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NAME OF THE PROGRAM CORRDINATOR / FD: Mr.Ramesh Ghosh
CONTACT NUMBER: 8622926730/9433466101
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
BREIF 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 CHAINA 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 PPULAR DESTINATION FOR ITS PLEASESANT 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 VIRIETY 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
2NDDAY:- 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.
FEE INCLUSIONS: ALL THE NIGHT STAYING ARRANGEMENT IN YOUTH HOSTE / HOME STAY .NUTRICIOUS VEGETARIAN FOOD.
ONE GUIDE FOR TREKKING, ENTRY FEES/PERMIT FOR OLD SILK ROUTE, OLD SILK ROUTE JEEP SAFARI CHARGES
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 )
ACCOMMODATION
FACILITIES: Shearing Basic.
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
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.
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.
* Special
Casual leave:
The Trekking Expedition
organized by Youth Hostels Association of India has the approval of the
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Dept. of Personnel And
Training), Government of India, vide Office Order no. 28016/3/89-Estt (A),
Dated 25 October 1989. Participants working in the Central Govt. 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
for up to 30 days in a calendar year.
CANCELLATION RULES: In case you are unable to join this expedition you will get a refund of 50% Rs.4000/- provided your request is received CLEARLY FIFTEEN DAYS BEFORE (EXCLUDING DAY OF REPORTING) FROM THE DAY OF REPORTING. 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.
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