-
How to get fit for the Kafni Glacier Trek
The Kafni Glacier Trek is classified as a trek of moderate difficult. Trek up to an altitude of over 12,664 feet. Have to make sure lungs are strong for this.
Cardiovascular endurance
On the Kafni Glacier Trek, the trail has steep uphill sections. Hence, this requires a good amount of endurance. Can begin by jogging every day. Start jogging at a slow pace and then keep increasing pace day by day. Make sure you are able to jog 4 km in 20 minutes before the start of the trek. It takes time to be able to cover this distance in the given time. Swimming, cycling and stair climbing without too many breaks in between can help too.
Strength
This is another area should work on. There is a lot of trekking distance that will cover in high altitude carrying backpacks. Have to walk on uneven terrain during the trek. It could be taxing for legs. For this, strengthening legs will help. Can do some squats to strengthen them. Do around 3 sets of squats, with 8 squats in each set.
Flexibility
Another aspect that will help trek comfortably is flexibility. For this, can do some stretching exercises – stretch hamstrings, quadriceps, and hip flexors, lower back muscles and shoulders regularly. On trek, it is important that arrive on the slopes with muscles relaxed. Carrying a backpack, however light, can become a strain after a while. These exercises will help to be in good shape before the trek.
Working out indoors
If you can’t go out and jog because of time and space constraints, here’s a video can use to work out indoors.
Things to take/Essential things to take:-
What to take on the Kafni Glacier trek?
Bare necessities
- Trekking shoes: The trek distance is long and will have to walk for long distances which need to have comfortable trekking shoes. Can watch this video to learn to choose the right trekking shoes.
- Backpack (40-60 litres): A backpack with sturdy straps and a supporting frame. Rain cover for backpack is essential.
The Miyar Valley Dun trek happens round the year except for monsoons so make sure have the proper clothing as per the season demands so can keep yourself protected during the trek.
Clothes
- Three (Five in Winter) Warm Layers: Will be trekking and camping at high altitudes. So make sure have the apt clothes for the climatic conditions. It will be cold at the higher altitudes so make sure have at least three layers of warm clothes to protect.
- Two trek pants: One pair of pants should suffice for this trek. But can carry one spare pair in case the first one gets wet. Wear one pair and carry one pair.
- Two collared t-shirts: Carry light, full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sun burns on the neck and arms. Again, wear one and carry one.
- Thermals (Optional): Those who are more susceptible to cold can carry thermals to wear at night.
Accessories
- Sunglasses: Sunglasses are to prevent snow blindness. There might be snow in Har Ki Dun Valley or from Kalkatiyadhaar (depending on the season you are going in), so carry a pair of sunglasses.
- Sun cap: The sun is more harsh at high altitudes so wear a suncap to protect your face and neck.
- Synthetic hand gloves: One pair of fleece or woolen hand gloves. One pair of water proof/resistant, wind proof gloves.
- Balacla: May use woollen scarves instead as well.
- Socks (2 pairs): Apart from two sports socks, can take a pair of woollen socks for the night.
Headlamp/LED torch: Mandatory - Trekking pole: Watch this video to understand why you need a trekking pole.
Others
- Daypack (20 litres): If offloading backpack, will need a smaller backpack to carry water, medical kit and some light snacks.
- Toiletries (Sunscreen, moisturiser, light towel, lip balm, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste)
- Cutlery: Carry a spoon, coffee mug and a lunch box. We insist on trekkers getting their own cutlery for hygiene reasons.
- Two water bottles: 1 litre each
- Plastic covers: While packing, use plastic bags to compartmentalise things and carry few extra plastic bags for wet clothes.
