Gujarat is the unique State of India that has longest seashore, vast desert landscapes of Rann of Kachchh.
Breif Description Of The Program : Gujarat is the unique State of India that has longest seashore, vast desert landscapes of Rann of Kachchh. Kachchh a Unique Combination of Desert, Mountain and Sea, a region in the extreme west of the western Indian state of Gujarat, can be traced back to prehistorical times. There are several sites related to Indus valley civilization in region and is mentioned in Hindu mythology. In historical times, Kachchh is mentioned in Greek writings during Alexander.
On the Partition of India in 1947, the province of Sindh, including the port of Karachi, became part of Pakistan. The Indian Government constructed a modern port at Kandla in Kachchh to serve as a port for western India in lieu of Karachi.
Kachchh was one of the first princely states to accede to India upon its independence on 15 August 1947. Vijayraji was away for medical treatment at London, upon his order Madansinhji, on behalf of his father, signed the Instrument of Accession of Kachchh, on 16 August 1947, in his capacity as attorney of Maharao of Kachchh. Later, Madansinhji acceded the throne, upon death of his father Vijayaraji on 26 January 1948 and became the last Maharao of Kachchh, for a short period of time till 4 May 1948, when the administration of the princely state was completely merged in to Union of India. Upon merger the state was made a separate centrally administered Class-C state by the name Kachchh State in 1948. On 1 June 1948, Chhotalal Khovshaldan Desai became first Chief Commissioner of Kachchh State. He was succeeded by Sambhajirao Appasaheb Ghatge in 1952. He was in office till 31 October 1956. On 1 November 1956, Bombay State was re-organized under the States Reorganisation Act, absorbing various territories including Kachchh State, which ceased to exist and became subdivision Kachchh district. Following Mahagujarat Movement, Bombay State was reorganised on linguistic lines. The northern Gujarati-speaking areas of Bombay State were partitioned into the state of Gujarat including Kachchh district. There was a dispute over the Kachchh region with Pakistan and fighting broke out just months before the outbreak of the Second Kashmir War of 1965. Both India and Pakistan claimed the entire 3,500 sq mi (9,100 km2) of the land and an international tribunal was set up. It awarded 350 sq mi (910 km2) of the claimed land to Pakistan, and the rest to India. Upon death of his father Madansinhji, on 17 October 1991, Pragmulji III succeeded as the current titular head of the dynasty.
In 1998, a severe tropical cyclone hit Kandla Port and other parts of Kachchh. Tensions flared again during the Atlantique Incident as it came just weeks after the 1999 Kargil Conflict. The epicentre of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake was in Kachchh which resulted in death of neary 25,000 people and the great loss of property. It is followed by rapid industrialization and development of port, power, manufacturing industries and tourism sectors like White Rann of Kachchh.
Once again, we welcome all Youth Hosteller friends from all over India to join wonderful Exploring the Kachchh, Historical & Religious Places like, Bhuj, Mandvi, Narayansarovar, Matanamadh, vast seashore at Mandvi & Koteshwar, Desert and world famous White Rann, Black Hill, Bhujio Hill, Dhinodhar Hill. This programme is conducted by Kachchh (Kandla) Unit for 6th times as Unit and State level. Now 4th time we are organising this programme as National level Programme. Our experienced volunteers & team are ready to deliver hostellers life time memorable moments, thrilling adventure activities with unique programs.
The purpose of this programme is to introduce and understand the ecology of Kachchh region, unexplored trek routes of Mounts & deserts, adventure equipment & techniques and to expose the cultural and religious glimpses of Kachchh with National Integration.
Programme Name: Explore Kachchh – 2023 Family Camping, Trekking And Training Programme.
Duration: 4 Nights and 5 Days (From 26th to 30th January 2023)
Program Fee: Rs. 7000/- for the members above 13 years.
Children under 5 years will be free with parents.
Rs. 5000/- for Children in age group of 5 years to 12 Yr.
Fee Includes: Covered Dormitory/tented accommodation, Simple vegetarian nutritious Healthy food, White Rann Entry Fee, Transportation.
Reporting Date: 26th January 2023.
Day wise Schedule:
Day 1 : Reporting at the Base camp.
Day 2 : Trek to Dhinodhar and Chhari Dhand.
Day 3 : Visit to World Heritage site ‘Dholavira”.
Day 4 : Visit to White Desert and Kala Dungar.
Day 5 : Checkout after Breakfast.
[Programme, schedule and routes are subject to change without prior notice if required]
Reporting Place: Base Camp at “Yax Mandir Campus” Madhapar – Bhuj MES Road, Near Gandhi Circle, Madhapar, BHUJ (Kachchh) Approximately 6 KM from Bhuj Railway Station.
Bhuj is very well connected by Train & Bus with Ahmadabad, Rajkot, Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Baroda & by AIR with Mumbai. Nearest Airports are BHUJ, KANDLA, RAJKOT, AHMEDABAD. Regular Buses of State Transport Service and private buses are available to reach at Bhuj from all major cities of Gujarat.
How To Apply: Members desirous to join this programme may apply on prescribed Registration Form dully supported with a Medical Certificate. (One may download from our National website www.yhaindia.org). You can apply online also on www.yhaindia.org. For offline booking please contact Organizers.
YHAI membership is compulsory for the participation in this programme. If not member, the membership can be availed at the Base camp by paying prescribed membership fees.
Please credit Participation Fees (For Offline Booking only) in:
Punjab National Bank,
Anjar Branch, Kachchh- 370110 (Gujarat)
A/c No: 2177000100032720
A/c Name: Youth Hostels Association of India, Kandla
IFSC Code: PUNB0654100.
(Please confirm your seat before paying the programme fee in Bank for offline booking)
Things To Bring: Woolen cloths, Water Bottle, Trekking shoes, Lunch Box, Small Rucksack or knapsack, Torch, Personal Medicines, Toilet Kit, Camouflage cloths desirable. Two PP size photographs and Photo ID proof copy & Original for entry Permit is Mandatory.
Warning: Carrying of Non-bio degradable material in Gujarat is an offence. Smoking, use of Alcohols and Narcotics of any description are strictly prohibited during program.
Cancellation Policy : Cancellation application should reach physically or by Email to the Secretary, Kachchh (Kandla) Unit at the address mentioned below on or before 26/12/2022. In such case, the participant/s may get 50% refund of fees paid. After this date NO REFUND application will be considered.
Postal Address to send Registration Forms and documents:
Youth Hostels Association of India Kachchh (Kandla) Unit 038.
C/O Mr. Parth Sorathia, Unit Secretary,
77-78, Shreejinagar NRI Society, B/H Yax Temple, Opp. Bhujio Hill, Madhapar, Bhuj – Kachchh – 370020 E-mail: yhaikandla@yahoo.com or parth_pn@yahoo.com
For more Information and assistance, please contact:
Mr. Parth Sorathia, Unit Secretary : 9825182080 yhaikandla@yahoo.com parth_pn@yahoo.com