CHANGABANG BASE CAMP

CHANGABANG BASE CAMP

India, Uttarakhand


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This is a moderate trek that lies in the North West of the famous Nanda Devi Sanctuary, in the Dhauli Ganga Valley of the Garhwal Himalayas. The trek offers fascinating close up views of giant towering mountains all of them nearly 7000m high Purbi (eastern) Dunagiri, Rishi Pahar, Safminal, Kalanka & Changbang] and together they form the Northern Wall of Nanda Devi Sanctuary. Other than these prominent mountains we get to see many other unnamed peaks and get distant views of Lampak and Hardeol too. We have a long drive through winding hill roads to get to the trek & back. The trek begins at the village of Ruing and runs along Bagini Ganga which is fed by glacial melts of Bagini glacier, and offers an undulating terrain to tread up every day.  From a leisurely walk on a wide man made path, to negotiating loose moraines and boulders, the trek has it all. We also get to trek through pine and deodar forest and there are some steep sections as well as a flat walk through the vast alpine meadow of Changbang Base camp. 

Itinerary

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Arrive at Dehradun airport latest by 12 noon and start the drive to Rudraprayag, the town where the Mandakini and Alakananda rivers meet. Overnight Hotel
We drive by Alakananda all the way till Joshimath from where we deviate to follow the Dhauli Ganga river towards the village of Ruing. We spend the evening relaxing and getting used to the altitude. Overnight Camp
We start with a gentle ascent through tall deodar and pine forest beside the gushing Bagni stream. The trail gradually gets steeper but we get an enchanting view of two peaks of the Lampak Massif as we approach closer to the village of Dronagiri where we halt for the day. Overnight Camp
The days trail is on a well trodden shepherded trail which goes through a couple of grazing meadows and gushing glacial rivulets. You can see plenty of wild animals roaming around freely and the rare species of birds and a majestic view of the sanctuary dominated by Mt. Changbang. Overnight Camp
We need to navigate challenging terrain today with the trail going through glacial moraine, loose soil and boulder strewn sections. As we progress further into the valley, view of glittering snow capped peaks of the Changbang sanctuary open up, with many emerald glacial lakes adding to the scenery. Overnight Camp
We start early in the morning hiking towards the snout of Bagini glacier where you can see the mighty Mt.Changabang upclose. We then retrace back Base Camp and head to Sem Khark, a huge expanse of flat land by the Bagni river where local shepherds live with their cattle in the summer months. Overnight Camp
The trail starts with an easy walk over rolling terrain till we reach the base of Kanari Khal. A steep clim to the top of the mountain pass at 4150 m is rewarded view of Kalakhal and Lampal I,II & II in the north and of Dronagiri Village in the west. We continue towards Kalakhark which is an hours walk away. Overnight Camp
We start from the vast meadows Kalakhark and soon the trail gets down steeply into a narrow gorge covered with birch and rhododendron bushes, a tricky downclimb but on a good trail brings us back to Ruing. After saying good-byes to our support crew, we head to Auli from where one can get views of Nanda Devi and Dronagiri. Overnight Hotel
We drive back by the Alakananda and eventually the Ganga all the way back to Dehradun Airport from where you can fly back home. We recommend you booking a flight post 6pm so that you have enough time to make it to the airport. Trip ends!

Trip Cost

68900 / 950  

DEHRADUN AIRPORT TO DEHRADUN AIRPORT , TWIN SHARING

Payment Schedule

20000 - Booking Amount

TRIP COST INCLUDES

 

  • - Transport from Dehradun airport back to Dehradun in SUV cars/ Tempo Traveller Vans
  • - Twin Share accommodation in tents with foam sleeping pads for 6 nights on the trek
  • - Full board camping arrangements on the mountain with a large mess tent, tables & stools  
  • - Twin Share accommodation for 2 nights in hotels
  • - All meals on the trip from dinner on Day 1 till breakfast on Day 9
  • - Entry fees, Camping fees & Trekking Permit
  • - White Magic Trip Leader assisted by certified, experienced local guides
  • - Porterage of all the personal baggage & camping equipment.
  • - GST as applicable (subject to change as per govt rules)
TRIP COST EXCLUDES

 

  • - Any Airfare
  • - Any meals/ beverages during the drive to the road head & back 
  • - Sleeping Bag (available at a rental of INR 2500 for the whole  trek) & Items of personal clothing
  • - Visas, Insurance, Airport taxes, laundry, beverages and bottled water, souvenirs, and other expenses of a personal nature.
  • - Any tips to guides, cooks, porters etc
  • - Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions, and any other circumstances beyond 
Cancellation terms

 

If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.

 

• More than 45 days prior to departure - we will refund the entire amount received by us minus a processing fee.

• Less than 45 days prior to departure - 25% of the Trip Cost as the cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.

• Less than 30 days prior to departure - 50% of the Trip Cost as cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.

• Less than 21 days - the entire amount would be forfeited. 

 

The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat cancellation charges would be waived completely. 

Pls note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.

What to expect

Bagini River Crossing Enroute to Nandital Marching towards Changabang Base Camp Getting closer to Changabang Basecamp Garud Base Camp along the Bagini glacier Hathi Parbat peeping out from the clouds On the way to Langatuli Rishi Parbat & Garud Parbat from Langatoli Rishi Parbat from Langatuli Hathi Parbat as seen from Langatuli

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