This is organised by Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI), West Bengal Branch.
Sandakphu, the world famous trekking paradise, from where you can enjoy the clear views of Himalayan Giants Like Mount Everest, Kanchanjunga, Lothse, Nuptse, Makalu, Janu, Pandim, Chomolhori and many more upto Arunachal Pradesh.
SCHEDULE
Day 1 : Reporting at Base Camp, Darjeeling (2134 Mt.)
Day 2 : Acclimatisation and Orientation.
Day 3 : Transfer to Dhotrey by Bus/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. ‘Barakhana’ & Valedictory Ceremony.
Day 8 : Transfer by Bus/Jeep t Darjeeling Base Camp (54 km.) Lunch and Check out. Total Round Trekking Route - 53 km. (approx.) Programme & Route Schedule are subject to change without prior notice.
Reporting Dates:
You may choose to report at the Base Camp on any day from 1st Nov, 09 to 12th Nov. 09 Each group consists of 40 heads only.
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS
Participation in this programme is open to all youth Hostellers above 12 years of age. This condition will be attached to strictly.
PARTICIPATION FEES
Participation fees – Rs. 2200/- + Rs. 300/- development fund = Rs. 2500/- per head. Which will cover stay in pacca built accomodation, simple nutritious veg. food, govt. registerted guide, Insurance, Forest entry fees per person, not cameras. However, you will bear the to and fro travel expenses from your home town and Base Camp, Darjeeling.
Adventure scholarship: 50% on participation fees for the handicapped youths.
HOW TO APPLY AND PARTICIPATE
Members desirous of joining this programme may apply on prescribed registraton form, supported by medical certificate and DD and fees in favour of the Secretary, YHAI, WB State Branch and send it to YHAI, WB State Branch, 40B, Gokul Baral Street, Kolkata - 700 012. On or before 20 October 2009. You can also deposit fees on any Axis Bank branch, A/c no. 084010100327572 of YHAI, WB State Branch.
CANCELLATION
In case you are unable to join the programme after paying the participation fees, youn will get refund Rs. 1100/- only, provided, your request is received directly in the. West Bengal State Branch Office at least 10 days in advance from your Reporting Date. No refund will, however, be admissible if such notice of request falls short of 10 days.
HOW TO REACH BASE CAMP AT 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 Wrold 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.
For further details:
kartik sharma
Secretary
Mob. :094331 96275
Pranab Halder
State Treasurer
Mob. :094331 73429
Stimit Srimani
Field Director
Mob. :094331 12727/ 093392 63749
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