FACT SHEET Name of the Program : The Forest Learning Program at Great Himalayan National Park For Bed. And Med. Students belonging to Centre for Education, Delhi University Program Brief:
Very few things are more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise. Trees have from time immemorial been closely associated with magic. These stout members of the vegetable kingdom may stand for as long as a thousand years, and tower far above our mortal heads. An untouched forest, studded with trees of all ages, sizes and types, is more than a mysterious, magical place – it is a vast energy reservoir of nature. Forests once stood tall over the entire landmass of our planet. Today, they are fighting what can be called as their last battle for survival. Onslaught of humanity is undermining the health of forest ecosystems at the peril of its own future generations. This amazing program at the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) seeks to expose the minds to the mystique of forests as vibrant ecosystems. Another aim of this program is to make the participants realize the critical role of forests in maintaining the viability and vitality of earth as a living planet. History is replete with the examples of individuals who even gave up thrones for the bliss of a forest. Time spent in exploring a forest is an investment into one’s future. It can also be a wonderfully different way to learn about the realities of nature that constitute the foundation of human existence. The Program at GHNP exposes the participants to physical and intellectual challenges posed by a forest while also respecting their personal limits. It also seeks to enable them to discover, understand and enjoy the incredible charisma of nature. Trek Code Date of Trekking Trek Maximum Height Total Trekking Distance Experience Required Equipment Required Period Duration No. of people Suggested Age Bracket Kids allowed Distance from Chandigarh Permissions Accommodation Sustenance on Trek
DU-FLP 1 December 2007 Moderate Rolla 22 kms Moderate Mention the list 4 Days 30-40 25 years Average NO … 550 .Kms Required and will be organized by our NGO SAHARA taking care of all the logistical arrangements Sai Ropa : dormitories and inside GHNP camp ( twin and triple sharing tents) Nil
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Mobile toilets would be provided Rock Climbing, Night Trekking , River Crossing, Rappelling , Watching wildlife documentaries, birding , trekking Rs 800 per day per person or Rs 4000 for the package based on minimum of Ankit Sood Sunshine SAHARA Adventures A.B Kullu-175101 (HP) INDIA Mobile : 94181-02083 sunhimalaya@gmail.com Itinerary for the Trek/Day/Week Activity, and at which place Overnight Journey to Kullu by deluxe 2x2 coach and sleeper coach. Morning Arrival at Aut ( beginning of Aut Tunnel in National Highway 21 where one would be met by cabs which will transfer the participants to the the Forest Rest House at Sai Ropa . Have Breakfast Freshen up and Orientation: By Mr. Ankit Sood through a DVD slide movie entitled voices and choices which would be projected over an Lcd projector. The participants can buy map, books after that for getting more information on this newest national park in India.. Activity of the Day would include rappelling , biodiversity walk and river crossing with the help of instructors. Evening a fun documentary and pre trek preparations . Evening will be sleeping in dormitories . Sai Ropa : 1300 meters Early breakfast: Today we start the trek into the GHNP. The participants would be required to take sleeping bags and water along with their packed lunch. Proceed by vehicles to Goshaini (1500 m), 9 km easy walk to Rolla (2100 m). Packed Lunch served with hot tea at the entrance of the national park where one would sit by the Tirthan river. Activity at Rolla Camp would be Rock Climbing and Star Gazing Overnight stay at Rolla. Bonfire Dinner. Rolla to Shilt ( 3100 meters ) and back to Rolla (3000 meters) This is an 8 km moderate trek uphill to Khorli Poi which takes us through an amazingly thick jungle full of monals , deers and wild animals. o/n In Tents at Rolla Rolla to Goshaini : we will start early today going downhill to reach the road head at Goshaini where we will be led to our base camp at Sai Ropa . After freshening up and having a good snack we would leave for Aut in the evening around 5 pm. Arrival at Delhi in the morning.
The tour costs include Rs 2400 /= per head Trek Cost includes: 1. Transportation to & fro Goshaini 2. Transport from Main road to the SaiRopa forest rest house 3. All trekking equipment 4. Permits to the Great Himalayan National Park 5. Stay at Sai Ropa in Dormitories and twin/triple sharing tents at Rolla 6. All vegetarian food, Eggs for breakfast 7. All staff including cook , porters and guide. Personal porter would be charged extra. The participants would have to carry their own sleeping bags which would be provided at the Sai Ropa campus. The cost would not include 1. Meals and cost of journey from Delhi and back 2. Any other expenses other than mentioned above. 3. All the participants will carry their own rucksacks and sleeping bags which will be provided at the campus at Sai Ropa. 4. Personal porters and camera charges are the only extra costs if incurred. Personal Porter will cost you Rs 300 per day and Camera charges are s 50 per day ITEMS ALLOWED to be taken • A thick jacket, pullover and windcheater , Cameras, Binoculars, Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Packed Food/eatables, Water Bottle, Waste Bin liners to collect all your rubbish, Etc., Small rucksack to carry stuff, torch . A suggested list is attached.
Suggested CLOTHING for the trek • Comfortable walking boots with thick cotton socks to avoid blisters • Comfortable shorts/track/jogger pants with T-shirts or cotton suits for ease of trekking • A cap or hat offers shade from the sun • Small cotton handkerchiefs/towels to wipe your brow • Add other items as per your suggested trek This program is conducted by the joint venture of Sunshine Adventures and the local communities of the ecozone of the GHNP. Please confirm your details at Sunshine Himalayan Adventures - Unique Himalayan Tours Helping the Local Environment Near Arya Samaj Temple, Akhara Bazar Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India -175101 Phone : +91-1902-225182 Fax : +91-1902-222391 Mob: 94181-02083 Email : sunhimalaya@gmail.com, info@sunshineadventure.com
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Contact Person and Organizer : Ankit Sood Sunshine SAHARA Adventures A.B Kullu-175101 (HP) INDIA sunhimalaya@gmail.com 9418102083
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