TREKKING THE KAMAKHAYA HILLS


Kamakhya Temple is one of the holiest, sacred and the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas, in India, situated at Nilachal Hill top in Guwahati, Assam, completed in the 8th to 17th century, dedicated to the Mother Goddess Kamakhya.


Program

Breif Description Of The Program: Kamakhya Temple is one of the holiest, sacred and the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas, in India, situated at Nilachal Hill top in Guwahati, Assam, completed in the 8th to 17th century, dedicated to the Mother Goddess Kamakhya.
It is one of the best places to visit in Guwahati. YHAI Guwahati Unit is planning trekking programs of the Kamakhya Hill on the First day of the different programs planned in the coming days for a day. Out station participants has to reach Guwahati the previous day to participate in the trekking. This is because your journey to North East would not be complete if you miss the trekking and the beauty of the Kamakhya hill and its surrounding. It would be a thrilling adventurous trekking and be assured that this trekking experience will be one that you shall always remember.
The entire path bears rich historical and archeological works and the hills offer a magnificent view of the city.
 
Day Wise Schedule:
We shall start from the base at 7 AM and start climbing the hills, there are also steps in the track and we shall take the road if the trails are inaccessible, after reaching the Kamakhya Temple Level, we shall pay a visit to the Kamakhya Temple if permitted, then we shall go further up till the Bhubeneswari Temple which is at the top of the Hill. We shall then walk back to the Kamakhya Temple Level from where we shall get buses to reach down.
 
Name Of The Program Corrdinator / Fd: Pallav Kamal Sarma
Contact Number: 9864260860
Email Address: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.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.
The base camps addresses for reporting at guwahati will be informed to participants.
 
How To Join: YHAI Members desirous of joining the programme may apply online through our website www.yhaindia.org or by the prescribed registration from along with a dd of requisite amount in favour of “youth hostels association of india kerala state branch” payable at canara bank, ponnani ,malappuram district , kerala state or online payment to state branch account (a/c no 0756101040595 branch code 756 ifsc code cnrb0000756 canara bank ponnani malappuram) . the application along with medical fitness certificate, copy of id card and a photograph should be send to mr. j. shine ( state secretary yhai ) c/o gurukripa, sreenivasapuram p.o varkala , kerala 695945 by speed / registered post.
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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