Thursday, July 26, 2012

YHAI Winter Trek

  • YHAI Kodaikanal - Munnar Winter Trekking Expedition - 2012
  • Date : 23rd December 2012 to 5th January 2013.
  • YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA, Tamilnadu State Branch is organising the Winter Trekking Expedition in the beautiful region of Kodaikanal - Munnar from 23rd December 2012 to 5th January 2013.
  • Eight Groups : Each Group Seven Days Trek : (23rd Dec.2012 to 05th Jan. 2013) First Group will report on 23-12-12 and Fifth group will report on 30-12-12.
  • Camp Duration: 6 nights & 7 days
  • PARTICIPATION FEES: Member Rs.4100, Non-Member Rs.4200, The fee includes simple vegetarian food, accommodation, supervision, expert guidance and equipment for 7 Days & 6 Night.
  • HOW TO PARTICIPATE : Those who are interested to participate should send their bio-data along with a Bank Draft for Rs.4,000 / Rs.4,100 favouring YHAI, Tamil Nadu State Branch latest by 15th Dec. 2009 and mail it to Youth Hostels Association of India, Tamil Nadu State Branch, 2-D, Viswas Flats, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Nesapakkam, West K.K. Nagar, Chennai - 600 078. For participants below the age of 15, a consent letter from their parents is essential.

  •  NILGIRI HILLS TREKKING EXPEDITION - 2012 (OOTY) : NEW ROUTE
  • Once again, We welcome you to trek in the enchanting Nilgiris with us. The purpose of this programme is to offer the youth new trekking region in the Nilgiris and providing a healthy outdoor activityduring the week end.
  • Six Groups - Each Group Six Days Trek
  • Date : 14th Oct. to 24th Oct. 2011
  • First group will report on 14.10.2011
  • Last group will report on 19.10.2011
  • PARTICIPATION : Participation in the programme is open to all educational Institutions, Individuals and recognized units of YHAI,Participants have to bear all travel expenses from their place to the base camp and back.
  • PARITICIPATION FEES : Rs.3900/- MEMBER, NON-MEMBER:Rs.4000/- The fee includes simple vegitarian food,accommodation,supervision expert guidance and equipment for 6 days.
  • HOW TO PARTICIPATE :Those who are interested to participate should send their bio-data along with a Bank draft for Rs.3500/- favouring YHAI, Tamil Nadu State Branch and mail to youth Hostels Association of India,Tamil Nadu state Branch,2-D Viswas Flats,Pillaiyar Koil street,Nesapakkam,West K.K.Nagar, Chennai - 600 078.
  • REPORTING: All participants will report at 2.30 p.m on the reporting date allotted to them at OOTY Youth Hostel.
  • HOW TO REACH BASE CAMP : OOTY Youth Hostel, Solomon house, Missionary Hills, Conoor road, ( Behind RTO Office) OOTY - 643 002.Nearest bus stop is charing cross.
  • For Further Details Contact : YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA - TAMIL NADU STATE BRANCH, 2-D, Viswas Flats,Pillaiyar Koil Street, Nesapakkam,West K.K.Nagar,Chennai - 600 078. Phone : 044-2489 0976, Telefax : 044-2489 0976, E-mail : yhaitn@yahoo.co.in

