GOA MONSOON TREKKING EXPEDITION 2019


All these waterfalls are inside the forested Mhadei wildlife sanctuary of Sattari in North Goa.  Goa‘s Western Ghats are the repository of the biological wealth. The rich biodiversity of the area provides exciting and enthralling experience to all the adventurer and nature lovers. The Moshacho Ozar is in Hivre of Thane Dongurli village Panchayat. During monsoon, one can get panoramic view of the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

The two waterfalls in Pali,  provides breathtaking view of the lush green forest along with the gushing flow of the river. Shelop - Budruk is blessed by four waterfalls which exhibit the identity through their flow. However the last one offers marvelous sight of the waterfall.

Though waterfalls from Saleli are small, they provide most soothing experience of the lush green facet of Goa.

Lastly the best waterfalls to be visited is 'HALDICHO VAZAR'. It simply means turmeric waterfall. This area was densely forested with turmeric plants and so the name, they provide most soothing experience of the lush green facet of Goa

Fees :- Rs.4000/- per participant for Members only. The fees will cover accommodation, tasty Veg and Non Veg Goan food, expert guidance, and equipment. Participants will bear to and fro travel expenses from their home to the Transit Camp, Panaji. Payment of fees by Demand Draft / At par payable Cheques only, in favour of "YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA – PANAJI UNIT" payable at Panaji, Goa.

Dates :- There will be only three batches. Reporting will be between 10 am to 2 pm at Transit Base Camp at Old Secretariat Building, Panaji, Goa. The reporting dates shall be 6 July, 11 july and 16 July 2019. Duration of trek will be 5 nights and 6 days. Check out will be on 6th day after breakfast. 

How to participate :- The strength of group shall be 50. Members desirous of joining the programme may book online on www.yhaindia.org website or for an offline booking apply on a prescribed Registration Form. Photocopies of the forms are acceptable. The minimum age for participation is 10. Please specify your email id as admit cards for offline booking will be send by email. Form should be sent along with draft/Cheque of participation fee directly to YHAI- Goa State Branch, C/o Joshi Wines, Opp Old Secretariat, Panaji, Goa-403001.  

How to reach the Base Camp :
The base camp is located at THANE –DONGURLI  PANCHAYAT BUILDING,  SATERI WADA, DONGURLI, GOA 403505. The nearest railway stations are Thivim , Karmali  and Margao. State bus service is available. Direct bus service to Panaji is also available from Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Mangalore. Direct trains are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and major cities of India. You can locate this place by typing Thane School ground, Dongurli, Goa in Google maps or click the following link https://goo.gl/maps/nSSrMPS5Cc42.
Special Bus has been arranged to reach Base Camp from Panaji Transit camp situated at Old Secretariat Building, Panaji, Goa at 15.00 hrs. Should you miss this bus , you can reach the base camp by taking bus to Valpoi from Panaji and then onwards to Thane Dongurli Stadium. Bus will also be arranged to drop the participants back to Panaji on 6th Day at 9 am.


Cancellation :- In case you are unable to join the trek after paying the participation fee, you will get a refund of 50%- provided your written request is received directly in the office of Goa State Branch ON OR BEFORE 20th JUNE, 2019. Cancellation requests by  Sms / phone calls will not be accepted.  No refund will however, be admissible if the request reaches after 20th June, 2019. Kindly note that in case of cancellation please give bank details (preferably SBI) for refund by NEFT/RTGS on goastateyhai@gmail.com.


What you should bring :- Sleeping bag (if you have one),   Bedsheet, Trekking shoes and Bathroom slippers,  torch, water bottle, lunch box, Coffee mug, plate, spoon,    soap, toilet paper, towel, medicines (which you normally use at home) and most IMPORTANTLY a small shoulder bag / Rucksack only for carrying lunch box and water bottle ( Participants will not carry anything other than lunch box and water bottle during treks).

USE OF ALCOHOL AND NARCOTICS OF ANY DESCRIPTION ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING THE COURSE OF THE PROGRAMME.

Safety: - Extensive and painstaking preparation has gone into the planning of trek routes for your safety. Our field staff and experienced camp leaders have been visiting the area to check all details. The Youth Hostels Association of India, cannot be held responsible for any accidents, illness and any such unforeseen eventualities. Deviation from the set route of the program is not permitted. If the participant desires to join any other activity, they may do so at their own responsibility and risk only after finishing the trek and checking out. You are advised to take insurance cover for your journey and other related matters.

Certificate:- Participants who successfully complete the trek and abide by the discipline of the program will be awarded certificates.

Attention :- This is an  environment friendly trek. Do not litter any wrapper or spoil the trail in any way.



PROGRAMME SCHEDULE AND ROUTE
[DAY 1]
 Report at Transit Camp Old Secretariat Panaji, Goa –  Before 14.00 hrs
Transfer to Base Camp by Bus at 15 hours
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[DAY 2]  
Trek to Hivre khurd ,
Trek  via Moshacho Varzar  to Hivre Vazar (2 Waterfalls). (10 Kms),
after lunch Trek to Base Camp,  
 (3 kms)
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 [DAY 3]
Trek to Pali waterfall and
after lunch proceed to  Base Camp  (10 Kms)
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 [DAY 4]
Trek to Shelop Budruk Village(8 Kms),
Trek to Sulsulo, Shelpecho Vazar (4 Waterfalls) 
And back to Base Camp (8 Kms)
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 [DAY 5]
By bus to Saleli Village and
trek to Haldicho Vazar(8 kms)
And back to Base Camp 
Valedictory Function at Night
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 [DAY 6]
Check out after breakfast. Transfer to Panaji by bus at 9 AM.
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* Organizers reserve the right to make any changes in the program without giving any notice.  

Please book your seats at the earliest. The program will be booked strictly on first come first serve basis and the booking will close after enrolling 50 participants only. For more details contact Mr. Manoj Joshi on 9822125868.

For further information and participation please contact

YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
GOA STATE BRANCH
C/o Joshi Wines, Opp. Old Secretariat,
Panaji, Goa - 403 001
Manoj -  9822125868
Rohidas - 9422445673
Kiran   - 9822101087
email: goastateyhai@gmail.com








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