Nilgiri Hills Trekking Expedition - April, May 2009

This is organised by Youth Hostels association of India (YHAI), Tamil Nadu branch.

Dates:

27th April to 11th May (Eight Groups, Each Group Six Days Trek)

First group will report on 27-04-2008

Last group will report on 06-05-2008

Fees:

Members Rs.2400/- and for Non-Members Rs.2500/-

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Those who are interested to participate should send their bio-data along with a Bank draft for Rs.2400/ Rs.2500/- favouring YHAI, Tamil Nadu State Branch latest by 15th April 2009 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.For participants below the age of 15,a consent letter from their parents is essential.

ROUTE SCHEDULE:

Day 1: Reporting at base camp Parsans Valley at 2.30 P.M

Day 2: Parsans valley to Mukurthi Dam (10km)

Day 3: Mukurthi Dam to Pandiar Hills(12km)

Day 4: Pandiar Hills to Pykara falls(16km)

Day 5: Pykara falls to Mudumalai(12km)

Day 6: Disperse after break fast

HOW TO REACH BASE CAMP :

Parsans Valley, The Base camp,situated in the Parsans Valley is 12 Kms from Ooty Bus Stand. There are direct buses to Parsans Valley from Ooty and also buses to PORTIMUND stops at Parsans Valley. For the interest of Trekkers, it is adviced to board the 1.30 p.m.bus which starts from Ooty bus stand.

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

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