TOUR THE HIMALAYAS

WHAT YOU MAY ENCOUNTER

• Bodies of water including ponds, streams, and lakes.
• Over 10,000 different species of plants, and over 1,050 species of animals.
• The himalayas are jagged mountains, covered in snow and ice.

SEASONAL ATTRACTIONS

• The giant himalayan lily is a sight to see!
• It can take five - seven years to reach full maturity
• The final year of growing during the summer, the bulb reaches maturity.
• The lilies can be up to ten feet long, and twenty can bloom at one time.
• Spring and summer are the best two seasons to visit with flowers in full bloom.

CLIMATE

• Gets colder as elevation increases, and wetter as elevation drops.
• Sudden monsoons, snow storms, and high winds.
• Average temperature is 47 degrees fahrenheit.
• Lowest temp. is 33 degrees, and the highest is 56 degrees.
• Average precipitation is 16 inches per year.

FOOD WEB

LIFE FORMS

• Snow leopard.
• Himalayan blue poppy.

WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR

• Spontaneous monsoons, snowstorms, and high winds are a threat.
• Avalanches can occur at any time.
• Also some of the dangerous wildlife.

TOURISM ACTIVITIES

• River rafting.
• Camping.
• Jungle safari.
• Mountain biking/Mountaineering.
• Trekking/Rock climbing.

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WHAT TO BRING

• Heavy coats, hats, and gloves.
• Thick snow boots, and thick socks.
• Personal items such as extra blankets

COST

• Tour: $3899
• Trek: $2279
• Lodging: $30/day
• Airfare: $779/person