Tour Details

Who are we

NTP is an old-school mountaineering company run by the natives of the Garhwal Himalayas. We offer full-fledged peak climbing, alpine-style climbing, high pass expeditions, multi-day backpacking ventures, rock climbing as well as mild hiking trips for trekking enthusiasts. With our expertise, you can experience authentic Himalayan heritage & culture and adventure sports with the highest satisfaction.

A Yatra, A Test

Participants can look into this trek from two major perspectives. One is to explore & enjoy the depths of the Indian Himalayas in its sheer grandeur. Secondly, the followers of Sanatan Dharma embrace this journey to trace the final footsteps of Pandavas in their ultimate quest for salvation or moksha. One can say, it is not just a physical trek/yatra but every inch is an inward journey into your soul.

Highlights

It is believed that Pandavas took this route during their ascent to heaven. Only Yudhishthira and a dog were able to reach heaven. All the other Pandavas died on the way. Swargarohini is the only path from where one Can Reach Heaven in Human form. The sacred Satopanth Lake is triangular and Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheswara meditated on its three corners.. Devotees believe that a holy dip here will wash away their sins.

Besides the trek, in this tour, we will also explore the Panchprayags, Mana village and some Panchbadri temples of importance.

About this trip

Region: Uttarakhand - India
Duration: 6N/7D
Base city: Rishikesh
Base town: Badrinath
Tour type: BACKPACK Trek
Accom type: TENTS, HOTEL
Best Season: Sept & October and the first half of June. Trek is not accessible for other 9-10 months.

Trekking Essentials

Following gears would be required to accomplish a Himalayan trek in convenient manner. Please check with us if anything is doubtful.

 - A Daypack / Knapsack (that you self-carry during the hike and it should include your pack lunch, water bottle, jacket, poncho, etc.)
 - Rucksack and/or Duffel bag worth 50/60 liters for your other essential items (can be carried by porter or ponies as a self-paid service)
 - Poncho / snow-cheater for yourself self and covers for your backpack and knapsack/day pack
 - One pair Trekking dedicated boots (Leather/rain proof/high ankle) that has a robust Vibram sole
 - Trekking poles will give you more stability and balance and reduce your energy consumption as Himalayan trek has steep ascents and descents. In addition, two trekking poles will give you greater stability and balance.
 - Personal medication (basic first-aid)
 - One pair of floaters/sandals/slippers
 - Inner thermals (upper and lower, can be used for night wear)
 - One mountain jacket (Down feather or similar)
 - One fleece jacket
 - Minimum one Trekking Trouser needed during the hikes
 - 2-3 T-shirts (full sleeves, sports super dry)
 - Warm skull cap / woolen caps
 - Sun hat / Toupee
 - 3-4 Pairs of warm socks (for trekking as well as for night use)
 - Extra pairs of undergarments
 - Bath towel + face towel
 - 2-3 Handkerchiefs/Hanky
 - Durable Water bottle or Hydra-pack
 - Dark Sunglasses against Sun
 - Head lamps / Torch / Flashlight with spare batteries
 - Powerbank (recommended)
 - Sunscreen for UV protection
 - Personal toiletry (A compact kit)
 - Warm hand gloves

The above list very much sums up the essentials you need to carry for the trek. Please check with us for anything else that you think must be carried during the trek.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: 250 km Drive to Joshimath

From Rishikesh, we begin our drive to Joshimath town. It is 250 km in distance and may take 7-9 hours. Relax in your hotel. Get acclimatised with walks nearby.

Day 02: 50-55 km Drive to Badrinath/Mana

A short 100-minute drive will bring you to Badrinath town. Today, it’s your acclimatization day. So go for long walks once you have checked in the hotel. Get used to high altitude

before the trek starts tomorrow.

Day 03: 9 km trek - Lakshmi Van trek

Let’s drive to Mana village and start an uphill climb towards Lakshmi Van campsite. Uphill, with 30-50% avg. gradient.

Day 04: 7 km trek - Chakratirath trek

After early breakfast, we gradually move towards Chakratirath campsite. The terrain is uphill with a thin atmosphere.

Day 05: 5+5=10 km trek - Satopanth Lake trek

Start the trek to this holy lake with peaks like Neelkanth, Balakun, and Chaukhamba engulfing you.

Day 06: 15 km trek - Trek to Mana/Badrinath

Climb down to Mana Village by following the same route which can take 6-8 hours. From Mana, take a cab to reach Badrinath and unwind for the day. The trek is over.

Day 07: 300 km overdrive - Drive to Rishikesh

Early morning cab to Rishikesh can take 10 hours easily. In Rishikesh, take some time to shop, do Ganga arti, and even cafe-hopping.

