Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Himalayan Trekking Expedition : Valley of Flowers - 2012

Himalayan Trekking Expedition : Valley of Flowers - 2012
Date : From 28.07.2012 to 11.08.2012. :  Organised by : YHAI, UP STATE BRANCH
  • A Trekking Expedition at Valley of Flower , Hemkund Saheb, Shri Badrinath & Vashudhara Fall in Garhwal Himalaya : After successfuly completion of six years Valley of Flower trekking expedition, YHAI UP State Branch gives you another opportunity to explore the Valley of Flower  and enjoy the mist of Vasudhara Fall in Garhwal Himalaya.
  • Fees :- Rs.5800/- per participant (YHAI membership compulsory) The fees will cover stay in tented accommodation, simple nutritious vegetarian meals, expert guidance, equipment and insurance. Participants will bear to and fro travel expenses from their home to the base camp.
  • Payment of fees by Demand Draft only in favour of Youth Hostels Association of India, UP State Branch, Payeble at RISHIKESH. Send it to JP Sharama, YHAI UP State Branch, 15/243, Civil Lines , KANPUR; 208001.You Can also deposite Cash/ Cheque in SB A/C No. 14580100013579 with Indian Overseas Bank , Rishikesh Branch code No. 1458, Account Title :Y.H.A.I. U.P. State Branch in any branch of I.O.B. at your place & send photo copy of Bank paying slip with form. IFC Code : IOBA 0001458. For booking please contact mobile No. 09412547051 or 09415042307
  • Dates :- The first group will report at base camp on 28th July 2012. Participants can join on any date thereafter till 11th August 2012.
  • Duration  : Duration of trek will be 10 Days & 9 Night.Each day a group of 27 participant will report at base Camp. You can report any of the day after getting your seat confirmed.
  • Age : Minimum age to participate in this expedition is 18 years, and the age restriction will be strictly adhered to.
  • Base Camp : Rishikesh
  • What you should bring :- Rucksack (if you have one) cotton shirts, cotton pants, sun cap, Hunter shoes, 2 pairs of cotton socks, torch, water bottle, lunch box, enameled or steel mug or tumbler, plate, spoon, pen-knife, needle, thread, goggles, cold cream or Vaseline, soap, toilet paper, towel, medicines (which you normally use at home) camera optional.
  • PROGRAMME SCHEDULE & ROUTE : From 28.07.2012 to 11.08.2012.
  • DAY 1 : Report at base camp Rishikesh before 4.00PM.
  • DAY 2 : Rishikesh to Joshimath 275 Km by Bus ( Full Day)
  • DAY 3 : Orientation walk and Visit to Auli. 
  • DAY 4 : Joshimath to Govindghat and to Ghangaria by Bus and 13 Km.
  • DAY 5 : Ghangaria to Valley of Flower and back 4 + 4 km trek.
  • DAY 6 : Ghangaria to Hemkund and back 5 + 5 km trek.
  • DAY 7 : Ghangaria to Govindghat and to Badrinath 14 km trek and Bus journey of 25 km.
  • DAY 8 : Badrinath to Vasudhara and back 8 + 8 KM trek.
  • DAY 9 : Badrinath to Rishikesh 300km full day Bus journey.
  • DAY10 : Check out after breakfast .