The Youth Hostels Association of India, J&K State Branch is organizing the National Heritage Trek Expedition through some of the most scenic and beautiful areas of Jammu & Kashmir.
Breif Description Of The Program : The Youth Hostels Association of India, J&K State Branch is organizing the National Heritage Trek Expedition through some of the most scenic and beautiful areas of Jammu & Kashmir. This is 07 days Trekking programme is being organized in the historical and mythological important location where it is believed that Bhgwan Shiv and mata parvati got married amidst green meadows and pastures; lofty mountains; thick deodar, cheer forests; clear natural water springs;. The camp is a unique experience, providing trekkers with a glimpse of magnificent natural and built heritage of the state and study of flora and fauna of area. The trek covered the areas with Udhampur as the Base Camp, Karimchi temples of heritage importance. First night halt Udhampur Base camp and 2nd night halt at Sankari Devta in Pancheri Forests with rich flora and fauna on way to 3rd night halt at Katti, 4th night halt at Sanasar a beautiful meadow with a lake in the centre and perched with Fur forests on all sides is also a hub for Para-droppers. Passing through Natha Top with barren hills and high velocity winds giving a varied experience to the trekkers, 5th night at the world famous tourist resort of Patnitop in thick Deodar forest; 6th night halt at Mantalai where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parwati were married via Gauri Kund where Goddess Parwati used to worship Lord Shiva and Sudh Mahadev where the lord Shiva killed the Demon who was chasing Goddess Parwati. 7th day morning the trekkers tranfered by bus to base camp Udhampur and disperse after evaluation and receiving certificates. These programmes used to be very educative with knowledge about the heritage of the state at Karimchi temples by the experts of Archeological Survey of India, about the wild life by the experts of the Wild Life department at Pancheri, about the flora & fauna and the medicinal plants, herbs and shrubs available in the locality, about the universe and its systems through video show by the faculty members and scholars of the Geology department of the University of Jammu. The video presentation has been prepared under the guidance of Sh. Mohd. Shafi Pandit I. A. S, National President of the Youth Hostels Association of India which includes the inputs provided by famous tree talk crusader Dr. OP Sharma Vidiarthi IFS . Apart from this personality development programmes were also conducted for the trekkers.
Day wise Schedule:
Day 1 : Reporting at base camp Udhampur.
Day 2 : Via Krimchi by bus to Sankri Devta-Pancheri.
Day 3 : 13Kms Trek from Pancheri to Katti
Day 4 : 12 Kms Trek from Katti to Sanasar
Day 5 : 14 Kms Trek from Sansar to Patnitop via Nathatop
Day 6 : 14 Kms trek from Patnitop to Mantalai.
Day 7 : Transfer by Bus to Udhampur base camp and disperse after evaluation and certificate disbursement.
How To Join:
1. Apply online through our website : www.yhaindia.org
2. Participants can also deposit the participation fee in any branch of ICICI Bank giving the following details:
Bank Name : ICICI Bank, KK Nagar Branch, Chennai 600 078
Name of the Account : Youth Hostels Association of India, Tamil Nadu State Branch
Account No : 007701017051 –
IFSC Code : ICIC 0000077
Contact Information :
Name Of The Program Corrdinator : Shri A Raja
Contact Number : 9842710236
E-mail address : yhaitn@gmail.com
Complete Postal Address : Youth Hostels Association of India, Tamil Nadu State Branch,2-D Viswas
Flats, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Nesapakkam, West KK Nagar Chennai 600 078
Accommodation Facilities : Pucca and tented accommodation is available.
Food & Water Supplies : simple vegetarian food and clean drinking water.
What participants should bring along : Trekkers should bring cotton shirts, cotton pants, bed sheet, hunter shoe, sun-cap, wind sheeter, two woolen jersey, two pairs of socks, torch, water bottle, lunch box, mug, plate, tumbler, toilet set, cold cream, and first aid kit including essential medicines. Mug, plate, tumbler and spoon are must
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Additional Notes :
Smoking, use of alcohol and narcotics of any description are strictly prohibited during the course of the programme.
Violators will not be allowed further participation in the programme and are liable to be discharged immediately on the spot. Deviation from the set route of the programme is not permitted. If participants desire to join any other activity, they may do so after finishing the trek and checking out, at their own risk and responsibility.
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Special Casual Leave : The Trekking Expedition organized by Youth Hostels Association of India has the approval for special casual leave for the employees of the Government of India for the period of the trek, subject to maximum of 30 days in a calendar year vide office order NO: 28016/89-Estt(A), of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, (Deptt. Of Personnel & Training) Government of India and the Government of Jammu & Kashmir has also authorized special casual leave on the same pattern under SRO 171 of 2004.
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Your attention : YHAI, expects the participants to maintain discipline at all times. This will include adherence to the programme schedule in letter and spirit. This being an environment friendly programme, participants are requested not to litter or spoil the trail in any way. They are expected to carry the same with them to deposit at the camp
Safety & Security : From safety point of view much preparation has gone into the planning of the trek route. Our field staff and experienced camp leaders have been visiting the areas to check all details. While preparing trek care has been taken to ensure safety of the participants, the Youth Hostels Association of India cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness and such other unforeseen eventualities.
Cancellation Policy : Persons who are unable to join the trek after paying the participation fee, will get a refund of 50% provided their request is received directly in the National office / State Branch office at least 30 days in advance from the date of their reporting.