NATIONAL DESERT FAMILY ADVENTURE CAMPING CUM TRAINING , JAISALMER (RAJ.)-2024-25 , New Year Programme (By Rajasthan State)

NAME OF THE PROGRAM CORRDINATOR / FD:   GHANSYAM KHATRI /  SH. RATAN SINGH BHATI

CONTACT NUMBER:  G.K. :- 9414291003/ R.S.B :- 09414760314/09680513279

EMAIL ADDRESS: rajasthanstateyhai@gmail.com

COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA, RAJASTHAN STATE BRANCH, SILAWATA PARA, SHIV ROAD. JAISALMER-345001 (RAJASTHAN)

BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:

The fort & town of JAISALMER was founded by Maharawal Jaisal in the year 1156 AD after having shifted his capital from Ludharva (18 Kms away from Jaisalmer) to a safer place. The ruling family of the erstwhile Jaisalmer State belongs to Bhati Clan of Yadu Rajputs of Chandrawasnshi (Lunar) race who claim descent from Lord Krishna,the defied hero who ruled at Dwarka. The historical origin of Bhati can be inferred from the couplet which says that the Yadu Rajputs ruled and constructed Forts at Kashi,Mathura, Pragvad, Gajni,Bhatner,Digam,Dirwal,Lodurva and ninth in Jaisalmer. (Gajni is in Afghanistan and Dirawal is now in Pakistan).

This district has got a very important place on The international tourist map. Popularly known as the “Golden City”, it has the following attraction of the tourist importance.

• Fort & inside fort-Jain Temples & Royal Palace.
• Patwa Havelies.
• Salim Singh’s Haveli.
• Nathmal’s haveli.
• Mandir Palace (Tazia Tower).
• Gadisar Lake.
• Govt. museum & the folk museum.

All these monuments have the unique stone carving on yellow stone. The whole city is constructed with yellow stone.

Excursions

• Badabag (Royal Cenotaph, Garden).
• Amar Sagar.
• Ludarwa.
• Mool Sagar.
• Kuldhara ( Remains of Deserted town hundreds of year ago).
• Sam Sand Dunes ( The Sunset & Camel Safari are special attraction).
• Khuri Sand Dunes.
• Akal Wood fossils Park ( Having 180 million years old wood fossils.
• Sudhasari ( Desert National Park having the great Indian Bustard and other wild life).

Art & Music The two communities viz. ‘Manganiars’ and ‘Langas’ have not only preserved the traditional art & music but they have carried it beyond the domestic shores. The folk Music with traditional instruments and the folk dances are very popular and fascinating. The cultural programmes performed by these artistes have special attraction for the tourists.

 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

1.      Any YHAI member can participate on first come first serve basis.

2. A family consists of husband, wife and two children up to the age of 12 years. Copy of Age proof must be attached with application forms or must be submitted at the time of reporting at the Base Camp. Photographs of the Family Head must be attached on the forms. Third Child will be charged extra.

3. A single person does not constitute a family and shall not be registered for the camp. Parent of very small children should arrange for their bottle feed.

4. Photo ID Proof of the head of the family should be attached with the application form, to be produced at the time of reporting at the base camp.

5. For children above (Above 12 years  of age Rs. 2000  per person will be charged. The extra person we will not allow apart from family.

6. Husband & Wife's membership is mandatory children’s are Above 18 years Membership is Mandatory.

HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP:  REPORTING TIME AFTER 7:00 AM  

Base Camp for  the program is established at The Border Home Guard Ground,  Jaisalmer 2 KM from Bus stand and 4 KM from Railway Station. Jaisalmer is connected by train service with Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hawra, Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner. It is also connected by Road with delhi, ahmedabad, kutch, pune, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ajmer & Udaipur. Regular Flight from :- Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Delhi & Jaipur. 

HOW TO JOIN:  Members  desirous of joining this programme may apply on a prescribed Registration Form Duly supported by Medical Certificate which is available from Units/State Branches and National Office. 

Fees deposit  in Account details

Name of bank Account :- YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA, RAJASTHAN STATE BRANCH

ACCOUNT NUMBER :- 3905000100129185

BANK NAME :- PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

BRANCH ADDRESS :- SHIV ROAD, JAISALMER-345001

IFSC CODE :- PUNB0390500