selection packet of national mountain biking expedition-2011 (exclusively for girls)

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Date: 25.07.2011

Dear friend,

Subject Selection letter for Height of Adventure National Mountain Biking Expedition

(for girls) 2011

Congratulations,

YHAI is pleased to inform that your application for National Mountain Biking Expedition has

been accepted by the Selection Committee.

As this is a high altitude expedition, you should be physically and medically fit to participate in

such expedition. You are required to furnish a fresh medical certificate in the enclosed

proforma from a qualified registered MBBS Doctor at the time of reporting. Your selection is

subject to your being medically fit before the expedition.

Please find the following enclosed in this selection packet

1. Brochure giving details of the expedition

2. Travel Logistics

3. Dos & Donts

4. Special instructions to be followed

5. During the expedition nutritious vegetarian food is provided. If you have any allergies to

any type of food please fill out a survey and mail us back (e-mail or post)

6. Justice TPS Chawla Adventure scholarship for underprivileged girls.

7. Medical Certificate (Bring fresh Medical Certificate from a qualified registered MBBS

Doctor at the time of reporting at Base Camp)

This is a very exciting, adventurous and arduous programme. To complete the Expedition

successfully, you are advised to do cycling at least two hours daily and 5 hours on holidays to

increase your stamina. You are also requested to follow the instructions given in the Enclosed

Brochure and Annexure to complete the Expedition successfully.

We hope that you will enjoy by participating in this programme and wish you the best of luck.

With regards,

Prasad B. Hanchate

Chief Executive Officer


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Travel and Logistics Details

Please find the details of Bus fares from Delhi to Kullu and Leh to Delhi for the Mountain Biking

(Girls) participants -

1. Delhi to Kullu

Ordinary Bus Rs.512*

Deluxe Bus- Rs.880*

Volvo Bus Rs.1190**/Private operator may offer lower prices

* As per HRTC, ISBT Kashmiri gate, New Delhi

** Himachal Tourism, 36, Chandra Lok Building, Janpath, New Delhi.

Contact following for bookings

Himachal Roadways, Delhi 011-23868694

Himachal Tourism 011-23325320

2. Leh to Manali including one night halt at Keylong)

Deluxe Bus Rs.2000* / -

3. Manali to Delhi

Contact for booking - HPTDC Manali- 01902 - 252116

4. Leh to Delhi & Delhi to Leh Direct Bus

Ordinary Bus Rs.1300 (36 Hrs journey with night stay at Keylong)

* Contact for booking - Himachal Roadways, Delhi 011-23868694

Note: If anyone wants assistance in the above travel arrangements the same can be made at

cost basis to the participants. For arrangements please contactMr Vikas Parashar / Mr Ravi

Kumar/ Mr Prashanth Phone # 011-26971969


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Accommodation facilities

1. New Delhi - NEW DELHI INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HOSTEL

Address 5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021

Phone: 011-26116285

Distance: New Delhi Rly St 8 Km; Old Delhi Rly St 16 Km; ISBT 12 Km; Domestic Airport

12 Km

2. Seobagh YHAI Camp,

Nr. Jairu Mineral Water Plant,

Seobagh, Kullu, H.P.

Phone: 01902-250437

Distance: From Kullu 3 Km

3. LEH License Youth Hostel, C/o HOTEL HORZEY

Old Road Chulung, Leh-194101 (J & K)

Phone: 01982-252454

Distance: Bus Stand 300 Mtr, AirPort 3 Km


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NATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPEDITION (FOR GIRLS)- 2011

Kullu-Solong Nala-Sissu-Jispa-Zing Zingbar-Sarchu-Wheesky Nallah-Pang-Debring-Rumtse-

Choglomsar-Leh-Khardungla

Dos

1. Ride on the correct side of the road and defensively

2. Always get warm up and do some common exercise before riding

3. Always wear your safety guards Helmets, Knee guard, Elbow guard, Sun glass, Head lamp,

cycling jerseys, shirts, shorts and shoes

4. Always carry your Dehydration pack/water bottle, Pack Lunch Box, Medicine, Glucose D/

Tetra Pack, Toffee and Dry food

5. Always check your bikes Proper pressure, Brakes, seat adjusted, Loose nuts and any other

damage/crack

6. Always keep with you your I card and camera and your personal notes and document

7. Report to our any coordinator before leaving for the next camp

8. Look for cars pedestrians and other obstacles while riding

9. Treat the land and its peoples with care and respect you meet on the way

10.Keep your environment and camping site neat & clean no trace no trash

11.Always check your bicycle after riding if it requires any repair or maintenance take the help

of Mechanics and park your bicycle proper in parking area

Dont

1. Wear tight-fitting jeans or such type of clothes which may create riding problem

2. Ride without helmet, shoes and the safety guards

3. Ride in the opposite direction of traffic

4. Ride with loose objects attached to the handlebar or other part of the bicycle

5. Ride too fast or speed which may causes higher risks for you and your bicycle

6. Use your front wheel brake which could decrease your control

7. Ride alone always be in a group or within a visible distance

8. Park your Bicycle towards the river side or any down hill

9. Disturb the flora and fauna and the culture of the land

10.Make any competition or quarrel with other bikers

11.Go anywhere without the permission of our any coordinator


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SPECIAL INSTURCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED

1. You are advised to undertake long distance cycling daily and other physical exercises till you

report at Base Camp as already informed in the Advisory. This will prepare you for this

adventurous programme.

