Anthargange

ANTHARGANGE

A stream taking its rise on the Kolar hill. The stream which originates among the rock is led by a drain into a small tank, about 3 feet deep, from which another drain leads is through the mouth of a bull to a larger tank about 50' *35' below. From there, the water flows down towards Kilukote. Above the bull's head is a brindavana and on its top of Vimana of brick and mortar, belonging to the palegar days. In the center of the lower tank stands a small mantapa with an image of Ganapathi in it. Before the water issues out of the bulls mouth. It is made to wash the feet of a standing image of Vishnu in the form of Venkatesha. At the foot of the Kolar hill, there are the ruins of an old town. In it's very old granite. Temple of Nilakanteshwara.


Naga-Kunte is a large pond, about 200 by 100, with a partly submerged mantapa in the middle and the temples of Venkataramana and Najundeshwara to its north. The range extends along the northeast of the town of Kolar, The highest point being 4,026 feet above the sea level. The hill presents a barren and rocky appearance on all sides. However, on the top is an extensive plateau occupied by villages And irrigated fields. A stream on the east side, named "ANTARA" "GANGE" is esteemed sacred. With a small pond, having mantapa in the center, Supplied with water falling through the mouth of a stone bull, this place is also a popular picnic spot.

• Distance: 90kms away (2hrs drive) Kolar district.
• Terrain: Rocky.
• Trip Highlights:
• 1. Cave exploration.
• 2. Rappelling.
• 3. Team games.
• 4. Campfire (only for camping and night adventures).
• 5. Camping.
  

ITINERARY;

day adventures:

• 0730am- pick up from convene point.
• 0830am- B/fast on the wayside.
• 0930am- Arrive, briefing; do's & don't's.
• 0945am- Cave exploration.
• 1330pm- Lunch break.
• 1530pm- Rappelling.
• 1700pm- Tea & snacks.
• 1730pm- Departure from here.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

Night adventures:

• 0900pm- Pick up from convene point.
• 1045pm- Arrive at base.
• 1100pm- Cave exploration.
• 0200pm- Campfire & relax.
• 0630am- Rappelling.
• 0800am- B/fast.
• 0900am- Departure from here.
• 1100am- Arrive at Bangalore.

O/night camp:

Day 01

• 0200pm- Pick up from Convene point.
• 0400pm- Arrive at Base; Briefing.
• 0430pm- tea & snacks.
• 0500pm- Rappelling.
• 0630pm- Tent erecting & campfire building.
• 0730pm- Campfire.
• 0830pm- Dinner.

Day 02

• 0630am-Nature trail.
• 0830am- B/fast.
• 0930am- Cave exploration.
• 1330pm- Lunch break.
• 1430pm- Departure from here.
• 1730pm- Arrive at Bangalore.

Note: the itinerary is subject to change.

Attire:
a. wear comfortable cotton t-shirts, shorts or trousers.
b. Wear sun cap.
c. wear comfortable sports shoes and cotton socks.

Things to carry:
1. Water bottle.
2. Personal medicine.
3. Sleeping bags.
4. Camera.
5. Snacks (biscuits, wafers, energy bars)

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MUNNAR- IDUKKI DIST (KERALA)

MUNNAR - KERALA

Munnar is a town located in the Idduki district of Kerala state, situated in the south Western Ghats of India, name Munnar is believed to be derived from the Malayalam/Tamil words Munu (three) and aaru (river), referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Muthirappuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. Essentially a pass ; the area around Munnar is surrounded by vast jungles and remains wet and cold during most of the year. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience for the tourist and traveller. Munnar is essentially a tea town.

PLACES OF VISIT

a. Kundala Lake.
b. Madupetty Dam.
c. Echo point.
d. Top Station.
e. Rajamalai National Park.

ACTIVITIES:

a. Leisure visit.
b. Boating.
c. Camping.
d. Trekking.
e. Campfire.

ITINERARY:

Day 01
2000hrs- Departure from Bangalore.

Day 02
1030hrs- Check into hotel, refresh after briefing, go for leisure visit and camp out. O/night stay in tents.

