HIMALAYAN TREKKING EXPEDITION 2011 SHIRGAN –TUNGU TREK

(BASE OF SHIRGAN –TUNGU) (12580 Ft.)

(A GROUP OF GIGANTIC MOUNTAIN VALLEYS)PIR-PANJAL RANGE

Kshitij Adventure as an organización strives to promote the spirit of adventure among youth, with principle of preservation of environment, ecology, nature and culture of the area visited.

Himalayan trekking expedition-2011 is organised by Kshitij Adventure,Surat in association with Mountain Expedition,Manali and Mount Nandadevi expedition of Bageshwar,Uttarakhand.

Want to enjoy the pristine Himalayan wilderness and have a memorable trekking experience, which takes you in a different tangent altogether, Welcome to SHIRGAN–TUNGU (PRE-MONSOON) BASE TREK (A GROUP OF GIGANTIC FOLDED MOUNTAIN VALLEYS). We promise you the best of experience…the likes of which you will never have encountered before.

This exotic and immensely rewarding trek encompasses the mountainous vistas of the divinely beautiful Kullu & Manali valley and beyond Pirpanjal valleys These regions (thankfully) still belong to the elusive Himalayan brown bear. The region is rich in flora and fauna which is a delight for a naturalist also provides unparalleled opportunities for photographers.

Shirgan-Tungu (The holy meeting venue of all Local Gods), gigantic standing rocky mountain has its own cultural importance i.e. known as a crown of local God’s Thakshak Nag and a Home of Jaugini (A deity of mountains supreme power) ,which takes care of a weather rain, snow, earthquakes and other religious cultural activities .

TREK:

Starting from the Prini village the trek winds through the Pirpanjal range.To keep you company, are the peaks of the Pir- Panjal range in the far Beas Kund region – viz., Hanuman Tibba, Shikar-bay and Makar-bay, Ladakhi, Friendship, Gepan, Rohtang Pass & Chhota Bangal massifs can also be seen at a distance. Trek leaves Manali valley, proceeds further through evergreen cool forests of cedar, Silver fir, walnut, oak, Silver birch and the occasional alder.

TREK FEATURES:

REGION COVERED : Manali –Pirpanjal range, Haripur and Shirgan- Tungu area.

DATE : 13TH May to 25th May 2011

MAX. ALTITUDE : Pre-Monsoon Trekkers Base (3800m./12580 Ft.) - Shirgan -Tungu

NO.OF DAYS : 12 nights 13 days. (Surat to Surat)

TRIP TYPE : Trekking and Camping.

LOCATION : Manali - Base camp at Prini road head (3km from Manali).

AGE GROUP : Above 12 years.

BATCH SIZE : 35 – 50.

GRADING: Easy to moderate.

SPECIAL INTEREST: Offers excellent scope for photographers, an ideal place for nature lovers and an amazing route for adventure enthusiasts.

MANALI:

The name Manali is derived from the word ‘Manualaya’ meaning ‘Home of Manu’ (The power giver), the saint who gave the world. Manali is located in the upper Kullu valley, at an altitude of 6000ft. (2050m), and is one of the most popular tourist resorts in Himachal Pradesh. The place is a famous center for adventure sports like Skiing, Heli-Skiing, Para-gliding, and River-rafting, Trekking and Mountaineering. Manali is also a launching pad for treks and expeditions in the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, as well as the Lahaul, Zanskar and Ladakh regions.

ITINERARY:

Day 01 .(13th may ). The group will depart from Surat by train in the evening (8 P.M.)for Delhi.

Day 02 :(14th May) Arrive at Delhi in the morning and reach Chandigarh by train and depart for Manali by bus at 8.00 P.M.

Day 03:(15th May) The participants arrive at our Base Camp at Prini road head (3km from Manali). In the evening, the students will go through a briefing.

Day 04:(16th May) Prini (Base Camp) – Riyan (1945m) 3 hours.

‘GO HIGHER SLEEP LOWER’ in the mountaineering terms best way of acclimatization……..!!!

The first day’s walk is an acclimatization trek via Sharvani Devi Temple, Arjun Gufa, and Thakshak Nag Temple (2200m), through Bhanara village. Arjun Gufa.Today’s trek is very relaxing just to check up ones physical conditions and also better to acclimatization.The path is full of greenery and also have abundant nature beauties enrooted as one required on the mountains.Stay overnight at Riyan campsite.

