SAR PASS CIRCUIT

IN WINTER

NOVEMBER TO MARCH

INFORMATION: In the beautiful Parvati valley of Kullu District in Himachal Pradesh. SAR Pass is one of the most popular trails of the Shivalik range of the mighty Himalayas. Parvati valley abounds in natural beauty with snow-clad mountains, perennial rivulets, streams and waterfalls, picturesque meadows in the midst of dense forests of Devdar and Fir trees, which beckon the young adventure lover to come and experience the serene and calm atmosphere of all-pervading nature.

SAR Pass Trail offers an opportunity to enjoy the exquisite beauty of the Parvati valley with Kasol, Tila Lotni, Biskeri and Manikaran as its beauty spots. Kasol is famous for its cool and pleasant climate and tall pine trees. Tila Lotni can literally be called the little ICE LAND, where one can experience the challenges of nature in full fury, during spine chilling cold nights. The splendid views of snowy peaks offer an endless feast to the eyes. Biskeri fascinates the trekkers with its sweet grasses, wildflowers and a variety of birds. Hot water springs of Manikaran, are bliss. A natural hot water bath at these springs relieves you of all the tiredness and rejuvenates the body, mind and soul with new energy.

How to Reach

By Road: Kasol is well connected to Delhi. Take an overnight Volvo bus from Delhi to Bhuntar(490 Kms) and then a local taxi or bus from Bhuntar to reach Kasol(Roughly 50 minutes & 30 Kms journey). You will reach Kasol in 11 ‐ 12 hours (approx 520 KMS). Tickets can be booked online at www.redbus.in or www.hrtc.gov.in All buses from Delhi to Manali/Kullu go through Bhuntar, so just inform the conductor to drop you there. Tip: Since Delhi to Bhuntar is a long journey most Volvo private buses leave Delhi between 5 pm and 6 pm. The last govt bus leaves at 8.30 pm from ISBT Kashmere Gate. Volvo buses charges between Rs. 1,000 to 1,400 per sector from Delhi to Bhuntar and vice versa. Bhuntar to Delhi: Like the onward journey, buses leave from Bhuntar to Delhi between 5 and 6 p.m.
Your tentative arrival at Delhi may be anywhere between 6 a.m and 10 a.m. Plan your onward journeys only post noon giving enough buffer for bus delays.

By Train: Nearest Railway station is Ambala (350 kms) and Chandigarh (310 kms). Tip: Regular Volvo and Buses are available from Chandigarh to Bhuntar in the evening. Volvo buses charges between Rs.700 to Rs.1,000 per sector from Chandigarh to Manali and vice versa. All buses from Delhi to Manali/Kullu go through Bhuntar, so just inform the conductor to drop you there at Bhuntar. Local taxis or buses are available from Bhuntar to reach Kasol(Roughly 50 minutes & 30 Kms journey).

By Air: Take a flight from Delhi to Bhuntar (also known as Kullu airport) and then a bus or cab to Kasol. Bhuntar which is 32 km away from Kasol, is the nearest airport. Taxi services are available from Bhuntar to Kasol, which costs about Rs.700‐ Rs. 1,000. Bhuntar is well connected to Delhi by air. The airliners that take you to this Airport are Indian Airlines, Kingfisher airlines, MDLR Airlines and Jagson Airlines, operating flights from Delhi and Chandigarh to Kullu.

Things to Carry:

• A backpack of 60-70 l and Daypack of 20 l.
• Good Quality Trekking Shoes with an extra pair of shoes
• Shirts / T-shirts – 2/3, Jeans / Trekking Pants – 2
• The windproof jacket of decent quality (preferably with a hood)
• Warm and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
• Thermal inner wear (upper & lower), Scarf/muffler (optional)
• Woollen cap, Woollen gloves, Woollen socks & regular socks (3-4 pairs)
• Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes (shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
• Lightweight floaters/sandals/slippers
• Raincoat / Poncho, Small lightweight towel
• Water bottle (sturdy ones, no empty Bisleri bottles!!)
• Cap / Hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
• Sunglasses, Walking stick / Trekking pole
• Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
• Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
• Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm
• Personal toiletries
• Books, if you like reading
• Daypack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day
• The camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)

Prior booking mandatory for advance booking please deposit the total amount in the below-given account. 

