Lahul Spiti motor bike expedition - circular update 01

Members who are having SUV vehicle and are interested to take part in adventurous Lahul Spiti motor bike expedition scheduled to held from 1-7-2013 should immediately contact YHAI BHEL unit office.

R Ekka - 9425604586 

Lahul Spiti Motor Bike Expedition 2013

DRAFT MODE (expert comments and advice required from members....)

Every year youth of BHEL Bhopal take active participation in national and state level trekking expeditions conducted by YHAI every year. BHEL Bhopal unit of YHAI, beside organizing unit level trekking programs  also organize  educational and recreational activities for the members around the year . For last few year it has become regular activity of unit to conduct motor bike and car expeditions. Motorbiking  and car expedition explore  rich and splendid culture and heritage accross the country.  This time our  motor bikers have taken a challenge to explore one of the most tough and adventurous Lahaul and Spiti valley of Himachal pradesh.    Route :- Delhi, Shimla, Narkanda, Rampur, Sangla, Kalpa, Nako, Tabo, Kaza, Loser, Kunzum pass, batal, Chhatru, Rohtang pass,  Manali, Shimla Delhi (click map to enlarge) Expedition start date:  1st  July 2013 Expedition period: 12 days Last date of registration: 18th May 2013  Participants: only for YHAI members Starting point: YHAI BHEL Bhopal unit office      Day 01 Bhopal – Delhi ( by train) Team will leave Bhopal by Bhopal express. Afternoon bike shall be booked at Habibganj station for transfer to H.Z (Delhi) station. Team will report at  Habibganj railway station (Bhopal) by 8PM and departure by evening Bhopal exp. Which leave Bhopal 9pm  and arrives Delhi 8.30 am next day. Day 02 Delhi – Chandigarh – Pinjor - Shimla (368 km) Bikes shall be taken from parcel room and fuel tanks shall be filled up to start journey towards Shimla. Team will halt at pinjor garden and will move next day after breakfast to Shimla Day 03 Shimla – Stay for local visit and bike checking Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. The city is named after the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Kali.  Visiting place town hall,charch road,  lakkar bajar, jakho (hanuma mandir) etc.  Day 04 Shimla – Sangla (231 km) After breake start journey to kinnor valley Sangla,  in the way cross beautiful valley, river and mountain, and cross narkanda ( 64 km), Rampur (68 km) and reach sangla after 99 km Day 05 Sangla - Nako ( 174 km). After breakfast start journey for Nako. Local visit Nako monastery : The complex of monastery founded on western edge of the town comprising of four temples. From outside, the monastery exudes a very simple appearance, but this is in contrast to what you will see inside. Two temples are of utmost importance here, the Main temple and the Upper temple. Both these temples are considered to be built in 11th century by Lama Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo.I is the oldest amongst all the structures, still preserve their original clay sculptures, murals and ceiling panels. The largest temple or the main temple is also called the Translator's Temple. It also happens to be the oldest monument in the village. Nako is also the starting point of an ancient trek route originally Buddhist monks used to take traveling between different monasteries in the region. Day 06 Nako - Kaza ( 121 km). After breakfast start journey for Kaza. you will have full day sightseeing tour around Spiti valley. Kaza is district place and have all necessary amanities like hospital, petrol pump hotles etc. Day 07-08 Kaza- Chhatru ( 111 km). Post breakfast, continue ride bike to Chhatru. From Kaza, the first main village is Losar, about 60 km away. A little further on is the Kunzum La (4590m). From the pass, a 9 km trail goes to the lovely Chandratal (Moon Lake), at about 4250m. Batal is the starting point for treks to nearby Bara Shigri (Big Glacier), which is up to 10km. long and 1km wide - one of the longest glaciers in the Himalaya. There are a couple of dhabas (Small Food Corners) at Baal offering basic food. You rejoin Leh-Manali highway at Gyamru. Few kilometers approach you at Khoksar,which is desolate and regarded as the coldest place in Himachal Pradesh. There's a police check point here and you will need to get out and sign the register. Arrive chetru, overnight in camp. Day 09 Chhatru- Manali ( 81km). After breakfast ride to Manali. cross  Gramphu junction and Rohtang pass (3950m) and reach manali Day 10 Manali – stay at Manali for local visit visit Naggar Castle, Roerich Art Gallery, Hindu Temples and the hot springs in Vashisht. and  checkup the bike for onward  jouney. Day 11 Manali –Delhi Night stay at Delhi. booking of bike and rest Day 12 Delhi – Bhopal  ( Return journey  by Bhopal express train)  Day 13 Bhopal - Ready to share success

Must to carry:

1.       Registration papers of Bike, driving license, insurance

2.       Helmet and cap

3.       Hand Gloves

4.       Round neck T-shirts and Thermal Inners, Lower & Upper and sweater

5.       Windproof Jacket and rain coat.

6.       Track-suit

7.       Sports shoes with rubber sole and  gum boots

8.       Cotton Socks, Woolen Socks

9.       Full Body Towel

10.   Torch with spare batteries

11.   Sunscreen lotion, Toiletries

12.   Medicines as specified by doctor

13.   Sleeping Bag.

14.   Mobile with mobile Charger.

15.   Ropes 10m, 5 litter petrol cane

16.   Tools ( puncher kits, foot pump, spinner  etc)

Please Note:

1. Being a high altitude expedition medical fitness certificate is must.
2.  It is very important that you line the inside of your bags with a big polythene sheet. Doing so will ensure, that in the event of rain, even though your bag may get wet, your clothes will still remain dry!

