NUNWAN, PAHALGAM, JAMMU & KASHMIR

PAHALGAM SANASAR

BHADERWAH SHEY (LADAKH)

COURSE REPORT 15 DAYS ADVENTURE COURSE SPONSORED BY DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM , JAMMU

FROM 06 OCT 2010 TO 20 OCT 2010

GENERAL COURSE REPORT ADVENTURE COURSE CONDUCTED AT SANASAR

INSTITUTE: JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS (JIM & WS) PAHALGAM VENUE: SANASAR REPORT ON: ADVENTURE COURSE COURSE SERIAL NO: 60 DURATION OF COURSE: 06 OCT 2010 TO 20 OCT 2010 (15 DAYS)

GENERAL 1. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and winter Sports (JIM & WS) is a joint

venture between Ministry of Defence, Government of India and Department of Tourism

Govt. of J&K. Headquarter of the Institute is located at Nunwan, Pahalgam and sub

centers at Bhaderwah (Doda), Sanasar (near Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub

centre at Gulmarg for skiing courses. Over last 28 years the Institute has excelled in

different adventure activities like Mountaineering, Skiing, Paragliding, Rescue, water

rafting, short term adhoc adventure courses and Mountain & Tourist Guide courses.

INTRODUCTION

2. 33 students from various districts of Jammu region sponsored by Director

Tourism, Jammu reported to JIM & WS, Sub Centre, Sanasar on 06 Oct 2010 to attend

15 days Mountaineering Adventure Course serial No. 60. The Scheduled training of

these 33 students commenced on the next day morning. All the students completed the

training successfully with desired level of standard. Nominal roll of Students is enclosed

as Appendix “A”.

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AIM 3. To expose the youth to nature, kindling the spirit of adventure, development of

personality, character, courage and confidence through adventure activities and sports

as well as to boost adventure tourism in J & K State.

STANDARD TO BE ACHIEVED 4. The competence levels expected from students upon completion of the camps

are as follows:-

(a) Empowered & well development adolescents.

(b) National Integrity.

(c) Adventurous attitude.

(d) High Standard of youth activities & techniques.

OBJECTIVES 5. (a) Promotion adventure activities in the state.

(b) Impart training on technical aspects of Mountaineering.

(c) Hone Mountaineering skills of students

(d) Create environment awareness amongst youth.

(e) Character building.

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OPENING ADDRESS 6. Opening address was given on the first day by Capt. Rahul Mahajan, Medical

Officer, on behalf of Col Virinder Singh, Principal, JIM & WS. Students were introduced

to well known history of the esteemed institute JIM & WS. They were explained about

expectations from students, administration of the Institute and safety and security to be

observed around Sanasar. Students were told the duration of course, test and grading

system as well as the phases of course going to be conducted in training area of the

Institute.

OPENING ADDRESS BY

CAPT RAHUL MAHAJAN, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS CONDUCT OF TRAINING 7. The students were trained in Acclimatization walk, Introduction to Mountaineering

Equipment, Rope Knots, Rock Climbing, Rappelling and treks to different picturesque

and historical places around the area, tent pitching, Tyrolean Traverse, River crossing

and Paragliding . The students also got familiarized with Mountain Hazards, illness of

Mountainous and high altitude area with its first aid and treatment.

8. Details of aspects covered during the training are enunciated in subsequent paras.

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ACCLIMATIZATION 9. The location of the Institute’s sub centre being at approx 6800 ft, though

acclimatization was not mandatory, for acquiring physical fitness and mental

robustness, initial period was utilized to achieve the same. Acclimatization marches of

1.5 to 3 kms around the place were conducted during first 2 days which was

accompanied by mountain physical training. Students were made to run for long

distance (7-8kms) at one stretch to increase their endurance. At the end of this

schedule students achieved the desired standards of fitness required to survive in hilly

terrain.

ACCLIMATIZATION WALK PHYSICAL EXERICSE TECHNICAL TRAINING 10. Keeping in consideration the geographical area of J&K state, training was

provided in basic skills of rock craft administration in mountain terrain & introduction and

use of mountaineering equipment in rescue missions/ operations at accidental sites and

during natural calamities in mountainous terrain and Expeditions. At the culmination of

this training, students could identify and narrate the uses of mountaineering equipment

and its skillful application in mountainous area. Details of rock craft and other adventure

activities conducted are as follows.

