PARTICIPANTS TO PLEASE NOTE

3. Alcohol consumption / smoking is totally banned during the programme.4. The programme schedule / trek route can be changed due to unforeseen

circumstances.5. Primary medical facilities and one escorts guide with each group will be

made available for the safety of the participants.6. In case of any participant falls sick during the programme, the expenses

for medical treatment, travel and porter etc. will be borne by the concerned individual.

7. During the programme the decision of the In-charge will be final and binding.

Participants are requested to strictly adhere to Rules and Regulations, maintain Camp Discipline and Co-operate with our organizers. Defaulters will be sent back at their own risk and cost and disciplinary legal action will be taken against them.

9. Legal disputes subject to Panaji Jurisdiction only.

1. Strict Discipline should be maintained at the camp and during the Trek.2. This camp is not a Picnic. Only those genuinely interested in

Trekking, Camping and Adventure and having a love for nature can participate.

8. Stern action will be taken against defaulter.

SAFETY OF PARTICIPANTSExtensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the meticulous planning of trek routes. Our organisers have been constantly visiting the areas to check all details in order to ensure the safety of the participants. Every care has been taken to make the trek safe. Our camp organisers are highly experienced and will assist the participants in every way possible.

However, the Goa Hiking Association and the organisers of the Programme cannot be held responsible for any accident, injury, illness and such other unforseen events.

Participation feesRs. 950.00 for students & members of GHA;Rs. 1150.00 for other participants from Goa;

Several prizes will be awarded to participants after conducting various competitions at Base Camp.

The fee includes transport (from Panaji to base camp and back bus fares). Food, accommodation, training, equipments, supervision, hire charges, administrative, organizational and allied expenses during the Programme.

HOW TO PARTICIPATEKindly fill up application form with details and send it along with photographs (compulsory) along with the fee in cash / DD drawn in favour of GOA HIKING ASSOCIATION (cheques are not accepted)

Mr. Pramod Kamat,President - Goa Hiking Association,

Mahalsa Prasad, Near O Herald Press, Merces, Goa. 403 005.Mob.: 09422058071 / 09822984848

As our programme is very popular, there is a great demand for booking of seats. Since the number of participants is restricted, booking is done on a First-Come-First-Serve Basis.So please book by submitting the filled application form along with the fees at the earliest.

The Association reserves the right for admission to the programme and also change in programme due to unforseen reasons.

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDa) If cancelled 10 days before reporting – 50%b) Less than 5 days – No Refund

For further details, please contact the following:Panaji: Mr. Pramod Kamat, President.

( 09822984848, 09422058071mahalsa_ent@rediffmail.com

Mr. Vishwas Kadam, Vice President ( 09823885031Mr. Mangirish Pai, Secretary.( 09420164130

mangirishpai@yahoo.com

Margao: Mr. Chandresh Naik ( 09422390807Vasco: Mr. Mukesh Naik ( 09503052536

Mapusa: Dr. Richard Fernandes ( 09823539804

Note : Parents / Friends / Relatives can visit the camp only on 14th November 2010 at 5 p.m. for concluding ceremony.

GOAHiking Association

organises

Completes 35 years of adventurous activities

From 10th to 15th November 2010

SILVER JUBILEE TREKKING&

ADVENTURE CAMP 2010

Under the Patronage ofSports Authority of Goa and

Indian Mountaineering Foundation

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Goa Hiking Association (GHA), a voluntary organization registered under Societies Registration Act 1860 recognized by SAG and IMF is committed for promotion of adventure activities amongst Goan and near by Youth since 1974. GHA has championed the cause of HIKING, TREKKING and ROCK CLIMBING in Goa. Over the last 35 years it has successfully promoted and popularized such adventurous activities including Mountaineering enabling youth to derive the numerous benefits of these sports. In addition to its regular adventure sports activities GHA has been regularly

Western Himalayas. GHA has send team also to Black Peak and to Kailash Mansarovar too. Besides in the month of May a team of GHA takes participants from all sections in the Himalayan ranges. Mountain ridges interwoven with brooks, streams and cascades under the emerald blue sky. Rich and varied natural scenery ranging from misty mountains and dense forest.

organising hiking programmes comprising of one day/overnight/moonlight hikes throughout the year. It has so far conducted 11 National trekking programmes (NTP-Goa), several Coastal treks, Rock-climbing courses, Exploratory treks, High Altitude Treks in the Himalayan ranges, 24 State Trekking Programmes and 16 Adventure Camps, and also organised the first Goan Mountaineering Expedition to the peak “White Sail” (21,268 ft.) in the Western Himalayas.