Inclusions

Includes

- Deluxe transport for Rishikesh throughout the tour.
- Del hotel stay in Badrinath (2 nights) and Joshimath (1 night). on a twin-sharing basis, as per the itinerary.
- Stay in tents (3 nights) on a twin-sharing basis, as per the itinerary.
- Nutritious vegetarian trekking menu for all days (Morning breakfast, packed lunch, evening tea/coffee, and dinner)
- Trekking Crew – certified mountain guide/s and support crew, as required
- All basic trekking equipment - tents, sleeping bags, and toilet, dining, and kitchen tents.
- Primary First-aid support.
- Trek permit and Forest fee.
- Bag haul (one each, max 12-13 kgs) by porters.

Excludes

- Personal clothing/gear like shoes, snow/rain-cheater, walking pole, poncho, rucksack/duffel, warm clothes, and personal gear like poles, headlamps/torches, etc.
- BF & lunch on Day 1 | Lunch & Dinner on Day 7.
- Any snacks/beverages/eatables and expenses of a personal nature.
- Emergency evacuation charges.
- Personal accidental insurance.
- Accommodation and meals at/before/after Rishikesh.

Price

Tour Cost: On Request

Things To Carry

•    Wind & Waterproof Jacket (lightweight).
•    Fleece-2, Trek Pant -2, Full Sleeve T-shirt-2, T-shirts – 2, Warm nightwear set.
•    Warmers/Thermal-1 pair (Top & Lower).
•    Woolen Cap, Neck-Warmer, Gloves, Woolen Socks-1, Normal Socks-6, Sun Cap, Early-Dry Towel.
•    Poncho/Rain Suit (Mandatory).
•    Waterproof Trekking Shoes with Good Grip.
•    Cold Cream, Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm, Tooth Paste, Tooth Brush, Face Wash, Paper Soap, Hand Sanitizer, Personal Toiletries & Toilet Paper.
•    Personal Medicines, ORS, Energy Bars, Dry Fruits, etc.
•    Water bottle – 2 (Mandatory).
•    Goggles – 1, Trekking Pole – 1 (Mandatory).
•    Backpack 45 Ltrs.
•    and most importantly the Adventure Spirit.

Note

– Trekker has to carry his/her backpack on his/her own if someone requires a personal porter, ask during bookings so we can arrange accordingly. Charges extra.
– Please don’t come with Sports Shoe, Trolley Bags, & Jeans.
– Pack light as much as you can or ask NTP expert to help you.

Payment

Payment Gateway Link: Payment Gateway Online card payments

HDFC BANK DETAILS

Account Title : NTP Tourism Affairs Ltd.
Bank : HDFC Bank Limited
Bank A/C : 12202560000897
Branch : M 39, Outer Circle
Address: M 36, Outer Circle, Opposite Super Bazar, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001
IFSC Code : HDFC0001220
Swift Code : HDFCINBBDEL

ICICI BANK DETAILS

Account Title : NTP Tourism Affairs Ltd.
Bank : ICICI Bank
Bank A/C : 000705004621
Branch : Shop No- 7C Plot No- GH04B, Prateek Stylome Sector- 45 Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida- 201335, India
IFSC Code : ICIC0000031
Swift Code : ICICINBBCTS

Cancellation Policy

NO REFUND SHALL BE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE BOOKING AMOUNT FOR ANY CANCELLATIONS. HOWEVER, we totally understand that unforeseen circumstances might need you to change plans, and so NTP cancellation policy makes it easier to do that. Please read them very carefully.

•    Cancellations up to 30 days prior to departure date – 15% deduction (payment gateway & bank charges).
•    Between 30 days to 15 days prior to departure – 50% deduction.
•    There will be no refund if you cancel within 15 days before your departure.
•    In any case, the Booking Amount is Non-Refundable.

No cancellations will be taken over call or whats app msg. Please reply to the email of payment receipt that you have received at the time of booking.

In case of government restrictions, bad weather, protests, landslides, road blockage, administrative ban, lockdown, strike or any other unforeseen circumstances which is beyond our control, certain activities during the trek/trip/expedition or the event itself may be cancelled/skipped, or there could be change in the itinerary.

In such instances, we will do our utmost to find an alternative (in the case of event cancellation or rescheduling).

However, there would be no financial refund for the same. You will receive a full refund if the trip is cancelled by us due to a lack of a minimum number of individuals in the batch. Additionally, if you purchased trip insurance, rentals, off-loading, or other activities, you will not receive a refund. The booking amount is non-refundable in any case.

If a trek or trip or expedition cannot be completed due to natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances beyond our control (bad weather conditions like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, road block, ban, strike, bandh, etc.). No refund would be provided.

Any extra expense coming due to any natural calamity/bad weather/unforeseen circumstances (rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, ban, road block, bandh, extra stay, food, transportation or taxi cost etc.), Will be borne by customer on the spot. Company will not be liable.

All refunds will be sent to the same bank account or credit card account or UPI that was used to make the purchase. Within 10 working days, the refund amount will be completed. The amount of the refund will always be computed based on the net amount paid for the event booking and the Base Price of the event. (Excluding all additional services transport, rent, porterage, etc.).

Any voucher issued would not include the GST amount paid while making the booking.

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