Mandatory Personal Medical Kit
- Diamox – 10 tablets (to prevent AMS)
- Crocin – 6 tablets (fever)
- Avomine – 4 tablets (motion sickness)
- Avil 25mg – 4 tablets (allergies)
- Combiflam – 4 tablets (Pain killer)
- Disprin – 6 tablets (headache)
- Norflox TZ & Lomofen– 6 tablets each (diarrhea)
- Digene – 10 tablets (acidity)
- Omez/ Rantadine – 10 tablets (antacids)
- Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters
- Gauze – 1 small roll
- Band aid – 10 strips
- Cotton – 1 small roll
- ORS – 10 packets
- Betadine or any antiseptic cream
- Moov spray (aches, & sprains)
Mandatory Documents
Please carry the below documents. Document two and three need to be downloaded (PDF), filled in, signed and handed over to the trek leader at the base camp.
- Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (driving license, voters ID, etc.)
- Medical Certificate and Disclaimer (to be filled by the trekker) – Download PDF
- Medical certificate (to be filled by a doctor)
Map & getting’s there/Map:-
Safety:-
What are the risks on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is ranked moderate-difficult. If have got registered for this trek, then here is a few info that just should recognize so as to own a secure trek. At Diganta, we have a tendency to believe that as long as sophisticated and well-prepared, survive simply at high altitudes.
The first principle trek has long distances to be lined every day. Though there aren’t any technical sections, this high altitude trek comes with many risks. The trek climbs terribly speedily from Dovan to Machapuchare Base camp. There are many stretches with terribly steep ascents and descents. These are a number of the items wish to be conscious of.
What Diganta does to ensure safety?
Our philosophy is straightforward. Have a tendency to ingrain safety aspects within the individuals have a tendency to work with, within the processes that we have a tendency to follow, and within the instrumentality we feature. All trek leaders are trained repeatedly on issues of safety and protocols. Most problems are resolved with their intervention.
Right from the time opt to register for the trek until the Doomsday of the trek, these safety procedures are going to be running within the background. Listed a number of them below:-
1. Fitness criteria before registration
Over years of organizing high altitude treks, found that issues of safety thrive amongst people who are unfit and unprepared for the trek. Thus introduced associate eligibility criteria for the first principle trek. Anyone who desires to register for the first principle trek must meet the fitness necessities, with the perfect BMI. The BMI and fitness regime would require proof. A high altitude trek isn’t to be taken nonchalantly.
2. Monitoring health on a trek
On the first principle trek, Trek Leader are going to be observation 2 aspects thrice each day.
- chemical element Level
- heart rate
- pressure levels are going to be checked once each day.
This will facilitate United States make sure that body is acclimatizing as needed.
Every traveler are going to be given a Health Card at the start of the trek. The Health Card is issued to observe the trekker’s daily health, whereby they’re going to be coming into details concerning their health every day. It additionally contains details of what symptoms one ought to look out for and what action ought to be taken throughout emergencies. These Health Cards are going to be collected back at the top of the trek.
3. High Altitude Medical Kit
Trek leader are going to be carrying a full-fledged high altitude medical kit. This can embrace basic medicines and specific medicines occupation to hypoxia – Diamox, Dexamethasone Intensol (tablets and injections) and Procardia. Trek Leader also will be carrying a conveyable chemical element cylinder throughout the trek. Additionally to it, there are chemical element cylinders put in in the least high altitude campsites for any emergency things.
4. High Altitude Trek Equipment
To ensure safe trekking on snowy piece of land, Diganta can offer with micro-spikes to connect to shoes. This can provide with sensible traction on laborious snow. To avoid snow from coming into shoes, Diganta can offer with gaiters that just will placed on over shoes. Have qualified technical guides with, who can lead the means on troublesome piece of land.
All our sleeping baggage and tents are customized for top altitude. If it’s cold outside, it’ll be around ten degrees hotter within the tent. The sleeping baggage will face up to temperatures up to -10 C.
5. Being hydrated and well-nourished on the trek
Need to drink a minimum of four liters of water each day throughout the trek to confirm that well hydrous. De-hydration on a trek will cause to lose energy terribly quickly and intensify the consequences of AMS. Trek leader can transient concerning the number of water that just ought to carry with at the beginning of every day further as water sources on the path.
