tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post2898637508585105616..comments2023-05-18T15:56:35.987+05:30Comments on A Beautiful Mind: YHAI Sar Pass - Trekking TipsVKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13899752943379315550noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-22865252752886287142014-03-28T08:27:10.255+05:302014-03-28T08:27:10.255+05:30I must have been on Vodafone back then IIRC. BSNL ...I must have been on Vodafone back then IIRC. BSNL coverage will be better than the rest as usual.VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899752943379315550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-76065105321970703952014-03-21T20:20:05.119+05:302014-03-21T20:20:05.119+05:30hi VK
i wanted to ask which mobile network signal ...hi VK<br />i wanted to ask which mobile network signal was coming during the trek.. was it BSNL or private operators as well like docomo?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394681272433667212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-41159198880641926662013-04-29T12:30:21.602+05:302013-04-29T12:30:21.602+05:30Hi Smitha,
Glad the post helped. YHAI does give yo...Hi Smitha,<br />Glad the post helped. YHAI does give you rucksacks. They are so-so when it comes to quality. If you think you'll be hiking seriously, you can consider getting one yourself. Adventure Worx makes fairly good backpacks that are reasonably priced.<br />Take a good jacket with you; you'll be grateful. Get those slightly heavy ones that are both waterproof and keep you warm. Those things always come in handy - not just for treks, but traveling in general.VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899752943379315550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-19169176169919140042013-04-29T11:59:31.547+05:302013-04-29T11:59:31.547+05:30Hi VK! Found your blog useful! Can you please tell...Hi VK! Found your blog useful! Can you please tell me what kind of shoes are good for those conditions. And also did you carry any jacket/rain coat along with you? Me and a bunch of friends are trekking on May-14.smithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621012346645084229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-85975250306522298982013-04-29T11:52:14.282+05:302013-04-29T11:52:14.282+05:30Hi VK, Found your blog very helpful. Me and a bunc...Hi VK, Found your blog very helpful. Me and a bunch of friends are going to the trek on May 14th. Kindly tell me if we need to carry a rcuksack. And what kind of shoes would be better?smithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621012346645084229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-55453822950741769782012-12-12T01:36:58.481+05:302012-12-12T01:36:58.481+05:30YHAI should be providing you with sleeping bagsYHAI should be providing you with sleeping bagsVKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899752943379315550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-77195837524169703972012-12-10T11:35:57.340+05:302012-12-10T11:35:57.340+05:30Hey guys my name is Yogendra Singh Parihar from Ja...Hey guys my name is Yogendra Singh Parihar from Jabalpur(MP). I am going to Sarpass and reporting on 06th May 2013 with my friends. I have done Pindari & Roopkund Trek earlier. Some of my companions are going first time. Kindly tell me whether Sleeping bag is required for this trek?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199210044284463590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-64730574267329415382012-05-11T14:01:45.040+05:302012-05-11T14:01:45.040+05:30Hey Vk,
your Blog is awesome, me and my friend are...Hey Vk,<br />your Blog is awesome, me and my friend are bound to go for the Sar Pass expedition on 3oth may onwards, will the weather still be as exciting as mentioned?!! wud we encounter snow even then?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229253574909225791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-91989772157078459612012-04-25T00:31:00.848+05:302012-04-25T00:31:00.848+05:30@CTCB: Yeah.. you don't really have to.. The b...@CTCB: Yeah.. you don't really have to.. The backpacks they give you aren't the best but they do the work. If you hike often you could consider investing into one. You'll find buses to Kasol from Kullu easily. Shouldn't be an issue.<br /><br />@Sid: Your uncle seems to be in great shape. There was even a 60year old couple in our batch who completed the hike, albeit with a little difficulty. Your uncle should have no probs whatsoever!VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899752943379315550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-70275897202154015092012-04-23T21:43:05.747+05:302012-04-23T21:43:05.747+05:30VK,
Great job of writing these posts. Awesome help...VK,<br />Great job of writing these posts. Awesome help for someone considering these treks.<br /><br />One question I had was about the physical ability of someone to do the SAR Pass Trek. My uncle is 40 years old, 5'8" and weighs about 85KGs. He is physically active and has done a lot of hikes in the US. He is actively considering this trek but would like to know if it is too challenging. He has done 10miles of hikes in the past with about 2500 ft elevation gain in one day.<br /><br />Your response will be very useful.<br />Thanks<br />SidSidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078426405972521102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-70477570226542775522012-04-23T21:34:51.313+05:302012-04-23T21:34:51.313+05:30VK,
Great job in writing these blogs. Awesome help...VK,<br />Great job in writing these blogs. Awesome help for someone considering the YHAI treks.<br /><br />One question I had was about the physical ability required to do the Sar Pass. My uncle, who is 40 years old and weighs about 85kgs, would like to join. He is in a fit conditional has hiked several hikes in the US in the past (upto 10 miles a day with 2000ft elevation gain). Do you think he can do this? <br />Thanks<br />SidSidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078426405972521102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-2738815140286755442012-04-12T12:41:28.237+05:302012-04-12T12:41:28.237+05:30Hi VK..
