YHAI Kast Khasi Hills District Unit (MEG-02) under Youth Hostels Association of India, Meghalaya State Branch is organizing a Special Trekking, Caving, Amur Falcon Bird watching training Expedition 2023, from 30thOct to 06thNov 2023. This is a good opportunity to see the scenic beauty as well as experience the various trekking and caving expedition including the Amur Falcon Bird watching Expedition.
Breif Description Of The Program : YHAI Kast Khasi Hills District Unit (MEG-02) under Youth Hostels Association of India, Meghalaya State Branch is organizing a Special Trekking, Caving, Amur Falcon Bird watching training Expedition 2023, from 30thOct to 06thNov 2023. This is a good opportunity to see the scenic beauty as well as experience the various trekking and caving expedition including the Amur Falcon Bird watching Expedition.
Day wise Schedule:
Day 1 : Reporting at Govt. Youth Hostel Shillong from 3 PM onwards : 6:30 PM Orientation and training.
Day 2 : Trek from Mawphlang along David Scot trail to Lad Mawphlang and transported to Laitryngew – night halt at Laitryngew (16 kms).
Day 3 : Trek from Laitryngew to Sohra via Lyngksiar falls, Dainthlen falls, Wei Sawdong Falls and transport by bus to Sohra (Cherrapunji) -night halt at Sohra (14 kms difficulty level moderate).
Day 4 : Transfer by bus from Sohra to Nohkalikai waterfalls then trek to Tyrna via Rainbow waterfalls and Double Decker Living root bridge. Transfer by bus from Tyrna to Sohra/ Laitryngew for night halt. (approx. 12 kms difficulty level hard).
Day 5 : Transfer by bus from Sohra for caving (Mawsmai and Arwa Caves) and local site seeing (at Sorah) then transfer back to Shillong. Night halt at Govt. Youth Hostel Shillong.
Day 6 : Local Site seeing (at your own expense). [Suggested places-Dawki] 8 P.M. Evaluation and Certification.
Day 7 : After Breakfast with packed lunch participants will be transferred by bus to Tyrso village (Ri Bhoi District). Reporting at Camp at around 02:30 p.m.Proceeds for Tyrso village by trekking. From 4 p.m. onwards participants can watch Amur Falcon birds (evening session). Return at 6 p.m. to Camp where evening tea will be served followed by dinner at 08:30 p.m.
Day 8 : Moring session begins at 4 a.m. participants will reach the Tyrso village and watch the Amur Falcon birds, following which they will return back to Camp After breakfast along with packed lunch participants will be transported to Shillong youth hostel between 08:00 to 09:00 a.m. to collect their luggage and check out will be initiated (12:00-01:00 p.m.).
How To Join : Members desirous to join this programme 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). Please upload the scan copy of YHAI membership ID, details of the payment of registration form & Medical Certificate as an attached in the Email ID: yhaimeghsecy@gmail.com and submit the same at the time of reporting, failing which you will have to bear the printing charges.
Account Name : EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT UNIT
Bank Name : Bank of Maharashtra
Account No: 60452944979
Ifsc Code : MAHB0001565
Note: Kindly send the screenshot of the payment via WhatsApp to 8415071655
Who Can Participate?
Participation in the programme is open to all educational Institution, individuals and recognized units of YHAI. Participants have to bear all travel expenses from their place to Government Youth Hostel Shillong and back. The Age bar for Males is from 15 years to 65 years and for Females from 15 years to 56 years.
How To Reach The Base Camp : The nearest Railway Station and Airport is Guwahati. Sumo and Tourist Taxi are available from the railway Station and airport to Shillong which is about 100 kms away from Railway Station and about 130 kms from Airport. Government Youth Hostel is located opposite the Central Telegraph Office and near the State’s Secretariat which is a walking distance from the sumo/tourist taxis stand (Police Bazar).
Accommodation Facilities : Concrete Community Hall/ Rooms.
Food & Water Supplies : Simple vegetarian food and safe drinking water will be provioded.
What Participants Should Bring Along : Besides their own personal belongings, the participants need to carry a jacket, t-shirt, umbrella/ raincoat, torch, trekking bag pack/rucksack, sneakers suitable for trekking/ trekking shoes, cap, sunglasses, tiffin box, spoon, cup, water bottle, etc.
Name Of The Program Corrdinator : Mr. A. M. Shadap / Mr. D. Chakroborty
Contact Number : 8415071655
Email Address : yhaimeghsecy@gmail.com
Complete Postal Address : Mr. D. Chakroborty State Secretary cum Co-ordinator. C/o Laban Bengalee Boys’ HS School, East Khasi Hills-793004
Safety & security : Participants shall not hold any of YHAI Organizers responsible wholly or partially for any injury, accidents, illness, and such other unforeseen eventualities during expeditions.
Additional Notes:
Please note that this is an environment friendly trekking/expedition. Do not litter any wrapper or spoil the route in any way. In case you find any wrapper/ Plastic bags or anything left by participants on the way, please carry the same with you and dispose at the proper place. It may be mentioned that minimum physical fitness is desirable from the participants as the terrain is quite tough and challenging.
The Central Government employees can avail special casual leave as the Trekking Expedition organized by YHAI have the approval of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, (Dept. of Personnel and Training), Government of India, vide office order No. 28016/89-Estt (A), dated 25th October, 1989.
Participants who successfully completed the expedition and abide by the discipline of the programme will be awarded Certificate.
Cancellation Policy :In case any participants is unable to join the program, application for cancellation in writing or email to the State Secretary ONE MONTH before the scheduled date booked by the individual and avail 50% of the participation fee paid. If such notice is received after the time given no refund will be admissible.