• Himalayan Trekking Expedition 2013 Sandakphu-Gurdum
• We are pleased to inform you that like previous years YHAI, W.B. State Branch are organizing National Himalayan Trekking Expedition – May 2013(Summer) to Sandakphu - Gurdum in Darjeeling region in Eastern Himalayas. Darjeeling is unique in its versatility, for the tourists & trekkers, fresh from the sights of other lands, not only as a delightful surprise but as a variable relief from the hot & sultry weather from plains. The weather at this time of the year is Darjeeling best. Cool Languid days with hardly a cloud in a sky of clear and uninterrupted blue, nearby slopes, a luxuriant green in the blue hills shimmering across the valley and the mighty Kanchenjunga range stands as a majestic background towering over everything.
• Sandakphu, the world famous trekking paradise, from where you can enjoy the clear views of Himalayan Giants Like Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lothse, Nuptse, Makalu, Janu, Pandim, Chomol hori and many more up to Arunachal Pradesh.
• SCHEDULE
• Day 1: Reporting at Base Camp, Darjeeling (2134 Mt.).
• Day 2: Acclimatization and Orientation.
• Day 3: Transfer to Dhotrey by Jeep. Trek to Tumling (2900 Mt.) 7 km.
• Day 4 : Trek to Kalipokhri (3108 Mt.) 13 km.
• Day 5 : Trek to Sandakphu (3636 Mt.) 6 km.
• Day 6 : Trek to Gurdum (2910 Mt.) 14 km.
• Day 7 : Trek to Rimbik (2286 Mt.) via Sirikhola, 13 km.
• Day 8 : Transfer by Jeep to Darjeeling Base Camp (54 km.) Lunch, Valedictory Ceremony and check out. Total Round Trekking Route - 53 km. (approx.) Programme & Route Schedule are subject to change without prior notice.
• DATES : You may choose to report at the Base Camp on any day from 12th May, 2013 to 19th May. 2013 Each group consists of 40 heads only.
• REPORTING : All participants will report after 15:00 Hrs at base camp on the reporting date, allotted to them.
• PARTICIPATION FEES : Participation fees – Rs. 4000/- per head. Which will cover stay in pacca built accommodation, simple nutritious veg. food, govt. registered guide, Insurance, Forest entry fees per person, not cameras. However, you will bear the to and for travel expenses from your home town and Base Camp, Darjeeling.
• AGE OF PARTICIPANTS : Participation in this programme is open to all youth Hostellers above 14 years of age. This condition will be strictly adhered.
• HOW TO APPLY : Members desire to join this programme may apply on prescribed Registration Form, supported by Medical Certificate. Make a Demand Draft in favour of : "Youth Hostels Association of India" 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, Kolkata,Account No : 910010010343332, Name of Bank & Branch : Axis Bank, India House,69 Ganesh Ch. Avenue,Kolkata-700013, IFSC Code:UTIB0000836, (used for RTGS and NEFT transactions) MICR Code: 700211047, While depositing cash to any Axis Bank branch please ask Bank official to incorporate your name in Youth Hostel's Account for e.g. by Cash / Mr.Ms..................................................
• Now Fill up the Registration Form & Medical Form and send it to our YHAI National Office address mentioned below along with two (2) copies of passport size photo & Demand Draft / Original Cash Deposit Receipt as the case may be on or before 30th April, 2013.
• HOW TO REACH BASE CAMP AT DARJEELING : The Base Camp is at Hotel Broadway Annex, 47,Dr. Zakir Hussain Road, Jalapahar, Darjeeling. Darjeeling is easily accessible from any part of India by Air, Rail or Road, The Railway Station is NewJalpaiguri and the Airport at Bagdogra being the links to the outside world.From there avail Bus/Jeep/Taxi services to reach Darjeeling (90 km.) in 3.5 hrs. or to make the uphill Journey by the world famous and now UNESCO World heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railways in 7 hrs. (Toy Train). From Darjeeling Railway station 15/20 mts. uphill walk to Jalapahar Youth Hostel (Hotel Broadway Annexe), crossing BSNL tower & DGP Banglow
• THINGS TO BRING ALONG WITH YOU : Rucksack, Cotton Shirt and Pants, Woolen Jersey and Wind-cheater, Inner Garments, Two pair thick woolen socks and two pair cotton socks, Trekking shoe and chappal, Woolen gloves and Monkey cap, Light Rain Coat, Sun cap, Towel, Sun Glass, Torch, Water Bottle and water purifier, Plate, Mug and Spoon, Packed Lunch Box, Needle and thread with spare Buttons, Toilet papers, Vaseline, Soap, Pen and Note Book, Medicine which you normally use at home.