Maguri Beel or Maguri Motapung Beel, near the Motapung village of Assam’s Tinsukia district, is a major stopover for migratory birds.
BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:
BASE CAMP AT TINSUKIA, ASSAM.
Maguri Beel or Maguri Motapung Beel, near the Motapung village of Assam’s Tinsukia district, is a major stopover for migratory birds. The word Beel in Assamese means lake and Maguri is the local name for a type of catfish. Ironically, a steep rise in fishing has led to the extinction of Maguri in the lake. The wetland, spread over an area of 9.6sq.km. Was declared an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) in 1996. The lake supports approximately 110 species of birds and a large human population, most of whom depend on fishing for a livelihood. With a variety of amazing flora and fauna and impressive terrain, one must-see for one’s self what this place has to offer first hand.
Namsai is the headquarters of Namsai district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Golden Pagoda Monastery at Tengapani in Namsai district is a major tourist destination. Known as ‘Kongmu Kham’ in the local Tai-Khamti language, Golden Pagoda is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in North East India.
Parasuram Kunda is a sacred pilgrimage site in the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated about 1,000 meters above sea level and is considered one of the holiest places in the region. Parasuram Kunda is also known for its scenic beauty. Lush green forests surround the site. The name “Parasuram Kunda” is derived from the Hindu mythological figure Parasurama, who is believed to have created this sacred water pool. Visitors can dip in the holy water and enjoy a bath. This sacred site is dedicated to the sage Parshuram, one of the avatars of Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu mythology, Parshuram cleansed his sin of matricide in the waters of the Brahmaputra here. We shall try to visit this place also.
Dong is a small village in Dong valley of Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the easternmost villages in India, near the point where India, China, and Myanmar border meet. It is the location of a peak, atop which tourists climb at 3 am to see the first sunrise in India. Dong is a small picturesque village inhabited by the Meyors just 7 km away from Walong, and is situated in the left bank of Lohit River. Snow capped mountains and beautiful pine forests make the place immensely inviting. This village is also one of the villages from where the earliest sunrise can be witnessed. The millennium sunrise was witnessed by people from all across the world at Dong on 1st Jan 2000. The village is now connected by an iron floored foot suspension bridge over the river Lohit. The Dong valley is extremely beautiful radiating divine peace.
Kibithu, also spelled Kibithoo, is a village in Arunachal Pradesh in Anjaw district, India. It is one of the easternmost permanently populated towns of India, located on the LAC (line of actual control) at 28°16’49″N 97°01’04″E. It is nearly 70 km north of district headquarter at Hawai, nearly 15 km south of India-China LAC (Kaho), and 40 km west of Diphu Pass near India-China-Myanmar tri-junction. The Lohit River enters India north of Kibithu at Kaho. Kaho is a small village on the banks of the Lohit River on the India-China Line of Actual Control in the Anjaw district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The last border village in the Indo-China border, Kaho village is inhabited by Meyor Community.
DAY WISE SCHEDULE:
DAY 1: TINSUKIA
DAY 2: TINSUKIA-MAGURI MOTAPUNG BEEL-TINSUKIA
DAY 3: TINSUKIA-TEZU-NAMSAI-WALONG
DAY 4: WALONG-KAHO-KIBITHO-WALONG/NAMTI
DAY 5: TREK TO DONG VALLEY- HOMESTAY-HAYULIANG
DAY 6: HAYULIANG-TINSUKIA
DAY 7: TINSUKIA BREAK AFTER BREAK FAST.
NAME OF THE PROGRAM CORRDINATOR / FD: PALLAV KAMAL SARMA
CONTACT NUMBER: 98642 60860
EMAIL ADDRESS: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com
COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: YHAI ASSAM STATE BRANCH, C/O UNESCO ASSOCIATION GUWAHATI, KHANAPARA, JAWAHAR NAGAR, NEAR NIRD, GUWAHATI-781022. CONTACT: MR. ASWINI SARMA, STATE SECRETARY, 88110 37020, MRS. MARAMI GOSWAMI, STATE CHAIRMAN, 94351 17850, PALLAV SARMA, STATE TREASURER, 98642 60860, MR. HEMANT DAS, 99545 43746, STATE APC CHAIRMAN,EMAIL: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Only members of YHAI above the age of 18 years can participate with medical certificate. Participants have to bear all travel expenses from their place to the base camp at Tinsukia and back from base camp after the program are over.
HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP: To reach Tinsukia:
By Air:
Dibrugarh Airport known as Chabua Airport is located at Mohanbari, distance about 41 km to Tinsukia, Assam, India. Dibrugarh is one of the main cities in Assam and is well routed via airlines to all major cities in the country. Direct flights from Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Guwahati, and other certain parts of the country to the Dibrugarh airport are also regularly operated. Taxi for pick and drop services are also available in Dibrugarh Airport to anywhere in Tinsukia @Rs.550 to Rs.750 Per person.
By Train: You can easily get regular trains to Tinsukia from other major cities of the country. Your destination station would be New Tinsukia Junction. Shared Autos are available to all places in Tinsukia.
By Bus: Tinsukia is also well connected by bus services from Dibrugarh Town throughout the day and even day and night services are available from Guwahati ISBT.
We start the journey to Maguri Motapung Beel, the next day early morning the day after reporting at Tinsukia base camp.
THE BASE CAMPS ADDRESSES FOR REPORTING AT TINSUKIA WILL BE INFORMED TO PARTICIPANTS.
