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This week Contents:
1. Upcoming treks from Singapore to Pamir Highways
24 JULY: Singapore walk ~ Nee Soon/Seletar reservoir area
7-8 AUG: Malaysia 2D Mt Ophir
21-27 AUG: Indonesia 7D Central-East Java
3-12 SEP: China 10D Yading Shangrila - Yunnan
12-19 SEP: China 8D Siguniang - Sichuan
12-27 OCT: Central Asia 16D Pamir Highway - Ubekistan, Tajikistan
23 OCT-6 NOV: Nepal 16D Langtang Tamang Heritage Gosainkunda Lake Camping Trek
25 NOV, 2 DEC: Operation Shangri-La 2010 - II

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1. Upcoming treks from Singapore to Pamir Highways

24 JULY: Singapore walk ~ Nee Soon/Seletar reservoir area
This month walk brings us to the Nee Soon/Seletar reservoir area.
The walk starts off from the newly makeover Lower Seletar Reservoir Park, and follows a canal linking Lower Seletar reservoir to Upper Seletar reservoir. We'll pass by the charming Nee Soon Road where the former Nee Soon Post Office still stands, before stopping at Upper Seletar Reservoir Park for a short break.
After the break, we'll follow a nature trail walk along SLE towards Upper Thomson, finally ending back at Springleaf estate. This part of the walk involves some trail bashing and a small river crossing. A small excitement to finish the walk.
At the end point at Springleaf estate, there are a couple of eateries where you can have lunch. And there are buses from there to bring you to Ang Mo Kio MRT and Yishun MRT.
 
Details below:
Meeting Date/Time: 24 Jul (Sat)/9am.
Meeting Place: Khatib MRT
End point: The Prata Place at Springleaf estate
Expected end time: 1pm

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7-8 AUG: Malaysia 2D Mt Ophir
Gunung Ledang (Mt Ophir) is a good introduction to Jungle Mountains. The route up the mountain takes one from big trees on the lower slopes, through a mossy forest with several species of pitcher plant, to the wind-swept rocky summit with its rhododendrons and other flowering plants. The route up the summit is short, steep and a strenuous scramble in places. Although any healthy fit person can climb Gunung Ledang, it is not suitable for a casual family outing. Camping at the plateau campsite (about 800m) is a memorable experience, with its cool fresh air and foggy surrounding. It's also a great chance to try your outdoor cooking recipe and share with your love ones.

Cost: $230 pp
Min/Max: 9/18

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21-27 AUG: Indonesia 7D Central-East Java
From the centre of Java to the east, we will travel and trek the Merapi Volcano to the mighty Mt Bromo. Mt Bromo is one of Indonesia’s most famous volcanoes. Its Sea of Sand within is coated with fine volcanic sediment. On the way we will also visit the largest Buddhist monument on earth, the Borobudur Temple, one of the country’s most remarkably built structures and a place of prayer and pilgrimage.

LAND Cost: $655 pp
Confirmed pax: 4

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3-12 SEP: China 10D Yading Shangrila - Yunnan
This journey will cross the eastern Tibetan Plateau, taking us from west & northwest Yunnan to West Sichuan, through old Tibetan monastic towns. The mountain route is a challenging one, crossing several passes with the altitude exceeding 3,300 m (10,000 ft). However, the overland journey will allow us to go deep into the pockets of Tibetan life and culture; meeting the locals and visiting monasteries in remote areas. Along the route, stop to talk with lamas and learn about the intricacies of Tibetan Buddhism; Trek in Yading Nature Reserve and walk in some of the most remote areas of China, such as an extended Kora Trek at Yading in the Hell Valley!

LAND Cost: $1780 pp
Min 4 pax

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12-19 SEP: China 8D Siguniang - Sichuan
This is an off-the-beaten track in Siguniang Mountains of Aba Tibetan Autonomous Region. The range of 6,000 meter peaks is less than a day drive northwest of Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province – China. The saber shaped Mt Siguniang stands at 6,250m, the highest point of the Qionglai mountains.This pristine section of the Qionglai range is composed of three parallel north-south running valleys, namely: Shuangqiao Gully, Changping Gully and Haizi Gully. Together with a local guide, horse(s) as porters, we'll follow the ancient horse trail zigzagging through the forests in the Changpinggou and Haizi gully. Carpeted with age-old pines and cypresses and many beautiful lakes, the gully takes us through old growth juniper and hemlock forests, presenting an atmosphere of a fairyland.