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(a) ROCK CLIMBING & RAPPELLING The students were exposed to various types of rock surfaces for climbing and

Rappelling techniques. They were explained the principles of climbing & rappelling,

the safety measures to be followed and use of these techniques to cross high rock

faces while going on long treks.

ROCK CLIMBING RAPPELLING (b) RIVER CROSSING & TYROLEAN TRAVERSE Students were provided fundamental knowledge in the form of lecture cum

demonstration on methods of negotiating fast flowing streams and nallas in

mountainous areas and casualty evacuation followed by practicing it in groups.

RIVER CROSSING TYROLEAN TRAVERSE

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Students were trained in High Altitude trekking. They got familiarized with the equipment

needed while going on long treks. They were taken to historical places like Peerah,

Shankpal to see and exchange culture and beautiful places around the area, enroute

they met and conversed with the villagers and children, interacting and exchanging

culture, thoughts, life style which helped them to know the locals better.

TREK TO SHANKPAL VISIT TO ANCIENT TEMPLE

(d) TENT PITCHING Students were demonstrated the methods of tent pitching and use of survival camps in

the jungles and mountainous terrain while on missions in adverse natural / manmade

calamities.

TENT PITCHING CLASS TENT PITCHING PRACTICE

7 (e) INTRODUCTION PARA GLIDING The students were introduced to the currently famous air sport of paragliding. They

were explained various types and parts of a Paraglider, all technical mechanisms

involved in its operation. They were also given ground training of handling the gliders

which forms a part of Basic Paragliding Course.

STUDENTS ENJOYING PARAGLIDING (f) JUNGLE SURVIVAL CAMP

In a well planed and executed manner the participants, on 13th day of training, marched

on nearby jungles to select a suitable site for night camping. They were provided all the

necessary clothing, tentages, dry and wet ration to setup the night camp on their own.

The participants cooked on their own, the meal as well as breakfast, they gave two

hourly sentry duty in a group of four over night to assure the safety and security needed

while in camping in jungles.

JUNGLE SURVIVAL CAMP

8 (g) Lectures

The following aspects of adventure activities and related subjects were covered in great

details in the form lecture and demonstration.

(i) Introduction to Mountaineering Equipment

(ii) Do’s and Don’ts of Mountaineering

(iii) Environmental Awareness

(iv) Environmental related injuries

(v) First Aid

(vi) Adventure Sports –Paragliding

(vii) Mountain Hazards

(viii) Survival in Jungles

PRINCIPAL, MEDICAL OFFICER &INSTRUCTORS DELIVERING LECTURES

9 (h) GAMES Students were made to take interest to participate in games like volley ball, badminton,

cricket. Through discussions with the instructors they also got familiarized with

adventure sports like skiing, paragliding, water rafting and Para jumping. Students

showed keen desire to undergo training at the institute for the adventure sports in near

future. Movies on adventure sports like skiing & para Jumping were run in the

auditorium for the students.

ENJOYING GAMES

ADMINISTRATION 11. One dedicated officer in charge of the institute with well experienced and trained

instructors and other kitchen staff were provided by the institute who accompanied and

looked after the students round the clock.

ACCOMMODATION 12. The accommodation facility was made in Institute Huts at Sanasar with good

lodging facilities and cleanliness.

INSTITUTE HUTS AT SANASAR

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13. The students were provided with hygienic and palatable food during the training

period with additional energy supplements like fruits, dry fruits and chocolates, juices

etc.

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ENJOYING SUMPTUOUS FOOD ENJOYING PACK LUNCH DURING TREK

TO SHANKPAL

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING 14. Keeping in view the harsh conditions and cold and rainy weather during the

course, the students were provided with quality equipment and clothing gear for training

purpose.

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING ISSUED BY JIM & WS

11 MEDICAL COVER 15. Dedicated medical officer and Nursing Assistant of the institute provided medical

support to the participants through out the course duration. Different first aid kits were

prepared for trek, rock area and traveling, the students were educated about the

mountain hazards, illnesses of the mountainous and high altitude area with its

treatment modalities. Different techniques of casualty evacuation in relation to rescue

from accidental sites and difficult mountain terrain were demonstrated to and practiced

by the students.

CAPT RAHUL MAHAJAN, MEDICAL OFFICER

DELIVERING LECTURE ON FIRST AID

GRADUATION CEREMONY

16. The students presented a colourful cultural programme after completion of

scheduled training. Beautiful events like singing, dancing and mimicry were presented

by the participants. The event was followed by the distribution of the course batches &

Certificates to all the participants.

CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION GROUP PHOTOGRAPH

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OBSERVATION

17. (a) The participants showed marked interest in learning and adopting the skills of adventure.

(b) The participants improved a lot in their physical as well as mental capabilities.

(c) The participants showed keen interest in participating in other courses at JIM & WS.

RECOMMENDATIONS 18. (a) It is recommended that more groups sponsored by Deptt of Tourism, Jammu

may be sent to JIM & WS for Basic, Advance Mountaineering course and Method

of instructions courses as well as other adventure courses like Paragliding, White

water rafting & Skiing.

(b) Deptt. of Tourism, Jammu and JIM & WS should form a strong bond to promote

adventure in Jammu region as well as in J&K state to successfully conquer higher

peaks in India and abroad in the coming future by launching Joint Expeditions to

pursue the good cause of promoting adventure in Indian youth.

(c) Efforts may be done by the Deptt of Tourism, Jammu to secure some percentage of vacancies in all the adventure courses viz, Mountaineering, Skiing and Adventure courses.

FEEDBACK

19. The Photocopies of some of the feedbacks received from the students are

enclosed as Appendix “C”, reflecting the goal achieved as per the opinion of students.

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CONCLUSION

20. During the adventure course the training was imparted to make the participants

confident of living in Mountainous terrain and to become technically proficient as trained

Mountaineers/ trekker. It helped the participants in personality development and

character building. The participants were also made aware of the environmental

changes and its adverse effects in future. They were also trained and introduced to

Paragliding. The performance of the adventure camp validates the fact that desired

standards of exposure and training in adventure and in promoting tourism in the state

were achieved.

(Virinder Singh) Col Principal

Encl: As stated Copy to: 1. Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar –J&K

2. Institute Library

Appendix “A”

NOMINAL ROLL OF STUDENTS

S. No.

Name Address Remarks

1 Hilal Ahmad Sheikh Chareel Ramban Complete the course

successfully

2 Gangandeep Raj Prabhat Colony Jammu -do-

3 Shashi Kotwal Shaja Doda -do-

4 Kewal Singh Batala Udhampur -do-

5 Parveen Kumar Sharma Suraksha Vihar Jammu -do-

6 Vnay Mugloo Col. Colony Jammu -do-

7 Arjundev Singh Narania Mohala Jammu -do-

8 Sunil Raina Kanah Kathua -do-

9 Tabrez Ahmad Shahidi Chowk Jammu -do-

10 Mohd Imran Gujjar Nagar Jammu -do-

11 Akshay Bhardwaj Shahidi Chowk Jammu -do-

12 Kalim-ul-Haq Jogi Gate Jammu -do-

13 Shiv Kumar Raina Bhatta Palmar Kishtwar -do-

14 Gafoor Naik Sanasar Ramban -do-

15 Ranjeet Singh Katoch Karlah Patnitop -do-

16 Kernail Singh Pachouno Udhampur -do-

17 Pankaj Khajuria Jib Udhampur -do-

18 Narinder Singh Mangiote Udhampur -do-

19 Arun Thaker Shantinagr Jammu -do-

20 Ravi Kumar Badali Udhampur -do-

21 Baber Bader Batt Batti Mohalla Doda -do-

22 Madan Mohan Singh Gandoh Doda -do-

23 Dheeraj Singh Rana Bhella Doda -do-

24 Vishal Singh Thakur Doda -do-

25 Mohd Aslam Khanji Gandoh Doda -do-

26 Shezan Tariq Mir Doda -do-

(Virinder Singh) Col Principal

27 Vineet Singh Rukwal Malwana Doda -do-

28 Sachin Kotwal Gola Doda -do-

29 Dhanveer Singh Gandoh Doda -do-

30 Preet Singh Sanasar Ramban -do-

31 Jafer Hussain Budhli Bhallsa Doda -do-

32 Mohd Hafiz Sarna Bhaderwah Doda -do-

33 Nasir Ali Changa Bhallsa Doda -do-

Appendix “B” TRAINING PROGRAMME

ADVENTURE COURSE 15 DAYS FOR TOURISM COURSE

S/No Date/Day Time Subject Type Resp Place

1. 05 Tue2010 1600-onwards Arrival, Reception, Issue of eqpt.

