Mukesh Padsala (Cyclist)

For the first time Youth Hostels Association of India is organizing the Himalayan Winter Trekking Expedition in Manali. This program has been designed to fulfill the demand of the YHAI members who want to participate in trekking during winter. So we decided to organize this program in very famous hill station  Manali  in Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is most picturesque valley, is also known as the Queen of Hill station, located on the bank of river Beas river. Kullu valley is known as Valley of God. This expedition  will cover places of importance like Hadimba temple, Old Manali, Vasisth,etc. If you are lucky then you may experience the snow fall during your expedition. DURATION OF THE PROGRAM 5 Days & 4 Night START DATE 22 Dec, 2013 END DATE 5 Jan,2014 NUMBER OF BATCHES 15 SIZE OF A BATCH 20 Participants in each group REPORTING DATES Participants can report on any day between 22nd December 2013 to 5th January 2014....

Package Tour by Youth Hostel Bhubaneshwar 01 Nov, 2013 - 28 Feb, 2014 ( 4N/ 5D ) Inclusive of stay & food at the Youth Hostel @ Rs.5000/- Youth hostel Bhubaneswar offers the best site seeing trip of adventure, nature study, bird watching, dolphin watching, boating and heritage exploration program. POGRAMME SCHEDULE :  DAY 1- Report at youth hostel Bhubaneswar and visit around the city. ,  DAY 2- Visit Nandan kanan zoo, Khandagiri and Udaygiri Buddhist caves. ,  DAY 3 - Visit Dhauli shanti stupa, Konark sun temple and visit the famous lord Jagannath dham at Puri - the only undisputed pilgrimage of the world. Back to hostel and night halt.  DAY 4- Boating in Chillika Lake and visit Kalijai &bird watching back to BHUBANESWAR and night halt.  DAY 5- Disperse after lunch. FEES:  The fee for this program is Rs. 5000/-, for a family consisting of Wife, Husband & Two Children below the age of 12 years.  The fee will cover stay i...

New Darjeeling (Shilary Goan)  Family Adventure Camping-2014 Shilary Goan (eco-village, New Darjeeling) -  20 Jan, 2014 - 30 Jan, 2014 (4D/ 3N) DURATION OF THE PROGRAM :   3Nights, 4 Days on 4th Day group will be checked out after lunch. START DATE :  20.01.2014 END DATE :  02.02.2014 NUMBER OF BATCHES :  3(Three) SIZE OF A BATCH :  30 Families inclusive of husband/wife/2 children upto 10 yrs REPORTING DATES ;  20th Jan, 26th Jan, 30th Jan 2014 PROGRAM FEE : Rs. 4550/per family REPORTING PLACE :  Shilary Goan (eco-village, New Darjeeling) HOW TO JOIN :  The seats are bookable online, please check the Schedule & Seats to book. CANCELLATION :  In case you are unable to join the programme after paying the participation fees, you will get 50% of the program fee as refund, provided, your request is received directly to YHAI West Bengal State Branch, through email on yhaiwestbengal@gmail....

YOUTH HOSTELS  ASSOCIATION OF INDIA - GUJARAT STATE BRANCH Exploring Marine National Park-Bhaadu & the Divine Places at Devbhoomi Dwarka District Date :    First Group : 08.12.2013, Second Group : 09.12.2013 , Third Group : 10.12.2013 (proposed)   Treasure of endless leisure, fun and spirituality awaits your gracious visit to Gujarat. Youth Hostels Association of India, with its long experience of expertise in organizing eco-adventure & environment friendly trekking expeditions and educational programmes, announces a new breath taking programme in the Gulf of Kutch at Bhadu (Devbhoomi Dwarka District). The exotic wildlife, bird sanctuaries and Marine National Park thrill you with nature’s majestic creation. Picturesque seaside with its sandy beaches makes you realize the magnificence of nature. The lovely places remind you of nature’s unending beauty and the sacred places provide you with the unique spiritual experience and unity with the ultimat...

YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATIONS OF INDIA - GUJARAT STATE BRANCH  YHAI Gujarat State 3Day 2 Night Zarwani & Junaraj Trek Date : 15th, 16th & 17th Nov. 2013 (Friday-Saturday & Sunday) ABOUT THE PROGRAM  :  YHAI Gujarat State Branch is organizing the Winter Trekking Expedition in the beautiful region of Satpuda range of Shoolpaneshwer Wild life Sanctuary from 15th Nov 2013 to 17th Nov. 2013.  Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary  : Birds having affinities with Himalayan and Western Ghats, a variety of raptors, the hills of Satpuda range, the thrill of coming across a python or flying squirrel, pangolin or big / lesser cats and the scenic beauty of moist deciduous forest... all this can be enjoyed by an eco-tourist at Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary encompasses an area of 607.71 sq. km in Narmada district, which comprises a major watershed, feeding the Sardar Sarovar and the Karjan reservoirs. Hilly tract of the Sanctuary borderi...

YHAI   Explore Khajuraho- 2013 : By YHAI, M.P. STATE BRANCH Date :  07 Nov, 2013, 3N/ 4D Khajuraho temple  is world renowned for its sculpture dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Jain deities and sexually explicit carving both inside and outside of the temples. A UNESCO world heritage site Khajuraho is believed to have has over 75 temples of which 22 remain today. Orchha  is town near the banks of Betwa river. The medieval city of Orchha seems to have forzen in time, its palaces and temples still retaining their original grandeur. Jhansi City,   situated between the rivers Pahunj and Betwa is a symbol of bravery, courage and self espect. It is said that in ancient times Jhansi was the part of the regions Chedi Rashtra, Jejak Bhukit, Jajhoti and Bundelkhand. In 1842 raja Gangdhar rao married Mannikarnika. After this marriage Mannikarnika was given the new name Lakshmi Bai, who led forces against British in 1857. She sacrificed her...