Day	Date	Event
00	Fri 23 Jul: 1900hrs	Assemble at CTC Driffield for final kit checks and team preparation. Sleep overnight at CTC Driffield, leaving at 03:30 hrs for Humberside airport.
01	Sat 24 Jul: 0610hrs	Depart Humberside airport for Delhi via Amsterdam. Arrive Delhi 22:50 hrs local and transfer to hotel close to Delhi railway station.
02	Sun 25 Jul: Early	Wake-up and breakfast then transfer to Delhi railway station for the morning Shatabdi Express to Kalka. Early morning on Delhi station, it's what Kipling novels are made of! The Shatabdi is very comfortable, air conditioned and they serve excellent complimentary refreshments. At Kalka we board the narrow gauge 'Toy' Train to Shimla. Spotters & Anoraks from all over the world make this trip. The line was built in 1903 by the British and is a remarkable engineering feat. The train passes through 102 tunnels; stopping at picture book stations along the way. This link by one such enthusiast will give you an idea what to expect: http://www.billwood.com/trains/shimla/ Arrive Shimla mid afternoon and transfer to the hotel.
03	Mon 26 Jul	Day in Shimla. In the morning we will explore the Mall and enjoy the cool climate and surroundings of this popular hill station. We may be able to organize a visit to the Viceregal Lodge in the afternoon? Learn more about Shimla here: http://www.shimlaindia.net/index.html
04	Tue 27 Jul	A dramatic 7 hour drive into the foothills of the Himalaya on the historic Hindustan - Tibet road. At Wangtu we turn into the spectacular Bhaba Valley. Heading north on an 'exciting' road we reach the drop off point at Kafnoo (2425m), a small village where we set up camp in the apple orchards.
05	Wed 28 Jul	A short level walk leads to a boulder bridge. The trail leads through cultivated fields and mixed forests of conifers; here we may be lucky enough to find nomadic Gaddi shepherds with their flocks of sheep and goats. Across the river is the village of Homte, the last village in the valley. We walk through forest and clearings where the villagers grow potatoes, buckwheat and apples. We cross some small streams and climb steeply for about 30 minutes passing meadows filled with wild flowers before reaching the village of Humtey. The camp site is at Mulling (3200m) in a meadow with many alpine flowers. Good views of a range of unnamed peaks on the border between Kinnaur and Spiti, 5hrs hours walking.
06	Thu 29 Jul	Our walk is through pastureland then a few miles beyond Mulling we cross the river on a rock bridge near Nehgul, the point where 2 large rivers meet. We climb steeply to camp at the Kara meadows (3500m) near the Government sheep farm. The camp site is surrounded by snow capped peaks and is a little short of the base of Bhaba Pass. 3 - 4 hrs walking.
07	Fri 30 Jul	A steady walk for about 4 hrs getting to camp for lunch at the base of Bhaba Pass, also known as Fustirang (3975m). In the afternoon we will take an acclimatization walk towards the pass.
08	Sat 31 Jul	An early start so that we can cross Bhaba Pass (4710m) by midmorning. The climb is steep but at the top we are rewarded by a stunning vista of Himalayan peaks. Snow can be expected on the pass, not a day to be without the correct gear in your pack! We then begin a long descent to Bara Bulder (3963m). The terrain changes to the arid brown slopes of the Pin Valley which are in marked contrast to the alpine greenery so far. The trail is rough until we reach Magrumste, the junction of three valleys, Namishkhargo, Pin Parvati and Tari Khargo. Camp at Bara Bulder ( 3825m) is about 1 hour from here.
09	Sun 01 Aug	Another early start to cross the stream when the level is low. We then follow a well defined undulating and gradual path to a nice campsite at Pharka (3710m) close to the village of Mud. In the evening we will visit the village and small monastery. Mud is also the last village in the Spiti valley. 5 - 6hrs walk.
10	Mon 02 Aug	We drive via Dhankar monastery to the village of Kibbar (4205m) which is one of the highest permanently inhabited villages in the world. 3 hour drive.
11	Tue 03 Aug	Rest day to sort equipment for the ascent of Kanamo (5974m). Visit Ki monastery.
12	Wed 04 Aug	Trek to the Base Camp. By now the team will be well acclimatized but care is needed at this altitude. The ascent phase will not be rushed, on the contrary, it is possible to gain the summit from base camp in one day but we will establish a high camp and summit from there. We may divide the party into two summit teams depending on how individuals are going.
13	Thu 05 Aug	Acclimatization walk to include finding a site for the high camp.
14	Fri 06 Aug	Load carrying and establish high camp.
15	Sat 07 Aug	Summit day! Alpine start, head torches and a sense of humour a must! If all goes according to plan we should be on the summit by mid morning. At almost 6000m we should have breathtaking views of the Tibetan plateu to the north and snow and ice covered Himalayan peaks to the west, south and east.
16	Sun 08 Aug	Spare day as required.
17	Mon 09 Aug	Return to Kibbar and drive to Kaza, lodge accommodation.
18	Tue 10 Aug	Drive to Manali, lodge accommodation.
19	Wed 11 Aug	Spare day per chance the road to Manali is affected by the monsoon.
20	Thu 12 Aug	Free day in Manali. Manali is a bustling hill station and market town with numerous shops and restaurants.
21	Fri 13 Aug	By road to Kalka for evening Shatabdi train to Delhi departing at 17:00 and arriving at 21:45. In Delhi we will be staying at the refurbished YMC. It is very comfortable and has a good pool: http://www.newdelhiymca.org/tourist-hotel.htm
22	Sat 14 Aug	Day in Delhi to include a trip to the Red Fort and shopping.
23	Sun 15 Aug	By road to Agra. Overnight in hotel: http://www.sarovarhotels.com/agra-howard-park-plaza.shtml PM: expedition dinner.
24	Mon 16 Aug	AM: Visit Taj Mahal PM: by road to Delhi airport for late evening check-in.
25	Tue 17 Aug	Depart Delhi 00:50 hrs. Arrive UK Humberside airport 09:50 hrs.