Road Trip To The Forbidden Lands (Kinnaur, Lahaul & Spiti), In the forests and cold deserts of east Himachal Options

[Cipher]

THE TRIP
May 28th-June 6th, 2009-


78mm Adventures is gearing up to take you into the forbidden lands for 10 days on one road trip.
In some of the most challenging conditions for life, discovering new dimensions of India with self indulging camping & cooking - and support. Shooting photons of our experience.
Sharing an open minded quest for sustainable lifestyle alternatives, amidst the unchartered Himalayas of Kinnaur, Lahaul & Spiti.




The Ride throughout the event will be about 5-6 hours daily. This leaves us with good amount of time to curl up in the lap of nature and for exploratory excursions.
We will sprinkle the trip with activities like rappelling, rock climbing, trekking, folk dance etc. for the overall experience. We will be escorted by a very able and willing crew in jeeps who will prepare the sites for us in anticipation of us. There will also be a van traveling as the last man following behind us with a Doctor, a Mechanic, extra supplies, fuel et al. (Yeah.. we are folks with a plan!) All meals are included. Everything that will be needed for the journey, including permits for the areas we visit, breakfast, lunch and dinner (non-veg and veg), homemade juices (kiwi, plum, apples) and basics will be in tow in our trusty li’l van!


Event Brief
28th May Participants arrive at Kullu/ Manali - Transfer to Naggar, small ride to befriend the machines. Overnight at Naggar.
29th May Ride to Shoja, near Jalori Pass – Trek to Sirolsar lake - Camp overnight on the lake side.
30th May Over Jalori Pass into Rampur Valley to Sarahan - Night stay in forest Rest House near Bhimakali Temple.
31st May Ride via Recong Peo to the village of Kalpa – evening at leisure and overnight camp.
1st June Crossing the beautiful Sangla valley - We ride up-till the village Chitkul – Overnight at Forest rest house.
2nd June Challenging ride through Sumdo to Tabo - Night stay at Tabo – Camp near Tabo Lake.
3rd June Pin Valley to to Shichiling, visiting Dankar Monastery to Kaza, Kibber - Night stay at Kaza in a Rest House
4th June Cross the highest pass of the journey - Kunzum Pass - Overnight camp near Chandratal lake.
5th June Last day ride via Gramphoo, Rohtang Pass- Manali to Naggar -
Night stay at Naggar with traditional folk dance and celebrations.
6th June Formal closure of event by noon and departure.

How to go about this???
We have two categories for participation –
HAWKS – Bring your own vehicle (Bikes, SUVs, MUVs), rest all the arrangement on us.
RAVENS – Hire vehicles from us (Bullet 500cc, jeeps, innova etc.) inclusive of all the arrangement.

HAWKS – Rs.25,000 per person (all inclusive except vehicle and fuel)
2 Wheels Option: Bring your beloved motorbike that you think you want to put through the course, with a partner or as a solo rider. You can start from Delhi / Chandigarh on the 27th of May 2009 and join us at Kullu / Manali, (Naggar) OR transfer your bike to Kullu/ Manali by road freight keeping optimum time to travel and receive your wings for the road trip.
4 Wheels Option: Drive down in your trusted SUV / MUV and join us on 28th May 2009 at Kullu / Manali (Naggar) for the trip. You can register up to 5 participants per vehicle and treat or pool in with your close friends with this option.


RAVENS – Rs.30,000 per person (All inclusive)
2 Wheel Option: Ride one of our motorbikes. If you don’t have a Himalaya ready two wheeler or its too much hassle to get your bike all the way to Naggar but have the sprit to participate. We have a limited number of bullets 500cc. Register Early.
You may register as a single participants in this category or can be team-up with a suitable partner. (Fuel not included)
4 Wheels Option: Relax and enjoy Nature If you think driving on the Himalayan roads or riding a bike is not for you, and also knows that you just cant let this chance go by…you can still participate with your best circle of buddies. We have 3 MUVs (qualis/innova) with drivers. If you are a group of 5 or less, we will accommodate you cozily as long as seats are available. (Fuel included)

The above categories differs only in terms of mode of transportation and rest all the facilities is same for all the participants. The cost is inclusive of the following:

I. Meals: (All meals during the trip)
We carry with us our own cooking tents, equipment, cooks, helpers etc. (you can always join in to add your special flavor).
Food will be simple, fresh and hygienic. We will have separate arrangements for both Veg. and Non-Veg food. (If you prefer
trout fish to dum aaloo! ). Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks will (positively) be served at planned times and venues.

