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CONTENTS

CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2

ABOUT JAUNTY ROADS .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

THE GREAT ZANSKAR CHALLENGE - 2012 ............................................................................................................................... 4

ITINERARY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

PRICING & LOGISTICS ............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Cost……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8

Inclusions………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8

Exclusions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8

Pls. Note……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9

DISCLAIMERS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10



ABOUT JAUNTY ROADS

We believe Travel goes beyond checking the boxes. Where you go, with whom, how, where you stay, the people you meet

and interact with, the things you choose to see and do and the quality and quantity of time you spend all contribute to

making a trip an experience to remember and cherish.

Jaunty Roads attempts to enable people get more out of their leisure travel. Our specific areas of focus are Road Trips,

Adventure and Outdoors and Special Interest Travel. Our services are as follows:

1. Travel Planning and consulting to equip travellers with relevant and accurate information so they can travel on their own

and be flexible.

2. Customized Trips for small groups of people for a memorable vacation with family, friends and/or common interest groups

executed through trusted partners

3. Pre - Planned Trips in small groups to extend some unique travel experiences we've had during our own travels to the

wider community. These trips are led by Jaunty Roads’ Travel Specialists.

The team behind Jaunty Roads is composed of MBA’s from premier institutes in India who have many years of corporate

experience behind them. What’s more significant though is that we have spent a lot of our time outside work exploring the

length and breadth of India - driving, hiking and exposing ourselves to a lot of different places, activities, cuisines, cultures

and many diverse experiences, some of them life altering.

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THE GREAT ZANSKAR CHALLENGE - 2012

Ladakh, (Tibetan La = Mountain Pass and Daks = Land) literally ‘the land of high passes’ is unique as a landscape on the face

of the Earth. Historically, the region included the Baltistan Valley (Baltiyul), the Indus Valley, Zanskar (‘Zangskar’ in

Tibetan), Lahaul and Spiti to the south, Aksai Chin and Ngari, including the Rudok region and Guge, in the east, and the Nubra

valley to the north. This Trans - Himalayan region is a cold desert, since the mighty Himalayas prevent monsoon clouds from

crossing over. Snow is the predominant form of precipitation in this land.

Over the millennia, this glorious region at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, hosted significant global trade via the

Silk Route (roughly along the modern Karakoram Highway) and served as a springboard for the spread of Buddhism to

China, from its land of birth (India). Buddhism continues to be the dominant faith in the region. Ancient stone edicts,

chiselled rock faces and distinctive Gompas (Monasteries) underline this rich heritage.

Our special annual feature drives through most of western Ladakh -monasteries, palaces, villages, hikes and travels to one of

the most surreal places on the planet. The trip begins with a couple of days in Leh town acclimatizing at 11,000 feet above

sea level and visiting the ancient monasteries, palaces and villages around Leh. We then drive west of Leh past the town of

Kargil and travel south into the valley of Zanskar, one of the coldest inhabited places on earth. Starting the trip on the Stod

River, we begin our self-contained multi-day river adventure down the spectacular and scenic Zanskar river gorge. The trip

takes you down the extremely desolate, remote and sheer Zanskar gorge with walls rising a few thousand feet out of the

river bed, culminating on the mighty Indus, the river that gives India its name. Undoubtedly a classic, this journey to the last

truly lost horizon of our shrinking planet -Zanskar, the "land of white copper” is a trip of a lifetime.

We have two fixed departures for the Zanskar odyssey: August 11 – 22 and August 22 – September 3, 2012. BACK

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltistan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltiyul

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indus_Valley

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zangskar

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahaul_and_Spiti

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aksai_Chin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudok

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nubra_valley





ITINERARY

DAY 1 Arrive in Leh (3466m; 11,370ft). Transfer to hotel. Rest, hydrate and acclimatize. Overnight at hotel in Leh.

DAY 2 Leh - Acclimatization and sightseeing - You can visit monasteries such as Shey, Thikse and Hemis or choose to relax and

walk into Leh town, to its exciting market and outdoor restaurants. Overnight at hotel in Leh.

DAY 3 Drive Leh – Kargil (3201m; 10500 ft.; 9-10 hrs.). We drive from Leh to Mulbek - Kargil, through a spectacular

moonscape. We drive over the Fotu La (14,000ft), a high mountain pass and exit the Indus valley. Enroute, we do a photo

stop above the Lamayuru monastery belonging to the 'Red Hat' sect. Overnight at hotel in Kargil.

DAY 4 Drive Kargil - Rangdum (3964m; 13,000ft; 8-9 hrs.) A spectacular drive past Panikar and Parkachik, with magnificent

views of the 7000 metre plus Nun and Kun massif, hanging glaciers and large meadows. We drive till Rangdum Gompa

(12,000 ft.).Overnight tented camp.

DAY 5 Drive Rangdum – Remala (3635m; 11,925ft; 6 hrs.). We drive to Remala, which is the starting point for the rafting trip

on the Stod River, a tributary of the Zanskar River. We drive over the Pensi La (14,500 ft.), which enables grand views of the

Zanskar peaks at the bottom of which is the Drung Durung glacier that feeds the Zanskar River, 40 km below, into which we

flow trip the next day. Overnight tented camp.

