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Cost Inclusions

  1. Transport

  • Pickup from Srinagar to Sonamarg (Day 1)
  • Drop from Naranag to Srinagar (Day 8)
  • All internal transfers as per itinerary

  1. Accommodation

  • Camping during the trek (2-person tents + sleeping bag + mat)
  • Stay in Srinagar (houseboat or hotel) on Day 1 or Day 8 (varies by package)

  1. Meals

  • All meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 8 packed lunch
  • Includes breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner
  • Hot soup/tea twice daily during trek

  1. Trek Staff

  • Qualified and experienced Trek Leader
  • Local guides, kitchen staff, and porters/mules for equipment
  • Helper/Support team for trekker assistance

  1. Permits and Entry Fees

  • Wildlife/forest camping permits
  • Environmental and local village entry charges (where applicable)

  1. Equipment

  • Sleeping bags (sub-zero rated)
  • Tents, mats, kitchen/dining tents, utensils
  • Common first-aid kit and oxygen cylinder for emergencies

  1. Safety

  • Pulse oximeter monitoring
  • Basic first-aid support
  • Radio/walkie-talkie connectivity where applicable

Cost Exclusions

  1. Travel to and from Srinagar

  • Flights or other transportation to Srinagar from your home city
  • Transport from Srinagar airport to hotel/meeting point (if not part of package)

  1. Personal Expenses

  • Meals in Srinagar if not specified
  • Personal trekking gear (shoes, jackets, poles)
  • Bottled water, soft drinks, snacks, etc. during transit

  1. Offloading Backpack

  • Porter/mule charges for personal backpack offloading
  • (Approx ₹250–₹350 per day, optional)

  1. Insurance

  • Travel or medical insurance (must be arranged by the trekker)
  • Helicopter evacuation costs, if required

  1. Tips and Gratitude

  • Tips for guides, porters, kitchen staff (optional but recommended)

  1. Medical Expenses

  • Any hospitalization or medical treatment cost in case of emergency
  • Medication for pre-existing conditions