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Shriram Aspen Leadership School

Student Administrative

Camp Dossier

Dear Participant,

Welcome to the Great Himalayan Outdoors! It will be our endeavour to

ensure that you have a safe, meaningful and memorable experience

with us.

The value and fun you derive out of your outdoor experience depends

upon your level of preparation- both mental and physical. During the

programme, you will be exposed to an alien environment and flexibility

and a sense of curiosity will ensure proper appreciation of the experi-

ence. It is very important to get yourself in good physical condition

before the trip. Mild exercises and jogging should suffice. From years of

experience in operating adventure trips, we have learnt that bringing

along your spirit of adventure is also extremely important.

This dossier is designed to impart an outline of the programme, some

facts about the camp and to serve as a guide in preparing you for your

adventure. We urge you to read this information carefully as the

following pages will answer most of your questions. If any further

questions come to mind as you prepare yourself for the trip, please do

not hesitate to get in touch with us.

As you step into a crucial stage of your life and step out of the cocoon

that your home and school provided you, we hope this experience will

better prepare you to handle the challenges ahead and help you become

sensitive global citizens.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Great Outdoors!

Best wishes,

Team Snow Leopard Adventures

Table of Contents

About the Programme…………………………………… 4

About Snow Leopard Adventures ………………………... 5

Camp Panther ……..…………………………………… 6

Health, Safety, Security, Sustainability …………………… 7

Health Information/ First Aid Kit…………………………. 9

Packing your Rucksack……………………………………….. 10

List of Clothing ………………………………………………. 11

Travel and Train Journey……………………………………… 12

Tips for Travel ……………………………………………….. 13

FAQ’s ……………………………………………………….. 14.

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About the programme:

The programme with the Shriram Aspen Leadership School will take

you on a 15-day sojourn at the foothills of the Himalayas. The

designated venue for the programme is Snow Leopard Adventures

Camp Panther. It is located 16 kms ahead of Rishikesh in Shivpuri

village in Uttarakhand.

The sacred river, Ganga, flows through the area. In fact, it is here that

the river leaves the Shivalik mountains and flows out into the plains of

North India. Several temples, ancient as well as new, can be found

along the banks of the Ganges. The city attracts thousands of pilgrims

and tourists each year, from within India. Rishikesh, often referred to

as the "the world capital of Yoga", has numerous yoga centres that also

attract tourists. Shivpuri is the adventure hub of India and is known

for its exciting soft adventure activities such as rafting, kayaking, hiking

rappelling etc.

The experiences of falling asleep to the gurgling sound of the mighty

Ganga, of trekking through mossy mountain trails, of visiting an

orphanage, of learning to work together as a team, of discovering

friends among strangers – these are all invaluable life experiences that

are sure to benefit the young participants.

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About Snow Leopard Adventures:

Snow Leopard Adventures P Ltd, into its 22nd year of operation, has

established itself as one of the leading adventure tour operators in

India. Be it trekking in the Himalayas, cycling on forest trails or rappel-

ling down a cliff, Snow Leopard Adventures assures you of a safe yet

exciting experience. Meticulous planning, tremendous emphasis on

safety and "eco-sense" form the foundation of each of our trips.

SAFETY and ECO-SENSITIVITY are hallmarks of every Snow Leopard

Adventures Trip.

The company operates five picturesque tented campsites nestled in the

foothills of the Himalayas near Rishikesh, and one adventure base at

Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. We also have a substantial portfolio of multi-

national companies, domestic and international schools visiting our

campsites to experience the „spirit of adventure‟ in the great Indian out-

doors.

At Snow Leopard Adventures, we endeavor to facilitate the process

through which the younger generation can harness their potential.

Their myriad experiences in the outdoors will provide them avenues to

learn essential life skills and will also bring out their latent talents. Each

participant comes away more confident instilled with a spirit of

adventure, a sense of compas-

sion, a strengthened belief in

their own self worth, well

equipped to face and overcome

any challenges that might

come their way as individuals

and as a team…They become

LEADERS.

