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Trek for Tibet 2008 - A Fundraising Challenge
This 14-day adventure combines a remarkable trek across the Himalayan foothills with an opportunity to support ATC’s work for the Tibetan people. A highlight of the trip is your time in McLeod Ganj, the home of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, before undertaking a strenuous, yet highly rewarding, six-day trek beneath the spectacular snow capped peaks of the Dhaula Dhar mountain range.

2008 Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 - Friday, 17 Oct - Depart Sydney/Arrive Delhi
Day 2 - Saturday, 18 Oct - Morning sightseeing. Overnight train to Pathankot
Day 3 - Sunday, 19 Oct - Arrive Pathankot drive to McLeod Ganj
Day 4 - Monday, 20 Oct - Morning visit to Tibetan Children’s Village
Day 5 - Tuesday, 21 Oct - Commence Trek to Kareri Village (6 hours)
Day 6 - Wednesday, 22 Oct - Trek Kareri to Bal (6 hours)
Day 7 - Thursday, 23 Oct - Trek Bal to Triund (5 hours)
Day 8 - Friday, 24 Oct - Trek Triund to Laka Got (3 hours)
Day 9 - Saturday, 25 Oct - Trek Laka Got to Triund (2 hours)
Day 10 - Sunday, 26 Oct - Trek Triund - Dharamkot - McLeod Ganj
Day 11 - Monday, 27 Oct - Free day at McLeod Ganj
Day 12 - Tuesday, 28 Oct - Morning free. Afternoon drive to Pathankot + overnight train
Day 13 - Wednesday, 29 Oct - Arrive in Delhi. Free day in Delhi. Evening transfer to airport
Day 14 - Thursday, 30 Oct - Arrive Sydney

Five great reasons to take up this fundraising challenge …

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the situation in Tibet and an ‘insiders’ view into the exile Tibetan community in Dharamsala. For those interested, ATC can organise briefings from ex-political prisoners and officials from the Tibetan Government-in-Exile and Tibetan NGO’s.
  • Experience Tibetan culture first hand in the exile home of the Dalai Lama.
  • Have a really good reason to get fit in 2008.
  • It is a fantastic opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the continued work of the ATC.
  • Make 2008 a year of great personal achievement - this is an experience of a lifetime!
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    Last Year’s Trek - September 2007

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    The 2007 journey began in Delhi before travelling by train and jeep to Dharamsala - home to the Dalai Lama and more than 8,000 Tibetan refugees. We set off on a camping trek, walking along the trails of the nomadic Gaddi Shepherds. The trek was a tough, yet highly rewarding, six-day journey through the Kullu Valley, surrounded by the peaks of Himalayas. We returned to Dharamsala to spend some time with the Tibetan community, gaining a behind the scenes insight into the life of Tibetans in exile. We were extremely fortunate to be able to meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama and to hear the moving stories of three ex-political prisoners. The final leg of this fantastic journey included an evening visit to the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra.

    Read a report on meeting the Dalai Lama by 2007 trekker, John Haberecht

    View 2007 trekker, Caron Carr’s picture blog on their visit to the Tibetan Children’s Village

    Trek for Tibet 2005 Report
     

    About the ATC

    ImageAustralia Tibet Council (ATC) works to promote the human rights and democratic freedoms of the Tibetan people. ATC is an independent, non-profit Australian organisation funded solely by members and supporters.

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