We provide trekkers with nutrient meals to confirm that they’re energized to complete the path day by day. Excluding this, snacks or packed lunch is provided where the path before a meal break is probably going to be long. Certify that just don’t skip any meal as this could cause serious health emergencies on high altitudes.
With of these processes and instrumentality in situ, be rest assured that just can have a secure trek with Diganta. Nevertheless, ought to take care and report the slightest of symptoms to trek leader as before long as feeling them.
What compulsorily need to know if going on the ABC trek?
Acute Mountain Sickness:
At high feeling any symptoms of AMS on the trek, want to report back to the Trek Leader like a shot. Don’t wait until the top of the day’s trek. Don’t try and handle it yourself either. Trek Leaders are well-trained and intimate with to handle any cases and that they are going to be the choice manufacturers in any such cases.
Watch the below video to know the symptoms of Acute altitude sickness. During this video, the founding father of Diganta also will tell the protocol to follow after see somebody showing symptoms of AMS.
What to do if have symptoms of AMS?
If feeling any symptoms of AMS on the trek, want to report back to the Trek Leader like a shot. Don’t wait until the top of the day’s trek. Don’t try and handle it yourself either. Trek Leaders are well-trained and intimate with to handle any cases and that they are going to be the choice manufacturers in any such cases.
Watch the below video to know the symptoms of Acute altitude sickness. During this video,the founding father of Diganta also will tell the protocol to follow after see somebody showing symptoms of AMS.
Closest hospital:
Why should personally know about the risks and precautions of high altitude treks?
If ever discover alone at high altitude, either whereas trekking severally or with another organization, there are some life -saving steps take. Firstly, ought to be able to recognize symptoms of hypoxia. Thus acquaint with the symptoms.
If ever discover alone at high altitude, either whereas trekking severally or with another organization, there are some life -saving steps take. Firstly, ought to be able to recognize symptoms of hypoxia. Thus acquaint with the symptoms.
If trekking with Diganta, don’t administer these to anyone while not consulting Trek Leader. If trekking severally then wish to understand once precisely to administer these medicines and in what dose.
Also make sure that well hydrous throughout the trek and don’t skip any meal.
Can watch the video below to be told concerning HAPE and HACE and the way to tackle them. Within the video, Sandhya UC, partner at Diganta, explains very well concerning High Altitude pulmonic and cerebral dropsy, what the symptoms are and the way to tackle them.
We cannot stress enough on however vital it’s for to speak any symptom to Trek Leader. Solely then trek leader are going to be able to take steps at the correct time.
Acute Mountain Sickness
If of the opinion that work individuals don’t get AMS, please get obviate that notion promptly. AMS will effect on anyone while not paying heed to their fitness and previous expertise at high altitude! Hypoxia doesn’t distinguish between a primary timer and an intimate with traveler.
For a lot of careful info concerning acute altitude sickness, transfer and study the manual below.
Cancelation policy/Terms & Cancelation Policy:-
Terms & Conditions
1. Cancellation: If a trek is named off at the last moment thanks to a natural calamity/unforseen circumstances (like rains, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh etc), Diganta can issue a trek voucher for the total quantity. The voucher is ransomed for an equivalent trek or another trek within the next one year.
In case, want to cancel trek, please login to account and cancel. Cancellation requests won’t be taken phone or email.
The cancellation charges are as under:
- Cancellations before thirty days from the beginning of the trek — full refund.
- Cancellation between thirty days and twenty days to the beginning of the trek — five hundredth refund.
- Cancellation but twenty days to the beginning of the trek — no refund.
Please note: Just in case of refund, there’ll be a deduction of four-dimensional (cancellation charges) from the full fee have got paid. Also, if have got opted for a trek insurance, the number won’t be refunded.
