• Any kind of personal expenses on the trek.
• Meal during road journeys.
• Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
• Any kind of travel insurance.
• Anything not specified in the inclusion list.
• Transport from Haridwar to Haridwar will be at a additional cost for private groups

*If you don't want to carry your personal backpack you can give it to porter/Mules, but you have to inform us in advance and have to pay Rs. 1200/- extra per bag for whole trek.

Gear List:

The key to staying comfortable while on an active trip is layering. To get maximum comfort with minimum weight, you need versatile layers that mix and match to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation and weather protection. This gear list has been created to help you choose the proper equipment. Try to bring only what is necessary; this will help you and the field staff.

Required

• Base Layer Tops and Bottoms (Heavyweight, Synthetic, Colder Travel Periods)
• Day Pack (21L-35L)
• Day Pack Rain Cover
• Duffel Bag (No Wheels or Rigid Frames)
• Fleece Pants
• Fleece/Wool Gloves
• Fleece/Wool Hat
• Fleece/Wool Jacket or Sweater
• Headlamp with Fresh Batteries
• Hiking Boots
• Hiking Pants (Convertible, Quick-Dry, Lightweight)
• Hiking Socks (Synthetic or Wool)
• Insulated Jacket
• Long Sleeve Shirts (Synthetic, Lightweight)
• Rain-Coat/Poncho
• Sport Sunglasses
• Sun Block and Lip Balm
• Sun Hat
• Water Bottles

Optional

• Altimeter
• Camera and Accessories
• Down/Synthetic pants
• Ear Plugs
• Glacier Glasses
• Ear Plugs
• Reading and Writing Materials
  

Cancellation Terms

Ecohunters must receive notification of cancellation in writing. After we receive your written cancellation, the money shall be refunded to the trekkers on seeking cancellation as follows:

Cancellations Prior To 30 Days From The Start Of The Trek

95% refund of total amount

(Note: If the trek charges are more, the balance needs to be paid by the trekker)

Cancellation Prior To 25 Days From The Start Of The Trek

70% refund of total amount

Cancellation Prior To 15 Days From The Start Of The Trek

50% refund of total amount.

Cancellation Prior To 10 Days From The Start Of The Trek

Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No cash refund.

Note:-

1)- Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.

2)- In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by Ecohunters.

3)- Ecohunters holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice.

Cancellation is processed only by email intimation. Please email any cancellation requests to :- contact@ecohunters.in or call us @ 9818082844. Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. Ecohunters reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which Ecohunters or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. Ecohunters reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.

Q: What is the trek distance everyday

A: Average walking distance is 7- 8 km each day and trekkers complete in
5-7 hrs.

Q: What kind of food is served ?

A: Vegetarian food will be served throughout the trek. Breakfast varies from bread and butter, semia, poha and cornflakes etc. Lunch mainly comprises of roti or puri with sabzi. Dinner is complete with Dal, rice, roti and dessert. Dry ration of biscuits and toffees will be provided as well. You may carry nuts and dry fruits if necessary.

Q: What are the sources of drinking water?

A. Campsites are pitched near water sources. For your day's trek, two litres of water should be enough. On Day 2 and Day 5, you will find one water source to refill your water bottles. Your trek leader will brief you about these before starting the day's trek.

Q: What about Washroom/Toilet facilities ?

A: The guest house at Joshimath will have brick and mortar toilets. During the trek toilet tents are set up along the camp site. A toilet tent usually has a deep pit , where one answers nature's call. There will be a mound of soil to and a shovel to cover it up. This is the most hygienic and convienent way to answer nature' call in the wilderness.

Use plain toilet paper instead of wet wipes as wet wipes are non-
biodegradable

Q: What will accommodation be like?

A: The stay on Day 1 and Day 5, at Joshimath, will be in a guest house, where you will share rooms with fellow trekkers Covid precautions in place). Stay on all other days of the trek will be in tents. Each tent will be shared among 2 trekkers. Toilet tents will be set up for the convenience of trekkers.

Q: Do you provide tents and sleeping bags ?

A: You will be provided with tents and high-altitude sleeping bags that can
withstand temperatures as low as -10 ºC.

Q: What is the best time to experience this trek

A: Kuari Pass is best between Dec - March

Q: What is the best time to see snow ?

A: You are likely to find snow on this trail from Dec- early Feb

Q: What if it rains during the trek?

A: If it starts raining while you’re trekking, we will continue on the trail as planned. Your poncho should protect you from the rain. Carry a backpack cover for extra protection from rain for your belongings.