KUTCH UNIT- 038 (GUJ.) 105,Bhoomi Complex, P.O. Anjar- Kutch 370 110
CIRCULAR Subject: - "EXITING VENTURE'' National Motorcycle Expedition cum Jeep Safari to the World Highest Motorable Road Khardung La Pass at the scale of 5602mtrs (18370') Dear hostellers, Seeking for something extraordinary or amazing endeavor????? Then just go through genuinely, attached project description for breathtaking expedition which may fulfill your crave of heart and that will remain perpetual whole life. It is matter of really great pleasure and feel proud in sending the particularize itineraries for this most adventurous journey on motor cycle as well as Jeep safari. Limited bikers will be selected from national and international level. So get registered timely before you missed the opportunity. May see you at New Delhi……….……… Warm welcome with regards,
KISHOR CHAWDA PROGRAMME DIRECTOR Encl:- As above To all units and state branch of YHAI
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ď ś ABOUT MOON LAND LADAKH
Ladakh is a land like no other. Bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram, it lies athwart two other, the Ladakh range and the Zanskar range. Ladakh lies at altitudes ranging from about 9,000 feet (2750m) at Kargil to 25,170 feet (7,672m) at Saser Kangri in the Karakoram. Thus summer temperatures rarely exceed about 27 degree Celsius in the shade, while in winter they may plummet to minus 20 degree Celsius even in Leh. Surprisingly, though, the thin air makes the heat of the sun even more intense than at lower altitudes; it is said that only in Ladakh can a man sitting in the sun with his feet in the shade suffer from sunstroke and frostbite at the same time!
ď ś ABOUT THE EXPEDITION MOTORBIKE EXPEDITION is a one of a kind extreme sport of driving to the limits and beyond. The Road to Ladakh offers superb biking conditions, tough climbs, endless descents, and maximum of-road potential for the die hard adventure lovers. Drive a classic motorcycle through India's spectacular Himalayas - Ladakh. Drive the highest motorable road in the world and visit some of the finest monasteries and experience the immense beauty of the Trans Himalayan region of Ladakh. 2
JEEP SAFARI happens to be one of the finest options to explore the landscape wonders and the remote areas of Ladakh. The trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh offers both moderate and tough terrain. Depending on your capability, you can go for a jeep safari option you want or that suits you best. The driving experience on the rough roads of Ladakh adds the tinge of adventure in the jeep safari in Ladakh. One of the most exciting jeep safaris in the Himalayas is through Ladakh. In Ladakh Tsomoriri, and Pangong offer the toughest and most terrific Jeep safari in the Himalayas. Crossing the Khardung la pass, considered to be one of the highest motor able roads in the world is an experience in itself. Each day of the Ladakh itinerary offers an opportunity to explore this land of barren wilderness. The culturally diverse people add to the charm of the jeep safari in Ladakh. The desolate mountains of this HIGH ALTITUDE DESERT and deep ravines reveal the natural beauty of Ladakh.
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"EXCITING VENTURE" NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE EXPEDITION CUM JEEP SAFARI TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF THE EXPEDITION Day
Route of the Expedition Report at Delhi
Distance
REMARKS
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Delhi – ChandigarhBilaspur Bilaspur – Manali Manali – RohtangKeylong Keylong-Baralacha la – Pang
320 250 113
welcome-meet and greet –orientation visit Pinjour Garden on the way A popular hill station pass through Rahtang
186
Baralacha (4892m)
22/07/2010
Pang –Taglang la – Leh
176
23/07/2010 24/07/2010
Leh Leh -Khardung La – Leh
78
25/07/2010
220
185 86
visit of Tsomoriri
02/08/2010
Leh – Chang La – Lukung Lukung – Pangong – Lukung Lukung – Upsi – Chamthang – Karzok Karzok – Tsomoriri Tsokar Tsokar - Sarchu Sarchu – Tandi- Losar Losar – Kibber – Recongpeo Recongpeo – Kalpa – Sarhan Sarhan – Shimla
Second highest motorable road Leisure A great achievement, world highest motorable road Approach to Pangong lake Crystal clear water lake Base for Tsomoriri
03/08/2010
Shimla – Chandigarh
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17/07/2010 18/07/2010 19/07/2010 20/07/2010 21/07/2010
26/07/2010 27/07/2010 28/07/2010 29/07/2010 30/07/2010 31/07/2010 01/08/2010
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160 222 290 110 176
cross the Kunzum la highest inhabitant village View of kinnaur kailash visit Bhima kali before dep. Expedition rest here.
