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DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:
Situated
at an altitude of 6000 ft in Kalimpong subdivision of Darjeeling hills Sillery
Gaon – a pristine village is an ideal place to escape from bustling city life.
Sillery – the name derived from a plant which grows in abundant in this part of
the Himalayas. The area is also has a Cinchona plantation which was introduced
by the former British rulers as a source of Quinine. Sillery Gaon offers the
majestic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and other surrounding snow peaks.
USP OF “SILLERYGAON”:-----
THE GATEWAY OF OLD SILK ROUTE, FROM
HERE ON FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, YOU CAN SEE THE SNOW COVERED OLDSILK ROUTE TRAIL, “
ZULUK---JALEP LA—NATHANG VALLEY—PADAMCHEN—LUNGTHUNG—BABAMANDIR”, ONCE UPON
A TIME , THESE IS THE MOST POPULAR TRAIL FROM BENGAL TRADERS TO CHINA FOR SILK YARN. ONE DAY SIGHTSEEING, YOU
CAN SEE THE TRAIL FROM HERE.DURING FEBRUARY; THIS TRAIL WILL COVER BY FRESH
SNOW.
BEAUTY OF SILLERY GAON:--- A VILLAGE AMIDST OF GREEN FOREST, SMALL HAMLETS,LOG HOUSE, BIRDS CHIRPS, AND MIGHTY Mt. KANCHENJUNGHA, YOU CAN SEE Mt. KANCHENJUNGHA FROM THIS VILLAGE ( YHAI, LOGHOUSE).YOU CAN ENJOY THE CLOUD, WHICH WILL ENTER YOUR LOG HOUSE FOR FRIENSHIP. AND LOCAL PEOPLE AND THEIR SIMPLICITY.
ABOUT PADAMCHEN:- A SMALL VILLEGE PERCHED ON HILLTOP, SITUATED AT AN ALTITUDE OF 8000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.DENSE FOREST AND THE EASTERN HIMALAYA FORM MUCH OF THE LANDSCAPE AROUND THE VILLEGE. IT’S A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR ITS PLEASANT WEATHER AND ONE CAN ENJOY MESMERIZING A SUNRISE & SENSETS FROM THE HILLTOP, IT ALSO OFFERS A BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF THE VALLEY BELOW AND WINDING ROADS OF SILK ROUTE. THE FOREST OF PADAMCHEN ARE HOME TO A VARIETY OF RARE BIRDS, BIRD WACHING IS A POPULAR ACTIVITY HERE.
With wonderful
natural surroundings of lush green huge trees, numerous Himalayan and
sub-Himalayan bird species like the Crimson Sunbird, the famous Himalayan
Bulbul, Green Magpie, Scarlet Minivet, the beautiful Racket-tailed Drongo, the
mighty Crested Serpent Eagle, the Great Barbet, the Blue-throated Barbet, the
Oriental White Eye, Verditer Flycatcher, Fire Tailed Sunbird, the magnificent
Red-Billed Leothrix, Red-tailed Minla makes Rishikhola a birding paradise for
all the passionate bird watchers.
DAY WISE SCHEDULE:
1ST DAY:- REPORTING AT SILIGURI YOUTH HOSTEL @3PM. ORIENATION SESSION AT EVENING
2ND DAY:- DRIVE SILIGURI TO SILERYGAON, AFTER LUNCH TREK TO RAMITEY VIEW POINT TO OBSERVE SUNSET
3RD DAY:- MORNING TEA & TREK TO DAMSUNG FORT, AFTER BREAKFAST DRIVE TO PADAMCHEN (DESTINATION AT 8000 FT) CROSSING RONGLY BORDER
4TH DAY:- DRIVE TO ZULUK, GANESH BANK, NATHANG VALLEY, FAMOUS ADI BABA MANDIR(13000 FT), ELEPHANTA/KUPKUP LAKE(13500 FT) IN THE CHARMING SNOW FIELD SILK ROUTE AND BACK TO RISHIKHOLA RIVER CAMP.
CAMP FIRE WITH CLOSING CEREMONY
5TH DAY:--- DRIVE TO DROP AT SILIGURI / NEW JALPAIGURI RAILWAY STATION & GROUP BREAKS.
WHO
CAN PARTICIPATE? Only YHAI
Member can be participated.
HOW
TO REACH THE BASE CAMP:
SILIGURI
YOUTH HOSTEL: The nearest
airport is in Bagdogra near Siliguri,. The closest major railway
station is New Jalpaiguri, on the outskirts of Siliguri, which
is connected with almost all major cities of the country
HOW TO JOIN: Online booking is available through Schedule & Seats of the program. (www.yhaindia.org )
NAME OF THE PROGRAM CORRDINATOR / FD: Mr.Santi Kr Roy
CONTACT NUMBER: 6297097560
EMAIL ADDRESS: wbstateyhai@gmail.com
COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: Room No-14, 3rd Floor, Standard Charterd Building, 19, Netaji Subhas Rd, Fairley Place, BBD Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES: Sharing Basis
FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES: Only Nutritious Vegetarian Foods will be provided.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG:
Woolens, Cotton Shirts, Slacks, Cotton Pants, Sun Cap, Shoes, Socks, Enameled or Steel Mug / tumbler, Packed Lunch Box, Plate, Spoon, Water purifying tablets, Pen knife, Needle, Thread, Spare buttons, Goggles, Cold cream / Vaseline, Soap, Toilet Paper, Towel, Rain sheet, Medicines which you normally use at home, Camera with extra batteries.
MANDATORY:---MEMBER MUST BRING TWO COPIES OF PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOS AND PASSPORT or VOTER ID/ GOVT.ID WITH ZEROX COPY
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 West Bengal State Branch 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: Smoking and Use of Alcohol and Narcotics or any description are strictly prohibited during the trekking program. Camera Charges and Entry Ticket for some places will be provided by the participants only. Carry your address proof and Photo Id.
CANCELLATION
RULES: In case you are
unable to join this expedition you will get a refund of Rs.3750/- provided your
request is received before 15TH March, 2024. After this date no refund application will
be considered. Any unforeseen event /strike or natural calamity will not be
considered as a cause of cancellation. Refund will be given after completion of
the program 30 to 40 working days.
For cancellation of booking against online booking please
visit the link below before 15TH March, 2024.
http://www.yhaindia.org/program-cancellation.php
N.B: Without admit card, original membership card &
medical certificate do not claim your registration as confirmed.
Note: Cancellation must be cancelled online only, any
other medium will not be accepted.
15TH March, 2024, 50% Cancellation Charges. No Refund will be admissible after
15TH March, 2024
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