Misc In-charge. Institute

2. 06 Wed2010 0700-0800hrs 0900-1000hrs 1020-1100hrs 1105-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs 1700-1800hrs

Accln. March(5 Km) Opening Address Documentation, Medical Checkup March Around Sanasar Games

Accln. Lec Misc -do- Walk Game

Instructors Principal Clerk. MO Instructors -do-

RCA Institute -do- -do- RCA Ground

3. 07 Thu2010 0700-0800hrs 0900-1000hrs 1020-1300hrs 1500-1600hrs 1700-1900hrs

PT Intro to Mtn. Eqpt Knot Hitch & Coiling of Rope Mountain terminology Games

prec LDP -do- Lec Game

Instructors -do-. -do- -do- -do-

RCA Institute RCA Institute -do-

4. 08 Fri2010 0700-0800hrs 0900-1000hrs 1020-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs 1730-1900hrs

PT Prep of Bases Anchore & Bellaying Bouldering & Types of Hold Dos & Donts in Mtns. Games

Prec LDP LDP Lec. Game

-do- Instructors -do- -do- -do-

RCA Institute RCA Institute -do-

5. 09 Sat2010 0800-1600hrs 1600-1700hrs

Trek to Nashri/Peerah & Back Games

Walk Game

-do- Instructor

Peerah Institute

6. 10 Sun2010 0700-0800hrs 0900-1000hrs 1020-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs 1730-1900hrs

PT Principles of Climbing & Rappelling Free Climbing & Rappelling Planning & Preparation of Exp. Adventure Movies

Prec LDP -do- Lec Movie

-do- -do- -do- Principal Instructor

RCA -do- -do- Institute -do

7. 11 Mon2010 0700-0800hrs 0900-1000hrs 1020-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs 1700-1900hrs

PT. Paragliding Paragliding Cold Injuries Games

Prec LDP Prec Lec Game

-do- -do- -do- MO -do-

RCA Sanasar -do- Institute -do-

8. 12 Tue2010 0800-1600hrs

Trek to shankpal Ridge & Back

Walk

Instructor

Shankpal

9. 13 Wed2010 0700-0800hrs 0900-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs 1700-1900hrs

PT Pitch Climbing Hazards in Mountains & Snow Bound Area Games

Prec -do-Lec Game

-do- -do- -do- -do-

RCA -do-Institute -do-

10. 14 Thu2010 0700-0800hrs 0900-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs 1700-1900hrs

PT Zip Wear Load Carrying & Marching in Mtns Gemes

Prec -do- LD Gemes

Instructor -do- -do- -do-

RCA -do-Institute -do-

11. 15 Fri2010 0700-0800hrs 0900-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs

PT Stream Crossing. Games

Prec -do- Game

-do- -do- -do-

RCA -do-Institute

1700-1900hrs Movies Movie -do- -do-

12. 16 Sat2010 0700-0800hrs 0900-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs 1700-1900hrs

PT. Route Selection & Rope Fixing First Aids Games

Prec LDP Lec Game

-do- -do- -do- -do-

RCA -do- Institute -do-

13. 17 Sun2010 0700-0800hrs 0900-1000hrs 1020-1200hrs 1300-1900hrs

PT Tent Pitching Preparation Of Survival Camp Move to Survival Camp Area

Prec LDP Prec Walk

-do- -do- -do- -do-

RCA Institute -do- Camp Area

14. 18 Mon2010 0800-1000hrs 1020-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs

Back to Institute Adm Period Games

Walk Misc. Game

-do- -do- -do-

Institute -do- -do-

15. 19 Tue2010 0800-1300hrs 1600-1800hrs 1800-1900hrs

Test (Ground/Written) Deposit of clothing Graduation Ceremony

Test Misc -do-

Principal ASK Principal

RCA Institute -do-

16. 20 Wed2010 0800hrs Break-Fast Departure

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Note: - Programme changes subject to local weather conditions. Legends: MO-Medical Officer LDP-Lecture Demo Practice. RCA-Rock Craft Area. ASK-Assistant Store Keeper. Bed tea will be served at 0630hrs. Break-Fast 0800-830hrs. Tea and Snacks 1000-1020hrs. Lunch Break/own time 1300-1400hrs. Roll call 1900hrs. Dinner 1930-2030hrs. Light of 2130hrs. (Virinder Singh) Col Principal