Mount Kamet 7756 M Expedition India:
At an imposing elevation of 7,756 M, Mount Kamet is the second-highest peak, after Nanda Devi, in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. This magnificent mountain peak lies in the Chamoli district, near the Tibetian border. Mt Kamet has a unique appearance resembling a huge pyramid with a flat summit area on the top with 2 peaks. Among the mountains of Uttarakhand, Kamet is quite isolated from the other peaks making it remote and tough to access. Meaning of Kamet is burning mountains its also called Kang Med Tibetan. The sun’s rays fall on these glorious peaks making it look like they are on fire with an orangish glow.
Kamet is among the 7,000 M mountains of India and requires technical skills to summit. Under the expert guidance of the Indian Mountaineering company, Kahlur Adventures, you can fulfil your dream of scaling Mount Kamet. We have a team of seasoned mountaineers and trek leaders who know the mountains of India like the back of their hands. The Valley of Flowers was discovered while descending on the first successful summit of Mount Kamet in 1931 by a British expedition team of Frank Smythe, Eric Shipton, R.L. Holdsworth and Lew Sherpa.
On this trail, you will traverse quaint mountain villages and scenic canyons. The splendid landscapes and a hefty sum of adrenaline have made the Kamet Expedition a favourite trek of all adventurous mountaineers. Kamet Peak is surrounded by the glaciers Paschim Kamet in the west, Purbi Kamet in the east and the Raikana glacier system. Expedition to Mt Kamet is an Alpine-style climbing in India. The best time for the Kamet expedition is between April to October.
Government Employees Special Casual Leave (SCL) for Trekking and Mountaineering
As a Government Employee, you can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave when you join Kahlur Adventures on a trekking expedition of your choice. As per the rules of the Pay Commission, Special Casual Leave (SCL) can be availed for up to 30 days in a calendar year for mountaineering or trekking expeditions through a registered organization. As a registered travel and adventure company in the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and the Ministry of Tourism, Kahlur Adventures is at your service with a team of highly efficient tour operators. Trekkers need to apply for leave at least 20 days prior to the departure date of the trek.
SHORT ITINERARY
Day 1– Arrive Delhi | Elevation: 300M
Day 2– Delhi – Rishikesh | Distance: 270 kms | Duration: 6 – 7 hours | Elevation: 340M
Day 3– Rishikesh – Joshimath | Distance: 248 Kms | Duration: 8 – 9 hours | Elevation: 1875M
Day 4– Joshimath – Malari | Drive: 63 KM Duration: 3-4 hours | Elevation: 3150M
Day 5– Malari – Niti Village via Gamshali | Drive: 22 kms | Duration: 5-6 hours | Elevation: 3900M
Day 6– Acclimatization day
Day 7– Niti Village – Shepuk Kharak | Trek Distance: 11 kms | Duration: 5-6 hours | Elevation: 4100M
Day 8- Shepuk Kharak – Base Camp ( Vasundhara Tal) | Trek Distance: 11 kms | Duration: 6-7 hours | Elevation: 4700M
Day 9- Day 26 Base Camp – ABC Camp 5550 M – Camp 1 (6150 M) – Camp 2 (6610 M) – Summit Camp 7125 M – Summit Kamet Peak 7756 M – Back to Basecamp
Day 27- Base Camp to Niti Village
Day 28- Niti Village – Joshimath
Day 29- Joshimath – Rishikesh
Day 30- Rishikesh – Delhi (IMF Visit Same Day)
Day 31- Departure from Delhi
DETAILED ITINERARY OF KAMET EXPEDITION
We at Kahlur Adventures curate the entire route map of the Mt Kamet expedition with great care taking into account the safety and enjoyability of the Climber. If you need only basecamp service, transport or IMF permit and wants to climb Kamet peak in alpine style connect with Kahlur team via email on info@kahluradventures.com
Day 01- Arrive Delhi | Elevation: 300M
On the first day of Mount Bhagirathi II Expedition, you will arrive in Delhi. Kahlur Adventures’ representative will welcome you at the airport and drive you to a pre-booked hotel for check-in. All the meals will be served here. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Overnight in The Hotel at Delhi
Day 02- Delhi – Rishikesh | Distance: 270 kms | Duration: 6 – 7 hours | Elevation: 340M
Before checking out in the morning, you will have breakfast at the hotel. After that, you will be driven to the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) for a briefing and some paperwork. Kahlur Adventures’ representative will accompany you there to help with the formalities. Once you are done with everything there, you will start on the drive to Rishikesh. The drive will take around 6 to 7 hours. In Rishikesh, check into a hotel for the night.
Overnight at Rishikesh
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 03 – Rishikesh – Joshimath | Distance: 248 Kms | Duration: 8 – 9 hours | Elevation: 1875M
After a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, check out from the hotel and head on the drive to Joshimath. Kahlur Adventures will place you in a hotel for an overnight stay upon arrival. Joshimath is a holy town in Uttarakhand famous for its many ancient temples and spiritual centres. It may also interest you that Joshimath is the winter seat of Lord Badri and the idol of Badrinath is brought down to the Vasudeva temple. You need to get on with some legal formalities regarding the trek after that return to the hotel for the night and meals.
