State Branch :
KERALA STATE BRANCH
Program Name : MUNNAR HILLS TREKKING EXPEDITION- 2014
Program Category : Trekking
Duration of the Program : 5 Days
Start Date : 18/10/2014
End Date : 24/10/2014
Number of Batch : 3
Reporting Dates : 18/10/2014 , 19/10/2014 and 20/10/2014
Program
Fee : Rs
3900/- (Only YHAI Members)
Fee
inclusion : Food, Accommodation. Guide Fee,
Insurance,
Forest
Entry Fee
Reporting
Place : National Adventure Academy. Devikulam
Munnar
Name of the Program Co ordinator : J
Shine
Contact Number : 09447061522
Complete Postal Address : C/o Vrindavan Sreenivasapuram P.O Varkala Thiruvananthapuram
District Kerala 695145 .
Brief
Description of the Programme : This
program was initially started in the year of 2002. Seven program have been completed so far. This is a trek which goes through the tea plantation
& grass lands in the altitude of 1800msl high. Nature Unseen is an initiative by
few nature conservationists to conserve the nature and to show the
world its wonders. It has trekking and camps situated in Kannan Devan
Hills of Western Ghats. Munnar is a place blessed with abundant
vegetation so it opens up a myriad possibilities and opportunities to explore
the fascinating facets of nature. The camps are a boon to the people who love
nature and want to know the interesting facts about the
200-year history of Munnar
Who Can Participate? Any one who are the member of YHAI and
Physically and mentally fit can participate.
How to reach the
base camp : The
Base Camp – “National Adventure Academy” is about 8 Kms from Munnar Town. Local
Buses, Taxi or Autorikshas are available form Munnar Town to Devikulam Nearest rail head is at Angamaly or Alwaye, both are
nearly 120 km away from Munnar. Angamaly / Alwaye is an important rail junction
in Ernakulam – Trissur route and is well connected to all cities in India.
Nearest major airport is Cochin International airport which is about 125 km
away. Private and
government operated (KSRTC - Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) buses are
available to Munnar from Alwaye/Angamaly and Ernakulam
How
to Join : After the submission of Application
form with Medical certificate along with participation Fee Rs 3900/-. Amount
Remit to Canara Bank(IFSC CNRB0000756
) Ponnai Branch(Branch Code 000756) Malappuram District Kerala State A/c 0756101040595
or by DD in favour of Secretary Youth Hostels Association of India Kerala state
Branch payable at Ponnani
Accommodation
Facilities: Providing Dormitory Accommodation in
the Base camp at Devikulam with sufficient Pucca Toilet Block. A dining hall and kitchen facilities are also
available in the base camp. In higher camps, tended accommodation shall be
providing.
Food
and Water supplies .: Providing simple vegetarian food with clean drinking
water. Safe and natural drinking water is available everywhere in Munnar.
What
participants should bring along : Woolen Cloths, Cotton cloths, Trekking
Boots, rain coat, cold cream. Plate, water bottle, lunch Box, Bed sheets and
air pillow, Mug and Medicines use at daily.
Cancellation
Rules -
Notice for 7 days before the 1st Reporting Date – 50% of the
participation Fee refunds.
Less than 7 days before the 1st
Reporting Date – No Refund allowed
Safety and security : Experienced guides and helpers are available. The treks routs
are very familiar to all the guides who are associate this program. 