| FAMILY
ADVENTURE CAMP:- Kullu-Manali 2007
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( Reporting Dates: 24th Apr, 29th Apr, 4th May, 9th May, 14th May, 19th May, 24th May, 29th May & 3rd June, 2007 )
Participants can report on any date between above mentioned reporting dates subject to availability of seats. |
| Youth Hostels Association of India has been
organizing adventure activity programmes for the last 37 yrs.. Thousands of
youth from all parts of the country have participated and enjoyed these
well-run and economical trekking adventures. This has been made possible as a
large number of volunteers work with dedication for running these programmes.
As apart of Silver Jubilee Celebrations of YHAI National Trekking during 1995,
we introduced a Family Camping for the families of our volunteer camp leaders
and other functionaries. Encouraged by the success of this adventure and on the
request of our members we repeated this programme in 1996, 1999, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004 and 2005. This year again we are organizing , Family Camping during
April in the picturesque valley of Kullu-Manali. |
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| Participation |
A family consists of husband, wife
and two children up to the age of 12 years. If your children are above the age
of 12 years, you may bring your nephews, nieces or cousins. Participation is
open to the families of the following categories of YHAI members in order of
preference:
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Camp Leader, Co-Directors, Field Directors & Directors of national level
expeditions of YHAI.
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Members of the National Council I Executive, Office Bearers of the State
Branches and Units of YHAI.
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Participants of national level trekking expeditions of YHAI.
A single person does not constitute a family and shall not be registered for
this camp. Parents of very small children should arrange for their bottle feed. |
| Fees |
The fee is just As. 1950/- for a
family consisting of husband, wife and two children upto the age of 12 years.
The fee shall remain the same even if no children accompany. Rs. 500/- will be
charged per additional family member.
You can download the forms from this site and send dully filled forms on the
address given below in this page along with Demand Draft of Participation Fee
drawn in favour of "National Secretary, Y.H.A. of India" and payable at Delhi. |
| Duration & Dates |
The duration of the camp for each
family is 4 nights and 5 days. (Dinner to Breakfast). Arrangement has been made
to accommodate 30 families on each of the following dates :
(i) April 24 (ii) April 29 (iii) May 4 (iv) May 9 (v) May 14 (vi) May 19 (vii) May 24 (viii) May 29 and (ix) June 3, 2007.
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| Where to Report |
Each family shall report at the
Seobagh Youth Hostel on reporting date only and not earlier. Extra stay will be
subject to availability of accommodation and charge of Rs.500/- per day.
Youth Hostel Seobagh which is the base camp for the programme is 3 Kms from
Kullu on the left bank of meandering river Beas. It is cradled amidst orchards
and terraced fields which commands a panoramic view of surrounding mountains. |
| Trek Map |
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| How To Reach |
| Regular bus services are available
for Kullu from Delhi, Chandigarh and other parts of Punjab. From Kullu bus
stand Seobagh Base Camp is 3 kms on left bank of beas river. It is linked by
road via RAMSILA bridge and Lugarbhati.
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| Accommodation |
| One tent shall be given to each
family. Mattresses & blankets shall be provided. Families should bring
their own bed sheets. |
| Food |
| Morning tea, breakfast, packed
lunch, evening tea (in the camp), dinner & after dinner tea/coffee shall be
provided. Simple vegetarian, good quality nutritious food shall be served at
the camp. Please bring your own plates, mugs & spoons etc. |
| Schedule of
Programme |
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During the stay at the camp, Campers may visit Manali (40 kms), Kullu (3 kms),
Manikaran Hot Water Springs (53 kms), Snow Point beyond Manali and enroute
Rohtang Pass. All sight-seeing shall be at your own cost. Our volunteer
may help you in planning your programme. |
| Toilets |
| A well-constructed pucca
toilet-cum-bathroom block is available at the Base Camp. |
| Water |
| Natural mineral spring water has
been brought to the Base Camp from a nearby source. |
| Washing of Cloths |
| Washing of clothes in the campus
area is strictly prohibited. Laundry services can be availed for this purpose. |
| Things to bring along with you for the
trek |
| Woollen clothes, cotton clothes,
walking shoes, rain coat, torch, cold cream/Vaseline, personal first aid kit,
bed sheets, Lunch Box for packed Lunch, plate mug, spoon and medicines you
normally use etc. |
| Your Attention |
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Smoking, drinking and use of drugs in the tents and camping area is strictly
prohibited.
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The benefit of special causal leave is not available to the participants of
this programme.
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Members desirous of joining this programme may apply through their (units/state
branches on the registration form duly supported by Medical Certificate.
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Participants will have to strictly follow the YHAI discipline.
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Drivers and attendants are not allowed to stay inside the campus. They may
however have meals on payment.
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| Please note that this is an
environment friendly trek. Do not litter any wrappers or spoil the trail in any
way. In case you find any wrapper, plastic bag or any thing left by trekkers on
the way, please carry the same with you for deposit at the base camp. We will
be selecting and appointing two environ-leaders per group. If you have an
inclination and an eye for environment protection, we will be glad to receive
your particulars along with your registration form. |
| IMPORT OF ANY BIO NON DEGRADABLE MATERIAL IN
HIMACHAL PRADESH IS AN OFFENCE |
WARNING :
Burning of wood during camp fire is strictly prohibited. |
(For further information please
write with self-addressed stamped envelope to)
National Secretary, Youth Hostels Association of India
5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi - 110 021
Tel.: 26110250 Fax: 011- 26113469
Email :trekking@yhaindia.org
Visit Us at : www.yhaindia.org
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