Very useful blog. I'm going on this ...Hi VK.. <br /><br />Very useful blog. I'm going on this trek on May 19th this year. And I'm all excited about this. <br />A few questions I have.<br />You said they would provide rucksacks.. So does that mean we dont carry a backpack from here?<br />Also, I have made arrangements for transport upto Kullu. Buses to Kasol from there shouldnt be a problem right?CTC Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935232260572119711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-70105530593842356482012-04-08T02:29:02.663+05:302012-04-08T02:29:02.663+05:30Hi Vachana,
Good to hear that. There's another...Hi Vachana,<br />Good to hear that. There's another post on this trip - <a href="http://vinayak-k.blogspot.com/2008/05/sar-pass-trek-moments.html" rel="nofollow">Sar-Pass trek moments</a>. You'll find a lot of the details you're looking for in it. We took a train from Delhi to Kalka so that we could ride the Himalayan Queen to Shimla. It's one of the few narrow gauge trains still operating and takes a nice scenic route. You can look up the timing for Sampark Kranthi yourself.<br /><br />I don't think flying/taking a train to Delhi matters. What matters is you get acclimatized to the altitude before the hike; which the YHAI makes sure you do my having you spending a couple of days in the base camp. So choose whatever works for you.VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899752943379315550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-87564446780849259632012-04-06T15:20:22.137+05:302012-04-06T15:20:22.137+05:30Hi Vinayak,
Your blog is acting as a bible to me...Hi Vinayak, <br /><br />Your blog is acting as a bible to me! We have registered for this year's Sar Pass. I read in one of your blogs that you took a train from Delhi to ?? and the journey was beautiful.. Could you please help me out with some more details? <br />How did you go from Bangalore to Delhi? And what time did you reach Delhi? <br />I am planning to take a train instead of flying. I read somewhere its best to gradually shift between such drastic climate changes. Do you think it's a good idea? <br />Thanks once again for your detailed blogs.. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074135037488809264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-37919099091045020482012-01-21T22:27:08.594+05:302012-01-21T22:27:08.594+05:30Very well written, im planning to go on dis trip d...Very well written, im planning to go on dis trip dis year, after giving my boards. Good advice on the division bell, though i think dark side wud be better..toutlemondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205376274580458607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-49571873552315171842011-11-08T08:15:55.540+05:302011-11-08T08:15:55.540+05:30You do have to be members of yhai. You'll have...You do have to be members of yhai. You'll have to go through the process of applying for a new membership hence. I don't think there's a workaround. Give the Delhi office a call if ask them if there is an alternative.<br /><br />Just so that you know, when you are yhai members you get discounted price at numerous hotels and resorts. Turned out to be a useful benefit.VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899752943379315550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-3294500510508139572011-11-08T01:06:34.116+05:302011-11-08T01:06:34.116+05:30Dear Kamath
The tips are very helpful. Really nic...Dear Kamath<br /><br />The tips are very helpful. Really nice effort. <br /><br />We were planning to take up this trek but on the registration site, they are asking for the membership number. None of us in my group are yhai members, so does it mean that all of us will have to 1st fill up membershi forms, send DD and den after getting membership number fill up Sar pass form.<br /><br />Or is there any alternate way out. Isn't there any provision that they take extra money for membership along with sar pass trek fees and save us the trouble and delay of waiting to become a member. We don't want to miss out places in the batch on our preferred day of travelling.