COURSE REPORT ADVENTURE CUM CULTURAL GUIDE COURSE W.E.F 01 OCT 2009 TO 15 OCT 2009 GENERAL COURSE REPORT ADVENTURE COURSE CONDUCTED AT, LEH (LADAKH) INSTITUTE: JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS (JIM & WS) PAHALGAM VENUE: LEH, LADAKH REPORT ON: ADVENTURE CUM CULTURAL GUIDE COURSE COURSE SERIAL NO: ADVENTURE CUM CULTURAL GUIDE COURSE- 58 DURATION OF COURSE: 01 Oct 2009 to 15 Oct 2009 (15 DAYS) INTRODUCTION 1. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, (JIM & WS) conducted one Adventure Cum Cultural Guide Course for 40 students of Ladakh region w.e.f 01 Oct 09 to 15 Oct 09 sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India, New Delhi. The Course was inaugurated by Lt. Col Virnider Singh, Principal, JIM & WS on 01 Oct 2009. The list of students is attached at Appendix “P”. OPENING ADDRESS BY LT. COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS 2 AIM 2. To expose the youth to nature, kindling the spirit of adventure, development of personality, character, courage and confidence through adventure activities and sports as well as to boost adventure tourism in J & K State (Leh, Ladakh). STANDARD TO BE ACHIEVED 3. The competence levels expected from students upon completion of the camps are as follows:- (a) Empowered & well development adolescents. (b) National Integrity. (c) Adventurous attitude. (d) High Standard of youth activities & techniques. OBJECTIVES 4. (a) Promotion adventure activities in the state. (b) Impart training on technical aspects of Mountaineering. (c) Hone Mountaineering skills of individuals. (d) Create environment awareness amongst youth. (e) Character building. (f) To train the locals as cultural guide to tourists. GENERAL 5. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM & WS) is a joint venture between Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India and Deptt. of Tourism, Govt of J&K, The Institute is three sub Centers at Bhaderwah (Doda) , Sanasar (Patnitop) , and Shey (Leh). Over last 26 years, the Institute has excelled in different adventure activities in like Mountaineering, Skiing, Paragliding, Water Rafting, short term adhoc Adventure Courses and Culture and Adventure Guide Courses. The training programme is attached at Appendix “Q”. 3 CONDUCT OF TRAINING 6. The students were trained in Acclimatization walk, Introduction to Mountaineering Equipment, Rope Knots, Rock Climbing, Rappelling and treks to different picturesque and historical places around the area, tent pitching, Tyrolean Traverse and River crossing. The students also got familiarization with Mountain Hazards, illness of Mountainous and high altitude area with its first aid and treatment. 7. Details of aspects covered during the training are enunciated in subsequent paras. ACCLIMATIZATION WALK / PHYSICAL EXERCISE 8. Given the location of the sub centre of the Institute at approx 7000 ft, though acclimatization was not mandatory, for acquiring physical fitness and mental robustness, initial period was utilized to achieve the same. 9. Technical Training: Training was provided in basic skills of rock craft administration in mountain terrain & introduction and use of mountaineering equipment. Details of rock craft and other adventure activities conducted are as follows. (a) Rock Climbing & Rappelling The students were exposed to various types of rock climbing and rappelling techniques. They were exposed to different types of rock surfaces around Leh, region. RAPPELLING ROCK CLIMBING 4 (b) River crossing & Zip Wire Students were provided fundamental knowledge in the form of lectures, demonstration and practicing on methods of negotiating fast flowing stream, nalas in Mountainous area and Tyrolean Traverse. (c) Treks Students were trained in trekking. They got familiarized with the equipment needed while going on long treks. They were taken to historical places to see and exchange culture and beautiful places around the area. (d) Tent Pitching Students were demonstrated and practicing the method of tent pitching and use of survival camps in the jungles. (e) Lectures The following aspects of adventure activities and related subjects were covered in great details in the form lecture and demonstration. (i) Introduction to Mountaineering Equipment (ii) Do’s and Don’ts of Mountaineering (iii) Environmental Awareness (iv) Communication Skills (v) Guiding Principles (vi) Personality Development of Guides (vii) Culture & History of India (viii) Hotel Information (ix) Environmental related injuries (x) First Aid (xi) Adventure Sports (xii) Mountain Hazards (xiii) Awareness about monuments and places of tourism potential. (xiv) Cave Tourism (xv) Do’s and don’ts of Mountaineering 5 (xvi) Pilgrimage / Spiritual tourism INTRODUCTION TO MOUNT. EQUIPMENT GUEST SPEAKERS DELIVERING LECTURES 6 PRINCIPAL DELIVERING LECTURES & POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION 