Zhep, is an organisation pursuing adventurous activities and encourages awareness in people for preservation and conservation of environment and ecology. It was established in September 1991.

Maharashtra or ‘Dandakaranya‘, a region of intrisic beauty, fortified by ‘Sahayadri’ in the west, ‘ Satpuda’ in the north and historic forts all around make it a paradise for trekking, climbing and camping. Adventurous people have always looked upon ZHEP as a young, vibrant, efficient and dependable organisation.We have been successfully organising Sahyagiri Sahas Safri, mini expeditions such as Bhairi – Bhimashankar Bhramanti, Pushpagiri Padabharari and Goa Jungle Trek in the states of Maharashtra, Karnatak and Goa Since 1994 we have been actively associated in organising Torna Climbing Contest and a 13km. long Katraj – Sinhgad Cross Country.

Zhep is proud to have carried 3500 members in Trans Himalayan Expeditions, which is a high altitude trekking programme in the mountains of Himachal, Garhwal and Nepal. We have been pioneers in Pune city to organise the Dhauladhar Winter trek in Himachal. –The relationships forged through challenges shared on high mountains is enduring, joyous and emotional.
We have also organised Rajgad Shramadan Yojana, lectures, slide shows on nature, ecology, history and blood donation camps. This is the proof of our strong community involvement.

2060, Vijayanagar Colony,Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411 030.
Ph. 9822451030, 9822297297, 9850000487
Email: [email protected]
devesh abhyankar 09822297297, 08087448297

MANI MAHESH GLACIER
A hair raising but spectacular bus journey along a fairly precarious road up the Ravi river takes us to Bharmour, base camp of the Mani Mahesh glacier. Bharmour, the ancient capital of the Pahari kings is situated at an height of 7,500ft. Bharmour famous for its ancient ‘Chaurasi’ or 84 temples is surrounded by many passes adjoining the Lahual, the Spiti and the Kangra districts, high altitude glacial lakes, green alpine pastures, pine forests, snow clad mountains of the Himalayas. This calm and quiet place is worth exploring. Away from the hustle and bustle, Bharmour is a paradise for trek lovers.
The most popular and easily accessible trekking route is to the Mani Mahesh Lake at an height of 14,400ft. From the green
pastures of Dancho, along the high mountain walls one can trek to Mani Mahesh glacier with minimum efforts and high benefits of chilling out in snow, slide down on the ski slopes, erect snow men, throwing snowballs or just sit leisurely gazing at the ever changing and colourful landscape of nature. The adventurous ones can climb up Mani Mahesh lake, at the base of ‘Mt. Kailash’, which is the highest and sacred lake in the Dhauladhar Himal.
Programme : The expedition will commence from Pune on 10-5-2010 by 1077 Jhelum Express.
11-05- 2010 : Train Journey.
12-05- 2010 : Pathankot to Basecamp ( bus )
13-05- 2010 : Basecamp to Bharmanidevi to Basecamp (10km. )
14-05- 2010 : Basecamp to Hadsar (13km. )
15-05- 2010 : Hadsar to Dancho (07km. )
16-05- 2010 : Dancho to Mani Mahesh Lake & back (14km. )
17-05- 2010 : Dancho to Basecamp (07km. )
18-05- 2010 : Basecamp restday
19-05- 2010 : Chamba sightseeing ( bus )
20-05- 2010 : Chamba to Kahjjiar – Dalhousie to Pathankot ( bus )
21-05- 2010 : Pathankot to Pune ( rail )
22-05- 2010 : Pune
Gradient – Easy
Expedition is approved by I.M.F.
Fees: Rs. 9,100/- ( food basecamp to basecamp )

MANALI SOUR TAL
Manali or ‘home of Manu’ is situated at the northern end of Kullu valley. The roaring torrent of Beas river, eternal snowfields of the giant pinnacled mountain peaks, dense forests, pleasant climate, good road connection with the plains and friendly natives makes Manali a hiker’s heaven. Land where the legendary Manu stepped off his celestial boat to recreate the human race is commercially alive around one street – the mall. The Manu Maharishi temple at old Manali village, five centuries old Dunghri or Hidimba temple, Gadhan Thekchokling Gompa, hot water baths at Vashisth, pahari bazzar, Tibetan market for souvenir shopping add charm to this peaceful ancient site.
Sour Tal, a frozen lake at 12,100 is one of the few unexplored but spectacular lakein Dhauladhar Himal. Winding through green valleys, meadows, dazzling landscapes, we have a majestic and panoramic view of Indrasen, Inderkilla, Shrigan, Doe Tibba, Rohtang pass and Beas Kund massifs.

