National Himalayan Trekking cum Training Expedition BedniBugyal : 2024


Bedni Bugyal is one of the most beautiful mountain pastures located in Uttarakhand, on the border between Garhwal and Kumaon, in the district of Chamoli.


Program

Breif Description Of The Program : Bedni Bugyal is one of the most beautiful mountain pastures located in Uttarakhand, on the border between Garhwal and Kumaon, in the district of Chamoli.
The trek to BedniBugyal and Ali Bugyal passes through a green and grassy land, a coniferous forest hanging on the slopes of the hills and steep climbs.Bugyal means that high altitude meadows offer the most scenic and lush environments along the BedniBugyal treks. In addition to this, Lake Vaitarni (also called Bedni Kund) can also be seen in this area known for the rare flower of Brahma Kamal, and is also a major stopover during the ritual procession Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra held every 12 years.
 
Day wise Schedule:
Day 1 : Reporting at Lohajung Base camp, T.R.C. (7500 feet)
Day 2 : Acclimatization walk Aajan top (8300 feet) Training, and Orientation
Day 3 : Lohajung to Didina village (Trek- 9 km) 8500 feet
Day 4 : Didina village to Abin Kharak via Ali Bugyal (Trek- 10 km) 11700 feet
Day 5 : Abin khrak to Gairulipatal via BedniBugyal (Trek- 6 km) 10500 feet
Day 6 : Gairulipatal to Wan (10 K.M.) trek Lohajung and Drive – 15 km to Lohajung base camp
Day 7 : Check out after Breakfast

 
Who can Participate: The minimum age for a member to join the program is 18 years to 60 Years, YHAI membership is mandatory to participate. This condition will be adhered to strictly. Under age and above age will not be considered in any case. Members desirous of joining this programme may apply online duly supported by a “Trekking Medical Certificate “not older than 30 days.
 
How To Reach The Base Camp : Option 1- Transport will be arranged for participants on a sharing basis (payment to be made by participants directly to transporter)
Available vehicles at Kathgodam – cab, jeep and Tempo Traveler. WhatsApp Group will be made and contact number of transporter will be uploaded 2 days before reportingdate.
Option 2 – buses are available from Haldwani / ISBT Anand vihar Delhi to Garur. From Garur one can get Taxis to Lohajung.
(Kathgodam to Lohajung (Drive- 265 km, 10Hrs). The transit accommodation before reaching Lohajung is available near Kathgodam railway station at KMVN Tourist Guest House on own expenses
 
How to Join : Online Booking Members desirous of joining this programme may apply online by paying requisite program fee along with online booking amount Rs. 9500/-
We accept Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card payment on www.yhaindia.org for online payments.
After successful transaction Admit Card will be generated. Participant has to carry two copy of “Admit Card”, ” Original Trekking Medical Certificate” (Validity 30 days only)& “Membership Card”(Print out of membership card may also be accepted) at the time of reporting to the Base Camp.
 
Name Of The Program Corrdinator : Shri Navin Chand Tiwari
Contact Number : 8802312807
Email Address : Navin@yhaindia.org
Complete Postal Address : Youth Hostels Association of India 5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri. New Delhi – 110021
 
 
Accommodation Facilities : Sharing Tent accommodation (Pucca Base camp, higher camps tented accommodation) and Sleeping bag shall be provided. A common toilet-cum bathrooms block is available at the camp.
Food & Water Supplies : YHAI provides nutritious, vegetarian and good quality meals which include Morning tea, breakfast, packed lunch, evening tea (in the camp), and dinner and after dinner tea/coffee/Bourn vita, shall be provided. Please bring your own plates, mugs, spoons etc.
 
What participants should bring along : Trekking Shoes (Preferably Water proof, high ankle, Nonskid).
Sandal or Chappal (Washable and quick dry).
Socks- Cotton and woolen 4 pair (One pair only for night time).
Trousers (Light weight, no jeans, no cargo preferably quick dry).
Inner Garments (as per requirement).
Cotton T-shirts (Full and Half sleeves both).
Trek Suite (Complete set).
Wind Cheater (Upper and Lower with hoods, preferable water repelled).
Rain Coat Set. Upper and lower with Hoods.
Sweater or Woolen Jersey. Cotswool set Upper and Lower.
Good quality Jacket.
Woolen and Water proof Gloves.
Bandana or Throat Cover.
Sun Cap and Woolen Cap.
Sun Glass (Polarized will be best).
Walking Stick.
Ruck Sack (If you have good one, otherwise will be provided by YHAI).
Torch (With spare cells).
Thermal flask, Water Bottle and Water Purifier.
Lunch Box, leak proof (For Packed Lunch).
Plate, Mug, Spoon.
Needle and Thread with spare Buttons.
Toilet paper.
Towel, Soap, Toothpaste and Tooth brush.
Boroline, Vaseline, Sun protection Cream (SPF 30 or above).
Pen and Note Book.
Passport size photographs, ID proof original and Xerox, Membership cards.
Original Medical certificate, Indemnity bond if above 60 years.
Medicine (As per your personal requirement, which regularly use at home).
Camera with spare cells (Optional).
Personal things regularly use at your home.
 
Safety & Security : Extensive and painstaking preparations have done into the planning of routes for your safety. Our Field Staffs have been visiting the area to check all in details, every care has been taken to ensure safety. Youth Hostels Association of India Can Not Be Held Responsible for any accident, illness and such other unforeseen casualties. If Participants desire to join and other activities they may do so at their own cost and responsibility and only after finishing the program and checking out.
 
Additional Notes: Notice to Participants:
1. Smoking, use of alcohol and narcotics of any description is strictly prohibited during the course of the program.
2. Stay other than YHAI Camp is not allowed for the entire duration of the camp.
3. This is an environment-friendly trek. Do no litter any wrappers or spoil the trial in any way. In case you find any wrapper, plastic bag, water bottle or anything left by trekkers on the way, please carry the same with you and deposit at the base camp.
4. Burning of wood during camp fire is strictly prohibited. Import of any bio Non- degradable Material in Uttarakhand is an offence.
 
Cancellation Policy :
1) In case you are unable to join the programme due to any reason, you will get a 100% Credit Shell of the participation fees which will be valid till December 2024. No refund will be applicable for any cancellation of seat.
2) If the next programme opted by you is cheaper, you may use the balance amount in any of the Trek till Dec 2024.
3) If the next opted programme is costlier, the trekker has to pay the differential amount.
4) Program opted using the Credit Shell cannot be cancelled again.
5) You may transfer your seat to your family members and friends also. The seats thus transferred cannot be retransferred or cancelled.
6) The credit shell can only be used in booking of adventure programs organised by YHAI. The credit shell will not be used in taking memberships and hostel bookings.
Note: If any program will be cancelled due to Natural Calamity / Government Restriction / Cancellation of Permission or any other reasons , Yhai will be accountable only for program fees and not other expenses which participants have made for joining the program. In these circumstances the decision for participation fees will be considered by the Yhai and will be bound to all.

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