Date:14/12/2005 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2005/12/14/stories/2005121415610200.htm

Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad

Trekking programme to Araku Valley, Borra Caves

Special Correspondent

HYDERABAD: The State branch of Youth Hostels Association of India is organising the Sixth Eastern Ghats national-level trekking programme to the Araku Valley and Borra Caves from December 23 to 29.

The event, with base camp at Visakhapatnam Youth Hostel, having high altitude camps at Pedda Bidda, Anantagiri, Borra Caves, will culminate at the valley.

A press release issued by the association said on Tuesday that students would be allowed a discount of 15 per cent.

The registration would be on first-come first-served basis. For details and registration Ch. Sreenivasa Prasad, State honorary secretary (tel 94401-90960) could be contacted.