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Our Tons valley base at Camp Lunagad is at an excellent camping site located at a pleasant 3600 feet above sea level. An ideal getaway for everyone including families and children, it makes for a great escape for both the quiet holiday-maker and the die hard adventure seeker. Rich in a variety of western Himalayan flora and fauna, it is densely forested with deodar, pine, alpine oak, birch, chestnut, rhododendron and jamun. In store are relaxing walks, ample angling opportunities and some great whitewater.
Join us at Camp Lunagad, only 435 kms from Delhi. It offers a special holiday experience for 4 days to a week or two from May till July each year in the western Uttaranchal, in the Jaunsar Bawar region on the banks of the Tons.
The Tons valley lies in the Jaunsar Bawar region of Garhwal, a little known area, unique in culture and history.Another name for Uttarakhand was Panchaldesh, referring to the five Pandava brothers from the great Hindu epic Mahabharata. The Pandavas, and their rivals, the Kauravas, figure especially in the anthropology of the Tons valley, where the villagers actually claim to have descended from the two clans. Their social customs are very unlike the rest of conservative Garhwal. Polyandry, and to some extent, polygamy, are the normal practice. Economically, these customs probably owe their origin to a necessity to keep population down and prevent division of property. A system of bride price, where the worth of a to-be-bride increases with the number of past husbands she has had, is still prevalent.
Raft on the Tons, the biggest tributary of the Yamuna which has its source in the snowfields of the 20,720ft high Bandarpunch peak. A small-medium volume, Class 4 river, it offers excellent adrenaline rush and adds to the excitement of being in the outdoors. Stay at the Camp in the midst of thickly forested hillsides and riverside beaches. Look forward to hikes and overnight treks in the hills around our Camp and trout fishing. Keen rafters and kayakers can try out a multi-day expedition style trip on the Tons river till the dam at Icchhari. In all, a memorable family getaway from the summer heat !
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Recommended Plan - 4 days 3 nights : Itinerary
Day 00 :
Board the overnight Mussoorie Express / Nizamuddin Hardwar Express to Hardwar at Delhi that departs Old Delhi Railway Station. Overnight train.
Day 01:
Arrive at Hardwar early morning. Drive to the Camp Lunagad via Mussourie, stopping for breakfast at Kempty Falls. Reach Camp for lunch by 2 PM. Welcome drink over camp briefing, check into tents and relax. After lunch, we collect for a safety briefing at the Camp and board rafts for a short raft trip till Khunigad. Drive back to the Camp for tea/coffee. Campfire dinner and overnight at Camp.
Day 02:
Tea/coffee served by the dining area from 6:30 AM onwards. After breakfast at 8:30, drive to Mori village and raft down several rapids till Khunigad, stopping for refreshments at the Camp enroute. Drive back to the Camp from Khunigad for hot lunch. Volleyball/cricket or an optional hike up the Lunagad creek for a swim in its deep pool. Return to Camp by teatime. Campfire dinner and overnight at Camp.
Day 03:
Today, take a day hike from Sandhra to Mora village. Enjoy an hour's drive to visit the Hanol temple, fabled to be built by the Pandavas and frequently visited by emperor Akbar. On your way back, stop by at an awesome pine tree...the tallest in Asia. Back to camp by late afternoon for a game of volleyball/cricket. Campfire dinner and overnight Camp.
Day 04 :
Drive to Mori for another thrilling raft trip to the camp. After an early lunch, drive to Dehradun to board the overnight Mussoorie Express departing Dehradun at 2130 hrs (arriving Delhi at 0700 hrs the next day) or the Shatabadi Express departing Dehradun at 1700 hrs (arriving Delhi at 2230 the same day).
Cost per person:
Rs. 6,600/- inclusive of tented accommodation on twin share, rafting and trekking arrangements, all meals & soft drinks at the Camp, professional guide fee, camp staff and cook. Cost excludes rail fare (approx. 1100 both ways), transfers to Camp Lunagad, rafting transfers and service tax.
Cost of a transfer to/from the Camp Lunagad to Dehradun / Hardwar for a 4 day 3 night trip is Rs. 6500/car for a Tata Indica and Rs. 8500/car for a Tata Sumo/Qualis/Tavera. A drop only from Dehradun to Camp Lunagad will cost Rs. 3200 for an Indica and Rs. 4200 for a Sumo/Qualis/Tavera.
Note ::
All payments are subject to a 3.09 % service tax. A full deposit with us confirms your booking with us.
Note : Train tickets for all access trains should be booked early as it runs quite full during the summers. See train details below.
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