Programme : The expedition will commence from Pune on 13-05-2010 by 1077 Jhelum Express.
14-05- 2010 : Arrival at New Delhi. Departure to Manali by bus.
15-05- 2010 : Arrival at Manali
16-05- 2010 : Manali to Basecamp via Jogini waterfall. (06kms.)
17-05- 2010 : Basecamp to Thakshak Nag, Arjun Gunfa to Basecamp. (12kms.)
18-05- 2010 : Basecamp to Shaleen Village (10kms.)
19-05- 2010 : Shallen village to Bran Path (12kms.)
20-05- 2010 : Bran Path to Mahili Thach (10kms.)
21-05- 2010 : Mahili Thach to Sour Tal to Laangha Thach (15kms.)
22-05- 2010 : Laangha Thach to Klount ( 10kms.)
23-05- 2010 : Klount to Basecamp ( 08kms.)
24-05- 2010 : Manali local sightseeing
25-05- 2010 : Manali to Delhi ( Volvo bus )
26-05- 2010 : Delhi to Pune ( rail )
27-05- 2010 : Pune
Gradient – Medium
Expedition is approved by I.M.F.
Fees: Rs. 10,550/- ( food basecamp to basecamp )

KHATLING GLACIER
( 22nd.May to 06th.June 2010 )
Khatling glacier, the source of river Bhilangana at a height of 12,200ft. is situated in the heart of Tehri Garhwal. Trekking through thick and unspoiled forests, crossing the streams on improvised log bridges, seeing the spectacular silvery waterfalls, traversing the hanging glaciers, camping in the high meadows which burst with the splendid bloom of wild flowers are the salient features of this trek. A magnificent, sublime and golden view of the amphitheatre formed by the Janoli, Jogin, Bharte Kunta, Thalay Sagar and Meru snow peaks is the highlight of this expedition.
Programme : The expedition will commence from Pune on 22-5-2010 by 1077 Jhelum Express.
23-5-2010 : Delhi to Hrishikesh ( bus )
24-5-2010 : Hrishikesh to Ghuttu Basecamp (bus)
25-5-2010 : Acclimatisation walk (08kms.)
26-5-2010 : Basecamp to Reeh (10kms.)
27-5-2010 : Reeh to Gangi (10kms.)
28-5-2010 : Gangi to Kharsoli (16kms.)
29-5-2010 : Kharsoli to Khatling base (16kms.)
30-5-2010 : Khatling base to Khatling and back (12kms.)
31-5-2010 : Khatling base to Kharsoli (16kms.)
01-6-2010 : Kharsoli to Gangi (16kms.)
02-6-2010 : Gangi to Basecamp (20kms.)
03-6-2010 : Ghuttu Basecamp to Haridwar ( bus )
04-6-2010 : Haridwar sightseeing
05-6-2010 : Delhi to Pune (rail)
06-6-2010 : Pune
Gradient – Medium
Expedition is approved by I.M.F.
Fees – Rs. 13,000/- ( food basecamp to basecamp)

LANGTANG – GOSAINKUND
(06th. May to 27th. May 2010)
Langtang Valley : The isolated valley near Nepal-Tibet border dominated by Langtang Lirung 23,800ft., is inhabited by the people of Tibetan origin.A Lama following a yak discovered this valley, hence the name – Lang is yak and Tang is to follow. A golden opportunity to climb small peaks or explore extensive glacier systems.
Gosainkund : The holy lake at the height of 14,400ft. was created by Lord Shiva to quench his thirst when he drank the poison. It is a destination of Hindu pilgrims during the month of August who come to bathe in its icy waters.

Programme : This high altitude expedition will commence from Pune on 06-05- 2010 by Holiday special express and reach
Gorakhpur on 08-05- 2010.
08-05- 2010 :Gorakhpur to Kathmandu (bus)
09-05- 2010 :Kathmandu sightseeing
10-05- 2010 :Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (bus)
11-05- 2010 :Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (17km.)
12-05- 2010 :Lama Hotel to Langtang (18km.)
13-05- 2010 :Langtang to Kyangin Gompa (16km.)
14-05- 2010 :Kyanjin Gompa to Yala Base (15km.)
15-05- 2010 :Kyanjin Gompa to Langshisha (10km.)
16-05- 2010 :Kyanjin Gompa to Ghora Tabela (18km.)
17-05- 2010 :Ghora Tabela to Syabru (12km.)
18-05- 2010 :Syabru to Chalang Pati (14km.)
19-05- 2010 :Chalang Pati to Gosainkund (10km.)
20-05- 2010 :Gosainkund to Chalangpatti (10km.)
21-05- 2010 :Chalangpatti to Dhunche (18km.)
22-05- 2010 hunche to Syabrubesi (18km.)
23-05- 2010 :Syabrubesi to Kathmandu (bus )
24-05- 2010 :Kathmandu to Gorakhpur (bus )
25-05- 2010 :Gorakhpur to Pune
26-05- 2010 :Train journey
27-05- 2010 une
Participation Fees : Rs. 16,600/- ( without food)
No extra luggage is allowed for Langtang expedition.
Langtang expedition is not approved by I.M.F.