TAWANG-ASSAM NATURE STUDY & TRAINING EXPEDITION 2024 (By Assam State Branch)

BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:

Tawang is a paradise on earth, about 10,000 feet above sea level, situated in the North Western part of Arunachal Pradesh and only 30-40 KM away from both Bhutan and China.. We shall cross the magnificent Sela Pass at an altitude of about 13,700 feet above the sea level, connecting Tawang to the rest of India. Tourism in this area is based around the unique Himalayan landscape and culture, distinct from the rest of India. The program starts from *Guwahati –via- Tezpur – *Bhalukpong – *Bomdila – *Tawang – *Tawang – Bumla Pass – *Tawang – *Dirang – Rupa & back to *Guwahati (* night stays). We shall try to visit maximum important places as per the available time. Tawang in all its glory is a paradise with mountain ridges, untouched greenery and the divinity of Buddhism. Extremely beautiful landscape, pleasant climate, friendly people, Tawang is a perfect getaway for mountain lovers who wish to escape the hectic city life and experience the charm and beauty of Himalayan nature. A visit to Tawang is a must at least once in your life. Details of the program attached.

****As Tawang is under the administration of Arunachal Pradesh Government, our programme is totally depended upon the terms & conditions of the then prevailing situation. On contacting at Ministerial level they have assured to support us if any problems arise.****

DAY WISE SCHEDULE:                    

DAY 1: REPORTING AT GUWAHATI

DAY 2: GUWAHATI- POBITORA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY -TEZPUR

DAY 3: PROCEED TO BOMDILA

DAY 4: BOMDILA TO TAWANG

DAY 5: TAWANG LOCAL

DAY 6: TAWANG TO BUMLA PASS

DAY 7: TAWANG TO DIRANG

DAY 8: DIRANG

DAY 9 DIRANG TO GUWAHATI

DAY 10: GUWAHATI, CALL OFF AFTER BREAKFAST.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Only members of YHAI above the age of 15 years, can participate with medical certificate due to high altitude travelling ( highest we shall pass through 13,700 ft above sea level) Participants have to bear all travel expenses from their place to the base camp at Guwahati and back from base camp after the program is over.

HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP: To reach Guwahati:

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.

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 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.

We start the journey to Tawang 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.

THE ADDRESS FOR ALL PURPOSE SHALL BE OUR LOCAL OFFICE, WHERE ALSO PARTICIPANTS CAN REPORT: 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, SECRETARY, 94351 17850, PALLAV SARMA: 98642 60860, MR. HEMANT DAS, 99545 43746, STATE APC CHAIRMAN,  EMAIL: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com
 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Inner line Permit (ILP), 5 extra copies of pass-port photos, Photo ID and Address proofs with originals and a Xerox copy.

Kindly keep with you the proof of “NO COVID 19” at all time.

APPLY FOR ILP (for Indians) OR PAP (for foreign participants) THROUGH: www.arunachaltourism.com/  http://www.arunachalpradesh.gov.in/  www.arunachalilp.com

DOCUMENT FOR ILP

Pan Card or Aadhar Card or Driving License or Passport or Voter Id and Passport Size Photo.

·         The photograph must be in color.

·         The background color of the photograph must be light.

·         It should be without border

·         It should be in sharp focus and clean.

·         The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.

·         It should be 35mm X 45mm.

·         It should be between 15kb to 50kb resolution and in .jpg or in .png format.

·         The photograph should be a recent one.

·         It is to be taken without headgear.

·         LOCAL ADDRESS REQUIRED for ILP WILL BE PROVIDED BY US ON REGISTERING.  Or if you wish we can make it for you also.

HOW TO JOIN: Members desirous to join this program may apply on a prescribed Registration Form available from National Office Website (www.yhaindia.org downloads trekking registration form), duly supported by a Medical Certificate (www.yhaindia.org downloads trekking medical form) , a copy of YHAI Membership  ID and details of the payment of registration Fees, all scanned and sent to the Secretary at email: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com as soon as you decide to join and the originals along with the ILP at the time of Reporting. The formats are also attached herewith for your convenience.