MAJULI ISLAND VIA POBITORA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY & KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS – NATURE STUDY & TRAINING EXPEDITION


Majuli approximately 150Kms from Kaziranga is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River and in 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India.


Program

Breif Description Of The Program: At The Start We Visit Pobitora: We shall first visit Pobitora Wild Life Sanctuary, located around 50 Kms from Guwahati, known for its highest density of one-horned Rhinoceros in the world. Popularly known as “mini-Kaziranga”, Pobitora was declared a sanctuary in 1987. Spread over an area of only 38 sq. Km, Pobitora may be small, but is a heavenly segment of raw wilderness and greenery. Wild Boars, Barking- Deer and Water Buffalos can easily be spotted grazing the field’s right next to the mighty rhinos. It is an important Bird Area and home for more than 2000 migratory birds and various reptiles
Visit Kaziranga:
From Pobitora we go to Kaziranga National Park about 185 Kms, which covers an area of 378 km2, with approximately 51.14 km2 lost to erosion in recent years. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site. According to the census held in March 2018, the rhino population in Kaziranga National Park is 2,413. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo and swamp deer. Kaziranga is also recognized as an Important Bird Area by Birdlife for conservation of avifaunal species.
Visit Majuli:
Majuli approximately 150Kms from Kaziranga is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River and in 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India. It had an area of 880 sq Kms at the beginning of the 20th century, but having lost significantly to erosion it covers 352 sq Kms as at 2014. It is necessary to take a ferry to Majuli. It is also called the cultural capital of Assam. Majuli is the main center of the Neo Vaishnavite ideology of eastern Assam.
 
Day Wise Schedule:
Day 1 : Check in and By 6 PM Orientation & Training Programme at Guest House, Guwahati.
Day 2 : Departure to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary by 4 AM and reach Pobitora by 6 AM. (Approx 50 KMs)
Departure to Kaziranga from Pobitora by 11 AM. (Approx 185 KMs) Reach Kaziranga National Park, Rest House by 5 PM.
Night stay at Kaziranga.
Day 3 : Visit Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary from 5 AM, Morning Elephant Safari, Visit Orchid Garden in the day, after noon Jeep Safari, Evening Ethnic Cultural Programme. Night Stay at Kaziranga.
Day 4 : Transit to Majuli by 5 AM (Approx 150 KMs), Tour Majuli, visit old Vaisnavite Monasteries and night stay at Majuli.
Day 5 : Leave for Guwahati by 7 AM. (Approx 350 KMs) We also do tracking on the sand bars of Brahmaputra, Visit Tea Garden on way back to Guwahati or If we are on time, we shall visit the Forest Man of India.
Reach Guwahati by 7 PM.
Day 6 : Closing by 12 Noon.
 
Name Of The Program Corrdinator / Fd: PALLAV KAMAL SARMA
Contact Number: 9864260860
Email Address: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com & pakasa@rediffmail.com
Complete Postal Address: Yhai Assam State Branch, C/O Unesco Association Guwahati, Khanapara, Jawahar Nagar, Near Nird, Guwahati-781022.
Contact:  Mr. Aswini Sarma, State Chairman, 88110 37020, Mrs. Marami Goswami, State Secretary, 94351 17850, Pallav Sarma: 98642 60860. Email: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com
 
How To Reach The Base Camp:
By Train : The city of Guwahati is well connected by Railways, Paltanbazar Station is in the city and Kamakhya Railway Station is about 8 KMs to Paltanbazar in Guwahati.
By Bus : The Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) is about 5 KMs to our YHAI State office and about 15 KMs to Paltanbazar, well-connected by Bus and hired Cars.
By Air : Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is about 25 KMs, from the Guwahati city. Shared Taxi, Pre-paid Taxi and AC Buses are available to Paltanbazar, where we shall be having our base camps in Guwahati.
We start the journey to Pobitora, the next day early morning, the day after reporting at Guwahati base camp.
 
How To Join: Members desirous to join this program may apply on a prescribed Registration Form available from National Office Website (www.yhaindia.org downloads trekking registration form), duly supported by a Medical Certificate (www.yhaindia.org downloads trekking medical form) , a copy of YHAI Membership ID and details of the payment of registration Fees, all scanned and sent to the Secretary at email: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com as soon as you decide to join and the originals at the time of Reporting. The formats are also attached herewith for your convenience. Please feel free to contact us for any type of queries.

Documents Required: The originals of the application documents including the medical certificate. kindly keep with you the proof of “no covid 19” at all time.
Accommodation Facilities: Guest House accommodation on sharing basis with separate arrangement for ladies and married couples-(must provide proofs).
Food & Water Supplies: Nutritious and sumptuous food with bottled water will be provided. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with occasional tea, snacks and fruits will be there.
 
Who Can Participate?
Only members of YHAI above the age of 15 years, can participate with medical certificate. Participants have to bear all travel expenses from their place to the base camp and back.
 
What Participants Should Bring Along: Seasonal clothes, Umbrellas, Torch light, Binoculars, Sunscreen cream, Moisturizer, Lip Balm, Personal medical kit and utilities.
 
Additional Notes: this programme is depended upon any decision of the state government, utmost care is taken and will be taken for smooth runnuing of the programme.
this is an environment friendly expedition, please do not litter and in case you find any thing left by others on the way, please carry the same with you and deposit at the next station in line of swach bharat campaign.
medical certificate is compulsory which you have to submit at the time of reporting.
 
Safety & Security: First aid and basic medical assistance shall be provided. participants are advised to take personal insurance cover before joining the expedition. the, yhai assam state branch will not be responsible for any accidents, illness or any such unforeseen eventualities. we also assure you that all possible care will be taken to ensure your safety and comfort.
 
Cancellation Rules: In case, any member is unable to participate, please apply in writing or email to state secretary at least one month before the schedule date, 50% of the amount excluding on-line charges will be refunded. any request received after the last date of cancellatio will not be considered. the amount to be refunded will be done after the end of the entire progrmme of the state.

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