Our summer Camp runs May till July each year in the western part of Uttaranchal, in the Jaunsar Bawar region on the banks of the Tons river. Located at a pleasant 3500 feet above sea level, this area is rich in every type of western Himalayan flora and fauna, densely forested with deodar, pine, alpine oak, birch, chestnut, rhododendron and jamun. An excellent camping site, relaxing walks, ample angling opportunities and great whitewater make it an ideal getaway for everyone including families and children, from the quiet holiday-maker to the die hard adventure seeker.
Only 410 kms from Delhi, it offers an escape from 4 days onwards to a week or two. Rafting on the Tons (the biggest tributary of the Yamuna with its source in the snowfields of the 20,720 ft high mountain, Bandarpunch), a small volume, Class 4 river offers an excellent adrenaline rush and adds to the excitement of being in the outdoors. Staying at Camp in the midst of thickly forested hillsides and riverside beach combined with hikes and overnight treks in the hills around our Camp and fishing for trout, make it a memorable family getaway from the summer heat. And for keener rafters and kayakers, try out a multi-day expedition style trip on the Tons river till the dam at Icchhari.
21'st May
Board the Rajdhani Express from Mumbai. Overnight Train Journey.
22'nd May
Arrive at Delhi. Refresh in Hotel. Dinner. Board overnight Nizamuddin - Dehra Dun A/C special to Dehradun from Delhi departing Old Delhi Railway station at 2315 hrs. Overnight train.
23'rd May
Arrive at Dehradun 0600 hrs. You will board waiting vehicles and drive to Camp in time to arrive for lunch by 2pm. Welcome drink over camp briefing, check into tents and relax. After lunch, we collect for a safety briefing at Camp and board rafts for a short raft trip till Khunigad. Drive back to Camp for tea/coffee. Campfire dinner and overnight at Camp.
24'th May
Tea/coffee served under the dining area by 6:30 am onwards. After breakfast at 8:30, we drive to Mori village and raft down lots of rapids till Khunigad, stopping for refreshments at Camp enroute. Drive back to 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.
25'th May
Today, we take a short drive to Netwar and begin the trek to Kedar Kantha. We pitch Camp mid-way and sleep in small trekking tents. Overnight camp at Gujjar Thach.
26'th May
Today, after breakfast, we reach the base of Kedar Kantha. Overnight Camp.
27'th May
Spend the day walking upto the top of Kedar Kantha or taking short hikes around the Camp area. Overnight camp.
28'th May
Today, we return to our base camp on the banks of the Tons river.
29'th May
Drive to Mori for another adrenaline pumping raft trip to camp. After an early lunch, drive to Dehradun to board the overnight Mussourie Express departing Dehradun at 2130 hrs (arriving Delhi at 0700 hrs the next day)
30'th May
Take the Rajdhani express back to Mumbai.
31'st May
Arrive in Mumbai.
Cost (14 years and above only)
Rs 22,500 /- + Mumbai - Delhi - Mumbai Rail Fare
Discount of Rs 2000 if booked before 21'st March
Cost Includes
Tented accommodation on Twin/Triple Sharing Basis
Rafting and Trekking arrangements
Delhi - Dehradun Rail Fare in Three Tier A/c
Dehradun - Delhi Surface Transfers
Transfers in Delhi
All Veg Meals starting from Lunch on Day 2 till Lunch on Day 10
Hotel room in Delhi for 4-5 Hrs to Freshen Up on Quadruple Sharing Basis
Meals in Delhi
Meals enroute to reaching first days destination
Transfers from Dehradun onwards by car/jeep to Camp and back
All meals & soft drinks at Camp
Professional guide fee
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Cost excludes:
Items of Personal clothing
Expenses of a personal nature like laundry, phone calls, alcohol, cigarettes
Insurance
Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
Cancellation Rules :
- Less than 30 days before departure. No refund
- 30 days before departure of batch 50% deduction of total charges.
