TREK INDIA Oct 2013

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AGENDA

• About Oxfam

• Trip itinerary

• What you can expect

• Your kit

• Your training

• Your fundraising

• How to sign up

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OXFAM IRELAND

• Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to overcome poverty, suffering and injustice

• We work directly with communities and local partners

• We combine emergency response, long term projects and campaigning to tackle the root of poverty

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EXAMPLES OF OUR WORK

Long Term Development

Emergency Response

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TREK INDIA WILL HELP PROVIDE

• Clean fresh drinking water

• Trees to prevent soil erosion

• Mosquito nets to prevent malaria

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BRIEF OVERVIEW

• 24th October – 4th November 2013 • 12 day trip – 6 days trekking, white water rafting,

Diwali Festival of Light, Delhi • Registration fee £250/€300 • Sponsorship pledge £3500/€3900

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TREK INDIA

• Experience the beauty of this exotic country

• Go white water rafting

• Visit the town of Rishikesh, home to The Beatles in the 60’s and is the yoga capital of the world

• Soak up the atmosphere of Diwali festival.

ITINERARY

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ITINERARYDay oneInternational flight from Dublin to Delhi

Day twoArrive in Delhi, transfer to hotel spend the afternoon exploring then board overnight train to Hardiwar

Day threeFrom Hardiwar we drive north through the rugged country of the Garhwal Himalaya along the Alaknanda River. We arrive in Ghat in the evening where the trek will begin the next day. We set up camp for the night.

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ITINERARYDay fourToday our trek begins. We follow a trail along the river in the morning and then begin a steeper climb into the hills. We camp near the village of Ramni.

Day fiveOur trail begins to climb upwards, we pass many tributary rivers and waterfalls including one which we can shower in! Today we get our first view of Kuari Pass.

Day sixFrom Sem Kharak we descend to the suspension bridge over the Birthi Ganga and then climb up again to the village of Pana were we camp overnight.

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ITINERARYDay seven This morning we come close to the foot of the Kuari Pass. The trail comes out above the tree line and goes through grazing grounds into meadow country to reach Dhakwani.

Day eightThe trail is steep up to Kuari pass. It takes 2-3 hours to get there but once we reach the pass the views are breathtaking.

Day nineThe last day trekking is all downhill until we reach Tapovan. We then drive to our hotel in Pipalkoti and enjoy a celebratory dinner.

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ITINERARYDay tenAfter an early breakfast we drive for 8 hours until we reach our beautiful river camp on the banks of the Ganges.

Day elevenThis morning we have the option of white water rafting in great class III & IV rapids. We then head to Rishikesh for lunch and to join in with the colourful Diwali celebrations before boarding our train for Delhi.

Day twelveDelhi - Dublin

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WHAT TO EXPECT

• A physically demanding challenge Ascents & descents on occasions will be steep and exposed

Continued activity for up to 8 hours a day

• Varied temperatures & terrain Temperatures between 20 - 30°C & will drop to below freezing at night

• Camping (twinshare)

• Limited washing facilities

• New friends

A once-in-a-lifetime experience!

OXFAM SUPPORT

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WHO IS GOING?

• Up to 25 other trekkers

• Earth’s Edge expedition leader

• Earth’s Edge doctor

• A team of local guides including cooks, porters and mules to carry our bags

• Oxfam representative

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TRAINING

• Walking is the best way to train – think in time rather than distance - build up the mileage steadily

• Be able to walk for up to 7 hours a day on consecutive days

• Train in the mountains or hills, important to prepare your muscles for lots of upward walking

• Cross train to improve fitness and avoid boredom

• Closer to the trek leave whole weekends free for long training walks, then taper in the lead up the to trek

• Training guide provided by Earth’s Edge

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The trek is not a race!

Each group will walk at the pace of its slowest member

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FUNDRAISING

• Let everyone know what you are doing– Family, friends, colleagues, work contacts

– Utilise your online fundraising page

• Organise a Fundraising Event – Pub Quiz

– Dinner Dance

– Wine Tasting – Night at Races

– Supermarket bag packs

– Schools sponsored event

• Maximise your publicity – Contact your local paper

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FUNDRAISING EXAMPLE 1

Goal - £3,500

• Fashion show auction and dress swap event £1000

• X2 supermarket bag packs £1000

• Cinema night £500

• Pub Quiz £500

• Raffle at pub quiz £150

• Online donations from friends and family£200

• Coffee morning at work £150

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FUNDRAISING EXAMPLE 2

Goal - £3,500

• Five aside football tournament £750

• Raffle at football tournament £250

• On street collection day £500

• Supermarket bag pack £800

• Car wash day £500

• X2 Car boot sales £500

• Online donations from friends and family£200

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OXFAM SUPPORT

• Participant guide - including detailed kit list and training guide

• Regular e-updates

• Fundraising materials

• Online fundraising page

• Training walks

• Briefing day with Earth’s Edge expedition leader

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HOW TO SIGN UP

• Register online

• Return participant details form

• Complete medical form

• Personal insurance

• Recommended Vaccinations

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WHY TAKE PART?

• Personal challenge• Make friends• Help provide relief and

opportunity to some of the world’s poorest communities

• Create lifelong memories

• Sense of achievement

THANK YOU!