Since 1986, the 24 consecutive Trekking camps were conducted at the following places :(1) Mollem, Sanguem, 1986; (2) Cotigao, Canacona, 1987(3) Collem, Sanguem, 1988; (4) Hivre, Sattari, 1989;(5) Potrem, Sanguem, 1990; (6) Utrama, Sanguem, 1991;(7) Netravali, Sanguem, 1992 (8) Dhargem, Sanguem, 1993;(9) Tambdi Surla, Sanguem, 1994 (10) Shiroli, Keri, Sattari, 1995(11) Santrem, Sattari, 1996 (12) Caranzol, Sattari, 1997(13) Netravali, Sanguem, 1998 (14) Kalay, 1999(15) Santrem,Sattari 2000 (16) Nandran Mollem, 2001(17) Netravali, Sanguem, 2002 (18) NTP Circular Trek 2003(19) Caranzol, Valpoi 2004 (20) Nandran, Mollem, 2005(21) Tambdisurla, Sanguem - 2006 (22) Tambdi Surla, Sanguem 2007(23) Caranzol, Valpoi 2008 (24) Eddem, Canacona 2009

We welcome you to the fold of our Association to make you aware that “Life is a daring Adventure and that we are a part of this environment to preserve it is self preservation”.

SILVER JUBILEE TREKKING & ADVENTURE CAMP 2010

In its constant endeavors to provide the adventure seeking youth with different trekking trails and promote awareness towards nature and environment protection, GHA offers you chance to experience a first hand expedition in the picturesque beautiful mountains, waterfalls, etc. In short experience beauty of inert Goa.

Traverse through the lush green paddy fields and experience the splendor that will make up a lifetime of memories. We guarantee an invigoration experience that will be a precious as the achievement certificate on successful completion of the trek.

SCHEDULE OF SILVER JUBILEE TREKKING & ADVENTURE CAMP 2010

Tue, 9th Nov. 2010 :Report at Panaji Bus Stand for outstation participants only. Rest day.

Wed, 10th Nov. 2010 : Reporting at Tambdi Surla base camp before lunch.The participants will be divided into 4 groups & they will in turn follow a radial trek with the following itinerary.

11th Nov. - 14th Nov. 20101.Group A : Trek to Dudhsagar Waterfall, one of the most beautiful

waterfall of Goa.2. Group B : Trek to Tambdi Surla, A beautiful temple of Lord Mahadeva,

is the only specimen of Kadamba architecture built in 12th Century and made of basalt stone.

3.Group C : Trek to Vageri Hill, second highest peak of Goa from where one can get the panoramic beauty of North Goa.

4.Group D : Adventure Activities which includes natural rock climbing, river crossing, rapelling and other allied activities.

Sunday, 14th Nov. 2010 : Valedictory function followed by distribution of certificates, etc.

Monday, 15th Nov. 2010 : Departure from base camp.

PARTICIPATIONParticipation is open to all educational institutions, youths groups of industrial establishments, office workers, adventure clubs and organisations. All those who are physically fit to endure the stress of the trek and having an aptitude for outdoor life and a preparedness to rough it out are eligible to participate in this programme. DAILY ROUTINE

Each day, the participants will leave the base camp after breakfast and trek to the four different locations mentioned above and return by the evening.

After returning to Base Camp, they will be enlightened by talks on nature and environment, films on wild life, slide shows on rock climbing and mountaineering, Star gazing, etc. This will be followed by dinner and campfire.

ENVIRONMENTParticipants are requested to keep the trail plastic free. They ensure that the trekking trail is kept neat and clean. Wrappers, plastics, empty boxes, etc. shall not be littered but carried upto the base camp for necessary disposal.

FOOD AND ACCOMMODATIONThe participants will stay in tents at the Base Camp site. The food will be both veg. and non veg. Pack lunch will be served when the participants leave the Base Camp for their daily trek. Utmost care has been taken to prepare the food in strict hygienic conditions.

THINGS TO BRING ALONGAll the participants are requested to bring along with them the following items:-

1. Compulsory : Loose and comfortable clothing (preferably cottons), hunter/tennins shoes, pairs of cotton socks, Chappal, bed sheets, toilet articles, soap, towel, lunch-box, spoon, mug, plate, water bottle, sun cap, monsoon gear, electral powder, torch with extra cells, note book, pen, etc.2. Optional : Personal first aid kit, Camera, extra cells, rolls, Ruck sack (if available).

PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED NOT TO BRING VALUABLES AND EXCESS MONEY.- if brought and lost organisers are not responsible.

All the programmes are organized on “NO PROFIT-NO LOSS” basis by a team of honorary volunteers who render their services in different capacities such as Director, Asst.-Director, Field Director, Quarter Master, Camp in-charge, etc.