Trekking and Family Camping During Dipawali & December end – 2013

Day 1	Reporting at Base Camp & Orientation
Day 2	Trek to Phutadeval (11km)- 7hr
Day 3	Trek to Kumbhalgarh via Aarth Village (14km) – 7hr
Day 4	Trek to Kumbhalgarh Fort & Thandiberi (13km) – 6hr.
Day 5	Trek to Muchhala Mahavir Temple (2 ½ km), 1 hr. Return by bus to Base Camp Ranakpur. Group breaks after Lunch.

HOW TO REACH

By train: Ranakpur base camp is situated just 35km away from Falna railway station. Falna is well connected to Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Jaipur & Jodhpur by various trains.

By Road: It is in between Udaipur& Jodhpur on the state highway no. 32. 90km away from Udaipur, 165km from Jodhpur, 145km away from Mt. Abu.

By Air: Maharana Pratap Air Port (Dabok) at Udaipur is about 105 km. Other important tourist attractions: Mt. Abu, Jodhpur, Haldighati, Udaipur, Nathdwara & Chittorgarh.

HOW TO APPLY

Members desirous of joining this program may apply on a prescribed Registration Form duly supported by a Medical Certificate which is available from Units/ State Branches and National Office.

WHAT TO BRING

Rucksack, cotton shirts, cotton pants, woolen jersey, woolen muffler, or monkey cap, hunter shoes, torch with spare batteries, water bottle, lunch box, mug/ glass, plate, spoon, water purifying tablets, pen-knife, needle, thread, spare buttons, goggles, cold cream or Vaseline, soap, toilet paper, towel, medicines which you normally use.

CANCELLATION

In case you are unable to join the camp after paying participation fee, you will get a refund of 50% provided your request is receive in writing (not by Email) directly in the office of Rajasthan State Branch at least 15 days in advance from the date of your reporting. No refund will however, be admissible, if such notice is short of 15 days. Refund will be given after completion of program.

SAFETY

Extensive & painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of trekking expedition route for your safety. Our field staff & experienced camp leaders have visited the area to check all details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety, the Youth Hostels Association of India or its Rajasthan State Branch will not be responsible or any accident, illness & such other unforeseen eventualities.

Deviation from the set route of the program is not permitted. If participants desire to join any other activity, they may do so at their own responsibility & risk only after finishing the trek& checking out.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE/ ROUTE

Program schedule and route are subject to change without prior notice.

CERTIFICATE

Participants, who successfully complete the expedition and abide by the discipline of the program, will be awarded certificate.

SPECIAL CASUAL LEAVE

Participants, who successfully complete the expedition and abide by the discipline of the program, will be eligible for special casual leave.

ADVENTURE SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED YOUTH

YHAI Rajasthan State Branch announces 50 adventure scholarships at 50% fees to physically challenged youth including deaf & dumb for this expedition. Deserving participants may apply to the YHAI Rajasthan State Branch on a plain paper supported by relevant certificates.

YOUR ATTENTION

Please note that this is an environment friendly trek. Do not litter any wrapper or spoil the trail in any way. In case you find any wrapper, plastic bag or anything left by trekkers on the way, please carry the same with you for disposing at the next camp.

WARNING

Burning of wood during camp fire is strictly prohibited. Carrying any non biodegradable material in Rajasthan is an offence.

Smoking, use of alcohol and narcotics of any description are strictly prohibited during the course of the program.

For further information, please contact:

Sh. Ratan Singh Bhati, State Hon. Secretary

Youth Hostels Association of India

Rajasthan State Branch

YHAI. Silawata Para, Shiv Road, Jaisalmer- 345 001, Rajasthan

R. S. Bhati: 09414760314, 09680513279

Dhanpat: 09784253484

Ghanshyam: 09414291003

N. D. Prajapati: 09414760201

Fax: 02992-250709

Email: raj_yhai@rediffmail.com, rajasthan.yhai@facebook.com

Website: www.yhaindia.org, www.yhairajasthan.blogspot.com

Programme No.2

Youth Hostels Association of India, Rajasthan State Branch is organizing FAMILY ADVENTURE CAMPING ARAVALLI RANAKPUR KUMBHALGARH-2013 at the historical World Famous Ranakpur Jain Temple, Kumbhalgarh Fort& famous range of Aravalli Hills. These hills are up to 3500ft. high above the sea level.

