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Devikund In the abode of the Devi

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he picturesque Valley of

Sunderdhunga, is a less trodden

trail in the western Kumaon

region of Uttaranchal Himalaya. In

Kumaoni dialect, the word

Sunderdhunga means “Valley of

beautiful stones”. One glance at this

valley brings out the sheer

appropriateness of this descriptive

name. Perched at an altitude of

14,500ft, surrounded by snow capped

peaks, scattered in a semi circle is the

crystal clear lake of Devi Kund (the

abode of the Goddess). The crystal

clear lake with its azure shade is a

spectacular sight to behold! The path

to the abode is in itself a kaleidioscopic

journey through a variety of wild

flowers, alluring waterfalls and

enigmatic mountains.

It is said that one must be fortunate to

visit Devikund. On reaching there, one

realizes why.

Come to the Goddess. Come to

Devikund

Level: Moderate - Hard

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Day 1: Reach Delhi Ovenight journey

by train to Kathgodham

Day 2: Reach Kathgodham Drive via

Almora to reach Loharkhet Halt

Day 3: Early start to Dhakuri 7hrs

Halt Panoramic view of all peaks of

Sunderdhunga

Day 4: Trek to Jatoli Halt 8hrs

Day 5: Trek to Kathelia via Dudhiadhong

8hrs Halt

Day 6: Trek from Kathelia-Devikund via

Baluni top to Kathelia 8hrs

Day 7: Kathelia Jatoli 6hrs Halt

Day 8: Jatoli Dhakuri 6hrs Halt

Day 9: Dhakuri Loharkhet Drive to

Kathgodham Overnight journey by train

Day 10: Reach Delhi

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Summiters Adventures

` 10,000 per head

(Ex.Delhi & min. 10 member group)

info@summiters.net

www.summiters.net

+91-974.036.0365

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FAQ

Q: What does the price include?

A: The price includes:

Transportation

Vegetarian Food (Breakfast,

Lunch, Dinner)

Guide charges

Equipment – Sleeping bags and

mats

Permits

Porter charges

Q: Who can do this trek?

A: This is a moderate trek. Ideally, one

needs to have done a few treks prior to

attempting this trek. Be prepared for

lots of physical exertion! Make sure you

drink lots of water to avoid

dehydration.

Q: What should I carry?

A: The following items are a must:

2 liter water bottle (with water)

A sun hat and sun shades

Good trekking shoes – Not your

regular Nike, Puma, Adidas,

Reebok. You don’t want to be

trekking with blisters on your

feet. Ouch! Ask us, we can help

you pick a good pair.

A toilet kit

1 Torch with spare batteries

Loads of enthusiasm

A good rucksack

Q: What NOT to do?

A: Our treks are of course fun, but we

have fun responsibly. We are sensitive

to the environment – no littering. We

also enjoy the silence and therefore we

do not shout and scare away the birds

and animals. Remember, this is not

tourism – we are passionate trekkers

and we want to keep coming back.

Q: What food do you provide?

A: Simple vegetarian food. Nothing

extravagant, nor will you sleep with

empty stomachs. You will be hungry

and anything served will taste gourmet.

Q: How can I prepare myself?

A: Take daily jogs or walks. Hit the

gym or even better do some smaller

Western Ghats treks with us.

Q: How cold does it get?

A: It depends on where you come from,

but from an Indian context – it can get

quite cold. The temperature in the

higher regions can touch -2 degrees at

night. So be prepared and carry warm

clothing. Although multiple layers will

serve the purpose, it can get quite

heavy and uncomfortable. Your best

bet would be to buy a professional high

altitude jacket.

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Terms and Conditions

*All about the illusive star*

Here are our conditions:

Booking must be confirmed 30 days prior to date of departure by

paying the full amount – It takes lot of effort, time and money in

planning the trek in remote locations. So please give us enough time

to make your journey a lifetime’s journey.

Cancellation policy – We plan everything for you well in advance, so

that your trip is hassle-free and as smooth as possible. This means

that porter fees, permits, accommodation expenses are all paid in

advance. Any cancellation will mean inconvenience and loss to all

the people involved in making your journey successful. Therefore, it

is only fair to pass on the accrued costs to you. Our policy is:

o Cancellation prior to 7 days from date of departure – `5,000

o Cancellation between 7 days and 0 hrs. – `8,500