Advisory sent to registered participants of National Mountain Biking Expedition (for Girls) Kullu – Khardung La

Dear Participant,
This is in continuation of our earlier Advisory for the National Mountain Biking (for Girls). As you are aware that this expedition is being organised in the high altitude areas of Himalayas, we request you to do the following –
1. Build up your stamina by doing long brisk walking, yoga and meditation apart from your daily cycling
2. Please do cycling for at least five hours between 7 A.M. to 4 P.M. You may take a break as required and let us know how many kilometers you covered in the following format.:

Route Distance Covered Time Taken Terrain

You are requested to send this information by Monday, 27.06.2011: Your reply will help us in selection process.
Regards,
Prasad B Hanchate
Chief Executive Officer

An Advisory sent to registered participants(Girls) for National Mountain Biking Expedition-

Greetings from Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI).

This is in reference with your application form for the National Mountain Biking (for Girls). As you are aware that this expedition is being organised in the high altitude areas of Himalayas we request you to do the following –
1. Build up your stamina by doing long brisk walking, yoga, meditation apart from your daily cycling
2. This coming Sunday or any other holiday do cycling for at least five hours between 7 A.M. to 4 P.M. You may take a break as required. Please let us know the next day how many kilometers you covered.

If you are looking for adventure during your vacations in India, one of the best ways to satisfy the adventure spirit in you is to go for Cycling in the Himalayas. The adventure and enjoyment of experience the physical and the cultural richness of the Himalayas is best done on cycle.

Here is an opportunity for Girls to experience the adventure on a cycle in Himalayas.

National Mountain Biking Expedition ( Only for Girls)
19 Days Adventurous journey
Starting from 16th Aug 2011 Base Camp – Seobagh, Kullu (H.P.)
Completion – 3rd Sep. 2011 at Leh (J & K)

Idea is to take 100 Girls to the highest motorable road in the world i.e. Khardung La (18,380 ft.). A very first time in the history of Adventurous Sports such a large group of Girls will do the cycling to Khardung La. Girls come on and be a part of this historical event.

Last date of Registration Extended to 30 June. Girls come on register your seat now @  http://www.yhaindia.org/program_bookings/booking/133

The stretch from Kullu-Manali to Ladakh is amazing. The ever changing landscapes and the altitudes of the Himalayas make it an out of the world vacation experience.

Your vacation in India could not get happier or hillier than on the Himalayas. The beauty of the nature can be enjoyed the best while riding on cycle. The pace of the ride, the pollution less environs, the lightly trafficked roads and the ample space promise a great adventure holiday.
The cycling keeps you in contact with the local people in the villages and market place. Even if the idea of pumping pedals throughout the adventure does not sound thrilling it is one of the best ways to explore the Himalayas. The normal cycles are not apt for the expedition. The cycling upwards will not be as relaxing but the downward journey will surely be more of fun and less of effort. The mountain bikes are fitted with the appropriate gears that reduce the effort. No doubt cycling is the most popular ways of hiking the high Himalayas. This will require a high level of physical fitness.
This is an amazing array of less frequented routes in the mountains where traveling by cycle is an entirely joyful experience.
So, get going for the most adventurous vacation of your lifetime in India.

The benefits of mountain biking for beginners are quite numerous. One of the biggest benefits is the added challenge it provides. You won’t be able to get the same workout from going to the gym, walking, running, swimming, or any other cardiovascular activity for that matter. When you see women mountain biking, pay attention to their legs. Mountain biking is a great way to build leg strength without load bearing. Because you’re seated comfortably on a bike, you’re not going to tire as easily. You’ll burn more calories because of the added challenge. Due to the type of physical activity, your heart rate will increase dramatically and you’ll end up losing weight and gaining muscle.

As you become more acquainted with mountain biking, you’ll notice that you start to lose weight in less time, that is because mountain biking requires more effort due to the rough terrain. If you’ve got bad joints, mountain biking for beginners is an ideal activity because all of your weight will be balanced with no added pressure on your knees.

source : http://www.greenworldtree.com/mountain-biking-for-beginners.html

In the History of Adventure Sports, a very first time YHAI is organizing a high adventure programme exclusively for Girls– National Mountain Biking Expedition (For Girls) from 16th August- 3rd September, 2011 – Kullu to Khardung La (18,380 Ft highest motorable road in the world)

Registration of the same is open now. For more details, please visit our website: http://www.yhaindia.org.

The last date of Registration – 15thJune, 2011,
Date of announcement for selected – 26th June, 2011,

Last date of submission the participation fee – 5th July, 2011.

Note: Selection will be based on physical fitness of the participants. Participants can register online as well as by sending demand draft/cheques (at par)/pay order. For further information, please see the below mentioned link.

http://www.yhaindia.org/files/adv_programs/description/mb.html

YHAI requests you to encourage girls for the once in a lifetime adventure journey to the highest motorable road in the world Khardung La, Leh (J&K).

Dear friend,

Greetings from Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI)

YHAI, a non-profit organization is one of the few national bodies with presence in 23 States & 233 districts having a membership base of more than one lakh. It is affiliated to the International Youth Hostel Federation /Hostelling International, UK having a chain of 4500 Hostels in 80 countries. YHAI organizes different adventure programmes promoting national integration & tourism which attracts countrywide participation in thousands which familiarizes them with the nature, people & their culture. YHAI conducts these programmes at very economical cost with assured high standard, quality food, training, equipment & insurance.

One of YHAI’s program – Height Of Adventures – conducted in 2009 has found its entry in Limca Book of Records – 2011. Height of Adventures was a National Motor Bike Expedition conducted by YHAI in which 107 participants travelled on motor bikes from Delhi to Khardung La (18,380 ft., the highest motor-able road in the world) & back to Delhi that covered 2500 kms distance. At the same time, YHAI conducted National Mountain Biking Expedition from Kullu to Khardung La. 104 participants reached South Pulu, 12 kms down to Khardung La but could not reach Khardung La Pass due to heavy snow fall.

In the History of Adventure Sports, a very first time the above Expeditions were organized when such a large group went to the highest motorable road in the world. On the above lines, you will be glad to know that YHAI has announced a new high adventure programme exclusively for Girls–

National Mountain Biking Expedition (For Girls) from 16th August- 3rd September, 2011 – Kullu to Khardung La (18,380 Ft highest motorable road in the world)

Registration of the same is open now. For more details, please visit our website: http://www.yhaindia.org.

The last date of Registration – 15thJune, 2011,

Date of announcement for selected Participants– 26th June, 2011,

Last date of submission the participation fee – 5th July, 2011.

Note: Selection will be based on physical fitness of the participants.

Participants can register online as well as by sending demand draft/cheques (at par)/pay order.

For further information, please see the above mentioned link.

http://yhaindia.org/files/adv_programs/description/mb.html
YHAI requests you to encourage girls for the once in a lifetime adventure journey to the highest motorable road in the world Khardung La, Leh (J&K).

Regards,

Chief Executive Officer

Kullu to Khardung la is a cycling paradise. There is no question about it. The lure of cycling in the mountains with its crisp blue skies and snow capped peaks was too enticing to ignore.
The quiet roads, the friendly locals, the serene landscape and high altitude all combine together to provide you a safe, fun, at times challenging and at all times visually stimulating experience that few other locations in India and indeed in the world could hope to match.

I believe that Kullu to Khardung La route offers something extraordinary for everyone to remember.
Girls Come & experience this cycling adventure with 100 girls across the country.
Only few days left for registration……register yourself now @ http://yhaindia.org/program_bookings/booking/133

National Mountain Biking Expedition (Exclusively for Girls) - Brochure