Askot Arakot 2014 Schedule Map in English
| Date | Day | Scheduled route of trek |
| PITHORAGARH District | ||
| May 25 | Sunday | Kick-Start the campaign at PANGU, near Narayan Ashram, Dharchula, Pithoragarh |
| May 26 | Monday | Tawaghat, Dhaauli East, Khela, Palpala, Syankuri , Elagad, Tapovan Dharchula, Kalika |
| May 27 | Tuesday | Baluwa-Kot, Khati Bagarh, Gagara, Binyagaon, Dhungatoli, Kimkhola, Jaul-Jivi, Tham, Garjiya, Gori River, Askot, Narayan-Nagar |
| May 28 | Wednesday | Main event for the day at Govt. Inter College, Askot, Askot, Garjiya and Balmara villages |
| May 29 | Thursday | Chifaltara, Toli, Kharhpaira, Ghatta-Bagarh, Baram, Chami, Marhwal, Lumti, Chhori-Bagarh |
| May 30 | Friday | Bangapaani, Shilang, Khartoli, Mawani-Dwani, Sera, Taanga, Madkot, Munsyari |
| May 31 | Saturday | Munsiyari : Visits to various Schools and institutions for interaction with students and local people |
| June 01 | Sunday | Harkot, Paatal-Thaura, Kalamuni, Girgaon, Birthi, Bhurting, Kethi, Bala, Rugeru-Kharak |
| June 02 | Monday | Gail-gaarhi Kharak, Namik (Last village in Ramganga valley in Pithoragarh) |
| BAGESHWAR District | ||
| Ramganga (Eastern) Keemu, first village of the district | ||
| June 03 | Tuesday | Chhuloria Kharak, Lamtara Kharak, Bhaisiya Kharak, LAHUR |
| June 04 | Wednesday | Soopi, Tataayi, Gaasi Gaon, Ghurkot, Sumgarh, (Saryu river), Chaurha-Thal, Kaithi, Karmi |
| June 05 | Thursday | Environment Day, Suraag, Pataakh, Teek, Daula, (Pinder Riiver), Badiyakot |
| June 06 | Friday | Baura Kharak, Shambhu-Gadh, Samdar, Bor Balarha, Bharad Kande (Last village of Bageshwar) |
| June 07 | Saturday | Raaj Kharak at the border between Bageshwar and Chamoli districts |
| CHAMOLI District | ||
| June 07 | Saturday | Mana-toli bugyal, Dulaam Kharak, Himani, Ghesh |
| June 08 | Sunday | Balaan, Mauni Kharak, Aali bugyal/ and Aali kharak |
| June 09 | Monday | Vaan (Kailganga), Kanol |
| June 10 | Tuesday | Sutol (Nandakini river) Pairi, Geri, Aala |
| June 11 | Wednesday | Padher Gaon, Ramni, Jhinjhee (Birahee or Bir Ganga) |
| June 12 | Thursday | Pana, Irani, Kuarikhal, Danu Kharak, Raakhaili kharak, Karchhi |
| June 13 | Friday | Dhak Tapowan, Raini, (Village of Gaura Devi, Chipko women’s village) Tapowan |
| June 14 | Saturday | Bara Gaon, Joshimath, Dhauli West River, Helang |
| June 15 | Sunday | Dungari, Barosi, Salad Dungra, Patal-Ganga, Pipalkoti, Hatgaon, Chhinka Gopeshwar |
| June 16 | Monday | Bachher and near by villages around Gopeshwar (Rest at Gopeshwar) |
| June 17 | Tuesday | Khalla, Mandal (Chipko village) Baal-Khila river, Badakoti and Bairangana |
| June 18 | Wednesday | Bhains Kharak, Kanchula Kharak, (Musk dear park), Chopta |
| RUDRAPRAYAG District | ||
| June 19 | Thursday | Taala, Saari, Usara, Mastoora, Sirtola, Kanya-Gaon, Kimana Gaon, Akashkamini river, Makku and Ukhimath |
| June 20 | Friday | Mandakini valley, Guptakashi, Nala, Hyuna, Narayankoti, Jyurani, Byunj-Gad, Mekhanda, Fata (Another Chipko village) |
| June 21 | Saturday | Badasu, Shersi, Rampur, Sitapur, Kedarnath – Trijuginarayan |
| June 22, | Sunday | Maggu Chatti, Kingkhola, border between Rudraprayag and Tehri districts |
| TEHRI District | ||
| June 22 | Raj-Kharak | |
| June 23 | Monday | Powali Kharak, Dophand Kharak, Pobami Kharak, Pyao Kharak, Gawana, Rishi-Dhaar, Ghuttu |
