Live Beyond The Edge Of Reason

The Bards

uneet Puri was hooked to a life in the outdoors ever

since her father took her rock climbing at the age of 5.

Trekking and climbing have been a passion with her

and she has been trekking the Uttarakhand Himalayas since her

school days. She has also trekked in Nepal. She is something of

a dare devil and to challenge herself she often treks solo.

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hashi Bahuguna has been an avid trekker and climber most of her life. She is almost a mountain goat, having grown up in a Kamouni Village and having spent her

childhood in the arms of the mountains. She met Anusha and Guneet on an expedition in the Himalayas. She too treks solo or Alpine style when the mood takes her. She is also a trained rescuer.

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nusha Subramanian, an award winning journalist, started her trekking career in the Sayadri ranges at the tender age of 7 and had covered most of it by the

time she reached her teens. She started walking the Himalayas in 2006 and has trekked across all 5 Himalayan states. She has also trekked extensively abroad.

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The Bohemian Way

ur philosophy with regards to BA is simple, "of the mountains, for the mountains and by the mountains".

We view the mountains as our home and as we do what we do best here, climb and trek, we also aim to give back to our

home by providing a sustainable economic scenario to its residents.

As far as possible we try to provide our clients a glimpse into the

lives of the mountain folk, their culture and traditions with home stays along our trek routes.

Our vision for the years to come includes the promotion of women

in the sport of mountaineering both as team leaders and guides. We also hope to lead by example by having stricter and more

stringent safety and environmental guidelines implemented in the Himalayas.

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Itinerary 1

Day From To Time Height

Day 0 Respective City Pokhara

Day 1 Pokahra Nayapul 1.5hrs (By Car) 1010m

Nayapul Jhinu 6hrs 1750m

Day 2 Jhinu Bamboo 8-9hrs 2310m

Day 3 Bamboo Machhapuchhre

Base Camp 10hrs 3700m

Day 4 Machhapuchhre

Base Camp Annapurna Base

Camp 4hrs 4130m

Annapurna Base Camp

Machhapuchhre Base Camp

3hrs 3700m

Day To From Time Height

Day 5 Machhapuchhre

Base Camp Sinuwa 6-7hrs 2350m

Day 6 Sinuwa Jhinu 3-4hrs 1750m

Jhinu Hot Spring 40 mins (round

trip) 1780m

Day 7 Jhinu Nayapul 6hrs 1010m

Nayapul Pokhara 1.5hrs (By Car)

Day 8 Pokhara Respective

City

Itinerary 1

Itinerary 2

Day From To Time Height

Day 0 Respective City Pokhara

Day 1 Pokahra Nayapul 1.5hrs (By Car) 1010m

Nayapul Landruk 5hrs 15650m

Day 2 Landruk Chhomrong 6-7hrs 2340m

Day 3 Chhomrong

Dovan 7-8hrs 2505m

Day 4 Dovan Annapurna Base

Camp 6-7hrs 4130m

Day 5 Acclimatisation Day at Base Camp

Day To From Time Height

Day 6 Annapurna Base

Camp Bamboo 5-6hrs 2310m

Day 7 Bamboo Jhinu 6-7hrs 1750m

Jhinu Hot Spring 40 mins (round

trip) 1780m

Day 8 Jhinu Nayapul 6hrs 1010m

Nayapul Pokhara 1.5hrs (By Car)

Day 9 Pokhara Respective

City

Itinerary 2

The Trek

Annapurna is not just a mountain rather a 55 kilometer long massif in the Himalaya including hundreds of peaks and glaciers, along with the tenth highest mountain, Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m). It is also the main source of Sapta Gandaki river system, earning the status ‘Goddess of Food’. In the year 1950 Mt Annapurna became the first mountain above 8000 meters to be climbed. This pioneering feat in mountaineering was achieved by French nationals Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal who were part of an all French team lead by Maurice Herzog. Annapurna Circuit which takes around 2 weeks is the most popular trail in this region due to its diverse landscape ranging from sub-tropical forests to high alpine peaks and passes then to barren trans-Himalayan region.

Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp on the other hand is a totally different experience which takes around 8-10 days. The base camp is located in the heart of the region and surrounded by the Himalaya in a 360 degree range. Even the trail on the ridge of Mt. Mardi, above 3500 m, is becoming popular for its on top scenic view and less crowd. Along with international popularity, the best part of trekking in this region is well maintained trekking trails and sustainably facilitated tea-house lodges which makes trekking in this region easy and safe. This is certainly one of the best trekking destinations in the Himalayas. The experience of being surrounded by mountains, glaciers and moraines in all directions is just mind blowing. Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhre), which is seen towards north of Pokhara is now at south, Mt. Annapurna I is at north, Mt. Annapurna South is west (seems just a few hours walk to the top) and Mt. Himchuli, Tent Peak, etc towards the east.

The Trek

Cost includes the following: 1. Tea house lodging, 3 vegetarian meals (any 2 items of the menu at Breakfast

and 1 dish for Lunch and Dinner) and 3 teas for all members of the team for the number of trekking days mentioned above on twin sharing basis.

2. Experienced and mountaineering qualified, English speaking, first-aid trained trekking leader and guides (1 guide to every 3 clients).

3. All National Park permits, entry fees and the TIMS card. 4. All porterage charges, with 1 porter for 2 clients. (Includes porter fees, stay,

meals, insurance, equipment, etc.) Please note that a maximum of 10kgs of luggage is permissible per person for the trek.

Trek Cost

With Out Kathmandu-Pohara Return Flight

With Kathmandu-Pohara Return Flight

Rs 84,000/- per person Rs 90,000/- per person

Rs 90,000/- per person Rs 96,000/- per person

5. Medical First Aid in case of minor ailments. 6. Land transport from Pokhara to the Road Head at Nayapul and back. 7. 2 nights in a 3* hotel in Pokhara with breakfast on twin sharing basis. 8. Four season sleeping bag and walking stick (which must be returned at the end

of the trek. The cost incurred due to loss or damaging of any item will be borne by the concerned person).

9. Trail packs with dry fruits and juice for all the days of the trek. 10. Welcome and farewell dinners. 11. Vehicle transfer from your port of arrival to the Hotel and from the Hotel to

your port of departure. However, this is only within the city of Pokhara. We shall not be providing land transport from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

12. The cost also includes a Service Tax of 4.5%.

• NOTE: In the event that a person chooses the option with the return flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara we shall also provide vehicle transfers from the airport to the Hotel and from the Hotel to the Airport.

Cost Inclusions

1. Any and all personal expenses incurred outside of the items mentioned in the

“Cost Includes” section. 2. International flights. (And domestic flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara and

back if you have chosen the non return flight option.) 3. Excess hotel stay in Kathmandu or in Pokhara due to early arrival or late

departure and also an early return from the mountain (due to any reason) other than the scheduled itinerary.

4. Excess boarding and lodging in Pokhara or in Kathmandu due to cancellation or delay of flights.

5. 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.

6. Insurance (Medical and General). 7. Helicopter evacuation.

Cost Exclusions

8. Personal expenses incurred such as soft and alcoholic beverages, laundry

charges, cigarettes and telephone, solar battery recharge and internet expenses.

9. Meals, tea and hot drinking or washing up water or mineral water except as mentioned in “Cost Includes” section.

10. Baths on the trek. We would advise you to not bathe on the trek as it would exponentially increase chances of a medical ailment.

11. Excess baggage amounts levied by the local airline (The domestic twin engine flights in Nepal allow 15kg of baggage per person.

12. Tips for porters and guides. 13. Personal porter hiring. 14. Cost of bottled or boiled water, excess tea, coffee or soups other than the

provided menu.

Cost Exclusions

1. Full day sight seeing (6-7 hours) in Pokhara or in Kathmandu at Rs 3000/- per person per day without tourist entry permits. This will include an English speaking local guide and a vehicle to take you from one monument to the other.

2. Private land transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara Rs 9,000/- per vehicle per way.

3. Rs 1,000/- per way per vehicle for pick up and drop from Kathmandu International Airport to a Kathmandu Hotel or from the Hotel to the Kathmandu International Airport.

Optional Additions

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

6. 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.

7. BA reserves the right of admission to any participant on the trip depending on the fitness condition of the participant.

8. BA reserves the right to change the itinerary in the best interest of all participants, keeping in mind the weather conditions.

9. Participants may be requested to help out in certain camp activities for their own learning and merriment.

10. 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 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

Payment Details

50/1, Vasant Vihar, Dehradun - 248006 Ph: +91-8171284283, +91-941088336, +91-9820403174

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