Rajasthan, better known as a desert area has a surprise in the form of Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary situated amidst the sylvan carms & the winding valleys attracting the nature lovers. Alluring flora & fauna are the special characteristics here. The place is bejeweled with verdurous forest & resounding valleys. It is a great exploring place for the nature lovers. Kumbhalgarh is the birth place of Maharana Pratap. Kumbhalgarh fort wall is the second largest wall in the world. Its length is 36km and width is 36ft.

REPORTING DATES

The arrangement has been made to accommodate 20 families at the base camp on following dates:

Prog. Deepawali Time

1^st Group	6^th Nov. 2013
2nd Group	10^th Nov. 2013

Duration of the camp for each family is 3 nights and 4 day, farewell after breakfast on the 4^th day.

SCHEDULE

Day 1	Reporting, Visit Ranakpur Jain & Sun Temples after Lunch. Teerthankar trail trekking & adventure point.
Day 2	Visit to Haldighati, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Light & sound show
Day 3	Visit Ranakpur Dam & Muchhala Mahavir.
Day 4	Farewell after breakfast

NOTE: All site seeing shall be at your own cost. Our volunteers will help you in planning your program.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

A family consisting of Husband wife & two children up to the age of 12 yr. Fee includes, tented accommodation, vegetarian food & gift memento. Participants will bear to & fro travel expenses from their home to the base camp & all site seeing shall be at your own cost.

Payment of fees by DD, to YHAI Rajasthan State Branch, payable at Jaisalmer.

You can deposit fees in our bank account.

Bank Name: Punjab National Bank Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Name of account: Youth Hostels Association of India, Rajasthan State Branch

IFSC Code: PUNB0390500

Account Number: 3905000100129185

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG

Woolen jersey & muffler, cotton clothes, sun cap, water bottle, lunch box, mug/ glass, plate, spoon, soap, toilet paper, towel, medicines that you normally use, camera and batteries, film rolls optional.

CANCELLATION

In case you are unable to join the camp after paying the participation fee, you will get a refund of 50% of the participation fee, provided your request has been received in writing (not by Email), directly in the office of the Rajasthan State Branch, at least 15 days in advance from the date of your reporting. No refund will however, be admissible, if such notice is short of 15 days. Refund will be given after completion of the program.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

The members desirous of joining the programme may apply on a prescribed Registration Form. Form should be sent along with draft of participation fee & with child birth proof. Each family shall report at the base camp on the allotted reporting date, extra member stay will be subjected to availability of accommodation and charge of Rs.800/- per extra member.

HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP

By Train: Ranakpur Base Camp is situated just 35km away from Falna Railway Station. Falna is well connected to Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Jaipur & Jodhpur by various trains.

By Road: It is in between Udaipur& Jodhpur on the State Highway No.32, 90km away from Udaipur, 165km from Jodhpur, 145km from Mt. Abu.

By Air: Maharana Pratap Air Port (Dabak) at Udaipur is about 105km. Other important tourist attractions are Mt. Abu, Jodhpur, Haldighati, Udaipur, Nathdwara & Chittorgarh.

Washing of clothes is strictly prohibited

CERTIFICATE

Families who successfully complete the camp and abide by the discipline of the programme will be awarded certificates.

ACCOMMODATION

One tent at the base camp shall be given to each family. Ground sheet, blankets, bed sheet & pillow shall be provided.

FOOD

Morning tea, breakfast, lunch/ packed lunch, evening tea & dinner shall be provided. Simple vegetarian, good quality nutritious food shall be served at the camp. Please bring your own plates, mugs, spoons, tiffin box for packed lunch.

NOTE: Special Rajasthani dishes in dinner (Dal Bati, Churma, Bajra Roti, Ker Sangri, Besan Gatta Sabzi, Methi Mirch Sabzi, Sweet Punchdhari)

SAFETY

Extensive & painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of camping program for your safety. Our field staff& experienced camp leaders have visited the area to check all details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety, the Youth Hostels Association of India or its Rajasthan State Branch will not be responsible for any accident, illness, & such other unforeseen eventualities.