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K.A.:- Please note that this tentative schedule and there may change depend upon the uncertain position of climate or any unforeseen incident that may occur during the expedition.
ďƒ˜ Tso-Moriri Lake Tso-Moriri Lake Circuit the area traversed by the Manali - Leh road, containing lake Tso moriri and other lakes, is a desolate and extensive region known as Rupshu. It is a landscape quite unlike any other in Ladakh, or elsewhere in India. This area is now open for tourists for for visiting along two specified tour circuits Tso-moriri is the most prominent lake of this region. The lakes are breeding grounds for numerous species of birds. Chief among them is the bar-headed goose, found in great numbers on the Tsomoriri, the great crested grebe, the Brahmini duck and the brown-headed gull.
ďƒ˜ Pangong Lake
It is situated at an altitude of 14,500 ft / 4,267m (145 kms. from Leh) is a long narrow basin of inland drainage, about 6 to 7 kilometers at its widest point, and over 130 kms long, bisected by the international border between India
and
China.
It
presents
spectacular views of the Chang-Chenmo range to the north. Spangmik and a scattering of other tiny villages along the lake's southern shore are the summer homes of a scanty population.
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AMAZING ALTITUDES Rohtang Baralacha Lachungla Taglangla
(3980m) (4892m) (5065m) (5360m)
Khardung la Chang la Polo-Kongka Kunzum la
(5602m) (5183m) (4115m) (4551m)
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INFORMATION/INSTRUCTION/GUIDELINES FOR EXPEDITION/JEEP SAFARI
A. REGISTRATION :-
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c. d. e.
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a. Participants may apply in our prescribed format dully filled and send to it us along with 4 passport size photographs, registration fees Rs.950/- (Non refundable) in favour of Youth Hostels Association of India, payable at Kandla Port branch in the mode of Demand Draft, CBS Cheques, Pay Order. Selected members will be informed individually have remit balance fees i.e. Rs. 4000/- for biker and Rs. 8000/- for jeep safari before 15.04.2010 and rest Rs. 4000/- and Rs. 10000/respectively may be deposited before 20.06.2010. Non selected members will be get refund of Rs. 950/- in same mode DD/cheque as that they have sent the money. Medical Certificate, copy of driving license, vehicle registration certificate (RC Book) must be attached for consideration. Foreigners can registered by E-mail and get confirmation by Email: yhaikutch@gmail.com, kis150669@yahoo.co.in rvdangera@yahoo.co.in After getting confirmation, In addition to above documents, foreign nationals have to send a copy of passport also. Once approved you need to send the participation fee of USD 25 in mode of Demand Draft, Cheques, Pay Order in favour of Youth Hostels Associations of India payable at Kandla Port, with the documents mentioned in the application form by post.
B. PLACE OF REPORTING :All selected participants for both motorcycle as well as jeep safari have to reach New Delhi on 16.07.2010 before 03.00 p.m. with items/material as instructed in admit card. C. FEES The expedition/safari fees is worked out on "No profit No loss basis" and includes high calorie veg, food, accommodation in simple guest house or tented, guide, fully supported technical staff. Kindly send the fees programme director addressed given above :Particulars
Bikers Male
Biker Female
Jeep safari/ pax Indian 8900 7400 18950 Foreigner-solo USD 680 * USD 540* USD 470 with pillion USD 510* USD 470* ----*With bike Enfield rent and fuel both included. 7
D. SELECTION CRITERIA :If the entries exceed, the following criteria will be applied, however, all the right for selection is reserved with Youth Hostel Association of India, Kutch Unit. 1) One or maximum of two Participants will be selected from each state branch for this expedition and jeep safari as well. 2) Age group of 20 – 45 will be given preference with having a good physically and medically fitness. 3) Female biker will be given preference to boost them in the field of adventure, though she must have an instinct to go through a tough and rough mountain terrain. 4) Having experience in this field and must be able to withhold the stress and strain in high altitude mission (where oxygen is lesser and appalling cold ) for long duration. A. Must have a driving license for motor bike with gears and valid through out India. (for Indian participants) B.
