global entrepreneurship leadership summit 2015 himalayas

Global Himalayan Expedition KF International

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEADERSHIP SUMMIT HIMALAYAS 2015


OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

- To have the Holistic Himalayan Experience, stretching across pure adventure and cultural connect with the local communities.

- To setup sustainable energy and education based infrastructure in the remote Himalayan regions.

- To interact with different participants around the world and create a long-life connections.

- To provide opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth in order to become a better person after the experience.


EXPEDITION GENERAL INFORMATION

Duration:

11 Days Program Expedition

Dates:

July 16th – July 26th, 2015.

Locations:

Leh, Ladakh, India.

Himalayan Region, India.

Participants:

Entrepreneurs, Businessmen and MBA Students.


PROGRAM SUMMARY - COMPONENTS

LEARNING • Meet inspiring entrepreneurs and meditate about your life.

• Learn about business models and innovative social solutions.

ADVENTURE • Participate in Tri Adventure programs including: Trecking,

Cycling and Rafting (Optional). Camping in the Himalayas.

SOCIAL IMPACT • Lead and execute rural solar electrification projects.

• Contribute to the sustainability of local communities.


TENTATIVE AGENDA


Day 1 Welcomed by the expedition leaders with the traditional Ladakhi silk scarf “Khatak”. Acclimatizing to the altitude, we take rest in the comfortable Mongolian huts, and venture out to the city market in evening for a casual tour.


Day 2 A busy day at the Mahabodhi School. The day started bright and early at the school with the kids and attending the morning assembly with them followed by a walk around an educational renewable educational base. After that we will be delivering some sessions to the students and interacting with different entrepreneurs of the region, while the evening culminated our rich cultural experience with the traditional Ladakhi folk dance.


Day 3 Long journey ahead but nothing like a refreshing early-morning yoga and meditation sessions with venerable Guruji Bhiku Sanghasena. And off we drove through the scenic valleys of Ladakh towards the shores of the spectacular Pangong Tso Lake.


Day 4 We had heard a lot about the beauty and serenity of the Pangong Tso lake, and when we did arrive at the lake on the third day, we understood how terribly short the descriptions had fallen of the real thing. We camped the night by the lake-side, observing the clear night sky devoid of any light pollution, and seeing stars there which we never knew existed.


Day 5 Slipping into our cycling shorts, we pedaled our way through 30 kms of long winding empty roads from Leh to Nimoo, with a light drizzle and chilly winds for company. We had lunch with a local family in a hamlet nearby and spent the afternoon plucking apricots in their garden. From here, we drove to the scenic Lamayuru monastery, which would be our stop for the day.


Day 6 The most exhausting and challenging day of the expedition was yet to come. Encountering the mighty Konksila pass located at 16000ft made our city-life problems seem petty in contrast. The feeling of achievement on scaling the pass on a cold day peppered with rain and light snow was something we all would keep close to our hearts for a long time to come.


Day 7 After the mammoth effort of crossing Konksila the previous day, the trek to our rural village seemed like cake-walk today. 2 days of trek finally wrapped up at the main The participants quickly got down to setting up the solar micro-grid and we made every minute count..


Day 8 The D-Day! We set out to work early in the morning, and by late afternoon we had all the solar panels installed, wiring done, and light bulbs put in place. At 19:00 hrs, we went live with the 3 solar grids lighting up the village in a synchronized pattern. The emotions, the accomplishment, the celebration, and a sense of pride yet humbleness followed through the night. The 11th century old village finally had the electricity!


Day 9 After a rejuvenating stay in the warm quarters offered to us by the villagers, we set out on our last day of trekking, the one which I like to call the "Stream crossing day", as we made our way across atleast 2 dozen streams, small and big. We camped the night at Chilling, a stone's throw away from the Indus River.


Day 10 The last leg of our adventure was 4 hours of white water rafting. Squeezing ourselves into wetsuits and armed with colorful oars, we broke up into 3 groups that would mount the rafts kept ready for us. Guided by experts, and fueled by our own mad adrenaline rush, we flowed along with the Zanskar River, through the rough and calm patches.


Day 11 This day saw us driving to Khardungla, the pass which boasts of the highest motorable road in the world. After taking a whole lot of photos and having a quick snack with some hot tea, we headed back to Leh, We all then went out to the city market for some last minute souvenir shopping, while trying hard to reconcile to the fact that the amazing trip was coming to an end.


Connect with Local Communities.

Remote Himalayan Village lighted up for the first time by setting up DC Microgrid by

the participants of the program (one of the most advanced solar applications).

Tri-Adventure – Hiking, Cycling, Rafting.

An opportunity to rediscover life.

A platform to learn about social entrepreneurship and solar technology solutions.

“Every step was worth it to experience such pristine, overwhelming beauty. Added to that, we had the pleasure to gift solar lanterns to each of the villagers at Sumda Chenmo, a village of six houses and a two-day walk from anywhere..”

-Stephanie Wolcott, Associate Director, Kellogg Innovation Network

“The Impact that I have seen in the program is profound, from setting up the Education Base and seeing the children smile when they were using the tablets and the internet for the first time, to going to one of the villages and distributing solar lanterns, where they have never had electricity before. My life has changed”- Lokesh Todi, YALE MBA Candidate,2014

Key Facts


ASPECTS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM ASPECTS NOT INCLUIDED IN THE

PROGRAM

COST OF THE PROGRAM

•All activities of the Agenda. •Accomodation and Camping days. •Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. •Advice and Support before the trip. •DC Grid Solar System Cost. •The program starts in the city of Leh, Indiaand finishes in the same city.

•Indian Visa Cost. •International Insurance. •International flight tickets and national tickets to Leh. •International bank transfer fee. •Additional activities that are not in the agenda.

The Cost of the program per participant is 2500 USD. The payment of the program will be done by an international bank transfer.


All white but still dark 2015 to bring light


Contact Us

José Carlos Feliciano Nishikawa Manager

KF INTERNATIONAL

[email protected]

Telephone : +86 18610941804

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