NATIONAL GIR EXPLORATION & TREKKING Cum TRAINING EXPEDITION-2023

NAME OF THE PROGRAM CORDINATORS :

(1) Sh. Ketan Mehta, 

The Field Director and Secretary, Junagadh Unit, 

Gujarat State Branch. 

CONTACT NUMBER: 9825190910

EMAIL ADDRESS:ketan_mehta22@yahoo.co.in

COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS:8- Mahalaxmi Society, Opp. Motibag, JUNAGADH- 362001.

: (2) Mr. BHUPATSINH ZALA 

The State Secretary, Gujarat State Branch of YHAI. 

CONTACT NUMBER: Mobile: 9898657533

EMAIL ADDRESS:bhupatsinhzala47@gmail.com

COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS:Nr. Tulsi Apt, Haveli Street, Jamnavad Road,

DHORAJI-360 410. District: Rajkot (GUJARAT)

Brief description of the Programme:

Gujarat is the unique State of India that has longest seashore, Holy Somnath and Dwarkadhish Temples, vast desert landscapes of Rann of Kutch, wetlands habitats of Nal Sarovar, fascinating Marine Ecosystem like Pirotan Island, moist deciduous forest of Dangs. Gir is the last and only home of the critically endangered Majestic Asiatic Lion. Once again, we welcome all Youth Hostellers friends from all over India to join the wonderful Exploring the Mount Girnar, Forest of Gir and historical ancient city of Junagadh. The programme is conducted by Gujarat State Branch and Junagadh Unit with kind support of the Forest Department. So, experience the once in a lifetime memorable moment with a unique Trekking programme.

Purpose of the Programme:

The purpose of this programme is to introduce and understand the ecology and environment of Gir Forest area, unexplored trek routes of Mount Girnar and to expose the cultural and religious glimpses of Gujarat with National Integration.

Who can participate? 

Any YHAI member from all over the country of India. Membership will also be available at the Base camp. 

How to reach the Base Camp:

Junagadh is very well connected by Train and Bus with Ahmedabad and Rajkot. Nearest Airports are Keshod, Rajkot, Jamnagar and Ahmedabad. Regular State Transport bus service and private luxury buses are available to reach at Junagadh.

How to Join: 

Members desirous to join this programme may apply on prescribed Registration Form (Download from website) dully supported by a Medical Certificate of head of family (Download from website) and may send at the address mentioned below.

OR can apply online through the website: www.yhaindia.org

OR can apply through Google Form link: https://forms.gle/F2Z8fdmESXJb6LGUA 

Please credit the Participation Fee in:

Account Name: Youth Hostels Association of India, Gujarat State Branch

AXIS BANK- DHORAJI (Gujarat) Account N0: 921010001229577 

IFSC Code: UTIB0001037 MICR Code: 360211081

Postal Address to send Hard copy of Registration Form and documents:

Sh. Ketan Mehta, The Field Director of the programme and Secretary, Junagadh Unit, 

8- Mahalaxmi Society, Opp. Motibag, JUNAGADH- 362001.

Day to Day programme schedule:

Day: 1 - Reporting at Junagadh Base Camp. A short trekking for acclimatization.

 Day: 2 - Trekking of 16 KM and back to base camp.

Day: 3 - Visit to holy Somnath Temple and Devaliya Lion Safari Park.

Night stay at Sasan (Gir Forest).

Day: 4 - Trek to Adri Beach (12 KM) and back to Junagadh Base camp. 

Day: 5 - Trekking to Mount Girnar and back. 

Day: 6 - Certificate Distribution and Check out after breakfast at 07-00 AM.

Local sightseeing in Historical city of Junagadh from 07-AM to 14-00 PM. (Courtesy by YHAI)

[Programme schedules   and routes are subject to change without prior notice. Programme can be cancelled for any unforeseen reasons).

For more Information, please contact: 

Ketan Mehta : 9825190910 ketan_mehta22@yahoo.co.in

B.R. Zala : 9898657533  bhupatsinhzala47@gmail.com

A. G. Parmar : 9428728797 agparmar@yahoo.co.in