Main Info
About Namik Glacier Trek
Characteristics of the glacier as a number of waterfalls and sulphur springs originate around the glacier. Perched at an elevation of 3600 mts in the Kumaon Himalayas in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, Namik Glacier is majestic glacier stretching over 3 km. Namik Glacier is the source of Ramganga River and resides on the Indo-Tibetan trade route.
The Namik glacier is surrounded by the mountain peaks of Nanda Devi (7,848 m), Trishul (7,120 m), and Nanda Kot (6,861 m). The name Namik Glacier is taken from Namik Village. Namik means ‘saline water springs’ and it perfectly describes the
Inclusions:-
- Transport: Kathgodam to Gogina and Return
- Meals while on trek (Veg. + Egg).
- All necessary entry fees and permits.
- Accommodation: – Guest house, Home stay, camping during Trek.
- Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff.
- First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
- Trek equipment’s: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).
- Alpine Hikes Staff Insurance.
- Porters/mules to carry central equipment.
Exclusions:-
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Food during the transit.
- Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
- Insurance.
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
Things to Carry
- Mountain Lust Voucher
- Shirts / T-shirts – 2/3, Warm shirt/light micro fleece pullover/full sleeve T shirt
- Trekking Pants that are water resistant/repellent and having inside lining for extra warmth- 2
- Windproof/water resistant outer shell (jacket) of good quality with a proper hood
- Down jacket with min 600 fill power rating, Thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woolen sweater
- Thermal inner wear (upper and lower)
- Woolen cap, Inner fleece gloves, Outer water proof gloves
- Thick woolen socks and regular socks (4 – 5 pairs), Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Comfortable waterproof Trekking/Hiking shoes that come with a thick sole and high ankles
- Camp shoes such as sneakers/sport shoes
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Small light weight towel
- Insulated water bottle and hydration pack (optional)
- Cap / floppy hat to keep the strong sun away from your face, Sun glasses with UV protection and ability to cut the glare (important when traversing through snow)
- Sturdy walking stick / Trekking pole
- Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm
- Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
- Personal toiletries
- Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it
- Carry rain cover for your bags
- Keep a few poly bags or waterproof bags in your bag in which if required you can put your belongings in case of heavy rain
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
- Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.
Refund Policy
- The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days
- All applicable refunds will be done in traveler’s Mountain Lust wallet
