The Central Himalaya which falls in Uttaranchal, has two sections - The Garhwal & Kumaon Himalaya. The Garhwal Himalaya has numerous sacred temples, holy places, rivers, high and beautiful mountains, rich forests, valleys full of flowers, birds, flora and fauna of various varieties, lakes and glaciers. Har - ki - Dun means the God's valley & so it truely is. Nestling in the north-western extremity of Garhwal, alongside the Sutlaj - Yamuna watershed, it is situated in the Uttarkashi district, at the base of Fateh Parbat, at an elevation of 3,566 mtrs. This cradle shaped valley south - east of the Jamundhar Glacier is surrounded by glittering peaks on the North-West side, and in the South-East by dense forests of pine, deodar & other coniferous trees. This is a forest, rich in wildlife & a paradise for bird - watchers & nature - lovers. The valley is dominated by the majestic colossus of Swargarohini (6,096 mtrs.). The trek follows the bank of river Supin presenting a panoramic view of the Supin Valley with the Fateh Parbat shadowing it.

# Transportation & common accommodation from Pune to Pune. # Transportation from Pune to Delhi to Pune is by train in a 3AC Sleeper Class compartment.# Vegetarian meals along the trek route from the Base Camp to Base Camp. # Sleeping bag, mattress, tents, kitchen tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required). # Professional outdoor experts, guide, cook and support staff. # All necessary entry fees and permits. # First aid medical kit. # Porters/mules to carry common equipment.

# Clothing of personal nature like trek shoes, kit bags, day packs, down jackets and other special clothing etc. # Meals during transit from Pune to Base Camp and back, # Medical expenses (apart from first aid). # Insurance. # Any kind of shopping, mineral water, optional sight-seeing, and any other expenses of personal nature. # Bag offloading charges. # Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses. # Any other item not mentioned in the cost include section. # Porters/mules to carry common equipment.

The railway reservations begin 120 days prior to the date of departure. Hence, all the participants who wish to join this programme from Pune are requested to confirm their participation immediately to facilitate railway reservations.