Overnight at Joshimath (Hotel/Guest House)
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 04- Joshimath – Malari | Drive: 63 KM Duration: 3-4 hours | Elevation: 3150M
Today you will drive to Malari from Joshimath. Malari is at an elevation of 3,153 M and the entire drive will unfold some beautiful mountain landscapes to keep you glued to the window seat. Upon arrival, pitch tents with the help of Kahlur Adventures. Have your meals under the open and retire to your tent for the night.
Overnight at Malari (Guest House)
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 05- Malari – Niti Village via Gamshali | Drive: 22 kms | Duration: 5-6 hours | Elevation: 3900M
You will wake up in the lap of the mountains of India. Post breakfast, pack up everything and start trekking to Niti Village, our destination for the day. Overnight stay at the campsite in Niti Village.
Overnight In Tents/Home Stay
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 06- Acclimatization day
Full day rest for Acclimatization, explore the beautiful Niti village.
Overnight In Tents/Home Stay
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 07- Niti Village – Shepuk Kharak | Trek Distance: 11 kms | Duration: 5-6 hours | Elevation: 4100M
Today we will trek to Shepuk Kharak. On this day on the Mount Kamet expedition, you will gain a considerable elevation as you will reach Shepuk Kharak after trekking for about 6 to 7 hours. Rest for a while after reaching the campsite. Meals will be served by Kahlur Adventures and later you should hike around the camp site for acclimatization. Overnight stay in the tents at the campsite.
Overnight in The Expedition Tent
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 08- Shepuk Kharak – Base Camp ( Vasundhara Tal) | Trek Distance: 11 kms | Duration: 6-7 hours | Elevation: 4700M
Wake up to the backdrop of mountains and have breakfast at the campsite. After that, start the trek to Base Camp which is at the Vasundhara Tal, the most picturesque campsite of the Mount Kamet Expedition. Kahlur Adventures’ trek leader will take you for an acclimatization hike around the campsite so you can get accustomed to the gained elevation and enjoy the striking views. Overnight stay at the campsite.
Overnight in The Expedition Tent
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 16 to Day 26 Base Camp – ABC Camp 5550 M – Camp 1 (6150 M) – Camp 2 (6610 M) – Summit Camp 7125 M – Summit Kamet Peak 7756 M- Back to Basecamp
The next 18 days are the most crucial and exciting of the Kamet Expedition. On the following days, we will establish 5 higher camps and Kahlur Adventures’ trek leader will organize practice sessions for the proper use of climbing equipment on this trek. There will be many acclimatization hikes to keep you energized for the challenges ahead. We will attempt to summit Mount Kamet. Kahlur Sherpa team will fix the rope and open the route for the summit we will provide the sherpa on 3:4 ratio, for Kamet we send our best experienced Sherpa team, From the summit, you will get panoramic views of the Garhwal Himalayas and nearby mountain peaks. After spending some time on the top, descend gradually to the Basecamp.
Overnight in Tents
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 27- Base Camp to Niti Village
On this day, we will trace back our steps from Base Camp to Niti Village. Meals and Overnight stay in the tent.
Overnight in Guest House
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 28- Niti Village – Joshimath
This day will start with breakfast at the campsite and drive to Joshimath. Upon arrival, you will be checked into a hotel pre-booked by Kahlur Adventures.
Overnight in Hotel at Joshimath
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 29- Joshimath – Rishikesh
This day will start with breakfast drive back to Rishikesh.
Overnight in Hotel at Rishikesh
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 30 – Dehradun to Delhi
After breakfast, you will drive back to Delhi and visit the Indian Mountaineering Foundation once more for a debriefing. You will check in at a hotel booked in advance by Kahlur Adventures. You can explore the city before dinner and retire to your room for the night.
Overnight at Delhi (Hotel)
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 31 – Departure from Delhi
On the last day Mt Kamet Expedition, you will have breakfast, our representative will drop you at the airport for your departure from Delhi. Khalur Adventures hopes to see you soon on your next adventure in the great outdoors.
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Kahlur Adventures India.
PRICE INCLUSIONS OR EXCLUSIONS:
Payment & Cancellation Policy:
When you have firmly decided to undertake the Tour with Kahlur Adventures, you will need to book the trip with us. We must allocate enough time to prepare, obtain necessary documents and permits, and book hotels and Transport for the trip.
25% advance during the time of booking for confirmation
50% Amount one month prior of arrival in India
25% Amount to be one week prior of arrival in India
• If the cancellation is made 30 days before the tour starts, 25% of the full payment will be deducted and 75% will be refunded.
• If the cancellation is made 20 days before the tour start, 35% of the full payment will be deducted and 65% will be refunded
• If the cancellation is made 07 days before the tour start, 80% will be deducted and 20% will be refunded.
• No refund is made if the trip is cancelled after the departure for Expedition.
• No refund is made during the running tour.
• The cost of travel permit or any other documentation charges will not be refundable
Note: Kahlur Adventures do all the ground operations in advance (As soon as we received the confirmation request from the guest). We pay advance payment to all our vendors to ensure all the services that we promise with the guest.