THE ADDRESS FOR ALL PURPOSE SHALL BE OUR LOCAL OFFICE: YHAI ASSAM STATE BRANCH, C/O UNESCO ASSOCIATION GUWAHATI, KHANAPARA, JAWAHAR NAGAR, NEAR NIRD, GUWAHATI-781022. CONTACT: MR. ASWINI SARMA, STATE SECRETARY, 88110 37020, MRS. MARAMI GOSWAMI, STATE CHAIRMAN, 94351 17850, PALLAV SARMA: 98642 60860, MR. HEMANT DAS, 99545 43746, STATE APC CHAIRMAN
EMAIL: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Inner line Permit (ILP), 5 extra copies of pass-port photos, Photo ID and Address proofs with originals and a Xerox copy.
Kindly keep with you the proof of “NO COVID 19” at all time.
APPLY FOR ILP (for Indians) OR PAP (for foreign participants) THROUGH: www.arunachaltourism.com / http://www.arunachalpradesh.gov.in / http:// www.arunachalilp.com
DOCUMENT FOR ILP
Pan Card or Aadhar Card or Driving License or Passport or Voter Id and Passport Size Photo.
• The photograph must be in color.
• The background color of the photograph must be light.
• It should be without border
• It should be in sharp focus and clean.
• The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
• It should be 35mm X 45mm.
• It should be between 15kb to 50kb resolution and in .jpg or in .png format.
• The photograph should be a recent one.
• It is to be taken without headgear.
• LOCAL ADDRESS IF REQUIRED for ILP WILL BE PROVIDED BY US ON REGISTERING. Or if you wish we can make it for you also.
HOW TO JOIN:
Members desirous to join this program may apply on a prescribed Registration Form available from National Office Website www.yhaindia.org also downloads Trekking Registration Form, Medical Certificate Form & Declaration, along with YHAI Membership ID and details of the payment of registration Fees, ILP, all scanned and sent to the Secretary at email: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com as soon as you decide to join and the originals along with the ILP at the time of Reporting. Please feel free to contact us for any type of queries.
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES:
Guest House/Home Stay/ BUDGETED accommodation, on sharing basis.
FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES:
Nutritious and sumptuous food with bottled water will be provided.
BOOK ONLINE: YES / NO: No
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG:
*For Indian Nationals: Inner line Permit (ILP) is necessary to enter Arunachal Pradesh, which can be done EASILY, online from your place or we can also make it at Guwahati in advance, if documents are provided to us.
*Protected Area Permit (PAP) for foreign nationals is required to visit Arunachal Pradesh. A PAP can be obtained from all Indian missions abroad and the Foreigners’ Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.
*Warm clothes (one Jacket with hood and a pair of inner thermal), Umbrellas, Torch light, Binoculars, Thick socks, Sunscreen cream, Moisturizer, Lip Balm, Personal medical kit and utilities, HEAD LAMPS, shoes for trekking in Dong Valley.
SAFETY & SECURITY:
FIRST AID AND BASIC MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SHALL BE PROVIDED. PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE PERSONAL INSURANCE COVER BEFORE JOINING THE EXPEDITION. THE, YHAI ASSAM STATE BRANCH AND ITS GUWAHATI UNIT WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS, ILLNESS OR ANY SUCH UNFORESEEN EVENTUALITIES. WE ALSO ASSURE YOU THAT ALL POSSIBLE CARE WILL BE TAKEN TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORT.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
*THIS PROGRAMME IS DEPENDED UPON ANY DECISION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT; UTMOST CARE IS TAKEN AND WILL BE TAKEN FOR SMOOTH RUNNUING OF THE PROGRAMME.
*THE ITINERARY IS A GUIDE, WHICH WE SHALL ADHERE TO AS FAR AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE, BUT IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO CHANGE THEM AS A RESULT OF CIRCUMSTANCES OR VARIOUS SITUATIONS BEYOND OUR CONTROLL SUCH AS WEATHER, EARLY DARKNESS, ROAD CONDITIONS, TIME AVAILABLE, ETC. FOR THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF OUR PARTICIPANTS.
* ADDITIOAL COST MAY HAVE TO BE BORNE BY PARTICIPANTS, IF THERE IS BAD ROAD, LAND SLIDES OR POLITICAL ISSUES OR ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
*THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY EXPEDITION, PLEASE DO NOT LITTER AND IN CASE YOU FIND ANY THING LEFT BY OTHERS ON THE WAY, PLEASE CARRY THE SAME WITH YOU AND DEPOSIT AT THE NEXT STATION IN LINE OF SWACH BHARAT CAMPAIGN.
*MEDICAL CERTIFICATE IS COMPULSORY WHICH YOU HAVE TO SUBMIT AT THE TIME OF REPORTING.
*SPECIAL CASUAL LEAVE: THE PROGRAMMS ORGANISED BY YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA HAS THE APPROVAL OF D.O.P.T, GOVT. OF INDIA, FOR SPECIAL CASUAL LEAVES AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PARTICIPATING CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES. THIS OPTION MAY BE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF AFTER PROPER CLARIFICTION AT OFFICIAL LEVEL.
*Pictures used are collected from various sources are for information & educational purpose only.
Cancellation
CANCELLATION RULES:
IN CASE, ANY MEMBER IS UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING OR EMAIL TO STATE SECRETARY AT LEAST ONE MONTH BEFORE THE SCHEDULE DATE, 50% OF THE AMOUNT EXCLUDING ON-LINE CHARGES WILL BE REFUNDED. ANY REQUEST RECEIVED AFTER THE LAST DATE OF CANCELLATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. THE AMOUNT TO BE REFUNDED WILL BE DONE AFTER THE END OF THE ENTIRE PROGRMME OF THE STATE.