DAY 6 Rafting expedition begins at Remala. Raft up to Karsha Gompa, near Padum (3496m; 11,466ft; 4 hrs.). We raft 30 km

in 4-5 hrs. which includes a break for lunch and hot beverages. We are surrounded by 6000 metre high peaks. River section

today includes a Class II section, a good introduction for first timers as well as to the river in general. Settle into camp by

afternoon, we can take an optional hike around Camp. For the energetic, a long walk to Karsha Gompa is possible. Overnight

tented camp.



DAY 7 After a late morning start, we raft from Karsha up to Honyo / Pidmo (3361m; 11,025 ft.; 3 hrs.). This stretch is

approximately 25 km with Class II and III rapids. Another easy day for you to get used to the river, the altitude and hone your

paddling skills. Overnight tented camp.

DAY 8 After packing camp, we raft 25 km to Nyerak (3286m; 10,780 ft; 3 hrs) a Class III section. The gorge narrows in on the

river - this indeed is a Grand Canyon in its own right. We stop for the day to pitch camp in a gorge below Nyerak village.

Overnight tented camp.

DAY 9 Rest day at Nyerak. Take a hike to Nyerak village or relax under the cool shade of the willows at our Campsite. Wash

up at the campsite stream and enjoy the day off. Overnight tented camp.

DAY 10 Today's 35 km rafting section takes us from Nyerak to Lamaguru (3190m; 10,465ft; 6 hrs) through the core of the

Zanskar A classic white water day with continuous Class III rapids, and a few Class IV rapids where the river squeezes through

a gap of about 18ft. We stop for lunch near a huge waterfall and continue to camp at the confluence of Markha river with the

Zanskar. Rock formations, spires and an amazing palette of colours add to the trip today. Overnight tented camp.

DAY 11 We raft 40 kms of Class III/IV white water from Lamayuru to Nimu (3154m; 10,345ft.; 3-4 hrs) today. We raft past the

village of Chilling and exciting rapids as the Zanskar plunges out of the canyon to meet with the Indus at Nimu. We end our

trip at the confluence of the Zanskar with the Indus. Drive an hour back to Leh. Last minute

retail therapy and a hot shower! Overnight hotel in Leh.

DAY 12 Depart Leh with wonderful memories and unique Experience BACK





PRICING & LOGISTICS Cost INR 65000/person all inclusive, ex Leh on twin sharing basis. Service Tax extra @ 3.09%.

Inclusions 1. All travel by road (Jeep/Non AC coach) and River, all arrangements for staying and camping while on the trip

2. Accommodation on twin sharing basis in tents / rest houses / hotels

3. All meals including those at Leh / Kargil hotels

4. All rafting, kayaking and safety equipment

5. Support from India’s most experienced guiding team, expert leadership, camp staff, cook etc.

Exclusions 1. Airport transfers in Delhi, any stay and meals in Delhi,

2. Bottled water /alcoholic beverages, restaurant meals outside Leh/Kargil hotels

3. Sleeping bags, personal clothing, expenses of a personal nature like laundry, phone calls, alcohol, cigarettes, medication

4. Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other

circumstances beyond our control.

5. Travel and evacuation Insurance



Pls. Note

a. Rates quoted are on twin share. If you prefer single accommodation, the single supplement is Rs. 7500.

b. If you are travelling alone and wish to share accommodation, we will try our best to find you a roommate. If that is not

possible, you will need to pay a “forced” single Supplement of Rs. 3750.

c. Booking conditions: All bookings are subject to availability of space at Camp. We book space on a 100% advance.

Cancellation If it becomes necessary to cancel your tour, you must notify us immediately in writing. Once we receive your notice,

cancellation will take effect. Please note that the following charges will apply on cancellation:

• If cancellation takes place more than 45 days prior to departure, a processing charge of Rs. 5000 will be levied

• If cancellation takes place between 45 and 30 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour price will be forfeited

• If cancellation takes place less than 30 days prior to departure,100% of the tour price will be forfeited.

The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used.



DISCLAIMERS 1. While all possible care shall be taken, the organisers and their associates shall not be responsible for any delays,

injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveller in connection with any event including (but not limited to) terrorist

activities, social or labour unrest, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic

conditions, criminal acts or abnormal conditions and developments, or any other actions, omissions and conditions

outside the organisers’ control.

2. Adventure tours involve risks. Those taking up the trip will be required to sign and submit a ‘waiver from liability’ form

3. Guests are responsible for their own health, well - being and medical fitness. This trip may not be suitable for heart

patients, pregnant women, the physically challenged, patients of altitude sickness, and those with severe breathing

disorders including asthma and bronchitis. We strongly recommend consulting your physician in advance of booking if

you’re unsure of your medical condition or doubt your fitness levels.

4. The organisers reserve the right to accept and reject reservations at their discretion.

5. Guests have the option of skipping certain scheduled activities at their discretion; however no reimbursement of

expenses shall be made for such activities. Any activities undertaken in lieu of, or in addition to such scheduled

activities shall be paid for directly by the guest(s) based on actuals.

6. The organisers reserve the right to modify the itinerary to add/exclude activities based on the ground situation.

7. The organisers reserve the right to cancel the trip in case the situation turns non – conducive.

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