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Dear RANA Family,
Khamma Ghani!!
Thank you for your overwhelming response to the RANA Yosemite Camping Summit. This is a completely sold-out event.
Here are the important camping trip details:
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Park Entrance:
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No permits or proof of reservation are required when entering the park during our event dates. However, you would need to have a Park Pass or purchase an entrance pass at the Gate.
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Check-in and Logistics:
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Please join the WhatsApp Group to stay updated with all Camping-related information.
Check-in starts at 5 PM at the housekeeping camp. RANA will check in the entire group. The first group will arrive at Yosemite around 5 PM. Most Families with Children in School head out straight after picking up their Kids from school at around 3 PM.
Please check in with the RANA EC as you arrive to get information about your cabin. We will also have your names listed on the cabins.
Please plan to check in before 7:30 pm on Friday, Sept 11th. Let any one of us know if you will be arriving later.
Bedsets: You can bring your own bedsheets, blankets, and pillows, OR You can rent Bed Packs for $15.00 per night (double bed pack) and $9.00 per night (single bed pack) at Housekeeping Camp when you arrive. The double bed pack includes two blankets, two sheets, and two pillows. The single bed pack includes one blanket, one sheet, and one pillow.
Parking: There is a 1-car parking permit provided per cabin. If you’re sharing your cabin and not carpooling, the 2nd car would have to be parked in the main lot instead of next to the cabin. Which is not far, though not right next to the cabin.
Please call Ripudaman ji (408-431-9460) or Prakash Ji (817-564-6759) or Naresh Ji (408-504-3582) in case of emergency. Please keep in mind that phones may not have a good reception at various points in the park, and you will get a quicker response through WhatsApp.
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Food & water:
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Food Menu (https://sites.google.com/rana.org/2025-yosemite-camping/home/menu)
Bring your own drinking water or a water bottle to refill with tap water.
NO UTENSILS OR Disposables will be provided. Bring your own RE-USABLE cup/plates/spoons, etc.
Please help save Beautiful Yosemite Valley from plastic, and let's not leave any traces behind.
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Activities:
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- Friday, Sept 11th :
7:30 PM: Light DINNER.
8:30 PM: Once we have settled down, we will have a welcome campfire and introductions around.
- Saturday, Sept 12th:
6:30 AM: Morning Tea
7:30 AM: YOGA/Laughter therapy, Please bring your YOGA MATS and Tarp
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: HIKING (It’s preferred that you go hiking early and come back by lunch. We typically hike to Vernal Falls along the John Muir Trail)
Easy Hike - Lower Yosemite Falls 1.2 Mile (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lower-yosemite-falls-trail)
Moderate Hike (Most Popular) - Vernal Falls aka Mist Trail 1.8 Mile or 3.1 Mile (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/vernal-fall-foot-bridge-via-john-muir-trail OR https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/vernal-falls)
Difficult Hike (10 Mile, start time 8 am) - Upper Yosemite Falls Trail (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/upper-yosemite-falls-trail)
01:00 PM: Lunch
4:00 PM: Games, Sitolia, tug-of-war, and kho-kho on the sandy beach after lunch. Kids and Adults can also enjoy cooling off in the river water.
5:00 PM: Evening Nashta
5:00 PM: Kids' Art activities
5:30 PM: New Member Introductions
6:00 PM: Devotional Time
6:30 PM: Trivia Games
7:30 PM: Buffet dinner
8:00 PM: Talent Evening and Games around the Campfire. Looking forward to some Bollywood dancing, singing, and jokes
- Sunday, Sept 13th:
6:30 AM: Morning Tea
7:30 AM: YOGA/Laughter therapy, Please bring your YOGA MATS and Tarp
8:30 AM: Breakfast, HIKING, Biking, Horseback riding (NOT RANA organized)
9:30 AM: Brunch
11:00 AM: Check-out. Please pack your belongings and keep them in the car before 11:00 AM, and then check out. You can continue with lunch, go hiking, biking, or horseback riding afterward.
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Must Bring
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foldable chairs, a yoga mat, yoga clothes
a jacket(s) and a blanket, and a tarp for seating around the campfire.
a Flashlight or LED headlamp and extra batteries, sunblock, and bug spray
REUSABLE cups/plates/spoons, etc
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Discipline
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- Do not litter
- Do not store food in the car or outside, and avoid bear and ranger visits
- Don't touch dead or live animals/birds/rodents
- Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Please respect fellow campers
- It's camping, volunteering for all the tasks is appreciated, and makes it more fun.
- All the timing and activities are tentative and can change based on situations. But respect time to enjoy to the fullest.
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Address and phone numbers:
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https://www.travelyosemite.com/lodging/housekeeping-camp/
- Housekeeping Camp, 9005 Southside Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
- Coordinates for Google maps: (37.741518,-119.579662) - Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PtvZYd5inbRByfxF6
- Housekeeping Camp (209) 372-8338
- RANGERS public information line: (209)372-0200 (then dial 3 then 5)
- other Ranger Stations: (209) 372-0740 or (209) 372-0298
- RANA:
Ripudaman Singh (408) 431-9460
Prakash Sharma at (817) 564-6759
Naresh Bansal at (408) 504-3582
Looking forward to a great RANA Family camping experience.
Best regards,
RANA TEAM
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