National Munnar-Alappey-Kovalam Jungle Safari and Backwater Voyage

NAME OF THE PROGRAM CORRDINATOR / FD: J.SHINE

CONTACT NUMBER: 9447061522 / 8139041246

EMAIL ADDRESS: shinejvrindavan@gmail.com

COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: J.Shine, C/o Gurukripa, Sreenivasapuram P.O Varkala Kerala 695145

BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM: After successful completion of Eight trekking expedition programmes in Munnar, Schenduruni and Agasthyamala YHAI Kerala state branch gives another opportunity to explore the National Munnar - Alappey- Kovalam Jungle Safari and Backwater Voyage

Schedule of the Programme

Day 1 Reporting at Sishak Sadan Munnar 5 PM Orientation and Acclimatization / Training . Camp at Sihak Sadan.

Day 2 Munnar Jungle Safari Munnar is a verdant hill station located in the Western Ghats of Kerala. It is well known for its tea plantations and picturesque landscapes. Eravikulam National Park , Mattupetty Dam, Pothamedu Viewpoint and Top Station Munnar are visited Camp at Sishak Sadan Munnar

Day 3 6 AM Transfer to Alappuzha, 11.00 AM Alappuzha Day Cruise Alleppey or Alappuzha is a city located on the Laccadive Sea in Kerala. Alleppey is one of the oldest towns in India which is built according to a proper town plan. It is famous for its backwater canals, beaches, paddy fields and lagoons. Alappuzha Day cruise normally from 11 AM to 5 PM, but in some case, it will be from 10 AM to 4 AM. The houseboat starts at 10/11 AM and cruise through the backwaters Camp at Karmasadhan Alappuzha

Day 4 Sight Seeing “Kollam Beach , Varkala Beach , Sreepadmanabhaswami Temple Thiruvananthapuram and Kovalam Beach ” Camp at Dormitory Kovalam / Youth Hostel Veli

Day 5 6.00 AM Morning Walk at Kovalam Beach 11.00 AM Group disbursed after Break fast WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Any YHAI member above the age of 15 years can participate on first cum first serve basis.

HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP:The reporting place for the programme is at Shishak Sadan Munnar

Road : Roads connect Munnar from Aluva and Ernakumal (110 Kms) ,

Rail : The nearest railhead is Aluva / Ernakulam Junction which is connected to with All major cities in India

Air : The nearest airport is Cochin International airport 120 Kms.

HOW TO JOIN: YHAI Members desirous of joining the programme may apply online through our website www.yhaindia.org or by the prescribed registration from along with a DD of requisite amount in favour of “Youth Hostels Association of India Kerala State Branch” payable at CANARA BANK, PONNANI ,MALAPPURAM DISTRICT , KERALA STATE or ONLINE payment to State Branch Account (A/c No 0756101040595 Branch Code 756 IFSC Code CNRB0000756 CANARA BANK PONNANI MALAPPURAM) . The application along with medical fitness certificate, Copy of ID Card and a photograph should be send to Mr. J. SHINE (State Secretary YHAI) C/o Gurukripa, Sreenivasapuram P.O Varkala , Kerala 695945 by Speed / Registered post

ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES: Dormitory with pacca bathroom and Toilet

FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES: Simple Vegetarian Food and safe Drinking Water

WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG: Rucksack, Pants / Jeans, Torch with extra batteries, Soap, Towel, Mug, Lunch Box, Glass, Water Bottle, Plate, Spoon, and Camera (Optional)

ADDITIONAL NOTES: Use of alcohol and narcotics of any description and smoking are strictly prohibited during the programme. Deviation from the set rout of the programme is not permitted. If participants desire to join any other activity, they may do so at their own responsibility and risk only after finishing the programme and check out.

Climate Winter Session

SAFETY & SECURITY: Our field volunteers and camp leaders have been visited the area and check the details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety, Youth Hostels Association of India cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness and such other unforeseen eventualities

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