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APPLICATION FOR CLIMBING PEAKS IN THE INDIAN HIMALAYA AND
EASTERN KARAKORAM BY FOREIGNERS
(Only one copy to be sent by Post or Fax)
PART-I
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Name of the expedition and country of
origin. |
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| 2. |
Name and height of the peak/peaks to be
climbed with co-ordinates (longitude & latitude).
(Two Alternative peaks must be suggested in case the peak/peaks is/are
already booked for another expedition). |
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| 3. |
A route chart (seven copies) of the
peak/peaks clearly indicating which face ridge is proposed to be
attempted. (Application without the route chart will not be
entertained.) For this purpose; the geographical map should have the
gridlines showing the longitudes and latitudes indicating route and the
peak clearly. |
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| 4. |
(i) |
Duration of the expedition. |
From |
To |
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(ii) |
Approximate date of arrival in India
giving the day by day (date-wise) itinerary (eight copies) of the
expedition for its entire duration. |
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(iii) |
Actual climbing period (base camp to
peak and back to base camp). |
From |
To |
| 5. |
(i) |
Bio-data of the leader and the members
(eight copies) with a passport size photograph of each member. As per
Appendix `A’. |
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(ii) |
Insurance cover against accident for
each member must be done (kindly note that your expedition would be
required to have a clause in the insurance policy, that in case of an
accident requiring ground/ air rescue, the cost of evacuation as
demanded by India Air Force / evacuation agency will be paid by you /
your insurance company directly to them under intimation of IMF. |
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(iii) |
In the event of rescue / Helicopter
requirement the leader / LO will request the concerned Consulate /
Embassy for air lift. such a request will be routed through Consulate /
Embassy to Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence for speedy
action. IMF will not be responsible for such rescue and charges thereof. |
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| 6. |
Source of financing the expedition (in
broad terms). |
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| 7. |
The name and place of the nearest Indian
Embassy/High Commission or Mission which authorises issue of visas must
be indicated. Indicate clearly the address and fax number of such an
office. Ensure that you apply to them and obtain `X' Mountaineering
Visas only for your expeditions and NOT Tourist Visas; before leaving
your country. |
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| 8. |
Whether Walkie - Talkie sets will be
brought to India. If so, the enclosed application form should be filled
up and attached (in duplicate). Kindly note that wireless equipment to
be imported should be of the frequencies as specified in the application
form. |
Yes |
No |
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OR |
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| 9. |
Whether walkie-talkie sets required on
loan from IMF? |
Yes |
No |
| 10. |
Two copies of complete lists of
mountaineering equipment, clothing, foodstuffs etc., to be brought to
India, should be attached showing approximate weight and C I F value of
consumable and non-consumable items in separate lists to be forwarded to
IMF two weeks before the start of the expedition. |
Yes |
No |
| 11. |
Medium of Liaison in India (Agency that
would provide help in Delhi and arrange guides and porters etc. in the
mountains.)Any other help needed from IMF, like accommodation, Equipment
and transport etc.? (Give details) |
Yes |
No |
| 12. |
Any other help needed from IMF, like
accommodation, Equipment and transport etc.? (Give details) |
Yes |
No |
(Signature of the Leader)
Name in full:_____________________
Address:_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
Telephone No.:_____________________
Fax No.:_____________________
E-mail.:_____________________
UNDERTAKING
I undertake that :
1. The goods, except such of the consumable stores as may be consumed or
other articles as may be lost or left on the mountains, shall be re-exported
within three months from the date of importation. In the event of failure to do
so, duty which would have been levied on such goods but for the exemption, shall
be paid.
2. We will not damage or destroy any vegetation or burn or allow to be burnt
any juniper or other plants or cause any damage to environment in the areas
which we visit. We will carry adequate supply of kerosene or other fuel and
bring back all the plastic, tin and glass articles on return from the mountains
and leave the areas clean.
3. The porters accompanying the expedition will observe the same discipline
and would not be allowed to do any damage to the environment.
4. Action will be taken by me to ensure that the mountain environment will be
cleaned by burying/burning the garbage at various camps. All non bio-degradable
garbage will be brought back to the road-head and suitably disposed.
5. In the event of requisitioning of a helicopter for evacuation, the charges
for helicopter sorties and subsequent hospitalisation will be fully paid by me /
our insurance company to the agency. I would have a clause in the letter of
credit in my / our insurance policy that in the event of an accident requiring
ground / air rescue / evacuation, the cost up to US $ 6000 would be paid to the
Indian Air force / IMF / agency for evacuation through a clear letter of credit.
6. I shall also ensure that the LO is treated as a member of the expedition
and that his/her requirement of proper food/porter/transportation etc. is fully
met. I shall procure LO's equipment from IMF stores on payment of US$ 500.
7. That I will submit to the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, a report on
the expedition immediately on its expiry on the form to be issued by IMF when I
return from the mountains for debriefing and the detailed report with
photographs within two months. This report will also include all steps taken to
preserve and improve the environment.
8. After arrival in India, I shall insure the porters, high altitude
porters/cooks and mountain guides/headmen in India by payment of a premium which
will cover both death and injury or otherwise as follows :-
| Porter/worker(Base camp) |
US$ 1500/- |
| HAP/Cook |
US$ 2000/- |
| Headman/mountain guide |
US$ 3000/- |
9. I shall hand over photo copies of visa page of all the passports,
insurance papers of expedition team and list of items imported into India at the
time of briefing at the IMF.
10. I shall pay additional handling charges at 50% rate of the normal peak
handling charges, in case an additional peak is attempted or climbed.
11. I will plan to stay at Delhi for one working day (other than holiday/
Saturday/Sunday) on my way in/out for expedition's briefing/debriefing and for
completing other formalities. I understand that government offices in India
remain closed on Gazetted holidays, Saturdays and Sundays.
12. I will come to India for expedition only after getting `X' Mountaineering
Visa endorsed on the passports of myself and all members before leaving my
country. On arrival in India, I shall report to my Embassy/High Commission at
Delhi about my expedition and submit itinerary and bio-data of members to them.
13. I agree to ask IMF to arrange for LO's equipment and shall pay additional
charges of US $ 500 to the IMF before the commencement of the expedition.
14. I have read the instructions contained in the Brochure issued by the IMF
and I agree to abide by them. I undertake that I and the members of the
expedition have read and understood the instructions contained in the above
mentioned Brochure and, hereby, sign it and agree to abide by them.
(Signature of the Leader)
Name in full:__________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
__________________________________________
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Telephone No.:__________________________________________
Fax No.:__________________________________________
E-mail.:__________________________________________
- The Director
- Indian Mountaineering Foundation
- 6, Benito Juarez Road
- NEW DELHI - 110 021 (INDIA)
- Fax No.: 91-11-6883412
- Telephones: 91-11-4671211, 91-11-4677935, 91-11-4671572
Enclosures to be sent with the Application Form :-
(a) Eight copies of route chart of the expedition.
(b) Eight copies of the itinerary of the expedition.
(c) Eight copies of Bio-Data of members with photographs.
(d) Draft for the requisite amount payable to IMF, New Delhi, India :-
- (i) Peak charges & 50% charge for additional peak, if any. As laid down.
- (ii) Environmental levy - US$ 400.
- (iii) LO's equipment charges - US$ 500.
- (iv) Walkie/talkie charges of the rates prescribed.
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