LAND Cost: $990 pp
Min 4 pax

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12-27 OCT: Central Asia 16D Pamir Highway - Ubekistan, Tajikistan
This unique tour going along the Pamir Highway introduces you to one of the wildest and hard-to-reach places of our planet. There are only few regions in the world (Tibet and Andes) where car roads ran across the mountains above 4,000m-high. You will be able to see Pamir’s high mountains, rivers and lakes, meet locals – Pamirian Tajiks and Kyrgyz who preserved their centuries-old traditions. Tour allows visiting two Central Asian republics: Uzbekistan & Tajikistan and it is full of contrasts and exotic encounters.

LAND Cost: $4150
Min 4 pax
Exit Kuala Lumpur

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23 OCT-6 NOV: Nepal 16D Langtang Tamang Heritage Gosainkunda Lake Camping Trek
The Tamang Heritage Trail is a newly developed trekking route that offers a unique experience of virgin nature. The trekking tour starts at Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Chilime, Tatopani, Rasuwagadhi and Briddim before continue to the Holy Lake of Gosainkunda.

Tamang rituals, Tibetan culture, festivals, traditional architecture, costumes and local Shyabru dances make this trail a unique experience. In the cold climate of Rasuwa, tourists will also enjoy a dip in the healing hot water springs at Tatopani.
Camping is a unique experience, especially at Tatopani is on the way to Nagthali.  Home stay at Briddim village also offers a unique experience. The houses here offer accommodation and food to tourists on a rotational basis. Each host family provides clean beds, toilet and a family dining room. Trekking gear is also available for those interested in trekking to nearby Gotheghang and Pangsang. The visitor enjoys the evening with the host family, living with them, eating traditional food and sleeping on their clean beds. The local menu consists of plain rice, Tibetan bread, syakpa (Sherpa stew), potato, Tibetan tea and Briddim wine.
Visitors can also observe local indoor rituals and cultural practices with the host family and go on village walks to see the lifestyle and traditions of the people. In the evening, the locals gather in their traditional costumes to perform cultural songs and dances in honor of the visitors. The host family shows the visitors around, explaining the special features of the village and showing the live craftsmanship.

This trip explores the rich culture, history and nature of the central region of Nepal in the Himalayan scenery. Trek on the Tamang Heritage Trail, an ancient trading route of the Nepalese and Tibetans in the region of Langtang, Rasuwa. The Tamang Heritage Trail was revived and developed under the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program (TRPAP) managed by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to distribute equal tourism opportunities among poor rural communities living in that region. Every tourist dollar that is spent here will contribute directly to the local livelihood, women's empowerment and environmental conservations.

LAND Cost: TBC pp
Min 4 pax

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25 NOV, 2 DEC: Operation Shangri-La 2010 - II

Our next Operation Shangrila will be held in Ringa Temple of ShangriLa. The project will be on waste management. Through waste management, we hope to protect and conserve the environment across the land, air and water of the area in Ringa Temple. The place has always held a special place in the hearts of the Tibetan community and is considered one of the five prominent Tibetan temples in the Yunnan province. At least 700 years old, the compound was visited by the 5th Dalai Lama who meditated in the grounds. Several religious practices are associated with Ringha's "Temple of the 5 Wisdom Buddhas". Devotees come here to pray for good health, to be cured of illnesses and to be blessed with children. In an effort to accumulate good karma, the faithful release chickens and other animals that had been slated for slaughter and allow them to roam freely. Afterwards, the devotees walk clockwise around the sacred hill and pray to have their wishes fulfilled. The serenity of the old pine forest helps with the concentration on the prayers.

Join us in this fabulous trip in the hidden corner of SHANGRI-LA. You’ll be attracted by its trees and flowers, lakes and mountains, Tibetans and their culture!

LAND Cost

15-Day Program $ 1,520 pp
11-Day Program $ 1,150 pp

Min 10 pax

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2. Get Intimate with X-Boundaries
In line with your adventure, X-Boundaries is offering Buy 1 Take 1 on ALL base layers!
From brands such as MICO, HALTI,FUSE, Mountain Designs and IceBreaker!
A Great Deal for your adventure!

Offer while stocks last!
See you all at the shop!

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CK
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