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Camp Panther

Camp Panther is set up on 5 acres of terraced fields in Shivpuri village

at the foothills of Himalayas. Located 16 kms north of Rishikesh, the

camp is about a 6-7 hours drive from New Delhi. The ridges surround-

ing the camp are covered with a thick sal forest. The comfortable safari

tents here have attached utilities and power. The days at camp are

packed with activities while the evenings are spent relaxing near the

swimming pool or under the thatched golghars (gazebos). The more

adventurous can try their prowess at the floodlit artificial climbing wall

at Camp Panther. Along with power and power back up facility, Camp

Panther offers a comfortable stay out of doors.

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Health, Safety, Security, Sustainability

We conduct our adventure activities in a responsible manner and

follow internationally accepted practices in health, safety and

environmental protection.

HEALTH

To ensure health and hygiene, Snow Leopard Adventures will provide

to all participants and other guests with:

a) Bottled mineral water

b) Hygienically prepared wholesome food

c) Hygienic toilets/ surroundings

d) Electrically operated mosquito repellants inside tents/ common areas

e) Hot/ cold water for bathing. Washrooms will be clean and sanitized.

f) Kitchen equipment and all kitchen counters are sanitized.

g) Chlorine bleach or commercial sanitizing agent will be used for

washing dishes.

SAFETY

Our experienced outdoor team ensures safety by strict adherence to

safety rules and by using state-of-the-art equipment.

All Safety Equipment is Union of International Alpinism Association

(UIAA)/ US Coastguard approved and is tested periodically from a

serviceability/ safety perspective. Snow Leopard Adventures guarantees

that only certified/ approved safety equipment will be used. All

equipment is pre-tested to ensure safety.

a)Snow Leopard Adventures follows an internal grading system to

design outdoor activities. Internal risk assessment is undertaken for all

activities.

b) All our trip leaders are trained and certified in First Aid & CPR from

„The Wilderness Medical Institute NOLS, USA‟. We also follow an

internal protocol for safety.

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Health, Safety, Security, Sustainability (cont.)

c) Fire extinguishers/ fire buckets/ fire beaters, etc that are required to

supplement the safety aspects are present to ensure safety of men and

material.

d) Specific activity-related safety briefings is given to all participants

prior to every stage.

e) All adventure equipment is inspected by a qualified person before

use.

SECURITY

We aim to provide safe and secure environment in order to protect

participants from all forms of harm. To ensure safety we will ensure

that the entire campsite is properly illuminated and security guards

positioned for ensuring safety of participants and their belongings.

SUSTAINABILITY

We abide by the famous outdoors adage “Take nothing but photographs

and leave nothing but footprints”.

Our efforts on environmental conservation include the use of solar en-

ergy. We use solar cookers and solar lanterns in our operations. Eco-

friendly toilets and sensible disposal of camp litter are integral parts of

our operations. Biodegradable material including food is buried while

recyclable material is sent down to Rishikesh. No pollutants such as

detergents, shampoos, soaps, etc are released into the river, streams or

springs.

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Health Information/ First Aid Kit

Kindly inform Snow Leopard Adventures representative of any medical

problems in advance, allergies, etc. that you may have. If you have dia-

betes, allergies, asthma or any condition that may require emergency

care, always carry some identification (tag, bracelet or card) indicating

the prescriptions required in case of an emergency. You are also advised

to carry a letter from your physician.

Snow Leopard Adventures escorts always carry a comprehensive First

Aid kit.

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Packing Your Rucksack

Your duffel/rucksack should weigh a maximum of 20 kgs.

It is important to have appropriate clothing for your trip. There

can be differences between day temperatures and night tempera-

tures. Clothing should be layered so that you can adapt to the

changing conditions.

Shell clothing includes a jacket that protects from rain and wind.

They should be roomy enough to fit over other layers of clothing.

No organized laundry facilities are available when camping. If

rafting, please ensure you carry some nylon T-shirts which dry

easily.

