After Completing 40 years of Trekking in Himalayas, Youth Hostels Association of India present yet Again, National Himalayan Trekking Expedition – Sar Pass 2010 in the Paravati Valley of Kulu District Himachal Pradesh.

Purpose of our Programme

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE & ROUTE

FROM 1st MAY 2010 TO 31st MAY 2010

DAY 1:   Report at Base Camp Youth Hostel Kasol Ht.6500 ft
DAY 2:   Acclimatization and Orientation
DAY 3:   Rock Climbing
DAY 4:   By Bus Unch Dhaar (10kms) 1 hr. and Trek to Youth Hostel Guna Paanivia Shila Village               -Ht.8000 ft. (5kms) 5 hrs 
DAY 5:  Trek to Youth Hostel Fual Paani-Ht.9500ft (5 kms) 6 hrs
DAY 6:  Trek to Youth Hostel Zirmi-Ht.11000 ft (6 kms) 7 hrs
DAY 7: Trek to Youth Hostel Tila Lotni-Ht.12500 ft(6 kms) 6 hrs
DAY 8:  Trek to Youth Hostel Biskeri Thatch –Ht 11000ft.via Sar Pass (13800 ft). (9 kms.) 7 hrs      
DAY 9: Trek to Youth Hostel Bhandak Thatch Ht.8000ft (10 kms )6 hrs
DAY 10:  Trek up to Barshani Road head, tranfer by bus to Manikaran and trek to Base Camp               Kasol,Valedictory function
DAY 11:  Group breaks after breakfast.

Fees:
Rs 2800/- per participants (For YHAI members only).The fee cover the stay in tented accommodation, simple nutritious vegetarian meals, expert guidance, equipment and insurance.
Adventure Scholarships 50% on registration for the Handicapped Youths.

        Note 1: YHAI trekking expeditions are not subsidized by any Government agencies or donors.
       Note 2:  Development fund will be utilized for the infrastructural improvement of the campsites and equipment.

       Imp:  YHAI Group Insurance cover is for accidental death or permanent disability only you are advised to take insurance cover for your journey and other related matter.

Dates:
The first group will report at base camp on 1st May 2010 .Participants can join any date thereby till 31st May 2010. Duration of Trek will be 11 days.

How to reach Base Camp:
For Sar Pass trail ,our base camp is at KASOL which is linked by road to Kullu-via-Bhuntar , it is 5 kms short of   Manikaran  , famous for hot water springs .Regular bus services are available  from kullu and Bhuntar tom reach Kasol .Direct Buses are also available to Manikaran from Chandigarh and other parts of Punjab .Nearest airport is Bhuntar .Deluxe ,semi-deluxe  and ordinary night/day buses are available from Delhi ,Chandigarh and other parts of Punjab.
Things to bring along with you: Rucksack (if u have one),cotton shirts, cotton pants, woolen jersey or jacket, woolen muffler or monkey cap, light raincoat,  DMS or hunters shoes ,two pair of socks, water bottle, lunch box, enameled or steel mug or tumbler, plate spoon, water purifying tablets, pen knife, needles, thread, spare buttons, goggles(other than blue glasses), cold cream or Vaseline , soap, toilet paper, towel, medicines (which you normally used at home).

Certificate:
Participants who successfully completed the track and abide by the discipline of the program, will be awarded certificate .

Cancellation:
In case you unable to join the trek after paying the participation fee ,you will get a refund of Rs 1325/- provided your request is received directly in the National Office at least 7 days in advance from the date of your reporting .No refund will ,however ,be admissible if such notice is short of 7 days .Any unforeseen event /strike or natural calamity will not be considered as a cause of cancellation .

Safety:
Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of trek routes for your safety .Our field staff and the experienced camp leaders have been visiting the area to check all details .while every care has been taken to ensure safety ,the Youth Hostels Association of India cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness and such other unforeseen eventualities .smoking ,use of alcohols and narcotics of any description are strictly prohibited during  the course of programme .Deviation from the set route of the programme is not permitted .If participants desire to join any other activity, they may do so at their own responsibility and risk only after finishing the trek and the checking out.

Special Casual Leave:
The Trekking Expedition organized by Youth Hostel Association of India have the approval of ministry of personnel , Public Grievience and Pensions , (Deptt. of Personnel and Training ),Government of India ,vide office order No.28016/89-estt(A),dated 25th October ,1989.Participants working in the Central Government organizations can apply to the authorities concerned for availing special casual leave for the duration of the expedition .This leave can be sanctioned by their office up to  30 days in a calendar year.
Your Attention: 
Please note that is an environment friendly trek .Do not litter any wrapper, plastic bag or anything left by trekkers on the way, please carry the same with and deposit at the base camp.

Warning:
Burning of wood during camp fire is strictly prohibited .Import of any Bio Non-Degradable Material in Himachal Pradesh is an offence.

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
       We are sure that while trekking you must have across the different views which have a deep impression on your mind and brain .for keeping a permanent record of such a lasting impressions ,you  would  like to capture them in your camera .We felicitate such delightful scenes .You may send your color prints(not slides)in size 8”* 10”.The themes of  photographic entries are:
       (a)  Nature (Wildlife, Birds and Flowers):
       (b) Camping
       (c)  Trekking
       Please do not forget to give details of the location and date of photograph, your Name, Group No .and address on the reverse of the photograph (preferably type on a paper and paste).Perhaps you may be the lucky one to get a cash and award and/or a certificate of Merit .YHAI has the right to retain /use even the entries which are not selected for awards with due acknowledge/ compensation .Last date for submitting entries is 31st July 2010.