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BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:-
On a popular demand from our members, Youth
Hostels Association of India Jaisalmer unit organizing the Desert Festival
& Desert Trekking Expedition, 2025 in the Jaisalmer region of the GREAT
THAR DESERT of Rajasthan.
The Jaisalmer
Desert Festival (Maru Mahotsav) is an annual event that take place in February
month in the beautiful city Jaisalmer. It is held in the Hindu Month of Magh
(February), three days prior to the full moon. Desert Festival shows the
traditional culture and folk tunes of Rajasthan. The Folk fusion of from
Jaisalmer will surely grasp the attention of travelers. Desert Festival
Jaisalmer is one of the most famous Rajasthani Festivals visited by thousands
of tourists is organised by Rajasthan Tourism Development Authority every
year.. The three day event is celebrated first two days in Jaisalmer and last
one day in Sam Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer Desert. The Celebrations of this
festival make the desert come alive with color, enthusiasm and happiness. The
festival commences with a procession in the morning from the Jaisalmer Fort to
Shahid Poonam Singh Stadium . The local dress in traditional and bright
costumes. Desert Trekking and camel safari in Sam Sam Dunes with best views of
Desert. Best time to explore the historical forts ancient haveli, temples,
majestic palaces and indigenous culture as well.
DAY WISE SCHEDULE:-
Day 01:
Reporting at Border Home Guard Ground at 05 P.M.
Documentation
upon arrival and have little relax then orientation after dinner. In Orientation
we will discuss the schedule of programme, what to do and what no to do during
programme, and how to enjoy the programme fully with discipline and safety of
all the members.
Day 02:
Enjoy the Desert Festival organised by Rajasthan Tourism Development Authority.
After
Breakfast, today we will enjoy the Desert festival and programme are as
follows:
Time: 09.00
am to 03.00 pm
1)
Shobha Yatra and Inaugration
2)
Turban Tying Competition (Indians)
3) Turban Tying Competition (Foreigners)
4)
Moomal-Mahendra Competition
5)
Mr. Desert Competition
6)
Ms. Moomal Competition
7)
Moustache Competition
Time: 07.00
PM onwards
Traditional
Folk Dance & Music & Fire Work Display at Poonam Stadium by renowned
folk and bollywood singers
Day 03:
Second Day of Desert Festival will be more exciting and adventurous as well.
After
Breakfast we will go to Dedansar Stadium for enjoying the below programmes
Time: 09:00 AM TO 01:00 PM
1) Camel Decoration Competition,
2) Shan-E-Marudhara Competition,
3) Air Warrior
Drill Show by I.A.F,
4) Tug of War
Competition for Men & Women (Indians & Foreigners),
5) Camel Polo
Match,
6) Panihari Matka Race Competition for Women,
Time: 02.00
pm to 04 pm: Camel Tattoo Show
(Acrobatics) by B.S.F.
Time: 07.00 PM onwards: Cultural Programme and fire works display at Poonam Stadium
Day 04:
Visit Jaisalmer City and after lunch depart for Sam Sand dunes.
After
Breakfast visit jaisalmer city and after lunch depart to Sam Sand Dunes. Enjoy
the camel race in desert, Sun Set & Moon Rise, cultural programme in
evening
Day 05:
Camel Safari Sam Sand Dunes to Khabha Lake :- 10 KM, Trek to Khabha fort - 2KM,
Khabha fort to Heritage village Khuldhara by bus, after visiting Khuldhara
Heritage Village, Moon Night Trek in Khuldhara Sand Dunes. Night Stay in
Kuldhara.
After breakfast, Camel Safari from Sam Sand
Dunes to Khabha Lake and then trek to Khabha Fort around 2 km. After visiting
Khabha Fort, we will go to Kuldhara Heritage Village by bus and stay in
Kuldhara Camp. After a short tea break we will do the night trek in moon light.
Night Stay in Kuldhara Camp
DAY 06 :- By
Bus Go to Tanot Temple, Indo-Pak International Border, 1971 Indo-Pak war
Longewala Museum. Back to Base Camp. Certificate Destribution and Night Stay at
Base Camp Jaisalmer
Day 07:Group
Breaks after breakfast.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: - Minimum Age 10
years. Physically Fit.
HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP:- Base Camp for the program is established at VARDHA ASRAM ,KALAKAR COLONY Jaisalmer 1 KM from Bus stand and 3 KM from Railway Station. Jaisalmer is connected by train service with Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, HOWRAH, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner.
It is also connected by Road with delhi,surat,baroda, ahmedabad, kutch, pune, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ajmer & Udaipur.
Regular Flight from :- Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Delhi & Jaipur Bengaluru
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, JAISALMER UNIT
ACCOUNT
NUMBER :- 3905000100156295
BANK
NAME :- PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
BRANCH
ADDRESS :- SHIV ROAD, JAISALMER-345001
IFSC CODE :- PUNB0390500
NAME OF THE PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR / FD: GHANSHYAM KHATRI
(PROGRAM CORRDINATOR) CONTACT NUMBER: Ghanyam Khatri :- 9414291003, Ratan Singh
:- 9414760314
EMAIL ADDRESS: rajasthanstateyhai@gmail.com
COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: SILAWATA
PARA, SHIV ROAD, JAISALMER (RAJ) –
345001
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES:- Tents on sharing basis,
FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES: - Morning tea, Breakfast, lunch/Pack lunch, evening tea and dinner shall be provided. Simple Vegetarian, good quality nutritious food shall be served at the camp. bring pack lunch box only other utensils will be provided by us
Note :-- Special Rajasthani Dishes in Dinner. Dal Bati churma, Bajra Roti churma, Ker Sangari (Lonji), Besan Gutta Sabji, Mirchi Methi Sabji, Sweet Panchdhari, Besan Barfi.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG :- Woolen Jersey & muflar cotton cloths, sun cap, water bottle, lunch box, soap, Toilet paper, towel, medicines ( which you normally use) cameras .
SAFETY & SECURITY:
Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of camping program for your safety. Our field staff and experienced camp leaders have visited the area to check all details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety, the youth hostels association of India or its Jaisalmer unit not be responsible for any accident, Illness and such other unforeseen eventualities.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: This Program No Option for postponed and changing any program joining other yhai program.
CANCELLATION RULES:- 01. Online booking participants only Cancellation at National Office, New Delhi Before 20th JAN .2025
02. Offline booking Participants cancellation only Jaisalmer Unit Office Jaisalmer by cancel letter email or post office before 20th JAN .2025
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