Kotak Mahindra Bank (5%GST Extra)

Account Name: Adventure Phunk (Current Account)

Account No.: – 8112981606

Branch: Jasola

IFSC Code: KKBK0004618

You can also pay through Google Pay (Tez), Phone Pe at 9971214881

★Note: Please send payment/Transaction details by email/WhatsApp and please mention your

1)Name

2)Address

3)Contact No.

4)Email Id

5) Date of Event Booking

at adventurephunk@gmail.com/WhatsApp 9971214881

A fresh confirmation voucher will be mailed/WhatsApp, after receiving amount in our bank account.

Cancellation Policy:

Note: Normally we expect to carry your personal luggage on your own if you don’t want to carry your backpack so you can give it to porter/Mules, but you have to inform us in advance and have to pay Rs.800/- extra per day per bag.

To book a Trek/ adventure program please use our online booking form or, alternatively, you can call us on the given for confirmation of tour you have to wire a deposit and initial deposit.

Paying the Trek/ Adventure activity fee:

The fee can be paid by online transfer/check deposit/ demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email.
When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.

When to book:

It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organizing your trip at least five months in advance. (Please contact us if you require a late booking)

In the event of cancellation of trek/adventure activity services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reasons, we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows: –

Cancellation charges: – 

• 30 days or more before departure – No Charge
• 15-29 days before departure – 25% of total
• 7-14 days before departure – 50% of total
• Less than 7 days before departure – No Refund

The Company reserves the right to:

• Take the booking for the group tour and individual tour.
• Cancel bookings even after the acceptance of the payment without assigning any reason. In this case, the company shall refund the money to the guest.
• Dismiss any guest from the tour for misbehaviour especially if it affects the group and Physical or verbal assault to the Tour Manager.
• Withdraw discounts at any point of time.
• Change the routing of Air Travel.
• Change hotel and/tour programmed due to unavoidable circumstances.

Refund Policy:

• Refunds if any, for variation/modification/amendments/alteration and/or cancellations etc. of any tour will be paid directly to the guest by ‘A/C payee’ cheque, in Indian Rupees at the prevailing rate of exchange on the date of the cheque, as per Reserve Bank of India Rules and Regulations, irrespective of whether the tour payments in part or whole were made in foreign currency.
• Refund payments will be processed within 15 days of cancellation date and the amount is payable as per cancellation policy.

No refund will be payable: –

• For any missed/unused services of the tour including the meals due to whatsoever reason.
• Where full deposit is required to be paid in advance to the concerned authorities to enable the Company to confirm the reservation
• If services of the tour are modified, varied, amended, cancelled or not utilized.
• If any guest decides and / or is required to cancel the tour due to any changes made in the rules by the concerned Government.
• Where airfares are contracted in bulk for I-Fly departures.
• If the tour is indefinitely postponed due to a natural calamity, riots, political calamities or any other unforeseen calamities.
• Refund is not applicable for sectors on Indian/World tours wherein air tickets are non-refundable and date change is not allowed.

For all Card payments – Payment received by Cards and if there is any refund, such refund will be done through the respective cards Financial Institutions and credited to the same card. The charges for transaction to be borne by the guests.

Guidelines:

 Booking Procedure:

We have a variety of Products suiting the requirements of everyone. You can select the tour as per your preference. Once you select a Tour and agreed upon the Terms and Conditions, You can book the package by sending us the query and we will revert you within the next 24 hours.

What happens after you book?

• Receive Holiday confirmation voucher within 24 hours.
• Review travel dates, destination etc. in the confirmation voucher.
• In case of discrepancy mail us / call us with your Booking ID at adventurephunk@gmail.com

Changes in pre-defined tour program:

• Kindly intimate the booking person in advance for any amendment in tour program so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
• As per the amendments, additional charges would be applicable.
• In case of visa denial or delays adventurephunk.com will not be responsible.