Eligibility Age: 

The minimum age for joining the expedition is 21 years. This condition will be adhered to strictly. Under age will not be considered in any case

How to Apply:

Registrations forms will be made available shortly at  YHAI BHEL Bhopal unit  office and registration shall be confirmed only after receipt of registration fees. Please keep watch on web site

Please contact for details:
Mr. R Ekka +91 9425604586
email: yhaibhel@bhelbpl.co.in 

YHAI BHEL Bhopal unit

unit level one day Night trekking postpond cicular update-01

youth hostel association of india BHEL Bhopal one day unit level night trekking scheduled on 27/4/2013 is postpond due to kasturba hospital tragedy. we will reschedule program shortly

Alkesh Vaidhya
Secretary
YHAI BHEl Bhopal

सारस गांव से कोलार डेम तक रात्री-जंगलट्रेक

यूथ होस्टल एशोसियेशन आफ इंडिया की भेल भोपाल यूनिट के द्वारा दिनांक 27-4-2013 को सारस गांव से कोलार डेम तक रात्री जंगल ट्रेक का आयोजन किया गया है. इसमे लगभग 80 प्रतिभागी भाग लेंगे. यह ट्रेक शाम 7 बजे से सारस गांव से शुरू होगा,  10 किलोमीटर का ट्रेक देर रात्री में कोलार डेम पर संपन्न होगा. उसके बाद क़ोलार डेम पर भोजन और केंप फायर का आयोजन किया जायेगा.

इस ट्रेक का नेतृत्व संस्था के अनुभवी ट्रेकर श्री एस ए ए  नकवी और दीपेन्द्र अग्रवाल करेगे.

ONE DAY UNIT LEVEL NIGHT TREKKING (kolar forest)

YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

BHEL: UNTI,

05/ N-3 / ‘D’- SECTOR, BERKHERA, BHEL, BHOAP – 462 021 (MP)

TELE.: 0755 – 2503712 ( YH) ,2505779 (WORK PLACE) 2808603®

E Mail: yhaibhel@bhelbpl.co.in , agpp_58@rediffmail.com Website : www.yhaindia.org

CIRCULAR

                                REF.: BU/LT/2013                                                                                                                            Bhopal Dtd.: 22/04/2013

                                We are glad to inform you that our unit successfully organized local level trekking program.   

local level trekking programs of the unit . In which you are cordially invited.

Unit Level Trekking Program – 2013 - 14

Sl. No.	Trekking & Other Program	Date / Day	Period	Reporting Place	Time	Last Date Of Registration	Registration Fee Per Member	Program Coordinator / Auto Tele. No
1	ONE DAY  UNIT LEVEL NIGHT TREKKING AT Kolar forest area	27/04/13 SATURDAY	ONE NIGHT	YHAI, BHEL : Unit OFFICE	6.00 PM SHARP	26/04/13	Rs.350=00 For non memberRs 50/- extra   (ONLY 60 no FIRST CUM FIRST)	Mr. SAA NAQVI – 2599, 9425604744   Mr. DeepandraAgarwal – 2000, 9981959888 Satyendra- 8103513013   BR NAIDU 2755/ 8463004059 SHAILESH 5253/ 9425604958
2	One day  trekking program	May 2013 Saturday	One day Night treck	Coming soon. details given shortly

        Registration fee  includes to & fro journey from Bhopal & Tea/ Breakfast, Veg Dinner         

Note: You have to bring must, Water Bottle, Sport shoes, First aidkit, Torch

heavey duty etc

        Registration for the programs is on first come first serve basis.  Show your identity    

card at the time of Registration.

        Note:   - Program Organized for Limited 60 Persons only.

Membership Fee Of Youth Hostels Association Of India
One year (Junior) (under 18 Yr’s)	One Year (Senior)	Two Year’s	Life member	Institutional Membership (One Year)	Institutional Membership (Five Year)
Rs. 50 = 00	Rs 100 = 00	Rs 200 = 00	Rs 1550 = 00	Rs 250 = 00	Rs 800 = 00

                                                                                                                                               

                Deependra Agrawal                                                                                                                                            (AKLKESH VAIDYA)

                General Secretary                                                                                                                                                UNIT SECRETARY