India (Himalaya and Rajasthan) expedition itinerary
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Sample itinerary for the India (Himalaya and Rajasthan) expedition |
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Acclimatisation in India
There are several short day treks out of Manali that can be done to acclimatise before the main trekking phase.
Main trekking phase in the Himalayas
The Zanskar Valley: The trek will take the team into the heart of the Zanskar Valley for 15 days. As well as trekking over major passes of up to 5000m, teams will have the chance to visit Buddhist ‘gompas’ (monasteries).
The Barabanghal Trek: A 14 day trek from Manali to Dharamsala, the home of the Dalai Lama. This is a physically demanding trek in a remote and beautiful area. The trek traverses two main passes, the highest of which reaches about 4850m, where there is likely to be snow on the ground.
Hampta Pass and Chandratal Trek: A 14 day trek from Manali over the Hampta Pass at 4600m and up via the lake of Chandratal (Moon Lake) at 4800m. The trek finishes at the Baralarcha Pass at 5100m where the team will travel back via Darcha village.
The Kaza Kafnu Trek: A 12 day trek starting from the barren, dramatic Spiti valley and over a pass of 4900m, past Buddhist monasteries perched on rocks, ending up descending into lush Kafnu and onto Shimla.
The Spiti Trek: A 13 day tough trek that will reach its peak at the Pin Parbati Pass at 5200m before descending again into the remote moonscape of the Pin River valley and finishing in the Spiti valley.
Brighu Lake, Deo Tibba, Naggar-Manikaran: These are 6-day treks out of Manali heading either up to Brighu Lake, to and from the base of Deo Tibba or from Naggar to Manikaran. Teams can choose to complete two of these treks.
Project work in Rajasthan, India
Teams generally complete their project phase in Rajasthan where, in the past, they have spent a few days based at a local village or school helping to paint classrooms, mend furniture or paint murals.
Rest and relaxation
The teams could explore “The Pink City” of Jaipur, visiting the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799. Jodhpur is one of India’s most interesting and beautiful cities to wander around, especially the old quarter, which is entirely painted sky blue. The Meherangarh Fort, still run by the former Maharaja of Jodhpur, towers over the city and is filled with wonderful paintings, carvings and mosaics. Teams can, of course, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra.
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