Day 03
After morning refresh, go for trekking to the highest point of Munnar via tea estates.
After lunch. Departure to Bangalore.

Day 04
Early morning arrive at Bangalore.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

TANNUR LAKE - MANDYA DIST

TANNUR LAKE

Located 160kms away from Bangalore,at Mandya district. The Lake is surrounded by a Dam on one side, a sand beach on other side and other two sides are surrounded by fields. It is a reservoir of River Hemavathy. It also lies at the periphery of Melukote wildlife sanctuary.

ACTIVITIES:

a. Rappelling or Abseiling.
b. Boating (Depending upon availability)
c. Multi Vine traversing.
d. Vine traversing.
e. Bonfire.
f. Camping.
g. Barbeque.
h. Team games.

ITINERARY: (Day outing)

• 0700hrs- Departure from Bangalore - (Convene from common point)
• (3hrs journey- b/fast on the way)
• 1030hrs- Arrive at the base camp. Briefing- do's & don't's.
• 1100hrs- Abseiling and vine traversing.
• 1330hrs- Lunch break.
• 1530hrs- Boat ride.
• 1630hrs- Tea & snacks.
• 1700hrs- Fun games.
• 1800hrs- Departure from here.
• 2130hrs- Arrive at Bangalore.

(OVERNIGHT CAMPS)
DAY 01

• 0700hrs- Departure from Bangalore - (Convene from common point)
• (3hrs journey- b/fast on the way)
• 1030hrs- Arrive at the base camp. Briefing- do's & don't's.
• 1100hrs- Abseiling and vine traversing.
• 1330hrs- Lunch break.
• 1530hrs- Boat ride.
• 1630hrs- Tea & snacks.
• 1700hrs- Fun games.
• 1800hrs- Tent erecting & campfire building.
• 1900hrs- Campfire & Barbeque.

Day 02

• 0630hrs- Wake up & ablutions.
• 0700hrs- Nature Trail.
• 1000hrs- Visit to Local Jaggery granery.
• 1230hrs- Departure from here.
• Lunch on the way.
• 1730hrs- Arrive at Bangalore.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

SAVANDURGA

SAVANDURGA - 70kms away, lies in Magadi taluk. It is famous for its single monolithic granite peak known as "Karigudda and Billigudda", which used to be a "Kempegowda's hide out". It is a tiny village hamlet, which has a temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha Swamy. Even here is a small park,known as "Kemepegowda Udyanavana".


DAY ITINERARY:

0730hrs- Convene at common point and departure
0930hrs- Arrive at the campsite- b/fast.
1000hrs- Trekking to caves.
1030hrs- Cave exploration.
1330hrs- Lunch break & relax.
1500hrs- High rope traversing & Rappelling.
1600hrs- Fun games.
1700hrs- Tea & Snacks.
1730hrs- Departure from here.
2030hrs- Arrive at Bangalore.


OVERNIGHT CAMP ITINERARY:

Day 01

1730hrs- Check into campsite, Welcome tea & snacks.
1800hrs- Fun Games.
1900hrs- Night trekking.
2030hrs- Bonfire.
2100hrs- Dinner.

Day 02

0630hrs- hill climb.
0900hrs- B/fast.
0930hrs- Cave exploration.
1230hrs- Camp ends.

Note: the itinerary is subject to change.

BHIMESHWARI- Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

Cauvery Nature Camp ~ Bhimeshwari

BHIMESHWARI - 120kms away from the city, lies in Malavalli taluk. Nestles amidst the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. As River Cauvery flows amidst this sanctuary, hence it is been named after it. It is a home for Elephants, Crocodiles, Mahsheer fishes. Even it is also known as Angler's paradise.

DAY ITINERARY:
0730hrs- Convene at common point and departure.
(b/fast on the way)
1030hrs- Arrive at the campsite, Welcome drink, Briefing, do's & don't's.
1045hrs- Obstacle rope activities and coracle ride.
1400hrs- Lunch break and relax.
1530hrs- Trekking
1730hrs- Tea & snacks.
2030hrs- Arrive at Bangalore.