II. Beverages
Mineral water & fresh juices will be provided throughout the trip.
We will not provide any alcoholic beverages and local sourcing might not be practical during the event. We are hopeful that
participants (especially drivers) will be high only on the fresh air of the natural beauty around, through the day rides.

III. Accommodation (All accommodation during the trip)
Camp accommodation and decent hotels / forest houses on alternative days on a twin sharing basis. We have comfortable four men tents, that will be shared between two participants, warm sleeping bags, mattresses and air pillows.

IV. Activities during the trip
1. Overnight camping at lakesides and in jungles
2. Tent kitchens and wild culinary experiments
3. Rappelling, rock climbing
4. Trekking, terrain exploration
5. Rural and heritage ambiences
6. Leisure campfire evenings with open discussions, folk dance etc.

V. Safety & Security Precautions
1. Backup/ Support vehicles with necessary vehicle spares, extra supplies, trained mechanic, helpers etc.
2. Experienced Doctor (MBBS) with a complete first-aid kit. (Please bring your personal medications, if any).
3. Permits and permissions required for the restricted areas will be pre-arranged.
4. We have reliable local liaisons for smooth operation
5. Guides, helpers and cooks are well trained and friendly.

Special Arrangements (you need to inform us in advance)
1. If you want us to book your transfer from Delhi to Kullu/Manali by Volvo Coach. Cost
– Rs.1000 per particiapnt
2. While return from Naggar, if you want transport (qualis/ innova) till Chandigarh –
Rs. 5000 per vehicle. Cost will be divided among the number of people per vehicle.

Every participant, no matter what category (or mode of transport) needs to arrive at Naggar (near Kullu) on 28th May. The earlier you arrive, the better. You will get more time to get used to the bikes and terrain.


Package does not include:
• Train or flight fares
• Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other
• circumstances beyond our control.
• Government Service tax of 3.09% to be paid on total sales amount
• Anything not mentioned in the above list
• Any individual transportation request.

For booking your place in the entourage:

Registration for the trip starts on 17th April 2009 and will be closed as soon as the requisite number is reached, which is limited.
1. Your participation will be confirmed only after receiving the full amount of the mentioned packages, along with completely filled Registration forms for individual participants.
2. As the number of participants is limited, monetary commitments will be given booking preference.

Terms and Conditions
1. Ownership of a valid License and confidence in one's “hill road sense”
2. Personal ID and Vehicle Registration Documents must remain with you
3. Both rider and pillion must wear helmets during the rides.
4. You can’t ride independently of the tour group.
5. Any person under the influence of any kind of intoxicant will not be allowed to ride the
bike or even sit as a pillion. you will only be wasting the group’s time.
6. A historical or current ailment of chest and lungs will hamper your ability to enjoy the trip at high altitude.

Contact For Queries, expression of interest and REGISTRATION:

Cipher's e-mail: jeet@78mmadventures.com & cell: 9971121278
Highope's e-mail: rathore@78mmadventures.com & cell: 9971009478

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Click here to see the albums of previous experiments in the Forbidden Lands

More pictures of Forbidden Land, by two NoMads who visited till a small village called Nako, bordering Tibet. They couldn't make it further as the passes were closed in April... we will be completing the circuit.

Album will give u a glimpse...Click here!


Download: Updated and Detailed Event Brochure, will give you a very clear picture of the trip.

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[crawling]

Bloody Cool man ... I was waiting for something like this from u guys ... will chk with my chuttis .... and will confirm u soon ...
The itinerary is killing man!!!

[Srags]

Absolutely Awesome... and a fitting itinerary... I was actually looking around for such a trip... Just 1 thing... though i knew a couple of places here... I was not able to precisely chart out the route... If you guys could chart out the route on Google Maps / Wikimapia and post it online.. it would be great... Will get in touch with you guys pretty soon... Cheers!

[Cipher]

Easy bro:

[highopes]

Srags: will soon upload the detailed itinerary

[highopes]

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[Ankur Jain]

Damn !! How i wish i was there in India to join in...

[highopes]

Boundaries man !!!

[flyhigh]

Is it going to start fro Delhi or Naggar. If Naggar, how are you planing to reach there.

[highopes]

The trip will officially start from Naggar and hence all the participants need to reach thr by 28th May. And about reaching there.
We can do transfer arrangements from Delhi to Naggar and back via Volvo etc.
Enthusiasts on their own bikes and jeeps will also start from Delhi to reach Naggar, if possible we can team up with them.

