KUTCH UNIT- 038 (GUJ.)105,Bhoomi Complex, P.O. Anjar- Kutch 370 110

C I R C U L A RSubject: - "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 CHAWDAPROGRAMME DIRECTOR

Encl:- As above

To all units and state branch of YHAI

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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!

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.

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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 EXPEDITIONDay Route of the

ExpeditionDistance REMARKS

17/07/2010 Report at Delhi ----- welcome-meet and greet –orientation

18/07/2010 Delhi – Chandigarh- Bilaspur

320 visit Pinjour Garden on the way

19/07/2010 Bilaspur – Manali 250 A popular hill station20/07/2010 Manali – Rohtang-

Keylong113 pass through Rahtang

21/07/2010 Keylong-Baralacha la –Pang

186 Baralacha (4892m)

22/07/2010 Pang –Taglang la – Leh 176 Second highest motorable road

23/07/2010 Leh Leisure24/07/2010 Leh -Khardung La – Leh 78 A great achievement,

world highest motorable road

25/07/2010 Leh – Chang La – Lukung

220 Approach to Pangong lake

26/07/2010 Lukung – Pangong – Lukung

120 Crystal clear water lake

27/07/2010 Lukung – Upsi – Chamthang – Karzok

185 Base for Tsomoriri

28/07/2010 Karzok – Tsomoriri - Tsokar

86 visit of Tsomoriri

29/07/2010 Tsokar - Sarchu 16030/07/2010 Sarchu – Tandi- Losar 222 cross the Kunzum la31/07/2010 Losar – Kibber –

Recongpeo290 highest inhabitant

village01/08/2010 Recongpeo – Kalpa –

Sarhan110 View of kinnaur

kailash02/08/2010 Sarhan – Shimla 176 visit Bhima kali

before dep.03/08/2010 Shimla – Chandigarh 95 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.

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.

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 ALTITUDESRohtang (3980m) Khardung la (5602m)Baralacha (4892m) Chang la (5183m)Lachungla (5065m) Polo-Kongka (4115m)Taglangla (5360m) Kunzum la (4551m)

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INFORMATION/INSTRUCTION/GUIDELINES FOR EXPEDITION/JEEP SAFARI

A. REGISTRATION :- 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.

b. 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.

c. Non selected members will be get refund of Rs. 950/- in same mode DD/cheque as that they have sent the money.

d. Medical Certificate, copy of driving license, vehicle registration certificate (RC Book) must be attached for consideration.

e. Foreigners can registered by E-mail and get confirmation by E-mail: yhaikutch@gmail.com,

kis150669@yahoo.co.in rvdangera@yahoo.co.in

f. After getting confirmation, In addition to above documents, foreign nationals have to send a copy of passport also.

g. 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 18950Foreigner-solo USD 680 * USD 540* USD 470with pillion USD 510* USD 470* -----

*With bike Enfield rent and fuel both included.

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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 aboveo 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 Jeep Safari

1. Full Name :_____________________________________________2. Full Address for

Correspondence :_____________________________________________

:_____________________________________________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. Kindly affix one photo on registration form and attach two photos separate

for admit card.2. For Sr. No.11 achievement means participated in trekking /mountaineering

related various activities at State/ National Level Seminar/ Conferences.3. For Sr. No. 10 mention the membership with Rotary, Lions Club or any other

institution.4. 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 CERIFICATEName:- ________________________________________

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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