Acclimatization

A passenger may suffer discomfort if the height gain during travel is very rapid. Typically a person will complain of headache, nausea, breathlessness etc. Going down to a lower altitude is probably the best cure. Plenty of rest, short acclimatizing walks and allowing sufficient time for the body to adjust to the rarefied atmosphere certainly help. Certain medicines are useful, please consult your doctor.

Height gain is extremely rapid when one flies into Leh from the plains. A full day rest is strongly recommended after such a flight. A jeep safari via Manali has the definite advantage of gradual height gain and low discomfort. You will also relish the rugged beauty of high mountain passes on the way to Leh.

Important Notes :

1. The tour involves travelling at high altitudes (upto 5600 m) and extremes of cold. A reasonable degree of physical fitness is essential for the tour.
2. Minimum age for the tour is 15 years.
3. The senior citizens and persons with chronic ailments are requested to seek advice/clearance from a competent medical authority. Pugmarks will not assume any responsibility in this respect.
4. In case of natural calamities like landslide / floods or abnormal / unforeseen situations, the organizers will have the right to alter the itinerary. No refund will be admissible and extra expenses, if any, will be borne by the passengers.
5. The passengers will arrange their own Rail / Air tickets and ground transport to report at Delhi. The passengers may utilize the services of the ticketing agent of Pugmarks. However, Pugmarks does not assume any responsibility in this regard.
6. Cheque payment - Please issue local cheque / DD in favour of ‘Eco Tours’. No out station cheques or post dated cheques please. Penalty for dishonored cheques will be Rs 250 and the full amount will be payable in cash.
7. Credit card – You can pay by credit / debit card in our office. A service charge of 2.5% is payable on such transactions.
8. Money transfer – Deposit cash / local cheques in favour of ‘Eco Tours – a/c no 037010200002382’ in any branch of Axis Bank or transfer money through NET banking (IFS code - UTIB0000037). It is essential to inform the details of such a transaction to Pugmarks office by e mail or fax.
9. Balance amount is payable 15 days before camp departure.
10. Please refer the booklet titled ‘ Pugmarks Camps and Treks – information and instructions’ for Camp Kit, Instructions, “Terms and Conditions’ etc.
11. Refund - Request for cancellation and refund should be made in the form available on the website or in the office and should be signed by the passenger. Verbal / e mail communication is not acceptable. Refund will be paid by cheque (not cash) within 30 days of conclusion of the tour.
12. Cancellation charges –
    More than 30 days prior to departure – 10% of the total tour cost
    Between 30 to 16 days prior to departure – 15% of the total tour cost
    Between 15 to 10 days prior to departure – 50% of the total tour cost
    Less than 10 days prior to departure – 100% of the total tour cost
13. It is assumed upon your enrolment for a camp / tour, that you have accepted all the terms and conditions and undertakings.