Barot Valley - Nature lovers’ paradise…

Batch Dates: 

Dates: indicated are inclusive of travelling. Participants would leave Ahmedabad on the first day and reach back on the last day.

Registration: Please fill up the registration form and pay an advance of Rs. 10000/- to confirm your booking. The balance payment should reach our office at least 30 days before the commencement of the journey. Reservation is done on first come first served basis. Railway reservation will depend on the availability of tickets.
Cheques, NEFT/RTGS should be in favour of ANALA OUTDOORS PVT.LTD., payable at Ahmedabad only. 

A batch in any programme is subject to cancellation if the total number of participants is below 20.

Cancellation Charges*:

*Cancellation charges will be applicable on total Programme cost. Please note that the booking is not transferable. Please bring original receipt for claiming the refund. The refund amount will be given by A/c Payee Cheque only.

(In case of a Government lockdown, the cancellation charges would be only Rs. 1000/-. Rest of the amount will be refunded. For any other reason, the regular cancellation policy will be applied).

HIMALAYAN CAMP - BAROT
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
By Regular Coach

DAY 01: Depart from Sabarmati (BG) for Chandigarh in the morning by train in a 3 AC Regular Coach.
 
DAY 02: Arrive Chandigarh in the morning and leave for Barot by Ac bus. Arrive Barot Campsite at around 19:30. Tent allotment & dinner.
 
DAY 03: Orientation meeting at 07:00 in the morning. This first gathering is very important as it would help the campers to understand the objectives & activities of the camp. Zipline followed by a small trek through the forest after breakfast. The group will be back at the campsite for lunch. Introduction to River crossing and Flying fox in the evening.
 
DAY 04: Half-day trek to a Lapas Waterfall. The group will return at the camp site for lunch. Introduction to Waterfall Rappelling in the evening.

DAY 05: Introduction to Bridge Slithering in the morning. Trek to Betty’s house or Zero point after lunch.
 
DAY 06: Feedback session and photo session in the morning. Visit Barot town, Natural fountain and Dam after early lunch.
 
DAY 07: Depart early in the morning for Chandigarh. Arrive Chandigarh in the evening and depart for Sabarmati (BG) by 3 Ac Regular Coach.
 
DAY 08: Arrive Sabarmati (BG) in the afternoon.

Please Carry: Five pairs of comfortable clothes, night dress, sweater, jacket, raincoat, bath towel, sports shoes, socks, sandals/floaters, woolen cap, woolen socks, gloves, air-pillow, water bottle, torch, daypack, folding umbrella and toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, sunscreen, cold cream, lip balm etc.). Also carry an original photo ID proof. The participants may have to pay fine, wherever applicable in the absence of original photo ID.

All the Items: mentioned should preferably be packed in a rucksack that is easier to carry. Please do not bring any disposable items, ornaments and other valuables. Binoculars and camera are optional.

Cell Phones: are allowed but not during camp activities.

General schedule:
06.00: wakeup call
07:00: warming up exercise
07.30: breakfast
12.30: lunch
13.30: Bathing time
15.00: tea/coffee (if the group is at the campsite)
18.45: firewood collection
19.30: dinner
20.30: camp fire
22.00: lights off

•    Please note that this is a tentative schedule and may change as per the operational feasibility.
•    Final travel schedule will be ready 2 days before the departure.
•    In case if any Camp activity is cancelled due to weather condition or any other unforeseen reason/s, no refund will be given for that.

 

• Please mark your attendance with the group leader as per mentioned time and date given in the final itinerary.
• Do not board the Train without Reporting.

• Campers should not get down during the train journey at any station.
• In case of any requirement, the group leader should be informed.
• Campers are requested not to stand near the door of the train. 
• Campers should avoid talking to strangers.
• Please do not disturb the other passengers.

• Accommodation would be in tents on 3/4 sharing basis, separate for boys and girls. All tents are equipped with mattresses & sleeping bags/quilts, have electricity and attached toilets & bathrooms.
• The campsite is opp. Lohardi Waterfall, Barot Lohardi Road, roughly three km ahead from Barot Village.

• Wholesome & hygienic vegetarian food will be served, including breakfast, lunch and dinner even during the train journey.
• Special Jain/Swaminarayan food is also served if mentioned in the application form.

• All tents have attached toilets and bathrooms.
• Hot water is available for bathing.

• Usually the day temperature is pleasant but in case of rains, it may go down. Nights would be cold. 
• The weather in the Himalayas is very unpredictable. It is advisable to carry enough woolens & raincoat. 

• The campers will be led by trained group leaders from Ahmedabad to the campsite & back.
• There will be at least one female group leader in each batch.
• Apart from these group leaders there will be enough people to look after them at the campsite.
• All the adventure activities are done under the supervision of professional instructors and with all safety measures. 
• The campsite is a safe place & we have an excellent rapport with the local people.
• We are very strict with ourselves and campers. For safety reasons, the campers are not allowed to go out of the campsite without group leaders.

• Cell Phones are allowed but not during Camp activities.
• Parents will be updated about the whereabouts of the campers along with their photographs on WhatsApp on a daily basis.
• Our Camp Director will be constantly in touch with ANALA office, so in case of any inquiry, you may contact our office on 079-26442289 or 079 26561359 (10:30 am to 08:00 pm.).

• In case of an emergency, parents may contact us on 09662299016/21 (08 pm to 10:30 am.) 
• First – Aid kit will be available with the group leader throughout the programme.
• Please give motion sickness medicine and their regular medicines if any. 
• All emergencies would be treated by the nearest available doctor/medical facility. If any participant/s needs to be taken to a clinic or hospital, they will be responsible for covering the doctor's fee, medical expenses, transport charges, and any other related costs.

• We will be clicking the photographs of participants & the same can be viewed and downloaded from our website on daily basis from day 3 onwards after 9:30 pm. Please go to our home page, click on gallery - photos - Dalhousie Camp (respective Batch No.)
• Photographs can also be viewed and shared from our facebook page and Insta handle. Go to www.facebook.com/analaoutdoors and click on like.

• A list of things to be carried is given with the itinerary. Bring all the things accordingly.
• Day-pack, water bottle, sports shoes with proper grip and warm clothes, are essential.
• Campers are advised to pack all their material in an easy to handle Rucksack.
• Please tag all the belongings of the campers.

• As such our charges include everything; still they may require some extra money for shopping/refreshments.
• Give only as much as they can handle. 

• Please carry original photo ID proof.  The participants may have to pay a fine, wherever applicable in the absence of original photo ID.
• Campers have to take care of their own luggage. We will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items.
• Please pay the balance payment 30 days before the departure.
• If you have not filled up the application form, do it at the earliest. The participant will not be allowed to indulge in any activity if the application form is not submitted.
• The form contains space for special remarks from your side like sleep walking, allergy etc. 
• If you have not mentioned, please fill it up at least 7 days before the departure. 

• A Specially designed certificate would be issued to all those campers who complete all the activities and abide by the Camp discipline.