A summer retreat is being arranged by Overman Foundation in collaboration with Sri Aurobindo Sakti Centre from 8th to 14th June 2016 at Van Niwas (Himalayan Centre of Sri Aurobindo Ashram—Delhi Branch), Bara Pathar, Nainital 263001, Uttaranchal.
Registered participants are kindly requested to reach the venue on 8th June around afternoon and leave on 14th post-lunch.
Accommodation:
Accommodation facilities are as per the standards provided at Van Niwas, Nainital. Since the camp is being held in the Ashram campus, a strict discipline is to be maintained throughout and all participants are required to follow the rules and regulations of the Ashram and uphold the sanctity of the place.
The food served during the camp is nutritious & entirely vegetarian. We seek cooperation in matters of food. Since people from many states & family backgrounds participate, it will not be possible for us to satisfy everybody’s taste.
Please note that it is not possible to provide accommodation at Van Niwas for even one extra day either before or after the camp.
Organizers will not be responsible for any accident or illness. All medical expenses will have to be paid by the participants themselves.
The local washerman (dhobi) comes every alternate day (direct dealings only). However, there is water shortage at Nainital.
How to reach Campsite:
Trains include (i) Ranikhet Express from Old Delhi railway station leaving at 10:45 p.m. and reaching Kathgodam at around 6:30 a.m. the next morning (ii) Uttaranchal Sampark Kranti Express leaving Old Delhi railway station at 4:00 pm reaching Kathgodam at around 10:00 pm the same day (iii) Shatabdi leaving New Delhi railway station at 6:00 am, reaching Kathgodam at around 11:50 am the same day and (iv) north-east states, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa etc. can change trains at Lucknow for Kathgodam by Broad Gauge 3019 Bagh Express or Metre Gauge 5308 Nainital Express to Lal Kuan and catch a bus for Nainital. One can also reach by a flight which goes from Delhi to Pantnagar. The distance from Kathgodam railway station and Ban Niwas can be covered by taxis.
Bus including A/C Delux buses leaving from Anand Vihar Bus Terminal (reporting time is around 9 p.m. for overnight buses). One can also get down at Bareilly (about 235 kilometres from Lucknow on Lucknow-Moradabad-Delhi main route) and catch a bus for the 135 kilometres journey to Nainital (time approximately 4 hours).
Interested persons are advised to kindly check for detailed information from the internet or get in touch with the organizers for further information. From Kathgodam, taxis are available on hire basis—mobile numbers of drivers (at Kathgodam) available from the organizers.
Important :
All participants are advised to carry necessary identity proof like PAN / ADHAAR / VOTER ID, etc. for their journey as well as stay and also the receipt to be issued from Overman Foundation after acceptance of the registration fees.
The Programme:
The Summer Camp will consist of workshops on Stress & Anger Management, Relationship: Its Complications and Solutions, Leadership & Motivation, Yoga & Spirituality in day-to-day life and Management in daily life combined with documentary and film shows, short strolls and Quiz Contest.
Camp Co-ordinators:
Sri Anurag Banerjee (Overman Foundation) who can be reached at 9830244192 and Sri Partha Sarathi Bose (Sri Aurobindo Sakti Centre) who can be reached at 9831040853
Registration :
The Registration Charges of Rs.8,850/- covers stay and fooding at Van Niwas from 8th to 14th June, 2016 (both days inclusive), programme kit and other programme expenses to be incurred by the organizers. Traveling to Van Niwas and back is to be organized and borne by the participants.
For Registration enquiry, call any of the above numbers or e-mail admin@sriaurobindocentre.org or overmanfoundation@gmail.com. To download the registration form, please click on the following link:
Kindly fill up the form and send it along with your multi-city cheque/DD payable to ‘OVERMAN FOUNDATION’ by speed-post/courier to:
Overman Foundation,
Anjali Apartments,
36/3, Prince Ghulam Mohd. Shah Road,
Golf Gardens,
Kolkata, Pin-700033
(West Bengal)
OR
Sri Aurobindo Sakti Centre Trust,
532 Block – M, New Alipore,
Kolkata, Pin – 700053
(West Bengal)
In case you like to pay through BANK TRANSFER, kindly call Sri Anurag Banerjee of Overman Foundation at the mobile number mentioned for bank details.
The registration forms are also available at the offices of Overman Foundation and Sri Aurobindo Sakti Centre, New Alipore and registration charges can be deposited there.
Other important points:
Please note that NO REFUND of the registration charges can be done in case the registration is cancelled on and after 10th March 2016.
As seats are limited, registration shall be on a first-come-first-served basis and shall be closed once seats are filled up. Please book early to avoid disappointment! No children below the age of 12 are allowed.
The organizers have the right to allow or refuse any registration application.
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