YHAI NATIONAL LEVEL PROGRAMMES

National Family Adventure Camping - Goa, 2013

• ABOUT THE PROGRAM : The participants will enjoy with family, an adventurous stay in the tents for 4 nights & 5 days. They will visit all the important tourists spots of Goa through the conducted tours. One can also join the river cruise in the River Mandovi. Goa State Branch of Youth Hostels Association of India is organising Family Camping for the benefit of our members who are not in a position to participate in the trekking but would like to be the part of adventure along with families and friends.
• HOW TO REACH : The base camp is located at Sports Authority Ground, Near Miramar Beach, Panaji Goa. The nearest railway stations are Thivim (25Kms), Karmali (12 km) and Margao (33km.). State bus service is available. Direct bus service is also available from Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore & Mangalore. Direct trains are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and major cities of India.
• PROGRAM FEE : Rs 4000/- per family. 40 families on each reporting day.
• REPORTING DATES : 11, 16, 21, 26, 31 Dec 2013 & 5 Jan 2014.
• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE : Any member of the association with their families.
• HOW TO JOIN : Members desirous of joining the programme may apply on a prescribed Registration Form. Photocopies of the forms are acceptable. Form should be sent along with draft or at par payable cheques of participation fee or book online.
• ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES : One Tent per family with bedding & blankets.
• FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES : Unlimited Simple nutritious Vegetarian food.
• THINGS TO BRING ALONG : Cotton clothes, sun cap, water bottle, lunch box, enameled or steel mug or tumbler, plate, spoon, soap, toilet paper, towel, medicines (which you normally use at home).
• Sight Seeing Tours:- As most of you must be aware Goa has attained a place of pride on the International Tourist Circuit. Goa is one of India’s most laid-back yet sophisticated and exciting destinations. Goa offers miles and miles of sunny beaches, well preserved churches, temples and forts, lush green forests, abundant wild life, spectacular pageantry, colourful festivals, warm and gracious people, superb cuisine. There is so much to see - and you feel there’s too little time.
• A visit to Goa is incomplete without North & South Goa sight seeing and river cruise on River Mandovi. Over the years we have observed that the campers find it difficult to go for sight-seeing & river cruise as Dec - Jan is the peak season and getting tour booking is difficult. Moreover 2 days are required as North & South Goa tours are conducted separately. Needless to say that the price paid for these tours is also high.Keeping in mind requirement of our campers and in association with Goa Tourism Development Corporation ( A Govt. of Goa Undertaking) we have worked a combine North & South Goa tour, River Cruise and the Back Water thrill (Tuesday and Friday). This is a must see tour as it would take you to the most beautiful and commercially unexplored part of Goa.  Goa Darshan (North & South combine) Dep.:8.30 AM - Arr. 6.30 PM
• South: Covers world heritage Old Goa churches Basilica of Bom Jesus,Se Cathedral, temples Shree Mangesh at Mangeshi and Shri Shantadurga at Kavle. (Lunch halt at base camp) North: Beaches of Vagator, Calangute and Aguada Fort.
• River Cruise Dep. 6.00 PM - 1 hour -At sunset on board of Cruiser Santa Monica in the waters of Mandovi river along the beautiful promenade of Panaji leading into Arabian sea at Miramar beach. Fun and merriment await to refresh you in the form of music and dance on the decks of the luxury cruiser. Let your hair down and step to the mesmerizing tunes of Goan culture. Enjoy Goan cultural show with music and plenty of entertainment on board.
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