Barot Valley
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HIMALAYAN CAMP BAROT VALLEY The programme at Barot is specially develop for the adventure loving youngsters who had been to different parts of the Himalayas but missed the most beautiful part of it. Barot is situated 40 km from Joginder Nagar in a small V-Shaped valley formed by the Uhl river. Surrounded on both sides by Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas, Barot is located at an elevation of 6200 ft above the mean sea level. Across the river Uhl is the Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary, home to Ghoral, Himalayan Black Bear and a variety of pheasants. Forest around Barot is of Deodar and Himalayan Oak. ACTIVITIES: Trekking (between 6,000 ft. to 9,000 ft.), bird watching, rock climbing(jumaring), rappelling, Tyrolean traverse, camp fire, games, etc. ACCOMMODATION: Tents separate for girls & boys. Separate constructed Toilets for girls & boys. FOOD: Wholesome and hygienic vegetarian food will be served thrice a day. ELIGIBILITY: For students of age group 11 – 22 years only. BATCH DATE: 1. 05/05/15 TO 12/05/15 2. 12/05/15 TO 19/05/15 3. 19/05/15 TO 26/05/15 CAMP CHARGES: Rs.9750/- for students (11 to 22yrs.) & Rs.11350/-(Above – 22yrs.) for others our fees is inclusive of travelling (by different modes), food, activity charges, service charges. REGISTRATION: For registration fill up the application form and pay the fees. Booking will be done on first come first served basis. Cancellation: Minimum: 10% Between 14 & 8 days 50% Between 30 to 15 days 25% Last 7 days No refund Cancellation charges will be applicable on total programme cost. Things to be carried: Four pairs of rough clothes, heavy woolens, woolen cap, bath towel, cap, blanket, torch (with extra batteries), sweater/jacket, sports shoes, socks, floaters / sandals, water bag with strap, cold cream, day pack, sanitary requisites, note pad & pen. Sleeping material & plates will be provided at the campsite. All the Items mentioned should preferably be packed in a rucksack which is easier to carry. Please do not bring suitcases, plastic/polythene bags or any disposable items, ornaments, cell phone and other valuables. Binoculars and camera can be brought but at one’s own responsibility. ITENERY FOR BAROT CAMP DAY 1: DEPARTURE FROM VADODARA BY TRAIN FOR CHAKKI BANK/PATHANKOT. DAY 2: ARRIVAL AT CHAKKIBANK/PATHANKOT AND BOARD THE BUS FOR BAROT (170 KMS. 5 1/2 hrs.), ARRIVAL JOGINDER NAGAR IN THE EVENING, ALLOTMENT OF ROOMS, NIGHT STAY. DAY 3: AFTER EARLY B/F PROCEED TO BAROT CAMP (40 KMS 3 HRS.) ALLOTMENT OF TENTS, BRIEFING ABOUT DO’S & DONT’S, ORIENTATION MEETING, AFTER ACCLAMATISATION TREK(3 hrs.). DINNER & CAMPFIRE, GO TO BED. DAY 4: WAKE UP, BREAKFAST, TREK (4 TO 5 HRS.), AFTERNOON ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES (RIVER CROSSING), DINNER & CAMPFIRE, GO TO BED. DAY 5: WAKE UP, BREAKFAST, TREK 5 TO 6 HRS. WIH PACK LUNCH, EVENING GAMES, DINNER, CAMPFIRE, GO TO BED. DAY 6: EARLY WAKE UP, BREAK FAST, ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES ROCK CLIMBING (JUMARING) & RAPPLING BACK TO CAMPSITE, EVENING REFRESHMENT & PROCEED TO JOGINDER NAGAR, ALLOTMENT OF ROOMS, NIGHT STAY. DAY 7: EARLY WAKE UP, PACK BREAKFAST & BOARD THE BUS FOR CHAKKI BANK/PATHANKOT , & BOARD THE TRAIN FOR VADODARA WITH PACK LUNCH FROM CHAKKI BANK/PATHANKOT. DAY 8: ARRIVAL BACK AT VADODARA. General schedule: 06.00 a.m. : Wake up call. 07.15 a.m. : Break fast. 08.15 a.m. : Day’s activity. 01.30 p.m. : Lunch. 05.00 p.m. : Evening Refreshment. 08.15 p.m. : Dinner. 08.30 p.m. : Camp fire. 09.30 p.m. : Lights off. .