Day 05: (17t May)Riyan – Negi Dugh (2350m) 4hrs.

Trek starts from the campsite i.e., Riyan, down to Dhuhagan Bridge, and over the Dhuhagan River to the other side of the valley. Today’s trek starts with a gradual climb up to Jaau Dhar- Forest Nursery and after that eases out along the cedar trees right up to the Negi Dugh. The campsite is very scenic and one could enjoy the real Himalayan vistas. In the evening explore camp and move to evening activities. Stay overnight at the Negi Dugh.

Day 06:(18th May) Negi Dugh– Kurrdi (3030m) 4 hrs.

Today’s trek is very tiresome up to the confluence ridge of Kurrdi and Jammu Dugh. The trail proceeds in a zigzag way through dense forest of pines and Silver fir. Once the zigzag trail ends, it is a steep ascent amidst silver fir trees.

Some portions of the climb are to be tackled in a horizontal way till the steep ridge of Kurrdi.One can have a vast view of Kullu, Chanderkhani Pass and Manali valley. Stay overnight at Kurrdi.

Day 07:(19th May) Kurradi – Dharanoo Dugh (3420m.) 4hrs.

The trek starts with a steep section at the start, through forest of silver fir, Bhujpattar, oak and chestnut. campsite.Dharanoo Dugh is located in a grassy meadow on the knoll of the Shirgan –Tungu on one side of the Pirpanjal range. From the camp, there is an enchanting view of the Dhauladhar range, Chhota Bhangal, kaliheyni Pass and its lofty mountain peaks. Dharanoo Dugh is very popular for the local Gaddi shepherds. They graze their herds of sheep on these vast grassy meadows. Watch out for one of the rare glimpses of brown / black bears below the Dharanu Dugh campsite.

Day 08.(20th May) Dharanu Dugh – Base of Shirgan -Tungu (3800m) and back to Dharanu Dugh 5 hrs.

The trail proceeds on the long snowy slanted ridge and slowly begins to ascend towards Shirgan-Tungu Base (3800M). As you trek along the ridge, one can have a close view of gigantic Shirgan –Tungu peak and mountain massif distant view of Rohtang Pass Mountains and an enchanting mountain peak of the Beas Kund massif. The first magnificent view of the Shirgan Tungu Peak comes in glance after gaining a 15 minutes walk on the snowy ridge and as you ascends and gets nearer to you.

It’s a strenuous day’s walk on scattered snowy and grassy patches right up to the top of Pre-Monsoon Trekkers Base (3800m.) of Shirgan –Tungu.The

way back to Dharanoo Dugh is made more enjoyable by glissading at all places on the way. The trail up to Base would be covered by a heap of snow and the path would be difficult to negotiate due to snow compactness

Day 09:(21st may) Dharanoo Dugh –Banaad (2520m) 4hrs.

Today’s trail descends same way down in a zigzag way through Moar Thach (3235m), to Kurrdi and at little down Kurrdi is a diversion via Jammu Dugh to Banad. It’s a complete strenuous steep walk down.The Banad is situated in the middle of the mountain hill of dense forest and located amidst silver fir trees and Apple orchards. A very lovely campsite is – a just reward after a great day’s work and a day long hectic walk.

The Banaad is really a lovely place and has a few Mountain Chalets (Mountain Huts) and everyone likes to have stayed forever on such natural place and area is full of Himalayan hidden beauties. In the evening move to adventure activities and stay overnight at Banaad.

Day 10:(22nd May) Banaad - Base Camp Prini via Khakhnal village 4hrs.

The trek encompasses a 1hour steep descent initially and then in a zigzag way till the river basin through dense forest of blue pine, Cedar, oak, silver fir. From the river the trek descends gently on a slanted traverse slope to a river bed. Rest for a while, and then walk on man made path to Khakhnal village. The Khakhnal village is having a vast meadow at the forefront of Kartik Swami Narayan temple. Visit the Kartik Swami Narayan Temple and look around. Day 11 : (23rd May)Half day free and in the evening, departure by bus to Delhi. After having breakfast participants are free to visit the Manali bazaar and report back at the hotel in the afternoon.Departure for Delhi by bus.

Day 12 : (24th May). Arrive at Delhi in the morning and depart for Surat by train.Day 13 : .(25th May) Reach Surat early in the morning. LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION : 10TH FEB 2011 Rs.2000

REGISTRATION FEES : Rs. 2000 (NON-REFUNDABLE)