MUNNAR HILLS TREKKING EXPEDITION- 2014

Organised by Kerala State Branch, Youth hostels Association of India

Duration of the Program :

5 Days

Start Date

18/10/2014

End Date

24/10/2014

Number of Batch

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

Email Address

shinejvrindavan@gmail.com

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 before the 10th October2014 50% of the
participation Fee refunds. Otherwise No refund is applicable.
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.