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

  • Family Adventure Camping Dalhousie -2012 : 
  • Organised  by : YHAI Gujarat State Branch
  • Date : 19th Nov. 2012 to 23 Nov.2012 (5 Day & 4 Night) 1 Batch only.
  • YHAI - Gujarat State Branch is organising State level Family Adventure Camping in the Dalhousie region of western Himalaya for last few years. On a popular demand from our Gujarat State YHAI members, we are ones again organising this Family camping for the benifit of our members who are not in a position to participate in the trekking but would like to be the part of adventure along with families and friends.
  • Who can Participate : A family consists of husband, wife and two children upto the age of 12 years. A single person does not constitute a family and shall not be registered for this camp.
  • Participation Fee : Participation Fee Rs. 3400/- for a family consists of husband, wife and two children, Rs. 2600/- for Husband & wife only & (Rs.850/- will be charged for more than two children or other adult members.)
  • Reporting Date : Arrangement has been made to accommodate 25 famillies on following dates : (i) 19th Nov. 2012 - Only One Batch (5 Day & 4 Night )
  • Duration : The duration of the camp for each family is 5 Day & 4 Night. Reporting before lunch on 1st day and departure after breakfast on 5th day. All sight-seeing shall be at your own cost. Our volunteers may help you in planning your programme.
  • Where To Report : Youth Hostel - Dalhousie. (Himachal Pradesh) :
  • Facilities : Beds - 92, Hygenic, homely food at nominal tariff,Running Hot/Cold water Leaders Room,STD/ISD Ground for Games, Laundry, Trekking Programme, Internet, Rappelling / River Crossing,Music system for evening get together, Package Programme ,T.V. in Lounge Mobile Charging.
  • Dormitory accommodation is provided with neat and clean toilets.. Safe and homely stay. Youth Hostels Dalhousie is Non-Smoking, Non-Alcoholic/ Non-Drug areas. Climate of Dalhousie: Mid Sept. to November Autumn Max 20°C to Min 12°C
  • HOW TO REACH : Distance from Pathankot : 80 Kms (2:30 hrs. by road),Direct bus(HRTC) from Delhi, Trains Delhi-Jammu route station Pathankot/ Chakki Bank, Dalhousie to Pathankot 80 km.,Dalhousie to Shimla 336 km.,Dalhousie to Manali 360 km.,Dalhousie to Amritsar 191 km.,Dalhousie to Jammu 190 km., Dalhousie to Dharamshala - via Lahru 127 km.
  • Food : Morning tea, breakfast, lunch / packed lunch, evening tea and Dinner shall be provided. Simple vegetarian, good quality nutritious food shall be served at the hostel.
  • For any other information & registration of the Gujarat state Family Adventure Camping Dalhousie- 2010 : Please contact YHAI Gujarat State council member or all YHAI Unit of Gujarat state. or mail to yhaibharuch@gmail.com, call to +919898097664.

Monday, July 9, 2012

The Mountain Kingdom of Bhutan

YHAI Winter Trek and Camp

Himalayan Trekking Expedition : SANDAKPHU - GURDUM - DARJEELING - Nov - Dec 2012
Himalayan Trekking Expedition : 19 Nov- 3 Dec 2012 : SANDAKPHU - GURDUM - DARJEELING
Organised by: YHAI - WEST BENGAL ,Under the patronage: Dept. of Sport & Youth Service - Govt. of West Bengal
DATES : You may choose to report at the Base Camp on any day from 19th November, 2012 to 3rd Decenber. 2012 . You must report the Base Camp 2:00 pm onward (after lunch), Each group consists of 40 heads only.
HOW TO APPLY : Members desirous of joining this programme may apply on prescribed Registration Form (download), supported by Medical Certificate (download). Make a Demand Draft in favour of "Secretary, Youth Hostels Association of India, West Bengal State Branch" payable at Kolkata. Or Deposit cash directly into our Axis Bank Account through online fund transfer from your Net Banking Account or visit your nearest Axis Bank Branch with the following details : Name of the Account : Youth Hostels Association of India, West Bengal State Branch, Account No : 910010010343332 ,Branch : Ganesh Chandra Avenue, Kolkata. IFSC Code: UTIB0000836 (used for RTGS and NEFT transactions) MICR Code: 700211047.


National Trekking Expedition : GOA -2012
Date : FROM 15TH DEC '12 TO 31ST DEC '12
A TREKKING EXPEDITION ON GOAN BEACHES AND WESTERN GHATS
The participants will enjoy a splendid panorama of hills, sandy beaches, refreshing waterfalls, beautiful landscapes, breath taking groves of palm tress, sun kissed waterways, Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Dudhsagar falls. The hilly trek of Western Ghats provides trekking trails as steep and difficult as the Himalayan climbs. The trekking route will therefore, offer the same thrills and excitement as in any mountain with some additional attractions like bus ride, and rail journey in the western ghats
Fees :- Rs.2800/- 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 "NATIONAL TREKKING EXPEDITION - GOA" payable at Panaji, Goa.
Dates :- The first group will report at base camp on 15th December 2012. Participants can join on any date thereafter till 31st December 2012.
Duration : of trek will be 9 days.
How to participate :- The strength of group shall normally be 50. Members desirous of joining the programme may apply on a prescribed Registration Form duly supported by a Medical Certificate, which is attached with the form. Form should be sent along with draft of participation fee.



