Surrounded by wooded hills, the kaushalya river meanders its way between the two hills. Hills where the clouds pause to rest and time stands still. The air, full of pine scent and bird song, Timber Trail takes one's breath away. A world of spectacular sunsets, nature paints the sky in unbelievable colours. And as darkness creeps in, the distant lights of Chandigarh take over to create the shimmering magic of a million stars.
This would be our starting point of Datyar, a village just 300kms ahead of Timber Trail Resorts on the main Kalka-Shimla highway. Our journey would take us down the valley to Kaushalya river and then will begin the steep climb to the TT Heights through the villages of Paneva, Sandhog, Banasar (TT Heights), Jodhpur, Pagharni and then finally to Yorks Health Resort based in Nolta, where we will have our lunch and then board the bus to reach back to Chandigarh.
Interesting aspect of this trek is that we will be starting from Himachal Pradesh but finishing off in Haryana!
Trek Code 004/chd/parwanoo/nolta
Name of the Trek Datyar – Timber Trail Heights - Nolta
Date of Trekking Sunday, 09th of Dec’07
Trek Moderate but some steep heights to trek
Terrain Lower Shivalik Hills
Maximum Height Datyar app.3000ft and TT Heights app.5000ft from sea level
Total Trekking Distance Approximately 9kms
Experience Required Since the trek will get quite steep from Paneva to Banasar (almost flat from Banasar to Jodhpur and then downhill till Nolta), good physical health is an absolute must. This trek will get strenuous on occasions and is not recommended for beginners
Equipment Required None apart from your knap-sack to carry water bottle, some high energy food, small towel, spare sweater/fleece etc.
Period Anytime during the year, except for monsoons
Duration Little over half day
Minimum no. of people 20
Maximum no. of people 30
Distance from Chandigarh 35 Kms each way
Permissions None, but do ensure that your bus has permit to enter Himachal Pradesh if you are traveling in a bus. Private vehicles need no permissions. Parking at Datyar is on the road side, unless a restaurant/hotel/resort owner allows you to park at their property.
Accommodation No night stay is required for this day trek. Otherwise Timber Trail Heights resort in Banasar or Yorks Health Resort in Nolta are good options.
Sustenance on Trek Since it’s a short trek cooking can be avoided. Packed breakfast and buffet lunch would be provided. We will stop for some tea on the way up to Jodhpur in one of the villages. Trekkers are advised to carry packed food, some dried fruits, chocolates, couple of packets of namkeen or biscuits and bottled water. Though water is available but it’s always advisable to carry your own water. Ensure you don’t leave any litter behind.
Civil Amenities Washroom facilities would be available at Datyar, Timber Trail Heights in Banasar and Yorks Health Resort in Nolta.
Activities You may play board games, frisbees, play badminton or volley ball, tug of war etc., but must bring your own equipment. Just respect the flora and fauna whilst indulging in any activity. Enjoy the lovely gardens in the peaceful Yorks Health Resort in your free time. You may even walk upto the temple if you wish.
Cut-off to join the trek 5pm on Friday, 07th of Dec’07.
Joining Instructions Send your request by email to CATS.chd@gmail.com, confirming precise number of your family and/or friends joining the trek by the cut-off date, since breakfast, lunch, tea and transportation arrangements have to be made accordingly. LAST MINUTE WALK-INs would not be entertained
Punctuality of time Adhere to the given times since Team would not wait for any late arrivals
Cost COST TO BE SHARED BY PARTICIPATING MEMBERS
Transportation Cost for 30 people: Rs. 70/- per head.
Cost will go up proportionately if less then 30 members go on the trek.
Packed Breakfast & Lunch Cost & Served tea: app. Rs.190/- per head. So, total approximate cost to pay per member is Rs.260/-
Members to deposit ‘dutch money’ by 5pm on Friday, 07th of Dec’07 with Mr Vishal Kalia (9988729090) at Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management.
Only those members who deposit the trek fee by the given cut off time/date would be able to join the trek. Since, this is a ‘dutch money’ trip, two meals and tea need to be organized, there is no room for last minute walk-ins. CATS will not be able to entertain refunds either. Verbal, telephonic or email confirmations will not be entertained.
Itinerary for the Day
6.30 am Assembly and Registration at Hotel Chandigarh Beckons, Sec.42
6.45 am Departure for Datyar from Hotel Chandigarh Beckons
8.00 am Reach Datyar. Have packed breakfast whilst hot tea would be sponsored by Atulaya Health Care at Havell’s Building
8.45 am Start trekking from Datyar. We shall have tea somewhere in a village to break our trek
1.30 pm Finish the trek at Yorks Health Resort. Time to have lunch in the beautiful greens followed by some free time to chill out.
3.00 pm Board vehicles from Yorks in Nolta for Chandigarh
4.00 pm Depart for home.
Trek includes:
* Transportation to and fro Hotel Chandigarh Beckons
* Packed breakfast, lunch and tea
Following conditions MUST BE FOLLOWED for the trek
1. No shooting, hunting and teasing of the wild animals, if any.
2. No littering at any stage of the trek.
3. Do not damage the flora.
4. No lightning of fire in the valley area.
5. Trekkers are requested not to consume alcohol and tobacco during trekking.
6. Please be prepared to help fellow trekkers in case of need.
7. Please maintain social decorum and enjoy the trek.
ITEMS RECOMMENDED to be taken for the trek
* Cameras
* Binoculars
* Walking Sticks
* Some packed food/eatables
* Water Bottle
* Waste Bin liners to collect all your rubbish
* Bandana or a handherchief.
* Hat or Baseball cap.
* Sunblock.
Suggested CLOTHING for the trek
* Comfortable walking boots with thick cotton socks to avoid blisters
* Comfortable slacks/tracks/jogger pants with T-shirts or cotton suits for ease of trekking
* Wear lots of light weight fleecy/woolly layers rather than one or two thick layers
* A trekking-friendly jacket, possibly with a wind cheater layering can take care of a light drizzle or misty showers
* A cap or hat offers shade from the sun
* Pair of gloves/mittens in cold weather would be advisable too
* Small cotton handkerchiefs/towels to wipe your brow
WORD OF CAUTION
Since trek includes steep heights, so we would advise everybody to join this trek only when they are in sound physical condition. Being a hilly terrain this will demand some resistance from you.
NB: This trek has been facilitated for CATS; by CATS
EXLORE not EXPLOIT
Guide Map
* Not available.
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