| June 24 | Tuesday | Bhilangana river, Sankari, Hitkura, Bhatgaon, Bajinga, Bhairo-Chatti, Kaldi Chatti, Bheti, Khawada (Earth quack affected areas) |
| June 25 | Wednesday | Vinakkhal, Kundiyala, Dalgaon, Tisadmana, Budha-kedar |
| June 26 | Thursday | Aagar (Baal-Ganga river) Newal gaon, Merh, border between Tehri and Uttarkashi distrcts |
| UTTARKASHI District | ||
| June 27 | Friday | Raktiya, Kumarkot, Bhadkot, Bhetiyara, Dikheli, Saur, Chaurangikhal, Ladari (forest movement), Joshiyara |
| June 28 | Saturday | Brahmpuri (entering in Uttarakhashi) Khaal, Kamad Uttarkashi (Bhagirathi river) nearby villages |
| June 29 | Sunday | Uttarkashi, flash flood (June 2013) affected areas |
| June 30 | Monday | Continue survey of flood affected and Varunawat landslide affected areas |
| July 01 | Tuesday | Badethi, Matli, Nakuri, Barsali, Garh, Falancha Kharak |
| July 02 | Wednesday | Raajtar, Barkot, Koti Banal, Krishn Gaon (River Yamuna Valley) Tunakla and Naugaon |
| July 03 | Thursday | Chhudoli, Veeni-Gadhera, Chandela, Purola town |
| July 04 | Friday | Purola and near by villages, Kamal river |
| July 05 | Saturday | Agora, Moltadi, Peera, Jarmoladhar, Kharsari, (Khooni Gad), Mori |
| July 06 | Sunday | Sandra (Tonse river), Khooni Garh, Badiyaar, Hanol, Badhottara |
| DEHRADUN District | ||
| Chatrigad, Koti, Koona, Mahendrath | ||
| UTTARKASHI District | ||
| July 07 | Monday | Sainj, Tyuni, (Pabbar river) Pegatu, Bhargadhi, Kadhang, Ziradh, Pandranu(Himachal Pradesh) and Arakot :the last village of Uttarkashi bordering HP |
| July 08 | Tuesday | Govt Inter College Arakot, concluding meeting and interactions |
Askot Arakot 2014 Schedule Map in Hindi
I’ve got my plane tickets booked and I plan to get out to Pangu by 25 May! I visited Uttarkhand in 1986, 1991, 2001, 2007 and 2011; it will be my first Askot Arakot Abhiyan. When I heard Shekhar Pathak talk about the Abhiyan at Cornell (USA) in about 2007, I was enchanted and made a note to check into it for 2014. This walk is calling me. I hope my studies of well being might add something. But even more I hope serendipity leads me somewhere interesting. Maybe I can complete the whole walk, but I’d be satisfied to get through to Uttarkashi! Great to see the maps!
Steve Derne, Professor of Sociology, SUNY Geneseo (New York, USA)
Hope to join and see my home state differently this time.
Since the time i got to know about the Abhiyaan, i was just thinking about it. And i think it will enrich my knowledge about Pahar more. will be at Pangu on 25th.
Dinesh
Research Scholar
JNU
Please provide details about the yatra like approximate cost & whom to contact, where to register.
Thanks,
Prabhat kumar
how can one join this yatra/abhiyan
I still have memories of this abhiyan of my childhood in Pithoragarh district. I always dream to be part of this unique walk but due to time constraints unable to do till now. I know its not easy to pass these remote areas with difficult weather conditions. I may not attend this time but wish a very successful yatra. Good Luck!
Hello friends. I just want to know is there anybody going from Delhi as well? Also, as i can see that the jouney is divided into different districts. So, is it compulsary for everyone to cover the entire length of the jouney. I mean can we just cover a portion of it as I cannot get a vacation this long?Thanks.