- 60 days before departure of batch 30% deduction of total charges.
LIST OF THINGS TO CARRY
Should include combination of cotton clothing and winter wear
Long sleeves t-shirts - 3-4 nos
Full cotton pants - 2 nos
Shorts (Quick drying for Rafting) - 2 nos
Adequate pair of socks and undergarments
Swimsuits/ Trunks
Woolens : Should include a full sleeves warm sweater, shawl, mittens, woolen socks, windcheater or a warm jacket.
Rainwear : Windproof Jacket for Rafting and raincoat or poncho to offer more resistance.
Footwear :
Good walking shoes with good grip (No Hard soles)
Floaters (for Rafting)
Cosmetics : Should include cold cream, sun blocks, lip balm, liquid soap for hands and face, bathing and washing soaps, foot powder, toothbrush, toothpaste, Napkin, Thin Towel
Torch with spare batteries(compulsory) (Not pencil torches)
2 Water bottles
Lock & Key (for locking hotel room)
Pen & Diary
Personal Medicines (should compulsory include Band-aid, Soframycin)
Day sack
Sun glasses (Alongwith Cord)
Peak cap
Insect repellant (Odomos)
Spare waterproof covers / large plastic bags
Personal identification
Toilet paper (Very Important)
Tang Sachets and Chocolates
Optional items can include camera, binoculars, etc
Tips:
All these need to be fitted in a large rucksack
No Suitcases or Hard Luggage is allowed
Travel Lite. You have to carry ur own luggage
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MEAL PLAN
We are proud of the excellent cuisine served in camp, in spite of the kitchen lacking modern facilities - the natural constraints of camping. Fresh fruits and vegetables are obtained locally. We emphasize on delicious, wholesome and hygienic meals.
BREAKFAST:
Continental: Corn flakes/porridge, eggs, toast/pancakes/french toast, butter, jam, boiled potatoes/baked beans/french fries, fruits, tea/coffee.
LUNCH :
Indian: Dal/rajma, two vegetables, rice (fried/plain), chapati (or purie-cholay), papad,achar, salad, fruit
DINNER :
A special meal - Indian/continental/Chinese cuisine (veg), dessert
TEA BREAKS:
Tea/coffee with snacks/biscuits.
ACCOMMODATION:
Deluxe tents (beds, mattresses and quilts provided) on twin share. Each tent is furnished with 2 camp cots, a table, two cane chairs.
Toilet tents have dry-pit toilets (the only toilets allowed as per Reserved Forest camping regulations) with western style commodes over a pit.
ACTIVITIES IN CAMP
Afternoon hikes to the lunagad pool is a great option - a 45 min walk gets you to a great pool to swim around in, non-swimmers carry life jackets. Facilities are available for camp games like volleyball, frisbee, tennis ball cricket etc. A day in camp is rounded off with a campfire and a leisurely evening with fellow rafters.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ RELEVANT INFORMATION:
1) We place no strict limitations on our trips but we request prudent judgment of physical and mental health, experience and ability for participation in our programmes
2) While great care and efforts are put in to give you the same itinerary, due to situations beyond our control (for instance, bad weather, civil disturbances, etc.) we may be forced to make a few amendments in the programme
3) We stress on the need to adhere to the suggested kit list to be better prepared.
4) Escapades reserves the right to cancel any activity or event due to safety reasons. The decision made by the instructors will be final.
5) Insurance is not covered in the packages.
6) Adventures sports are risk-based activities and it’s not possible to guarantee 100 % safety. There is always an element of risk involved in such activities.
7) We require a minimum no of participants to run the camp. Any cancellation of the camp will be intimated only 24 hrs prior to the departure. Full refund will be provided.
To Enroll for this Trip
Please make a Full Advance Payment and get yourself registered for this trip.
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For more Information, Contact-:
Dr Swati Savla -: 9820673477
Parag Gandhi -: 9820277797
