• National Trekking Expedition 2013- Goa :
• 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.
• REPORTING DATES : From 15 Dec 2013 to 31 Dec 2013. There will be 17 batches of 50 participants, for the entire program.
• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE : Any member of the association above the age of 10.
• FEES : Rs. 3000/- per participant.
• 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 & FOOD : Tented Accommodation & unlimited Simple nutritious Vegetarian food.
• THINGS TO BRING ALONG : 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, plate, spoon, pen-knife, needle, thread, goggles, Sun cream, soap, toilet paper, towel, medicines (which you normally use at home), Dettol and coconut oil (Small Bottles), slippers.
• PROGRAMME SCHEDULE & ROUTE  :  FROM 15TH DEC '13 TO 31ST DEC '13
• DAY 1Report at base camp-Sport Authority Ground, Campal, Panaji.
• DAY 2Rock Climbing & Rappelling, Acclimatization, Orientation
• DAY 3Mobor Beach to Benaulim Beach [12 kms] (Base Camp to Mobor by bus)
• DAY 4Benaulim to Velsao Beach ( 10 kms)
• DAY 5Collem to Dudhsagar ( 10 kms) (Velsao to Collem by train)
• DAY 6Dudhsagar to Caranzol (12 kms) (Via Dudhsagar waterfalls)
• DAY 7Caranzol to Nandran (14 kms)
• DAY 8Nandran to Tambdi Surla (15 kms) to base camp by bus.
• DAY 9Check out after breakfast (Pls note routes shown are subject to change)
• Please book your seats at the earliest to ensure the desired reporting dates. December is the peak tourist season in Goa hence early booking of trains / buses is necessary. For more details contact Mr. Manoj Joshi on 9822125868.
• 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