• National Goa Biking Expedition 2013 :
• HOW TO REACH : 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.
• PROGRAM FEE : Rs 3600/- per participant.
• REPORTING DATES : 12 , 14,16,18, 20, 22,26,28,30 Dec 2013 and 1, 3 and 5 Jan 2014.
• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE : Any member of the association above the age of 15.
• HOW TO JOIN : 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 forms are acceptable. Form should be sent along with draft or at par payable cheques of participation fee or book online.
• ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES : Tented Accommodation.
• FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES : Unlimited Simple nutritious Vegetarian food.
• THINGS TO BRING ALONG : Cotton T-shirts, slacks / Cycling shorts, sun cap, Sports Shoe, 2 pairs of cotton socks, torch, water bottle, lunch box, enameled or steel mug, plate, spoon, pen-knife, needle, thread, goggles, Sun cream, soap, toilet paper, towel, medicines (which you normally use at home), slippers.
• Equipments Provided by YHAI : Geared Bike, Helmet & Ruck Sacks. Every group will be accompanied with an Motorbike carrying a guide to show the way and an expert cycle mechanic in case of breakdown.
• Participants will have to bike an average distance of 45 Kms [6 hrs] per day on an uneven terrain with nominal slopes. Therefore kindly ensure perfect fitness before joining the expedition. We advice regular practice of geared biking for a period of 1 month. For more details, contact Mr. Manoj Joshi on 9822125868.
• Programme Schedule & Route :
• Day 1Report at Base Camp Sports Authority Ground,Campal, Panaji.
• Day 2Acclimatization, Orientation, Joy Ride in the City
• Day 3Biking from Mormugao Harbour to Assolna Camp [40 KM]
• Day 4Biking from Assolna Camp to Netravali Camp [41 Kms]
• Day 5Biking from Netravali Camp to Dudhsagar Camp [58 Kms]
• Day 6Biking from Dudhsagar Camp to Bondla Camp [35 Kms]
• Day 7Biking from Bondla to Base Camp [ 45 kms], Valedictory FunctionDay 8Check out after Breakfast
• For further information and participation please contact : YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIAGOA STATE BRANCHC/o Joshi Wines, Opp. Old Secretariat,Panaji, Goa - 403 001Tel.: (0832) 2223290 (M) 09822125868, Kiran - 09822101087email:mjoshiyhai@gmail.com, www.yhaigoa.blogspot.com