THE NATIONAL TANOT LONGEWALA DESERT CYCLING CUM TRAINING EXP-2023-24

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

CONTACT NUMBER: 09414291003 (G.K.), 9414760314 (R.S.B.)

EMAIL ADDRESS: rajasthanstateyhai@gmail.com

COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: RAJASTHAN STATE BRANCH. Y.H.A.I. SILAWATA PARA, SHIV ROAD. JAISALMER-345001 (RAJASTHAN)

BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:

Y.H.A.I. RAJASTHAN STATE BRANCH takes proud of promoting adventurous activities in our youth like trekking camping , Now we are adding one more feather in our program Sam sand dunes are 30-60 meter tall genuine sand dunes located on the city outskirts, at a distance of 40 km from Jaisalmer in a village named 'Sam'. Tourists frequent this place to enjoy jeep safari, camel ride, paramotoring, star gazing, bonfire, and cultural programs like Rajasthani folk dance and music

Tanot Mata is a temple in western State of Rajasthan in District Jaisalmer of India. Goddess Aavad, the daughter of Mamadia Charan (Gadhvi), is worshiped as Tanot Mata.As per the oldest Charan literature Tanot Mata is an incarnation of divine goddess Hinglaj Mata. The village is close to the border with Pakistan, and is very close to the battle site of Longewala of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Contemporary folklore credits the temple for the outcome of the battle.[1][2] Tourists cannot go beyond this temple to see the Indo–Pak Border unless one gets the relevant documentation in advance from the District and Military Authorities. It is now a tourist destination in India. The area is said to have oil and gas reserves

Longewala is a border town in the Thar Desert in the western part of Jaisalmer district, in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is very close to the border with Pakistan and is most notable as the location of the Battle of Longewala during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The minimum age for joining the expedition is 18 year. This conditon will be adhered to strictly. Under age candidates will not be considered in any case.

HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP:

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.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG:

Woolen gloves, Woolen socks, Sweatshirts, Two Jackets, T Shirts, Cotton Shirts, Cotton Pants, Sun Cap, Shoes,Socks, Pack Lunch/ Lunch Box, Water purifying tablets, Pen knife, Needle, Thread, Spare buttons, Goggles, Cold cream / Vaseline, Soap, Toilet Paper, Towel, Medicines which you normally use at home, Camera with extra batteries.

THE TANOT LONGEWALA DESERT CYCLING CUM TRAINING EXP-2022-23 SCHEDULE

DAY 01st :- Report at Base Camp BORDER HOME GUARD GROUND JAISALMER. Acclimatization, orientation, Note :- Report at base camp before 2:00 PM.

Day 02nd :- Cycling from Base Camp to SAM SAND DUNES Camp ( 40KM) Via Amar Sagar Jain Temple, Empty heritage Village Kuldhara , Sam Sand Dunes.

Day 03rd :- Cycling from SAM SAND DUNES Camp to Ramgarh Camp. (62KM)

Day 04th :- Cycling From Ramgarh Camp to Tanot Mata Temple Camp (55KM). Via Ranau Village, Gantiyali mata mandir.

Day 05th :- Cycling From Tanot Mata Mandir Camp to Ramgarh Village Camp (80KM) Via Longwala war Museum. Note :- 60 Km by cycling and 20 Km form Transportation .

Day 06th :- Cycling From Ramgarh Village Camp to Base Camp Border Home Guard Ground Jaisalmer (60KM) Via Sonu Village, Mokla Village, Badabag Village, Amar Sagar Bypass

Day 7th :- Check out after Breakfast.

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.