OVERNIGHT CAMP ITINERARY:

Day 01

1730hrs- Welcome to campsite, Welcome tea & snacks.
1800hrs- Fun games.
1930hrs- Night trekking.
2030hrs- Bonfire.
2100hrs- Dinner.

Day 02

0630hrs- Trekking.
0900hrs- B/fast.
0930hrs- Coracle ride.
1230hrs- Camp ends.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

Workshop at KYRA

Nature Admire cordially invite all our members for the first Workshop to be conducted on 7 th March 2010 at Kyra- theatre and restaurant at 100ft road, Indiranagar at 11.30am.

This is first time ! we are bringing like minded at one forum to learn about adventure activities, destinations, events and even share the knowledge.

Come! avail special discounts on our packages, we also have loads of opportunities like Business, jobs, forums to be explored.

We have a special discounts offered by KYRA for your lunch...

Do bring your friends, family and relatives to join the family of natureadmirers...

The spirit of Adventure is in you!!!! then be there...

Waterfalls trekking & Camping - Chikkamagalur

Wanted to spend your weekend with fun at the water fall! Pack up your bags, buckle your shoes, join us to enjoy your weekend away from Scorching heat at a hill station close to the city.

Kemmenagundi- 5hours drive from Bangalore, lies in Chikkamagalur district. It is also known as Krishna Rajendra Hill station, rises at 5400 ft. It is amidst the Jaguar valley of Bhadra wildlife sanctuary. The sanctuary is rich in coffee, pepper, orange, cardamom plantation on the periphery. It has Tigers, Elephants, Black panthers, Deers, Jackals...

Date: 27, 28 February 2010. (Departure on 27th Saturday at 6.30am and return on 28th sunday at 9.30pm)
Distance: 256kms away (5hrs journey)
Terrain: moderate.
Tariff: Rs 1999/- per head.
Includes of food, transport, accommodation, camping gears, instructor charges, safety equipments, local entry fees.

SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR CHILDREN

SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR CHILDREN


1. Day camps. - 21, 22, 23, 24 April 2010 / 3,4,5,6 May 2010
2. Short night camps. - 21, 22 / 23, 24 April 2010 / 3,4 /5,6 May 2010
3. Long overnight camps. 3, 4, 5, 6 May 2010.


Destination:
a. Savandurga.
b. Ramanagaram.
c. Kemmenagundi, Chikkamagalur district.


About Savandurga:- 2hours drive, 70kms away from the City is Magadi taluk. A single monolithic rock, known as "Karibetta" & "Billibetta", rises at the height of 1500ft, which has five forts on the rock. This used to be a "KempeGowda's hideout". It is also known as "Savandurga State forest", this is a small tiny village hamlet amidst the forest. Here is a temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha swamy. Forest department has maintained a park, known as "Kempegowda Udyanavana".


About Ramanagaram:- 2 hours drive, 60kms away from the city on Mysore road is Ramanagaram. Which also known as "sholay" since a famous hindi movie "Sholay" was shot here. Here is a temple dedicated to Lord Rama on top of the hill. The rocks are ranked on international climbing standards. It is a well recognised globally for rock climbing.


About Kemmenagundi:- 256 kms away, lies in Chikkamagalur district. This is also known as "Krishna Rajendra Hill station", it is a the height of 5,200ft. The name is derived by its natural wealth, a red soil which is rich in minerals like Iron ore, hence it is named after "Kemmen - Red soil" and "Gundi- Abundantly found". This nestles amidst the Jaguar Valley of Bhadra wildlife sanctuary. This hill has two water falls, the biggest one is "Hebbe falls" inside the coffee estates, 10kms away and other one is "Kalhatti falls".

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ITINERARY for Day camp:

• 0730am - Pick up from convene point.
• 0930am- Arrive at the campsite, b/fast.
• 1000am- Briefing; do's & don't's, team games.
• 1130am - Wood craft signs.
• 1230pm - Nature collage.
• 1330pm- Lunch break.
• 1500pm- Short trek.
• 1530pm- Cave exploration.
• 1700pm- Tea & snacks.
• 1715pm - Departure from here.
• 2030pm- Arrive at Bangalore.