Two pairs of well-worn shoes. A pair of beach sandals is also

recommended.

Day pack to carry items that you may require during the day i.e

sweater, water bottle, rain gear, camera etc

Personal toiletries

While in our permanent campsites, you will be given towels. But if

trekking, please carry a small quick drying towel.

Torchlight with spare batteries.

Wet wipes (individually packed).

Water bottle.

A golf cap/ sunhat

The most important item to "pack" is a flexible and relaxed attitude.

Bring a healthy sense of humour and a willingness to encounter the

unexpected and you will have an experience of a lifetime!

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Recommended list of clothing includes :

2 pair khakis / cargo / casual.

1 pair hiking gear / tracksuit.

1 long sleeve shirt / track top

4 short sleeve T-shirts.

1 light weight wool or fleece sweater.

7 sets underwear.

Adequate pairs of socks.

List of clothing:

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The group shall be travelling to Haridwar and back to Delhi by Jan

Shatabdi Express train.

Throughout our stay in Shivpuri, we would be using hill tested and

safe 27-seater Non AC coaches

Please be totally alert in

public places especially

market places and railway

stations. Please look after

your bags and remain in

groups and keep an eye

out for all in your group.

On train journeys:

There will be Snow Leopard Adventures escort/s with the

group throughout the trip.

The students are required to visit the toilets in groups

preferably accompanied by a teacher. Students will be asked

not to use the toilets when the train is stationary as at this

time the doors to the coach are open and there are a lot of

people moving in and out of the coach.

Travel and Train Journey

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Tips for Travel

Adequate fluid intake is essential through the trip.

Please make sure you eat food and drink water provided by your

escorts. Please do not eat uncooked food or food bought from side-

walk vendors.

It is advisable to ask permission before taking pictures of local

people, their houses and shops. Photography is generally not

permitted inside shrines, monasteries and religious institutions.

While visiting temples and other religious institutions, please dress

modestly. Long trousers are recommended for both boys and girls.

Spaghetti strap/revealing tops should be avoided. Please keep in

mind that shoes must be removed when entering temples.

GRATUITIES: Tipping junior staff is a common practice in India to

show your appreciation of services well rendered. You can do

individual tipping to porters at hotels you visit, bus drivers with

you/ waiters at the restaurants etc. However, please do not tip

Snow Leopard Adventures staff individually. Tips if any are to be

left behind with the Trip Leader.

Remembering a simple rule of the outdoors, “Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints” will help minimise

your trip‟s impact on the environment.

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FAQ’s

What are the camp arrangements?

Camp Panther, the venue for the SALS programme is well laid out and

will have clearly demarcated zones for boys and girls. Accommodation

is in tents on twin/ triple sharing basis. All tents have attached utilities

with running hot/ cold water.

The camp also has an air-conditioned conferencing facility, swimming

pool and a floodlit climbing wall with in the campus.

We maintain the highest standards of hygiene. Boiled and filtered wa-

ter will be served to the students. All meals are prepared under the su-

pervision of our F& B manager.

Who are the chaperones?

Snow Leopard Adventures ensures that the trip leaders have led many

such school trips and have current first-aid/ CPR certificates.

What about safety?

Safety is our main priority. All journeys, activities are fully supervised

by our marshalling staff. The safety equipment we provide is second to

none. The participants are escorted by Snow Leopard Adventures staff

at all times.

How can parents help?

Parents can help the participants prepare for the trip by discussing the

objectives of the programme and the itinerary. Do encourage independ-

ence and self-reliance. On the physical front, if they are fit, they will

enjoy the outdoors much more. Please do advise them to follow an ex-

ercise regimen before the trip.

Sector B, Pocket 1

Vasant Kunj

New Delhi – 110070

India

Ph: +91- 11- 26891473/ 26122775/ 26134554/

26898654

Fax: +91- 11- 26895905

E – mail: schools@snowleopardadventures.com

Website: www.snowleopardadventures.com

SNOW LEOPARD ADVENTU RES P LTD