We are pleased to inform you that like previous years YHAI, W.B.

State Branch
are organizing National Himalayan Trekking Expedition May 2013(Summer)
to Sandakphu - Gurdum in Darjeeling region in Eastern Himalayas. Darjeeling is
unique in its versatility. For the tourists & trekkers, fresh from the sights of other
lands, not only as a delightful surprise but as a variable relief from the hot &
sultry weather from plains. The weather at this time of the year is Darjeeling
best. Cool Languid days with hardly a cloud in a sky of clear and uninterrupted
blue, near by slopes, a luxuriant green in the blue hills shimmering across the
valley and the mighty Kanchenjunga range stands as a majestic background
towering over everything.
Sandakphu, the world famous trekking paradise, from where you can enjoy the
clear views of Himalayan Giants Like Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lothse,
Nuptse, Makalu, Janu, Pandim, Chomol hori and many more upto Arunachal
Pradesh.

HOW TO REACH BASE CAMP AT DARJEELING

The Base Camp is at Hotel Broadway Annex, 47,Dr. Zakir Hussain Road,
Jalapahar, Darjeeling. Darjeeling is easily accessible from any part of India by
Air, Rail or Road, The Railway Station is NewJalpaiguri and the Airport
at Bagdogra being the links to the outside world.From there avail Bus/Jeep/Taxi
services to reach Darjeeling (90 km.) in 3.5 hrs. or to make the uphill Journey by
the world famous and now UNESCO World heritage Darjeeling Himalayan
Railways in 7 hrs. (Toy Train). From Darjeeling Railway station 15/20 mts.
uphill walk to Jalapahar Youth Hostel (Hotel Broadway Annexe), crossing
BSNL tower & DGP Banglow.

SCHEDULE

Himalayan Trekking Expedition

2013
Sundakphu-Gurdum

Day 1 : Reporting at Base Camp, Darjeeling (2134 Mt.).

Day 2 : Acclimatisation and Orientation.
Day 3 : Transfer to Dhotrey by Jeep. Trek to Tumling (2900 Mt.) 7 km.
Day 4 : Trek to Kalipokhri (3108 Mt.) 13 km.
Day 5 : Trek to Sandakphu (3636 Mt.) 6 km.
Day 6 : Trek to Gurdum (2910 Mt.) 14 km.
Day 7 : Trek to Rimbik (2286 Mt.) via Sirikhola, 13 km.
Day 8 : Transfer by Jeep to Darjeeling Base Camp (54 km.) Lunch, Valedictory
Ceremony and Check out.
Total Round Trekking Route - 53 km. (approx.)
Programme & Route Schedule are subject to change without prior notice.

12 May- 19 May 2013

(Summer)

SAFETY

Extensive and painstaking preparations have done into the planning of trekking
routes for your safety. Our field staff have been visiting the area to check all in
details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety. Youth Hostels
Association of India, West Bengal State Branch. cannot be held responsible for
any accident, illness and such other unforeseen even casualties.
Deviation from the set route of the programme is not permitted. If participants
desire to join and other activities they may do so at their own cost and
responsibility and only after finishing the programme and checking out.

Organised by: YHAI - WEST BENGAL State Br

Under the patronage:

Youth Hostels Association of India, New Delhi
HOW TO APPLY
DATES

You may choose to report at the Base Camp on any day from 12th May, 2013 to
19th May. 2013 Each group consists of 40 heads only.

Members desire to join this programme may apply on prescribed Registration

Form (download), supported by Medical Certificate (download).
Make a Demand Draft in favour of
Youth Hostels Association of India payable at Kolkata.

REPORTING

All participants will report after 15:00 Hrs at base camp on the reporting date,
allotted to them.

AGE OF PARTICIPANTS

Participation in this programme is open to all youth Hostellers above 14 years of

age. This condition will be strictly adhered.
PARTICIPATION FEES

Participation fees Rs. 4000/- per head. Which will cover stay in pacca built
accommodation, simple nutritious veg. food, govt. registered guide, Insurance,
Forest entry fees per person, not cameras. However, you will bear the to and for
travel expenses from your home town and Base Camp, Darjeeling.
Adventure scholarship: 50% on participation fees for the handicapped youths.