Must have an International License and valid in Indian sub continent.(for foreign national)
C.
The participants must own a bike not less than 125 CC and fully insured (for foreign national, the bike will be hired and provided locally) E. BIKE SPECIFICATIONS : The participants must own a bike not less than 125 CC and fully insured. The registration of bike is 01.01.2009. For foreign national, the bike will be hired and provided locally and charges for hire is included in the fees. For solo bike 350cc and for with pillion 500cc bike will be hired on daily rented basis with certain condition of the providers. ( please go through terms and condition given separately for foreigners ) F. RISK FACTORS :-
YHAI Kutch unit will provide ample aid in the above type of
incident but can not be held responsible for any risks as this expedition is a high risk adventure relating with steadfast motor biking up and down on Great Himalayan Range and Karakoram Range. All participants must sign before the program Director at time of registration. The differ of the same will lead to the termination from the expedition and no refund will be admissible in any circumstances.
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G. THINGS TO BE CARRIED :o Bike as described as above o valid driving license through out India (International Driving License for foreign nationals valid in India). o Helmet, Leather Gloves, Sport Shoes, Cotton Shirts, Jeans, woolen Jackets, woolen muffler, cap, sun glasses, woolen shocks, water bottle, lunch box, cold cream, toiletries, personal medicines and other safety gears if any. o Participants can bring camera, handycam, binocular, compass or similar things but at their own risk. (Some items will be sponsored that we will let you before one month along with admit card. ) H. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTION:Selected participants will be informed individually as they have opted in the form. I. CANCELLATION In case you are unable to join the expedition/jeep safari the following amount will deducted. o Your request of cancellation before 15/04/2009 Rs. 2000/from total fees paid, will be deducted and balance will be refunded for in both program. o After 15.04.2010 , no refund will be given.
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KUTCH UNIT- 038 (GUJ.) 105,Bhoomi Complex, P.O. Anjar- Kutch 370 110
REGISTRATION FROM
National Motorbike Expedition Motorcycle Expedition 1. Full Name 2. Full Address for Correspondence
Jeep Safari
:_____________________________________________ :_____________________________________________ :_____________________________________________
3. Educational Qualifications
:_____________________________________________
4. Occupation
:_____________________________________________
6. Driving License No.
:_____________________________________________
5. Employer/ Firm
:_____________________________________________
6. Contact
:(LL)_________________(Mob)____________________
7. E-mail
:_____________________________________________
8. YHAI Membership No :_____________________________________________ 9. Hobbies 10.
Associate with Member of
:_____________________________________________ :_____________________________________________
11. Achievements
:(Please give details overleaf)
12.Reaching Delhi at
:_____________________________________________
Date: ____________ Place:____________ Signature of Participant (to be signed before at Delhi before programme director) Note: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Kindly affix one photo on registration form and attach two photos separate for admit card. For Sr. No.11 achievement means participated in trekking /mountaineering related various activities at State/ National Level Seminar/ Conferences. For Sr. No. 10 mention the membership with Rotary, Lions Club or any other institution. For Sr. No. 12 intimate the schedule of arrival at Delhi the reporting place on 07-06-2010
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DECLARATION I agree to adhere strictly to the discipline of the Programme and abide by the directions of the organizing authorities or their nominees, at all times and shall not deviate from the set expedition route during the Programme. IN CASE OF ANY ACCIDENT, ILLNESS OR INJURT, I WILL NOT HOLD THE YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA-KUTCH UNIT OR HIS ANY MEMBERS/OFFICE BEARER WHOLLY OR PARTLY RESPONSIBLE
Place __________________ Date __________________
(SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT)
MEDICAL CERIFICATE Name:Father's Name:-
________________________________________ _________________________________________
Present illness / Past illness / Physical Disability An Infectious Disorder
:
Yes/No
Hypertension
:
Yes/No
Bronchial Asthma
:
Yes/No
Diabetes Mellitus
:
Yes/No
Epilepsy
:
Yes/No
Heart Disease
:
Yes/No
I have medically examined Mr /Ms_______________________________________ on (Date)_____________and found him / Her medically / Mentally fit to undergo Bike Expedition/ Jeep Safari in high altitude areas & in the mountains and as per history and clinical examination he/she is not suffering from any chronic disease Name of Dr ______________________________________Reg No______
SIGNATURE & SEAL
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