Nature’s Trail

Desert Trekking Expedition, 2007


Youth Hostels Association of India is organizing the National Desert Trekking Expedition, 2007 in the Jaisalmer region of the GREAT THAR DESERT of Rajasthan. The trek is for seven days. The minimum age for joining this expedition is 15 years. The reporting dates are from 11th Nov., 2007 to 21st Nov., 2007. The participation fee has been fixed at Rs. 1700/-. This will cover 7 days stay, simple vegetarian meals, expert guidance, insurance and equipment. Participants will bear the travel expenses to Base Camp Jaisalmer and back to their homes. Base Camp for the programme is established in the Border Home Guards Ground, Jaisalmer, which is 4 kms. from Bus Stand and also 4 kms from Railway station. Jaisalmer is connected by train service with Jodhpur. It is also connected by road with Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur and Ajmer.

THE SCHEDULE

Day-1 Report at Base Camp (Border Home Guards Ground), Jaisalmer  
Day-2 Visit City (Sam Sand Dunes by bus) 40 Kms.
Day-3 Camel Safari up to Behead 14 Kms.
Trek to Beeda Sand Dunes  2 Kms.
Day-4 Trek to Hattar 14 Kms.
Day-5 Trek to Dhaneli 13 Kms.
Day-6 Trek to Barna 13 Kms.
Day-7 Transfer by bus to Base Camp and Group dispersal 40 Kms.

Members desirous of joining this programme may apply on a prescribed Registration Form duly supported by a Medical Certificate. You can also register online through our website www.yhaindia.org

For further information please write with self-addressed stamped envelope to :-—

National Secretary,
Youth Hostels Association of India
5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi – 110 021
Tel.: 2611 0250, 2687 1969 • Fax: 011- 26113469
Email: trekking@yhaindia.org; info@yhaindia.org
Website : www.yhaindia.org