Note: 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 matters.
THINGS TO BRING ALONG WITH YOU

(ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED)

40B Gokul Baral St.,Kolkata-700 012

Telephone: 033 2258-7058
Mobile:09433770501, 09433112727
Email: yhaiwestbengal@gmail.com
Website: www.yhaindia.org

Rucksack, Cotton Shirt and Pants, Woolen Jersey and Wind-cheater, Inner
Garments, Two pair thick woolen socks and two pair cotton socks, Trekking
shoe and chappal, Woolen gloves and Monkey cap, Light Rain Coat, Sun cap,
Towel, Sun Glass, Torch, Water Bottle and water purifier, Plate, Mug and
Spoon, Packed Lunch Box, Needle and thread with spare Buttons, Toilet papers,
Vaseline, Soap, Pen and Note Book, Medicine which you normally use at home.
Optional: Camera, Musical Instruments.
MEDICAL FACILITIES

Medical aid will be available at every campsite throughout the trek. However
those on special medication or known drug allergies should bring their own
necessary medicines. You are requested to inoculate yourself with anti tetanus.

Or
Deposit cash directly into our Axis Bank Account through online fund transfer
from your Net Banking Account or visit your nearest Axis Bank Branch with
the following details :
Name of the Account : Youth Hostels Association of India, Kolkata
Account No : 910010010343332
Name of Bank & Branch : Axis Bank, India House,
69 Ganesh Ch. Avenue,Kolkata-700013
IFSC Code:UTIB0000836
(used for RTGS and NEFT
transactions)
MICR Code: 700211047
While depositing cash to any Axis Bank branch please ask Bank official to
incorporate your name in Youth Hostel's Account for e.g. by Cash /
Mr.Ms..................................................
Now Fill up the Registration Form & Medical Form and send it to our YHAI
National Office address mentioned below along with two (2) copies of passport
size photo & Demand Draft / Original Cash Deposit Receipt as the case may
be on or before 30th April, 2013.
CERTIFICATE

Participants who will successfully complete the trek and abide by the discipline
of the programme, will be awarded Certificates
CANCELLATION

In case you are unable to join the programme after paying the participation fees,
you will get refund Rs. 1750/- only, provided, your request is received directly in
the National Office, New Delhi at least 10 days in advance from your Reporting
Date. No refund will, however, be admissible if such notice of request falls short
of 10 days.

SMOKI NG, USE OF ALCOHOL AND NARCOTI CS OF ANY

DESCRI PTI ON ARE STRI CTLY PROHI BI TED DURI NG THE
TREKKI NG PROGRAMME.

YOUR ATTENTION

Please note that it is an environmental friendly trek. Do not litter any wrappers or
spoil the trail in any way. Darjeeling region is plastic free-zone. Carrying plastic
bag is punishable offence.
WARNING

Burning of woods during the Camp Fire is not admissible.

PLACES OF INTEREST IN DARJEELING

Popularly known as the "Queen of Hill Stations", Darjeeling is at a height of

2134 Mt. (7000 ft.), offering a magnificent view of the Himalayan Panorama
including the Kanchenjungha Peak. It Has the Botanical Gardens, the Natural
History Museum, Dhirdham Temple, the Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute,Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park and the World Heritage Darjeeling
Himalayan Railway Toy Train. Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop with engineering
skill, Barbotey Rock Garden and Ava Art Gallery.
PHOTOGRAPHIC & VIDEO CLIP COMPETITION

In accordance to promote trekking and conservation of nature and wildlife YHAI

is organizing photographic & Video Clip Competition on undernoted themes:
(a) Nature (wild life, birds, flowers, sceneries)
(b) Camping
(c) Trekking

Last dat e f or submi t t i ng ent r i es i s 30t h Jul y 2013.

Apply online @ www.yhaindia.org

FOR BOOKING & DATE CONFIRMATION

Please Contact or write to:

YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

40B,Gokul Baral Street, Kolkata-700 012.
Telephone: 033 2258 7058
Mobile:09433770501, 09433112727
Email: yhaiwestbengal@gmail.com
Website: www.yhaindia.org