Note: the itinerary is subject to change.
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ITINERARY for short night camp:

Day 01

• 0730am - Pick up from convene point.
• 0930am- Arrive at the campsite, b/fast.
• 1000am- Briefing; do's & don't's, team games.
• 1130am - Wood craft signs.
• 1230pm - Nature collage.
• 1330pm- Lunch break.
• 1500pm- Short trek.
• 1530pm- Cave exploration.
• 1700pm- Tea & snacks.
• 1715pm - Tent erecting.
• 1800pm- Campfire building.
• 1930pm- Campfire.
• 2030pm- Dinner.
• 2130pm- Lights off.

Day 02

• 0600am - Wake up & Exercise.
• 0730am - Hill climbing + dry b/fast.
• 1030am - Health drinks and relax..
• 1100pm - Obstacle rope activities.
• 1330pm- Lunch break.
• 1500pm- Skits.
• 1630pm- Games.
• 1700pm- Tea & snacks.
• 1715pm - Departure from here.
• 2030pm- Arrive at Bangalore.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

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ITINERARY FOR LONG NIGHT CAMPS.

Day 01 – 21 April 2010.

• · 0830hrs- Convene at Common point. (at R.T Nagar, Mekhri Circle, M.G.Road, Jayanagar)
• · 1030hrs- Arrive at the campsite “ Welcome drink”
• · 1045hrs- Briefing; Welcome kit, camp instructions, do’s & don’ts, Group formation.
• · 1100hrs- Tent erecting.
• · 1130hrs- Group name, team leaders, group theme, logo.
• · 1230hrs- Ice breaker session – By Games.
• · 1330hrs- Lunch Break and relax.
• · 1500hrs- Rope Activities – Obstacle
• · High rope traversing – (River Crossing)
• · Vine traversing – (Balance Walking)
• · Abseiling – (Rappelling)
• · Burma Bridge.
• · 1700hrs – Health drinks & Snacks.
• · 1715hrs- Fun games.
• · 1800hrs- Campfire building.
• · 1930hrs- Campfire & Dance, skits.
• · 2000hrs- Dinner.
• · 2130hrs- Lights off.

Day 02- 22 April 2010.

• · 0600hrs- Wake up & ablutions.
• · 0630hrs- Yoga & Exercises.
• · 0800hrs- B/fast.
• · 0900hrs- Trekking for (2kms)
• · 1000hrs- Cave exploration.
• · 1330hrs- Lunch break and relax.
• · 1500hrs- Nature Collage.
• · 1600hrs- Games.
• · 1700hrs- Health drinks & snacks.
• · 1715hrs- Nature talk and workshop on ants, insect, birds, butterfly.
• · 1830hrs- Night trekking.
• · 2000hrs – Astronomy.
• · 2030hrs- Dinner.

Day 03- 23 April 2010.

• · 0600hrs- Wake up & ablutions.
• · 0630hrs- Hill climbing
• · 1000hrs- B/fast.
• · 1100hrs- Introspection.
• · 1230hrs- Pack up the tents.
• · 1330hrs- Lunch break
• · 1430hrs- Departure from here to Ramanagaram.
• · 1530hrs- Chimney Climbing.
• · 1630hrs- Face climbing.
• · 1700hrs- Health drinks & snacks.
• · 1800hrs –Trek to Sun set point..
• · 1900hrs- Camp at a village – Kempenahalli.
• · 2000hrs- Campfire & dinner.
• · 2130hrs- Lights off.

Day 04- 24 April 2010.

• · 0600hrs – Wake up & ablutions.
• · 0630hrs- Cow care.
• · 0800hrs- B/fast.
• · 0830hrs- Bullock cart ride.
• · 0900hrs- Visit to Field, understanding about various crops,
• · 1030hrs- Tree plantation.
• · 1230hrs- Lunch break & relax.
• · 1500hrs- Nature Quiz.
• · 1630hrs- Award.
• · 1700hrs- Tea & snacks
• · 1830hrs- Drop back at Bangalore.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

Fees:

1. Day camp - Rs 699/- only per child.

2. Short overnight camps - Rs 1899/- only per child.

3. Long overnight camps- Rs 4999/- only per child.

(The cost includes food- simple hygienic veg, instructor charges, forest entry fees, activities, camping gears, equipments, safety kits, support staff, comfortable transportation.)