ATTENTION

This is an environment friendly camp, do not litter any wrapper or spoil the camp in any way. Please ensure eco- friendliness. The participants should also note that Family Camping is held along with trekking expedition & the families should strictly follow YHAI discipline.

WARNING

Burning of wood during camp fire is strictly prohibited. Carrying any non-biodegradable material in Rajasthan is an offence.

Smoking, use of alcohol & narcotics of any description are strictly prohibited during the course of the program.

For further information, please contact:

YOUTH HOSTLS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

RAJASTHAN STATE BRANCH

YHAI, Silawata Para, Shiv Road, Jaisalmer- 345 001, Rajasthan

R. S. Bhati: 09414760314, 09680513279

Dhanpat: 09784253484

Ghanshyam: 09414291003

N. D. Prajapati: 09414760201

Fax: 02992-250709

Email: raj_yhai@rediffmail.com, rajasthan.yhai@facebook.com

Website: www.yhaindia.org, www.yhairajasthan.blogspot.com

Programme No. 3

DESERT TREKKING EXPEDITION (RAJ.)- 2013

On a popular demand from our members, Youth Hostels Association of India, Rajasthan State Branch is organizing the Desert Trekking Expedition, 2013 in the Jaisalmer region of the Great That Desert of Rajasthan.

The expedition will commence on 25^th Dec’2013. The last group of participants will report on 31^st Dec 2013.

Purpose of the programme

The purpose of the programme is to create in the minds of the youths a sense of love for the countryside, by way of offering them a new trekking route and thereby providing them an our door recreational activity with the aim of promoting the national integration and bringing them together from all part of country.

Reporting place and dates

You may report at Border home guards (base camp) opp hotel heritage, Sam road, Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) on any date from 25^th Dec to 31^st Dec2013.

Fees

Rs.3000/. per head, DD favouring “ YHAI Rajasthan state branch” payable at Jaisalmer, which will cover the stay, simple, nutrious vegetarian food. Transportation, Guidance, equipment and insurance. You will, however ,have to bear to and fro travel expenses from your home town to reporting camp at Jaisalmer,Rajasthan.special Rajasthani dishes in dinner & with YHAI logo cap.

In account

You can deposit fees in our bank account.name of bank: – Panjab national bank Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Name of account:- Youth hostel association of Indian

Rajasthan state branch,

IFSC Code: – PUNB0390500

Account no: – 3905000100129185

Schedule

Day 01: Report at base campaign

Day 02: Visit city after lunch transfer by bus to Khabha, 35km.

Day 03: Trek to sam sond Dunes,14km

Day 04: Carmel safari up to Beeda Fanta 12km

Day 06 Transfer by bus to base camp Jaisalmer 40km, Group breaks after lunch.

Age

Minimum age to participate in this expedition is 10 years. The age restriction will be strictly followed.

How to apply

Members desirous of joining this programme may apply on a registration form duly supported by a medical certificate which is available from Units/state branches and national office.

How to reach

Base Camp for the programme is established in the border home guards ground, Jaisalmer, 2 kms.from bus stand and 4 km from railway station.

Jaisalmer is connected by train service with Delhi, Hawarah, Jaipur,Jodhpur,Bikaner. It is also connected by road with Delhi, Ahmedbad, Kucch, Pune, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ajmer & Udaipur. Nearest airport is Jodhpur.

Cancellation

In case you are unable to join the Camp after paying the participation fee, you will get a refund of 50% provided your request is recived in writing(not by email) directly in the office of Rajasthan state branch at least 15 days in advance from the date of your reporting. No refund will however, be admissible, if such notice is short of 15 days. Refund will be given after completion of program.

Programme schedule and and route are subject to change without prior notice.

Schedule & Seats CONTENT

Date	Total Seats	Seats Booked	Seats left	Book Now
25 Dec, 2013	20	20	0	—

26 Dec, 2013	30	30	0	—

27 Dec, 2013	17	17	0	—

28 Dec, 2013	31	30	1	Book Now

29 Dec, 2013	30	19	11	Book Now

30 Dec, 2013	30	23	7	Book Now

31 Dec, 2013	30	19	11	Book Now