Inclusions

• ALL HYGIENIC MEALS AND VEGETARIAN AS PER DETAILED ITINERARY.
• TRANSPORTATION FROM HARIDWAR TO HARIDWAR
• DRIVERS WITH HEALTH CERTIFICATES.
• GOVT. CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS WITH HEALTH CERTIFICATES.
• HOTEL STAYS IN SERSI/KEDARNATH/UKHIMATH/BADRINATH/SRINAGAR
• ALL STAYS ARE ON TRIPPLE OR QUAD-SHARING BASIS
• IN KEDARNATH STAY WILL BE ON FIVE TO SIX SHARING BASIS
•  FOREST ENTRY FEES.
• TREK PERMISSION.
• TOLL TAX, PARKING CHARGES, AND DRIVER ALLOWANCE

Exclusions

• 5% GST.
• ANY KIND OF PERSONAL EXPENSES. INSURANCE.
• FOOD DURING TRAVELLING
• PORTER TO CARRY PERSONAL LUGGAGE. GUIDE FEES.
• MONUMENT ENTRY FEES.
• ANYTHING NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED UNDER THE HEAD 'INCLUSIONS

THINGS TO CARRY

Clothing:

• Thermals: Pack thermals like innerwear (top and bottoms), socks, and full sleeves to keep yourself warm in the cold weather- 2 pairs
• Jacket for Ice n Snow (preferable water proof)
• Trekking pants: Choose comfortable and breathable trekking pants (3 pairs)
• Quick-drying T-shirts: Opt for quick-drying T-shirts to wick away sweat (3-4 pairs)
• Woolen cap, muffler, and gloves: These will keep you warm in the chilly weather
• Raincoat and waterproof pants: A raincoat and waterproof pants are essential for the unpredictable mountain weather.

Footwear:

• Trekking shoes: A good pair of lightweight and waterproof trekking shoes with good ankle support is crucial for the trek

Other essentials:

• Water bottle: Carry a sturdy water bottle or a hydration bladder to stay hydrated throughout the trek
• Sunglasses and sunscreen: Protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays with sunglasses and sunscreen
• First-aid kit: Carry a basic first-aid kit to treat minor injuries & Insect repellent
• Cash: There might be limited options for ATMs on the trek route, so carry enough cash
• Snacks: Pack plenty of energy-giving snacks like nuts, dry fruits, and chocolate bars
• Power bank: A power bank to keep your electronic devices charged
• Walking stick: A walking stick can also provide support on the trek
• Band aid, Karpoor(Camphor) and Diamox tablets(15 tablets)
• Govt proof ID Card
• Camera and spare battery
• Toiletries and towel
• Something to lock luggage bag (chain and locks)

Things to avoid carrying:

• Unnecessary electronics: Avoid carrying electronic devices that you won't need on the trek
• Too many clothes: Pack only what you need and layer your clothing to stay warm

Keep in mind while Backpacking:

When packing, please do not strap items such as boots, sleeping bags or roll mats to the outside of your bags. There is a good chance that they will be ripped off while in transit. They also make handling the bags more difficult when loading buses on the trek. It is much better to bring a larger bag that is bigenough for all your kit rather than a smallerone onto whichyou have to strap extra equipment

HOW TO REACH

By Train:

1. Direct Trains to Haridwar:

   • Take a train from New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) to Haridwar (HW). Some options include the Jan Shatabdi Express, NDLS-DDN Shatabdi Express, and Nanda Devi Express.

2. From Haridwar to Badrinath:

   • From Haridwar, you can take a bus or hire a taxi to Badrinath. The journey is about 320 km and takes around 10-12 hours.

By Bus:

• Buses are available from ISBT Kashmere Gate, Delhi, to Haridwar. From Haridwar, you can take another bus or a taxi to Badrinath.

By Car:

• You can drive from Delhi to Badrinath via Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Joshimath. The total distance is about 540 km and takes approximately 14-16 hours.

From Badrinath to Kedarnath:

By Road:

1. From Badrinath to Guptkashi:

   • Drive or take a taxi from Badrinath to Guptkashi. The distance is about 190 km and takes around 7-8 hours.

2. From Guptkashi to Gaurikund:

   • From Guptkashi, drive or take a taxi to Gaurikund. The distance is about 30 km and takes around 1-2 hours.

By Helicopter:

• Helicopter services are available from Phata, Sersi, and Guptkashi to Kedarnath. You can book tickets in advance.

Policy and Terms

• If cancellation is made 30 days or more before the Date of Travel, 25% of total Booking Cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellation is made between 29 days to 16 days before the date of travel, 50% of total Booking Cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellation is made between 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel, 80% of total Booking Cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellation is made within 7 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If payment is not made as per the schedule provided in the first booking confirmation E-mail, Sky Hike reserves the right to cancel the booking after attempting to get in touch with you.
• Refunds would be as per the package Cancellation policy. Transfer your Trek/Trip (any Trek/Trip, within 2 month of your Date of Travel) to your friend before 15 days of your Date of Travel.
• 70%cash voucher in the form of 'HikeCoin' for any other Trip/Trek till one year, If we are informed before 20 days of date of travel. (1 Rupees = 10 HikeCoin)
• 80%cash voucher in the form of 'HikeCoin' for same Trip/Trek till one year. If we are informed before 20 days of date of travel. (1 Rupees = 10 HikeCoin)
• The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.

Terms and Conditions

• While entering passenger names during the booking process, Do ensure that they exactly match the names on the travel documents (e.g. Aadhar Crad/Pan Card/ Passport/Voter Id card/Any Identity Card) that you will be carrying for the Trip/Trek.
• The passenger names in the booking form should be exactly as per Adhar Card. Sky Hike will not bear any liability for the name change fee, if incorrect names and ages have been added at the time of booking.
• In case your package needs to be cancelled due to any natural calamity, weather conditions etc.
• SkyHike reserves the right to deny a refund request in the event of a disaster, depending on the nature of the disaster and its impact on the organization. Sky Hike reserves the right to modify the itinerary at any point, due to reasons including but not limited to: Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, cancellation rescheduling, closure of /entry restrictions at a place of visit, etc. While we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements, we would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.

Frequest Questions

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