Please do feel free to call us at 9845079414 or 9611647900..

Thanks,

Dev Balaji.

Adventure Camps Calendar

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March 2010.
1. Workshop - 7 March 2010 at 11.30 a.m. at KYRA, 100ft Road, Indiranagar.

2. Day outing & O/night camping @ Bhimeshwari - 6 & 7 March 2010.

3. Hebbe, Kalhatti falls trekking & Camping - 13, 14 March 2010.

4. Day outing & o/night camping @ Tannur Lake - 20, 21 March 2010.

5. Munnar- Tea estates - 27, 28 March 2010.


APRIL 2010.

1. Workshop - 4 April 2010 at 11.30 a.m. at KYRA, 100ft Road, Indiranagar.

2. Kodaikanal - Mountain biking, camping, Bonfire & trekking - 10,11 April 2010.

3. River swimming & camping at Bisle Reserve Forest - 18, 19 April 2010.

4. Children Camp at Savandurga & Ramanagaram - 21 - 24 April 2010.

5. Wayanad -- Swimming at Kurwadweep islands, Meenmutty water falls, Pookot lake, Soochipara water falls --- 24, 25 April 2010.





HIMALAYAS -2010



1. Pindari & Kafni Glacier - Kumaon region- Uttarakhand. (12days - 3 May 2010 --- 15 May 2010)
2. Ladakh - Srinagar. (12 days - 3 June 2010 --- 15 June 2010)
3. Dzongri - Goechala trek - Sikkim. (3 May 2010 -- 15 May 2010)
4. The Valley of flowers- Gharwal region- Uttarakhand. (7 days - 14 August 2010 --- 22 August 2010).

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1. Pindari & Kafni Glacier.

Alttitude: 14,500 ft ht.
Duration: 12days (from Kathgodam to Kathgodam).
Terrain: Moderate.
Total trek kms: 100kms.
Region: Nanda Devi Sanctuary (Kumaon).
Accommodation: Basic tourist rest houses.
Tariff: Rs 12,999/- Grabbon Price: 30% discount
Includes:
1. Simple hygienic Veg food (b/fast, lunch, dinner, 2 tea & snacks for 10days (during the trek) only)
2. Accommodation - simple and hygienic at all tourist rest houses during the trekking.
3. Instructor charges.
4. Forest entry fees.
5. Porter charges (for every 2pax one porter - minimum carriage weight per porter is 30kilos (15kilos per person).
6. Comfortable transportation (Sleeper class Return train from Delhi, Shared bus/taxi services from Kathgodam and back).

ITINERARY:

Day 01 : O/night journey from Delhi to Kathgodam.
Day 02 : Kathgodam to Bageshwar. (o/night stay).
Day 03 : Bageshwar to Loharket to Dhakuri (O/night stay).
Day 04 : Acclimatisation at Dhakuri.
Day 05 : Dhakuri to Kati to Dwali.
Day 06 : Dwali to Zero point.
Day 07 : Zero point to Dwali.
Day 08 : Dwali to Kafni & back.
Day 09 : Dwali to Dhakuri.
Day 10 : Dhakuri to Bageshwar.
Day 11 : Bageshwar to Kathgodam.
Day 12 : Kathgodam to Delhi.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

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2. LADAKH - Sringar.

Alltitude: 17000ft.
Duration: 12 days.
Terrain: Moderate.
Total Trek kms: 80kms.
Accommodation: Hotel & Tents (Camping).
Tariff: Rs 33,999/-per head. 30% discount
Includes:
1. Simple hygienic Veg food (b/fast, lunch, dinner, 2 tea & snacks for 10days (during the trek) only) A special cook will be escorted on entire trek.
2. Accommodation - simple and hygienic at all tourist rest houses during the trekking.
3. Instructor charges.
4. Forest entry fees.
5. Porter charges & Pony (for every 2pax one porter - minimum carriage weight per porter is 30kilos (15kilos per person).
6. Comfortable transportation (Sleeper class Return train from Delhi, Shared bus/taxi services from Kathgodam and back).


