1.

What benefit will one get from such programmes/ activities?

Galileo had rightly said "you cannot teach anyone anything. You can only help them to discover it for themselves". All through education has been teacher centred & not student centred. TSAF 's focus is on the learner. It acts as a facilitator for 'learning to learn by doing'. This self discovery process has myriad of benefits for individuals - it helps to extend one's skills & scope making a person versatile, it opens the way to build a healthy lifestyle, it helps break the shackles of certain existence showing us how to live & broaden our horizon, it brings out in the open our strengths & weaknesses improving on which makes us better individuals & therefore better person in the family, society or country.

2.

This is my first time. Will I be able to do the adventure programme.

These programmes, be it rock climbing course, water sports course, river rafting, trekking etc. are well structured programmes, which gradually builds up your confidence through a systematic progression of skills. In fact these are foundation courses through which you will learn various techniques to equip you to do the programme with full safety.

3.

Can I undertake the Himalayan Trek in spite of the Bypass surgery of the Heart?

The Himalayan Trek is a well structured programme which allows you to get acclimatised to the environments. The trek gradually leads you to higher camps. People with Bypass surgery have participated in such treks maintaining their own pace of walking.

4.

I am having Knee problem. Can I participate in the trekking?

This is a test which one will have to take. If you do not do anything you will start believing in your doubt & doubting your belief. Many people who said they had knee problem & started hesitatingly have finished the programme with flying colours. One lady having arthritis, who was advised not to climb steps by the Doctor, undertook the Himalayan Trek. Her knee problem has vanished forever.

5.

At this age can I participate and enjoy?

Age is not a criteria to undertake adventure programmes. There are various programmes from which you can choose from as per your time, ability & skill development required. In the Hill Walking, Mountain Biking programme the youngest participant is 4 years & the oldest 73 years and once even 83 years.

6.

Can children also participate in such programmes?

We organise programmes for students exclusively like Rock Climbing, Water Sports, Trekking, River Rafting etc. There are programmes in which children can participate with their parents as well like Adventure Recreational Programme, Himalayan Trekking Programme etc.

7.

In which part of Himalaya do you organize your programmes?

The Himalayan programmes are organized in Garhwal in the state of Uttranchal (Central Himalaya). Garhwal has a rich variety of opportunities catering to diverse needs. It is a haven for mountaineers, trekkers, pilgrims & nature lovers. Three major rivers flow out of the glaciers here i.e. Ganga, Yamuna & Alaknanda. It is a picturesque place for learning, recreating, meditating and purifying the human body from within & without. Garhwal is called the Switzerland of India.

8.

What do I have to bring to take up the programme?

Click on Joining Instructions (left bottom corner), for getting necessary information on the programme you wish to attend.

9.

Do we have to do everything? Carry our backpack also?

Apart from learning the various skills, the programme will provide a direction for being robust, resilient and resourceful. It will also underline that when the going gets tough the tough gets going. The Instructors create a safe and supportive environment and will work with you in case of any problem with a particular activity.

10.

What is the food like?

The food is enough, wholesome and healthy, to provide all the calories for the energy requirement of the day.

11.

Is telephone available?

For programmes in the environs of Jamshedpur, in some outlocations mobilephones do work. For programmes in the Himalaya mobilephones do not work. However, when not up in the mountains trekking, STD phones are available in towns near the Base Camp. In case of urgent messages to participants of Himalayan programmes, it can be given to Bhandari Hotel Uttarkashi (Contact phone 91-1374-222203, Contact Person - Mr. Bhandari or any other hotel staff who picks up the phone). They will arrange to pass it on to the TSAF staff.

11.

For water sports & rafting - I don't know swimming. Can I participate?

YES. We provide life jackets.