[Cipher]

Updated Event Brochure

Attached File(s)

 78mm_Road_Trip.pdf ( 1.52MB ) Number of downloads: 122

 

[Siddharth Ghule]

Updated Event Brochure

Please make sure to have Plan B. Cheers

[Siddharth Ghule]

Updated Event Brochure

Boss if bikers won't get daaroo after long drive they will run away

[Siddharth Ghule]

Updated Event Brochure

Re-grouping points in between and fuel?? (a certain amount of freedom.. mangta hai.. otherwise it will turn out to be a picnic ). A detailed road map with alternate routes and short cuts, if required and all these info circulated

[admin]

What are the essentials that we should be carrying with us??

Hi Insane ... now u gotto read this:

CHECKLIST FOR ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ITEMS you might want to refer:
01. Warm Sleeping Bag till 0'C (we will also provide you one)
02. Woolens/thermal inner wear
03. Wind/rain proof jacket
04. Comfortable hiking/trekking shoes; spare sandals
05. Warm cotton/ woolen socks
06. Water Bottle - at least 1 Lit. (We will be providing mineral water throughout the trip)
07. Flashlight and spare batteries - important
08. Sun Shade/Hat with Brim/woolen hat/gloves
09. Sunglasses
10. Gloves Woolen or leather
11. Insect Repellent (if you are prone to bites)
12. Rucksack/ shoulder bag to carry your stuff
13. Reusable clothing, couple of jeans/cargos and sweatshirts + winter wear.
14. Carry mat (optional)
15. Small daypack to carry camera, packed lunch, water bottle and wind/rain jacket on a walk. Etc,

Some cosmetics
16. Sunscreen/Sun block
17. Vaseline/Lip Salve
18. Personal Toiletries – towel /soap etc.

Good footwear is very important – most trails in the Indian Himalayas are pretty rough and steep so a comfortable and sturdy pair of shoes with a good grip becomes important. Socks, both for walking and a pair of warm ones for keeping feet warm inside the tent at night, is a good bet. Avoid new shoes or boots which could cause severe blisters.

Note: Participants are encouraged to travel as light as possible while securing all essentials. The ideal would be a good rucksack / duffel bag (suitcases get thumbs down ) that u can easily carry on you, even if you won’t need to. An extra daypack is a practical and experienced suggestion. Basics like a flashlight, a Swiss knife, personal accessories and water etc can be kept accessible on one’s person using it.
Another point: Some things can be shared among friends (like cameras…)
while some things can’t (uh… chaddis anyone ?!!)

This was pretty long... but not exhaustive ... did I mention... don't forget to bring the Rascal kid in you all.

[highopes]

Please make sure to have Plan B. Cheers

Do I look like a guy with a plan!!!!

Boss if bikers won't get daaroo after long drive they will run away

Drink and Drive/Ride ..is strictly NO NO. The whole group will get delayed.
Chilling weather ....Camp fires ...Daroo ... I know makes a grt combination .... but don't rely on us for tht... and i am not sure if u will get your brand thr... did u ever study in a hostel Siddharth?

Re-grouping points in between and fuel?? (a certain amount of freedom.. mangta hai.. otherwise it will turn out to be a picnic ). A detailed road map with alternate routes and short cuts, if required and all these info circulated

Did you mention PiCnIc ... you have to be with us man .... I'll redefine it for you.
Do I still look like a guy with a plan

I assure you ... we will not break your expectations!!!

[admin]

Wanted to share this with all NoMads here

78mm Adventures in a English Daily
http://www.mid-day.com/whatson/2009/mar/17...mobike-tour.htm

Cheers!!!

[Biker]

This looks like a classic plan ... I have been planning for a trip like this for ages now.... if i miss it this year ...its gone.
Let me check with my friends and will get back.

[Siddharth Ghule]

Do I look like a guy with a plan!!!!



Drink and Drive/Ride ..is strictly NO NO. The whole group will get delayed.
Chilling weather ....Camp fires ...Daroo ... I know makes a grt combination .... but don't rely on us for tht... and i am not sure if u will get your brand thr... did u ever studied in a hostel Siddharth?



Did you mention PiCnIc ... you have to be with us man .... I'll redefine it for you.
Do I still look like a guy with a plan

I assure you ... we will not break your expectations!!!

Sounds like an interesting concept!!

[nishu85]

wish i could have been in india !!!!
killer plan ...
in necessary items .. please include lots of spare u-wear .. coz on trips they are the most needed for hygiene ..