Full of excitement and nerves you meet your celebrity team captains and the rest of the challenge team at the airport. Wave goodbye to family and friends as you set off on your long-awaited adventure to Delhi, India
Upon arrival into Delhi, you will be transferred to a nearby hotel where you will be able to freshen up after your long haul flight. This afternoon, you will have a chance to meet the local crew and your trekking teams. Enjoy an early welcome dinner before heading to the train station, for an overnight sleeper train to Chakki Bank. Your overnight train to Chakki will depart mid Evening (approx 8pm) and will arrive early morning (approx 3am).
Accommodation: Sleeper train
Arriving early in Chakki Bank, you will transfer (approx 4 hrs) to your campsite at Bir (1,370m), stopping en route for breakfast. Upon arrival in Bir you will enjoy an orientation walk that will provide you with a fantastic introduction to the area, famous for its Buddhist monasteries and artwork. If you're lucky you may witness an enchanting 'puja' (act of worship) with chanting and prayers in this sacred area. This evening, you will have a full trek briefing before a traditional Indian mountain dinner served in a local style with a delicious array of dishes.
Accommodation: Camping
After a short transfer to the start of the trek, you will begin the hike at Mangroliar (1,370m). This remains one of the best places to experience the unique and colourful kingdom of the Himalayas. As the area is seldom visited, the route is pristine and unspoilt, providing some of the finest trekking in the world.
Today's route takes you on a steady climb through ancient forests and along the ridgeline to Sherabling monastery, where you will marvel at the impressive three-storey tall gold-plated Buddha, to the backdrop of the impressive snow-capped Himalayan mountains with breathtaking panaramic views.
Walk along a rugged mountain path, and along the top of a ridge to witness the Dhauladhar range, a high point where you will see many high peaks and the valleys and foothills below. Following lunch start your descent through the alpine forest until you reach farmland where you will witness an unchanged way of life dating back centuries. (Elevation +330m/-330m)
Accommodation: Camping
Setting off from the camp (1,370m) early, you will follow mountain routes up through rhododendron forests and oak woodlands on a 1,000m ascent to reach an amazing Himalayan pass with great views surrounding you at 2,400m above sea level. Today's route is very demanding with steep inclines and rugged trails created by nomadic tribal shepherds, but you will be rewarded with spectacular views as the whole valley stretches out infront of you and you can trace the route you have walked so far. As you trek along the subtropical and high-altitude landscapes, make sure you keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife (Especially for signs of leopards and pumas) before taking on a gradual 1,000m descent back to camp.
Back in camp, you will be able to swap tales about your day's experience over dinner. As the sun sets and the night draws in, the shining stars will be a signt to behold and treasure. (Elevation + 1,000m/-1000m)
Accommodation: Camping
This morning is another early start. After breakfast in camp, you will follow an old trail that crosses two mountain paths (with a strong possibility of cold weather, so be prepared)! You will take on your longest ascent today of 1,350m. The high ranges will surround you throughout the day with their towering peaks including Mun (4610m), Riflehorn (4,400m), Arthur's Seat (4525m) and many more. Make sure you re-fuel at dinnertime ahead of tomorrow's final trekking day. (Elevation +1,350m/-350m)
Accommodation: Camping
Heading off from camp after breakfast, you will wave 'namaste' to the local children on their way to school before you route turns steeply uphill. Continuing a challenging 800m ascent towards a rustic shepherds village, you will climb to a small pass where you will be treated to views of the entire valley. After one more final climb, we embark on the last leg of the challenge to the finish line where you will stop to celebrate your remarkable achievments!
Back in camp, the celebrations will continue with a sublime feast for the whole group, a few celabratory drinks and lots of fantastic local entertainment to immerse yourself in and enjoy! It will be a magical celebration to mark the end of an amazing challenge for CoppaFeel! (Elevation +/- 800m)
Accommodation: Camping
This morning an early start, enjoy your last camp breakfast before you transfer to the train station to board a fast train back to Delhi (06:30/07:00 departure for a 4 hour transfer to the train station). You will depart on an afternoon train that will take approx 5 hours to reach Delhi.
On arrival into Delhi, transfer to the hotel to check in before Dinner and a good nights rest before an early departure to the airport for your homeward bound journey.
Accommodation: Hotel in Delhi
Following breakfast, an early transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK. With amazing memories and a massive sense of achievement, it's time to say goodbye to your new friends, making sure you've swapped details before heading home.
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