Let me tell each and every participant in CATS' first trek to Nepli on 2nd September, that there had been a really tremendous response. There would be approximately 90 enthusiasts joining in the first trek. Welcome aboard.
Let's remember that this is not a Sunday PICNIC. This is a trek in which each one of us has to join to make this expedition a success. It is a rough nature trail, so be ready to experience the outdoors, and enjoy the Nature in its prestine glory.
We must mention that all of us hereby indemnify the Chandigarh Administration, the organisers at CATS, and STEPS, from any accidental injury, trips and falls, or any untoward incident, and we are joining in this trip at our own free will.
We are grateful that many of you have volunteered to take care of morning registration at the hotel, first-aid duties during the trek, supervising the breakfast, as well as being the group leaders.
We are assigning group leaders for every 20 odd members, and shall therefore appreciate your full cooperation and support in sticking with your group, and follow only the prescribed trek without any digression.
We are also planning some fun activities for the participants at the Inspection Bungalow.
We shall appreciate your cooperation...and make it an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Register Now
To register yourself with CATS, please fill in the Membership Form and mail it Supreet. Click here to download the form please.
Things to Remember on Your Trek!
All the trekkers on the CATS first foray into the Nepli forest are requested to respect Nature and carefully note the instructions :
• No shooting, hunting and teasing of wild animals
• Carrying of arms/ammunition is prohibited
• No littering at any stage of the trek, including the Inspection Hut and Watch Tower breaks
• Do not damage the flora
• No loud speakers or music system is permitted
• Carrying of plastic bags and containers inside the Sanctuary in strictly prohibited
• No cooking or lighting of fire is permitted
You can carry with you
• Cameras
• Binoculars
• Umbrellas
• Walking Sticks
• Packed Food/eatables
• Water Bottle
• Waste Bin liners to collect all your rubbish
Suggested CLOTHING for the trek
• Comfortable walking shoes with thick cotton socks to avoid blisters
• Comfortable shorts/track/jogger pants with T-shirts or cotton suits for ease of trekking
• A cap or hat offers shade from the sun
• Small cotton handkerchiefs/towels to wipe your brow
For any further information just contact us.
• No shooting, hunting and teasing of wild animals
• Carrying of arms/ammunition is prohibited
• No littering at any stage of the trek, including the Inspection Hut and Watch Tower breaks
• Do not damage the flora
• No loud speakers or music system is permitted
• Carrying of plastic bags and containers inside the Sanctuary in strictly prohibited
• No cooking or lighting of fire is permitted
You can carry with you
• Cameras
• Binoculars
• Umbrellas
• Walking Sticks
• Packed Food/eatables
• Water Bottle
• Waste Bin liners to collect all your rubbish
Suggested CLOTHING for the trek
• Comfortable walking shoes with thick cotton socks to avoid blisters
• Comfortable shorts/track/jogger pants with T-shirts or cotton suits for ease of trekking
• A cap or hat offers shade from the sun
• Small cotton handkerchiefs/towels to wipe your brow
For any further information just contact us.
CATS website
Now CATS can also be accessed on the world wide web. Just click here to browse through it.
Itinerary for Trek 1 to Nepli
Itinerary for the Day
5.45 am Assembly at Hotel Chandigarh Beckons, Sec.42
6.00 am Departure for Nepli Forests from Hotel Chandigarh Beckons.
6.25 am Arrival at Nepli Gate (from Saketri Village side)
6.30 am Start trekking towards Nepli Inspection Hut via Nathewala
7.20 am Finish first leg at the Watch Tower, from where you can see your City Beautiful, on a clear day.
7.45 am Finish second leg at Nepli Inspection Hut
8.00 am Breakfast at the sprawling lawns of Nepli Inspection Hut
8.30 am Fun break around the Nepli Inspection Hut in its gardens, boating at adjoining waterbody, play group games or simply explore the forest area.
9.30 am Set off on the last leg by trekking back to the bus
9.45 am Board the bus at Ghareri (Bare Patharon wala dam) to return to Hotel Chandigarh Beckons.
10.15 am Depart for home.
5.45 am Assembly at Hotel Chandigarh Beckons, Sec.42
6.00 am Departure for Nepli Forests from Hotel Chandigarh Beckons.
6.25 am Arrival at Nepli Gate (from Saketri Village side)
6.30 am Start trekking towards Nepli Inspection Hut via Nathewala
7.20 am Finish first leg at the Watch Tower, from where you can see your City Beautiful, on a clear day.
7.45 am Finish second leg at Nepli Inspection Hut
8.00 am Breakfast at the sprawling lawns of Nepli Inspection Hut
8.30 am Fun break around the Nepli Inspection Hut in its gardens, boating at adjoining waterbody, play group games or simply explore the forest area.
9.30 am Set off on the last leg by trekking back to the bus
9.45 am Board the bus at Ghareri (Bare Patharon wala dam) to return to Hotel Chandigarh Beckons.
10.15 am Depart for home.
Still 3 days to register...
...and yet we are already 28. We never knew there is going to be so much of interest to the outdoors. I am sure many of you joining in would find a new refreshing change out into the open instead of just slogging in front of the 'idiot box'. Have a nice time.
Trek to Nepli Forest
NEPLI FOREST (Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary)
The first trek of CATS is a nature trail within Chandigarh, which passes through the woods, hill slope, around water bodies with a gentle gradient.
Apart from being an idyllic location for a quick getaway from city life, Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary offers a great opportunity to raise our awareness about the floral and faunal heritage of our city. You are very likely to spot an odd peacock, cuckoos, night jars, mynas, tree pies etc flying off a Khair, Phulai, Raeru, Semal, Kendu tree. Kids would enjoy seeing a jackal, wild boar, spotted deer or a sambhar amongst others in its natural habitat and do keep an eye open for the reptiles you may actually want to avoid!
About CATS
Chandigarh Adventures, Treks and Sports (CATS), is a group of adventure enthusiasts from around the world, who want to be a part of the city adventure tours and treks. This is a voluntary group, spearheaded by Ms Supreet Dhiman, an avid mountaineer, but an interior consultant by profession.
The CATS has the support of Chandigarh Tourism department, and was formally inaugurated by the Director Tourism & Public Relations of UT Administration, Mr. Vivek Atray, on 18th August 2007, at Hotel Chandigarh Beckons.
The first CATS expedition is a short one in the beautiful sanctuary near Chandigarh, Nepli Forests, thanks to the enthusiastic support of Mr Ishwar Singh, Director Forests, Chandigarh Administration.
The CATS has the support of Chandigarh Tourism department, and was formally inaugurated by the Director Tourism & Public Relations of UT Administration, Mr. Vivek Atray, on 18th August 2007, at Hotel Chandigarh Beckons.
The first CATS expedition is a short one in the beautiful sanctuary near Chandigarh, Nepli Forests, thanks to the enthusiastic support of Mr Ishwar Singh, Director Forests, Chandigarh Administration.
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