The trek fee includes all prices of the trek from obtain at Pokhara on Day one until the move to Pokhara on Day eight.
2. The trek fee: Includes are going to be picked up from Pokhara on Day one. Attempt to reach Pokhara each day earlier or latest by 7.00 am on Day one. The time and place for obtain are going to be communicated to by trek arranger.
3. Pick up: Trekkers can prepare the vehicle obtain associated drop to and from Pokhara. Participants are going to be clubbed along to share a cab/private vehicle. Every vehicle accommodates 6-7 individuals.
4. Transport: Diganta expects all trekkers to hold their own backpacks. All common gear are going to be carried by the support team. If for a few reason a traveler is unable to hold his or her backpack, he/she will offload an equivalent by paying a further charge.
Backpack offloading charge for the whole trek length is Rs. 4,725 inclusive of tax. Partial offloading isn’t allowed. Ought to inform United States earlier, in writing, if want to dump backpack. The backpack cannot weigh quite nine metric weight unit. No suitcases/strolleys/duffel baggage are going to be allowed. On-line offloading earlier is feasible up to 2 days before the trek begin date.
5. Backpack offloading: Diganta very trek a medical emergency or the other emergency might arise. If for any reason sent down from the trek then Diganta can build arrangements for come back to the bottom camp or nearest road head. A workers can accompany. He might not be a trained personnel.
Evacuation or coping with emergencies is very troublesome within the mountains. It’s time intense further. A traditional trek of two hours might take 6 hours in associate emergency (a diseased person isn’t straightforward to evacuate). Doctors don’t go beside a team. Doctors don’t seem to be accessible at the bottom camp or nearest road head either. Diganta trek leaders are trained to administer aid and shrewdness to subsume problems associated with the mountains. However, they’re not doctors.
Registering for this trek is associate perceiving that just have browse informed the difficulties of high altitude trekking and understand the risks. Have got additionally understood what AMS, HAPE and HACE ar. Have got taken efforts to teach and in a very position to manage own altitude connected emergency.
6. Emergency during trek: In an altitude trek within the chain needs appreciable fitness. Body has to train itself to method a lot of work with lower levels of chemical element. Vas coaching before a trek is critically vital. Coaching should embrace strength and adaptability sweat. We’ve ordered out the eligibility criteria here. Registering for the trek is associate understanding that just can undertake the mandated fitness coaching. Diganta has the correct to reject candidates who don’t meet our eligibility demand at the bottom camp.
7. Fitness: A high isn’t accountable for any loss/damage of gears/equipment or different belongings on the trek.
8. Non-liability: Diganta for the trek is done on-line through credit/debit card or web banking. Cheque/draft or money isn’t accepted.
9. Payment: Payment the trek is strictly prohibited. If found flouting the foundations, participation on the trek are going to be off with immediate impact.
10. Drinking and smoking: During
11. Safety Protocol:
a. Whereas itineraries are designed to permit for adequate acclimatization, most treks in Indian chain climb quickly, that is named forced accents. Inconvenience of camp sites and therefore the Indian chain of mountains piece of land are the explanation for this. There are probabilities that just can feel the consequences of hypoxia and chemical element deprivation whereas on this trek. Please remember that trek leader might take for it unsafe for to continue trekking at any time, and prepare for to descend to a lower perspective.
b. Trek leaders can conduct routine health checks in the least camps to live chemical element saturation, pulse and pressure. Diganta reserves the correct to exclude any traveler from ascent higher on the trek while not refund if the trekker’s very important readings are below accepted norms for that altitude. These norms are accessible with Diganta trek leaders.
c. This is often a high altitude trek with rough, rocky and snowy piece of land. It’s vital that just are a work and assured walker in mountain piece of land, able to manage ascents and descents among an affordable time. Diganta reserves the correct to show around a traveler if within the opinion of trek leader they’re unable to complete the itinerary while not requiring exclusive help. Please realistically self-assess fitness and quality for this trek before registering.