Hi Raj
As far as I know, Its a people’s movement to know mountains and their life. This is the trek to understand the development growth (in terms of education, health, technology, roads etc.) in last 10 years.
There is no boundation for anyone to complete entrie length. One can join any time and leave any time.
I will go for sure but still have not planned dates
hello risky. are you also from delhi?if yes then just do let me know when you finalize the dates..maybe we can go together…thanks
Yes. I am from Delhi. There will be lots of people from Delhi who will be going from Delhi.
Also today evening, there is a preparatory meeting at IIC. It will be nice if you can attend that
http://pahar.org/aaa-2014-prep-meet-in-iic-delhi/
There is a facebook profile for this event updates.
Please follow that: https://www.facebook.com/askotarakot.abhiyan
I have decided my dates. I am leaving on 29th from Delhi will join team at Munsyari
Hie Raj. Have you left? If Not then you can acompany me on 30th from Delhi
I am sharing some links to know this moevement ina better way
http://www.apnauttarakhand.com/askot-aarakot-abhiyan/
http://www.apnauttarakhand.com/askot-aarakot-abhiyan-2004/
http://www.apnauttarakhand.com/askot-aarakot-abhiyan-2004-report-by-chandan-dangi/
http://www.hindustantimes.com/comment/ramachandraguha/from-askot-to-arakot-hills-have-tales-to-tell/article1-1212630.aspx
There is a facebook profile for “Askot Aarakot Abhiyaan” https://www.facebook.com/askotarakot.abhiyan
You can get updates there for this event
Hey everyone who hasany query and is currently in Delhi; come at this venue at stipulated time today.
//We are going to meet at the India International Centre (IIC) for an over-view of AAA 2014 on coming Friday, as per the following schedule
Date May 02, 2014 (Friday)
Time 06:00-08:00 PM
Venue Conference Room – 1 (Above Library) Main building
Agenda 18:00 Hr – Registration for participation
18:30 Hr – Overview of AAA by Prof. Sekhar Pathak & Team PAHAR
19:30Hr – Q&A and preparatory discussions//
hi
i tried finding a ‘contact’ link on your website. i tried sending an email to membership@pahar also but that bounced back.
i would be grateful if you could let me know about the cost involving the trip – the entire journey and daily – if any, and special equipment to carry (for the trek). i would like to join the padyatra, need some details please.
looking forward to your response in my inbox at the soonest please.
thank you
hari
Guys there is no registration and no fees, everything will be taken care of by people of uttrakhand. It’s kind of rule you can’t use money in this yatra. Also pack what you can carry daily on your back like toiletries, a pair of comfortable clothes, little money for travelling, phone charger etc just keep it light. And you can join as well leave at any point.
I am very keen to join and am Gurgaon based. May plug-in for the first week and then see how much and when I can rejoin etc.
Am excited by the simplicity of approach and the commitment that is coming through …
Last week we had a preparatory meet headed by Dr. Shekhar Pathak.
I am writing important points of that meet and it will definitely clear doubts of people joining this yatra
1. This is not a PICNIC.
2. If you have little pain about mountains and its life, then do join this Yatra.
2. We will be visiting only residential places(villages).
3. The spirit of this PadTatra is that we have to trek without any money. So reiterating ZERO money to be spend on trek. Just keep only that much amount in which you can return back from nearest motorable road.
4. No Tents needed. We will be residing at some school or panchayat ghar of the Village. If that too is not available then we can spend night under open sky. Aint we?? 🙂
5. There are few vertical yatras also to be held during this span. Those yatra allows usage of money, camps etc. So you can also join them.
6. If on a given day, the people involved in yatra are more than a certain standard point. Then it can be devided into two parts who will be spending nights in different villages.
7. We are the Volunteers and should be ready to take responsibilities of our specialised fields while interacting with people. So suppose you are a doctor, then you can give medical advice to villagers. If you are a teacher then you can give career counselling to student etc etc.
8. The necessary items which you should carry a good pair of shoes, a sleeping bag, a raincoat.
Please visit https://www.facebook.com/askotarakot.abhiyan to get any updates