ITINERARY:

Day 01 : O/night journey from Delhi to Manali.
Day 02 : Manali relax. (o/night stay).
Day 03 : Manali to Ladakh, camp at Keylong or Sarchu. (O/night stay).
Day 04 : Sarchu to Leh..
Day 05 : Leh to Lamayuru.
Day 06 : Lamayuru to Wanla across Pritikingi La.
Day 07 : Wanla to Hinju
Day 08 : Hinju to Sumdha Chenmo
Day 09 : Sumdha Chenmo to Sumdha Chun.
Day 10 : Sumdha Chun to Alchi across Stakspila.
Day 11 : Alchi to Leh .
Day 12 : Leh Sight seeing.
Day 13 : Fly from Leh to Delhi.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

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3. DZONGRI - GOECHALA TREK

Alttitude: 14,500 ft ht.
Duration: 12days (from New Jalpaiguri to New Jalpaiguri).
Terrain: Moderate.
Total trek kms: 90kms.
Region: East Sikkim.
Accommodation: Camping.
Tariff: Rs 19,999/- Grabbon Price: 30% discount
Includes:
1. Simple hygienic Veg food (b/fast, lunch, dinner, 2 tea & snacks for 10days (during the trek) only)
2. Accommodation - camping during the trekking.
3. Instructor charges.
4. Forest entry fees.
5. Porter charges (for every 2pax one porter - minimum carriage weight per porter is 30kilos (15kilos per person).
6. Comfortable transportation (Sleeper class return train from Kolkata,Shared bus/taxi services from New Jalpaiguri and back).

ITINERARY:

Day 01 : O/night journey from Kolkata New Jalpaiguri.
Day 02 : New Jalpaiguri to Yuksom (o/night stay).
Day 03 : Acclimatisation at Yuksom (O/night stay).
Day 04 : Yuksom to Tshokh.
Day 05 : Tshokh to Dzongri.
Day 06 : Acclimatisation at Dzongri.
Day 07 : Dzongri to Tangshing.
Day 08 :Tangshing to Goechala via Samiti lake.
Day 09 : Tanshing to Kokkechurung to Tsokh.
Day 10 : Tsokh to Yuksom.
Day 11 : Yuksom to Sikkim.
Day 12 : Sikkim to New Jalpaiguri to Kolkata.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

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4. The Valley of flowers

Alttitude: 14,500 ft ht.
Duration: 7days (from New Delhi).
Terrain: Moderate.
Total trek kms: 90kms.
Region: Gharwal
Accommodation: Basic hotel rooms.
Tariff: Rs 14,999/- Grabbon Price: 30% discount
Includes:
1. Simple hygienic Veg food (b/fast, lunch, dinner, 2 tea & snacks for 7days (during the trek) only)
2. Accommodation - camping during the trekking.
3. Instructor charges.
4. Forest entry fees.
5. Porter charges (for every 2pax one porter - minimum carriage weight per porter is 30kilos (15kilos per person).
6. Comfortable transportation (Sleeper class return train from Delhi,Shared bus/taxi services from Haridwar).

ITINERARY:

Day 01 : O/night journey from Delhi to Haridwar.
Day 02 : Haridwar to Joshimath (o/night stay).
Day 03 : Joshimath to Govindhghat, Trek from here to Byundhar village. (O/night stay).
Day 04 : Byundhar village to The Valley of Flowers.
Day 05 : Byundhar to Hemkund Sahib.
Day 06 : Byundhar to GovindGhat.
Day 07 : Joshimath to Hariwar. (o/night to Delhi)
Day 08 :One day in Hand - Back up plan..

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

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Please do feel free to contact us for any further clarifications at 9845079414.

Thanks,

Dev Balaji.