<br /><br />Regards<br />RohanRohanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176847761906290193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-59777556546807329922010-12-03T00:38:23.240+05:302010-12-03T00:38:23.240+05:30Cool! Let me know how it goes :)Cool! Let me know how it goes :)VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899752943379315550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-24261885177325185442010-12-02T21:23:47.669+05:302010-12-02T21:23:47.669+05:30hey VK! I bot Action trekking shoes today.. hope i...hey VK! I bot Action trekking shoes today.. hope i havent made a mistake.. they r lightweight n came with lot of recommendations frm many pple. lets c :)Kavya Bhatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842371580149880537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-55154644607000759172010-12-02T11:46:34.007+05:302010-12-02T11:46:34.007+05:30Hi Kavya,
Glad to hear that. Commercial Street in ...Hi Kavya,<br />Glad to hear that. Commercial Street in Bangalore is a good place to get some good trekking shoes. Get a good pair that'll last for a while.<br />I did buy a pair of Woodlands that're really good but goddamn heavy. Please don't do that mistake!<br /><br />Cheers!<br />VKVKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899752943379315550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-83926161660439607592010-12-01T22:24:09.676+05:302010-12-01T22:24:09.676+05:30hi Vinayak! I had a wonderful time readin thru ur ...hi Vinayak! I had a wonderful time readin thru ur blog.. m planning to go to sarpass d cumin yr.. n this blog was truly helpful.. actually i was searchin for a good pair of trekking shoes for a multi-day trek n stumbled upon ur blog..<br />will go thru ur other entries at a leisurely pace some other time..<br />happy trekkin..cheers!<br />Kavya.Kavya Bhatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842371580149880537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-44243271423508552202010-05-10T21:57:41.780+05:302010-05-10T21:57:41.780+05:30Hi Sanket,
Given your exp, this one should be a ca...Hi Sanket,<br />Given your exp, this one should be a cakewalk. Its not a difficult trek even otherwise. Ample time to ascend and take you time enjoying the surrounding. Only the stretch where you trek from Tila Lotni camp to Sar pass and beyond is a little tricky.VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899752943379315550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-10374714587036897982010-05-09T17:49:56.362+05:302010-05-09T17:49:56.362+05:30This post was helpful man...I'll be doing this...This post was helpful man...I'll be doing this route in a couple of weeks...<br /><br />I've done 4 treks before this in the Kumaon and gadhwal region....but its been a while since my last trip there...<br /><br />how is the route? i noticed on the website that there's an altitude gain of 100-1500 ft almost everyday....thats kinda neat....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-90383225557171650812010-05-07T12:06:59.316+05:302010-05-07T12:06:59.316+05:30Hi Kavitha,
Check with the dealer if these action ...Hi Kavitha,<br />Check with the dealer if these action shoes are directly moulded and waterproof. If they are, then they're fine. Directly moulded because if glued , the soles stands a chances of coming off in the cold.VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899752943379315550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158763061889374757.post-60056234771443472752010-04-29T17:02:20.679+05:302010-04-29T17:02:20.679+05:30Hi I am going for sar pass on 17th may. I am very ...Hi I am going for sar pass on 17th may. I am very confused with which shoes to buy. Actually i have very less options available as my shoe size is 4. I am not getting hunters anywhere in mumbai. How about action trekking shoes? Are they fine? I will be trekking first time. So is it advisable to use those shoes? Please suggest. Thanks <br />--KavitaKavitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619531493351341829noreply@blogger.com