10. The team were provided hygienic and palatable food during the training with additional energy supplements like fruits, dry fruits and juices etc. And the accommodation facility was made in Tourism Huts with good lodging and dining facilities. ENJOYING SUMPTOUS FOOD 7 MEDICAL SUPPORT 11. During the course duration first aid facilities was provided by the Institute round the clock even in rock area and on long treks. Students were delivered with lectures on physical and medical hazards during stay in high altitude mountainous area. They got familiarization with precautions to be taken to prevent cold injuries. EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING 12. Keeping in view the harsh training conditions of the participants, the students were provided with quality equipment and clothing gear of training purpose. GRADUATION CEREMONY 13. The participants presented a colorful cultural programme after completion of scheduled training. Beautiful events like singing and dance presented by the participants. Dignitaries Mr. Tsering Morup (KAS) C.E.O, Leh, Ladakh, as chief guest, attending the ceremony praised the students for their excellent performance and distributed the certificates. CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION BY CEO, LEH CULTURAL PROGRAMME 8 FEED BACK 14. Feed back of all students was taken at the end of the course. Few of them (photo copy) are enclosed at Appendix “R”. CONCLUSION 15. During the course training was imparted to make the participants confident of living in Mountainous terrain and to become technically proficient as trained Mountaineers and develop Guiding skills. It helped the participants in personality development and character building. The participants were also made aware of the environmental changes and its adverse effects on human life in future. The performance of the adventure camp validates the fact that desired standards of exposure and training to Mountaineering were achieved. (Virinder Singh) Lt. Col Principal Encl: As stated Copy to: 1. Jenab Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar. 2. Smt. Nagamani Rao, Under Secretary to Govt. of India, C-1 Hutments, and Dalhousie Road, New Delhi-110011 3. D (HMI), R. No 114, B Block, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11 4. Secretary Tourism, Deptt. of Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat, Srinagar- J&K 5. Indian Mountaineering Foundation, 6 Benito, Juarez Road, New Delhi-21 6. Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi- 1 7. Institute Library Appendix “P” LIST OF STUDENTS S. No Name Fathers Name & Address Age Sex Remark. 1. Zakir Hussan S/o Abdul Rahim,R/o Nubra(Hunder) 18 M 2. Stanzin Tashi. S/o Tashi Wangal R/o Changlung Leh 19 M 3. Chamba Palkit D/oSonam Ishey R/o Chamshen(Nubra) 19 F 4. Rinchan D/o Sonam Gytso R/o Pinchmik(nubra) 17 F Wangmo. 5. Diskit Yangdol D/o Sonam Rabgais R/oChamshen(Nubra) 17 F 6. Gikmat Diskit D/o Tsering Wangdus R/o Chamshen(Nubra) 18 F 7. Thanles Namgal S/oJamyang Namgail R/o Chuchot Yokma 19 M 8. Salman Hussan S/o Abdul Hussan R/oChuchot Shamma 17 M 9. Zulfiqer Ali S/o Mohd Ali R/o Chuchot Shamma 20 M 10. Jigmat Kunzang S/o Rigzin Chukdup R/o Chuchot Gongma 17 M 11. Batol Bano D/oMohd Ismail R/oChuchot Gongma 20 F 12. Hajira Bano D/o Gulam Hussan R/oChuchot Shamma 19 F 13. Nasrin Fatema D/o Mohd Ali R/oChuchot Gongma 18 F 14. Slam Khatoon D/o Qasim Ali R/oChuchot Gongma 18 F 15. Nargis Khaton D/oLate Abdul R/oChuchot Gongma 17 F 16. Sakina Bano D/o Mohd Hussan R/oChuchot Shamma 17 F 17. Fatama Bano. D/o Gh Mohd R/oShay Yokma 20 F 18. Mutup yangchan. D/o Puntsok Angchok R/oKhalsar 20 F 19. Tashi Lamo D/o Tsering Sonam R/o Nay 19 F 20. Tashi Dolkar. D/oTsewang Dorjay R/o Aranoo 20 F 21 Stanzin Wangmo D/oTsering Puntsok R/oCharasa 18 F 22 Lobzang Dolma D/oKonchok Chosang R/oTaru 19 F 23 Rigzin Dolma D/oTsering Angchok R/oHemisshukpachan 18 F 24 Nawang Spalzes D/oRigzen Wangdus R/o Thaksy 17 F 25 Tsewang Dorjai S/o Rigzin Targes R/oManpangon 17 M 26 Rigzin Mengur S/o Chhring Angchok R/o Tingmosgang 18 M 27 Urgan Puntsok S/oTsering Namgail R/oSakti 18 M 28 Stanzin Otsal S/oTundup Dorjay R/o Ganglas 20 M 29 Deachan Ladol D/o Tsering Tundup R/oThaksy 19 F 30 Stanzin Lamo D/oTsering Mutup R/oThaksy 19 F 31 Sahita Bano D/o Gulam Nabi R/oSkara 20 F 32 Madhu Devi D/o Girdari Lal R/oSkara 18 F 34 Rigzin Yangdol a D/oSonam Tashi R/oSkiadyang 19 F 35 Rigzin Yangdol b D/oStanzin Nema R/o Hanu 19 F 36 Sharp Lamo D/o Sonam Yangfal R/o Skurbuchan 18 F 37 Mutup Gurmat S/o Tashi Tsewang R/oSkalzangling 19 M 38 Yangchan Lamo D/o Sonam Yangfal R/o Skurbuchan 20 F 39 Rigzin Dolma D/o Puntsok Tundup R/oZangskar 19 F 40 Stanzin Dolker D/o Tsering Murup R/o Skurbuchan 18 F Appendix “Q” 15 DAYS TRAINING PROGRAMME CULTURE & ADVENTURE GUIDE COURSE S.No Subject Remarks 1 Arrival, Reception