Youth Hostel Association of India, Shimoga Dist. Unit is excited to announce its 26th State Level Trekking program in the month of November 2024.
Program is organised in association with “Rastra Kavi Kuvempu Pratistana (R)”, Kuppali, Shivamogga Dist.
Program Details
Name of the Program
Malnad State Level Trekking cum Training Programme 2024
Kuppali is a small village amidst the Western Ghats. It is here, the greatest Kannada poet of 20th century, Sri K V Puttappa, known by his pen name Kuvempu(ಕುವೆಂಪು), was brought up and had earlier education.
Batches / Size
Number of Batches : 01
Total Participants : 75
Organisers
Organised by YHAI, Shimoga Dist Unit in association with “Rastra Kavi Kuvempu Pratistana (R)” supported by YHAI State Unit, Karnataka
Date
Commences on 15th November and concludes on 17th November 2024
- Reporting Date : Friday, 15th November, 2024, after 8 am.
- Closing Date : Sunday, 17th November 2024 after 4 pm.
Location
Base Camp : Hemangana (ಹೇಮಾಂಗಣ) – Kuppali, Devangi Post, Thirthahalli Tq, Shigamogga Dist.
Google Map : Kuppalli, Shivamogga (Dist)
Who can participate
The minimum age for joining the trek program is 15 years. You need to be a member of Youth Hostel Association of India.
How to reach base camp
Kuppali is directly connected by Road from Bengaluru, Shivamogga and Thirthahalli.
By Bus : KSRTC has direct buses to Kuppali. (Distance 335 KM), From Shivamogga it is 65 KM and from Thirthahalli it is 18 KM
By Air : Nearest Airport is Rastrakavi Kuvempu Airport, Shivamogga (RQY)
Day-wise schedule
- Day – 1 : 15th November 2024
Reporting at the base camp Kuppalli. After 8 am
orientation introduction programme.
Moving Kavaledurga at 12.30 pm (5 km) & return to Kuppalli
Level : Comfortable - Day – 2 : 16th November 2024
Treck to hire koodige Via Kotegudda, Kagga, Alemane and visit Kavimane (12 km) & return to Base Camp
Level : Moderate to Difficult - Day – 3 : 17th November 2024
Treck to Ashokavana via Kavishaila, Sanjemantapa and return to Base Camp
(10 km)
Level : Moderate to Difficult - Closing ceremony and Certificate distribution at 4.pm
Please Note : The Programme schedule are subject to changes without prior notice depending upon the weather conditions natural calamities condition or any other restrictions improved by the Government from time to time
Fees
Rs.4500/- for YHAI Members
Rs.4700/- with Membership Fee (for Non Members)
How to Pay
Participants must remit the program fees ONLY through NEFT / RGTS / UPI to the following bank information
- Bank Name : State Bank of India
- Branch : Gandhi Bazar Branch
- SB Account Number : 54009559208
- Account Name : Youth Hostel Association of India
- IFSC : SBIN0040133
Cancellation
In case you are unable to join the trek after paying the participation fee, you will get a refund of Rs 2,000/- provided your written request is received directly in the office of YHAI Shimoga Dist Unit by email to “yhaishivamogga@gmail.com” on or before 7th November 2024.
No refund will however, be admissible for Cancellation request received after 7th Nov 2024. SMS/ Phone calls or What’s App shall not be considered for cancellation.
Kindly note that in case of cancellation please give bank details to refund by NEFT.
Your Attention
Please note that this is an environment friendly trek. Do not litter any kind of plastic/ waste in the entire trek route / base camp. You are requested to collect any form of plastic waste found along with way and deposit at the base camp.
Smoking / Alcohol / Narcotics of all kinds are strictly prohibited during the course of program.
Online Registration
Click Register now to redirect to online registration page.
Fill in all required details and upload Photograph. Please provide payment reference number for the fees paid via NEFT / UPI.
On successful submission, take the print of the registration form and medical certificate (blank). Please get the medical certificate signed by the doctor
Send the forms to the address given above.
Program committee
Program Advisor : Sri Manamohan Pawar, (Ex. Chriaman, TReasurer, YHAI Shimoga Dist. Unit)
Program Director : Sri Sunil Kumar (President, YHAI Shimoga Dist. Unit)
Program Coordinators :
Sri Raghavendra K (Director, YHAI Shimoga Dist Unit)
Sri Subbanna, Kuppali (Senior member, YHAI Shimoga Dist. Unit)
Contact Persons
- Sri Harish Pandit, (Chairman, YHAI Shimoga Dist Unit) – 9886422078
- Sri Prashanth S (Secretary, YHAI Shimoga Dist Unit) – 9353504801
- Sri Raghavendra K (Director, YHAI Shimoga Dist Unit) – 7795516155
