DPC Announces Photo Bus to Kila Raipur (Rural Olympics)
Each year in February , Ludhiana becomes the destination for hundreds of sports enthusiasts, including foreigners flocking Kila Raipur to see the special breed of bullocks, camels, dogs, mules and other animals competing in highly professional events.
In 1946, Mr. Bakhsish Singh was instrumental in getting the most popular event of the Games – the Bullock Cart Race – introduced and in later years many more added.
It is to be seen to be believed, so here is the detailed itinerary of Kila Raipur.
Date of Journey: 2nd Feb, Friday
Timings: At 10.00 pm leave Delhi for Ludhiana(pls be there 15mins prior to departure)
Meeting Place is at SDA Market opposite IIT Delhi.
Day I- 3rd Feb
Saturday: Reach Ludhiana at around 7 am to 8 am (depending on fog).
Post Lunch: Again to Olympics site and capture all that it has to offer in the most mesmerizing sporting events.
Day II- 4th Feb
Sunday: Early Morning rush to the Olympics site according to the calendar of activities and activities of interest
Departure: Leave for Delhi at 6.00 pm and reach Delhi by mid-night.
Other Important Details:
Stay: will be on twin sharing basis at Hotel
Mode of travel: We will be travelling in an AC TEMPO traveller together.
What Gear to carry?
Can tag your camera, tripod, wide angle lenses and zoom lenses (depending on what your interest is). Comfortable shoes, shades and sunscreen, sweaters, batteries and memory card etc. And needless to say – enthusiasm in abundance!
Meal: Simple vegetarian meals will be provided by the club
The group will follow the itinerary mentioned above, however if one wants to visit places at one owns will, can visit accordingly on their own.
Expenses covered: Group transfers, Food, boarding and lodging
Fee: Rs. 7500 per person (Includes travel, food, lodging and entry tickets. Does not include tickets for camera and equipment if any)
For DPC members, the fee is Rs.6500 per person.
Please carry the rest of the amount with you (only cash) 🙂 You can also pay the remaining amount at our club in Shahpur Jat Village.
Please note:
1. Registration fee is refundable if one drops out 7 days prior to this trip but transferable due to advance payment on accommodation reservations.
2. Registration fee is non-refundable as well as non-transferable, if one drops-out 3 days prior to this trip.
3. In case the registration payment is not received, if you are not coming for the trip, please let us know as soon as possible because other photography enthusiasts will be getting the opportunity to go on this trip.
For clarifications and/or communication, please contact Virendra Singh 08826712162.
