Under the patronage of
DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (Govt. of India)
& GOVT. OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
National Himalayan Trekking Expedition'99
Organised by;
YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
Under the patronage of
DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (Govt. of India)
& GOVT. OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
For further information, please contact:
National Secretary
YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021
Tel: +91-11-6110250
Fax: +91-11-6113469
e-mail: yhostel@del2.vsnl.net.in
YHA of India is organising
National Himalayan Trekking Expedition on two trails in the
enchanting land of Himachal Pradesh.
1. Babeli - Malana - Chanderkhani pass (from 5th May
to 4th June, 1999)
2. Kasol - Sar pass - Manikaran (from 15th May to 14th
June, 1999)
You can join any one of the above two trails on any day during the scheduled period as mentioned above.
Age
The minimum age for joining the expeditions is 15 years.
Fees
1. Babeli - Malana - Chanderkhani pass route : Rs.1,325
2. Kasol - Sar pass - Manikaran route : Rs. 1,200
This fee will cover stay during the programme, simple vegetarian meals, expert guidance, insurance and equipment charges. You will have to bear the travel expenses to the Base camp.
1. Chanderkhani pass
Chanderkhani trail passes through panoramic green pastures,
fields of butter cup, Daises, Lillies and Rhododendrons. The
trail crosses three high passes - Bringta top (10,032 ft), Rashol
jot (10,652 ft) and Chanderkhani pass. Also there will be grand
view of snow capped mountains like Deo Tibba, Indrasan, Makerbeh,
Girva Kothi and Hanuman Tibba.
How to reach the Babeli
Youth Hostel base camp
Babeli Base camp youth hostel is 8 kms from Kullu enroute Manali
for Chanderkhani pass. It is directly linked with Delhi (520 Kms),
Chandigarh (280 Kms) and Shimla (242 Kms) by road.
Schedule
Day 1: Report at Base camp Babeli (4,000 ft)
Day 2 & 3: Acclimatisation and orientation
Day 4: Trek to Larikot Youth Hostel (7,500 ft) (12 Kms)
Day 5: Trek to Pinni Youth Hostel (8,000 ft) via Bangla top (10,032
ft) (12 Kms)
Day 6: Trek to Chhalal Youth Hostel (5,200 ft) (16 Kms)
Day 7: Rest at Chhalal
Day 8: Trek to Rashol Youth Hostel (8,700 ft) (9 Kms)
Day 9: Trek to Malana Youth Hostel (8,700 ft) via Rashol Jot (10,962
ft) (16 Kms)
Day 10: Trek to Nagruni Youth Hostel (10,000 ft)
Day 11: Trek to Rumsu Youth Hostel (7,800 ft) via Chanderkhani
pass (12,000 ft) (14 Kms)
Day 12: Trek to Naggar, take a bus to Babeli base camp
Day 13: Group breaks after breakfast
2. Sar Pass
Kasol is in the enchanting Parvati valley. The Sar Pass
trail crosses over two high altitude passes Beskari (13,200 ft)
and Sar (13,800 ft). The Sar Pass trail is as adventurous as that
of Chanderkhani pass.
How to reach the Kasol
Youth Hostel Base Camp
The base camp for Sar Pass trail at youth hostel Kasol is 45 Kms
from Kullu and 4 Kms short of Manikaran. Manikaran is directly
linked by buses with Kullu, Chandigarh, Bhuntar and Manali via
Kasol.
Schedule
Day 1: Report at Base camp, Kasol youth hostel (5,200 ft)
Day 2&3: Acclimatisation and orientation
Day 4: Trek to Grahan youth hostel (7,500 ft) (9 Kms)
Day 5: Trek to Bara Thach youth hostel (9,000 ft) (7 Kms)
Day 6: Trek to Ming Thach youth hostel (9,000 ft) (7 Kms)
Day 7: Trek to Nagaru youth hostel (11,000 ft) (9 Kms)
Day 8: Trek to Beskari youth hostel (9,000 ft) via Beskari pass
and Sar pass (13,800 ft) (16 Kms)
Day 9: Trek to Pulga youth hostel (7,000 ft) (12 Kms)
Day 10: Trek to Kasol youth hostel base camp (18 Kms)
Day 11: Group breaks after breakfast
Things to bring alongwith
you for the trek
Ruck sack (if you have one), cotton shirts, cotton pants,
woollen jerseys or thick jackets, woollen muffler, light raincoat,
DMS / Hunter shoes, torch with batteries, water bottle, lunch box,
plate, spoon, mug, water purifying tablets, pen knife, nail
cutter, Sun glasses, needle & thread, spare buttons, cold
cream, soap, towel, toilet paper, adhesive plaster and first aid
kit with medicines that you normally use at home.
Cancellations
In case you are unable to join the trek after paying the
participation fee, you will get a 50% refind of participation fee
provided your request is received directly in the national office
at least 7 days in advance from the date of reporting. No refund
will, however be admissable if such notice is short of 7 days.
Please note that this is an environment friendly trek. Do not litter any wrappers or spoil the trail in any way. In case you find any wrapper, plastic bag or any thing left by trekkers on the way, please carry the same with you for deposit at the base camp. Import of any bio-non degradable material in Himachal Pradesh is an offence.