2. If you are not a member of YHAI, you have to obtain the membership before the expedition

3. To participate in this expedition, you are requested to report at Seobagh Base Camp, Kullu

on 16th August 2011 morning. After concluding expedition, you can leave from Leh on 3rd

September 2011. You can make your own journey arrangement accordingly. If you need

assistance then please contact us at [email protected]

4. During the Expedition, YHAI shall provide you Mountain Bike 21 gear Trek-3700. You are

requested to take proper care of the Bike during the expedition and return it to YHAI when

you reach Leh after completing the programme.

5. You should bring the necessary clothes (riding clothes) and equipments as mentioned in the

enclosed brochure.

6. You may bring (if you have) your own hand gloves, saddle cover, kneecap and dehydration

pack

7. Do regular exercise to improve your stamina and endurance and be in-touch with bicycles.

8. As YHAI will be giving gear Cycles, please gain proper gear shifting knowledge.

9. You are not allowed to hold or carry any flag, banner or logo other than YHAI with you in

any manner during the expedition,

10.If you become unfit during the Expedition, you will be required to check out of the

Expedition and no refund will be made for the balance part of the programme.

11.You have to follow the Rules and directions as given by the Project Coordinator or

Programme Director during the programme. Not following these rules will result in

discontinuation of your expedition and no refund will be made for the balance part of the

programme.

12.Consumption of alcohol or narcotics of any description are strictly prohibited during course

of the expedition.

13.Please read the risk factors in the enclosed brochure.

14.Please do cycling for at least five hours in the morning. You may take a break as required.


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SURVEY ABOUT FOOD

Yes No Or Give yourSuggestion

1 Do you have Allergy from anyFood Item

Oil

Nuts

2 Do you eat

Cheese

Egg

Fruits

Nutri nauggets (SoyaBean)

3 Do you drink

Tea

Coffee

Milk

4 What you prefer

For Breakfast Bread Butter/Jam

Poori SabziDalia(Porridge) with

milkMuseli with milk(Readymade daycereals)

Stuffed Parathas withpickel

Boiled Egg/CheeseSlice

Packed Lunch

Poori, Mixed Veg,PickelParathas, MixedVeg.Pickel

Tomato Sandwiches

Dinner Mixed Veg, Dal, Rice,Chapatti, Pickel, Salad,Papad, Sweat Dish

5 After Dinner Bourn vita


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APPLICATION FORM

Justice T.P.S. Chawla Memorial Adventure Scholarship for Girls

Scholarship Applied for the Expedition

Personal Information:

Name:

Address:

Telephone# Mobile #

DOB :

E mail :

Are you YHAI Member YES NO

If yes, please mention Membership No.

Total Annual Income of the Family through all sources in last year:

(Enclose proof also)

Do you belong to Tribal, Remote and Border Area. If yes, please give details:

Have you applied for scholarship for this programme from any other source/ organization?

If yes, please give details

Signature of the Applicant

Affix Passport

Size photo here


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DECLARATION

I declare that I belong to underprivileged family and not availing any scholarship from any other

source.

Signature of the Applicant

Date :

Place :

______________________________________________________________________________

Verification from the State Branch (duly stamped and signed by Chairman/Secretary of the

State Branch)

Signature of the State Chairman Signature of State Secretary

Recommendations of the Selection Committee

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Eligibility and Selection Criterion/Who Can Apply

1. Girls whose family income is less than Rs.100000/- p.a. For adventure Scholarship, they have t

submit the salary certificate of their parents. In case of Business, they have to submit their incom

on an affidavit

2. Girl should be interested in YHAI and adventure activities and she should also have participated in

curriculum activities at School level such as, NCC and Bharat Scouts and Guides activities or simila

organization.

3. She should be of 15 years and above of age

4. Preference will be given to girls from the remote and border areas5. It is one time scholarship, and no claim as permanent beneficiary will be entertained.

6. Girls getting a scholarship from any other source would not be eligible for this scholarship for th

same purpose.


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DECLARATION OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS INCOME

(Specimen)

I, (Parents/Guardian) of

(Name of Applicant) who is applying for Justice T.P.S. Chawla Memorial Adventure Scholarship,

hereby declare that my annual income from all sources is Rs (in

figures) Rupees only (in words).

If any stage, it is found that the information given by me is false/not true, all benefits given to the

applicant under the scheme of Justice T.P.S. Chawla Memorial Adventure Scholarship for Girls

could be withdrawn and legal action as deemed fit, may be taken against me or my ward.

Signature

Date:

(Father/Mother/Guardian)

Residential Address


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NATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPEDITON -2011 (FOR GIRLS)MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

( To be filled by a registered Medical Practitioner only)

1 NAME : Ms.

SURNAME NAME

2 FATHER'S / HUSBAND'S NAME :

SURNAME NAME

3 ADDRESS & TELEPHONE No:

4 DATE OF BIRTH : Date Month Year

Is the Applicant suffering from

Present illness /Past illness/ Physical Disability An InfectiousDisorder Yes No

Hypertension Yes No

Any known allergy to Drugs / Foodstuff Bronchial Asthma Yes No

Diabetes Mellitus Yes No

History of Taking Drugs for Chronic Disease Epilepsy Yes No

Heart Disease Yes No

Above 45 Years BP ECG report Blood Sugar Report

HB

I have medically examined Mrs. / Ms._______________________________________________

on (Date)________________________ and found her medically and mentally fit to undergo

Mountain Biking Expediation in high altitude areas & in the mountains and as per history and

clinical examination she is not suffering from any chronic disease.

Name of Dr. Degree:Registration No.:

Signature of the Medical Officer and seal

Date:.. Applicant's Signature


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