YHAI National Goa Biking Expedition : from 12th Dec.2012 to 5th Jan. 2013
The biking trail travels from the Arabian Sea coast to Netravali village in the magnificent Sahyadri Western Ghats, which are recognized as the top 10 biodiversity spots of the world. The journey moves across the forests and the ecologically devastated mining belt in Sanguem, to the splendid Dudhsagar Waterfalls. The voyage winds its way from the Bondla wildlife sanctuary to the calm and peaceful banks along the River Mandovi. It also visits the UNESCO World Heritage site of Old Goa. Thus the trail encompasses the entire range of all what Goa has to offer historically and naturally. From the coastline to the midlands to the mountain ranges is a huge experience of a varied land, a rich heritage and an interesting diversity of people who are proud of their land, culture and tradition.
Dates : The arrangement has been made to accommodate 20 bikers per group on following dates : 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Dec-12, 1, 3 and 5 Jan 2013. Duration of expedition will be 8 days.
How to participate : The Members desirous of joining the programme may apply on a prescribed Registration Form duly supported by a Medical Certificate, Which is attached with the form. Photocopies of the attached form are acceptable. The minimum age for participation is 15. Form should be sent along with draft of participation fee.
Fees : Rs.3000/- per participant (YHAI membership compulsory) The fees will cover stay 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 favor of "NATIONAL TREKKING EXPEDITION GOA" payable at Panaji, Goa.



YHAI GOA FAMILY ADVENTURE CAMPING : 2012.13
Dates: The arrangement has been made to accommodate 40 families at base camp on following dates 12 ,17, 22,27 Dec 2012 &1,6 Jan, 2013.
Duration of the camp for each family is 4 nights and 5 days
How to Participate:-The members desirous of joining the programme may apply on a prescribed Registration Form. Form should be sent along with draft of participation fee. Each family shall report at the Base camp on the allotted reporting date. Extra Days stay will be subject to availability of accommodation and charge of Rs. 900/- per day.
How to reach Base Camp: - The base camp is located at Sports Authority Ground, Near Miramar Beach, Panaji Goa. The nearest railway stations are Thivim (25Kms), Karmali (12 km) and Margao (33km) State bus service is available. Direct bus service is also available from Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore & Mangalore. Direct trains are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and major cities of India.
Accommodation: - One tent at base camp shall be given to each family. Mattress, 2 pillow & blankets shall be provided
Food: - Morning tea, breakfast, lunch / packed lunch, evening tea and Dinner shall be provided. Simple vegetarian, good quality nutritious food shall be served at the camp. Please bring your own plates, mugs, spoons, tiffin box for pack lunch etc.
Fees:- Rs.3600/- per family consisting of husband, wife and 2 children upto age of 12 years (YHAI membership compulsory) The fees will cover stay in tented accommodation, nutritious vegetarian meals and a complimentary picnic organised for families. 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 "NATIONAL TREKKING EXPEDITION GOA" payable at Panaji, Goa. The fees for organized tours are to be paid separately.


YHAI National Goa Sailing Expedition : 2012
The sailors will visit uninhabited islands that they can explore, see graceful dolphins and dynamic barracuda in their natural habitat, do snorkeling to see colourful fish, sea cucumbers, and the wonders of the sea bed, sail in the night and learn navigation by the stars and lighthouses, camp out on a remote beach that can be approached only by sea, do rock climbing and rappelling on a sea cliff, learn angling to catch fish, walk along Goa's longest beach, have a bath in the waters of a fresh water spring just meters away from the sea, explore the ramparts of an medieval sea fort, and learn the rudiments of sailing using just the power of the wind.
The participants will visit Grande Island, do snorkeling, sail by night to the spectacular Butterfly Beach, which can only be approached by the sea. Navigate by lighthouses and stars. Do rock climbing and rappelling on the seaside cliffs, angling, barbeque and campfire in the night. Watch rare sea birds bathe in the fresh water spring which is just meters from the sea.
Dates : -The reporting dates are 12,18,24,30 Dec 2012 and 5 Jan 2013.
Duration of Sail will be 6 days.
Fees :- Rs.4000/- per participant (YHAI membership compulsory) The fees will cover stay in tented accommodation, food, expert guidance, equipment and insurance. Payment of fees by Demand Draft only in favour of "NATIONAL TREKKING EXPEDITION GOA" payable at Panaji, Goa .