|
The Spiti
Basin is known as Museum of World Stratigraphy for its well-preserved and almost
uninterrupted sequence of sediments ranging in age from Pre-Cambrian to
Cretaceous. The understanding of Tectonics, Structure, Sedimentation &
Stratigraphy of the sediments exposed in Spiti Valley will be unravelled through
key traverses.
The varied landforms caused due to weathering and erosion at high altitude cold
desert would also be studied. Traverses through Spiti Valley would give the
Geoscientists an insight into the numerous geological processes involved in
carving out this spectacular valley.
The course envisages one day lecture at Manali by eminent Himalayan
Geoscientists highlighting the importance of Field Geology , Stratigraphy and
Sedimentation of Spiti- Zanskar Basin and nine days field workshop at Losar and
Kaza. The participant would be accommodated in a hotel at Manali & subsequently
shifted to field tents at Losar and Kaza.
Programme
Day 1
:
Registration and
Acclimatization to High Altitude at Manali.
Lecture on Stratigraphy and Sedimentation of Spiti- Zanskar Basin by Dr. O.N.
Bhargava
Field techniques and Pre-field discussions by Dr. James Peters
Day - 2 :
Camp at Losar via Tandi
Day –
3 & 4 :
Mapping in Upper Spiti Valley,
Faculty: Dr. D.K. Mukhopadhyaya
Day –
5:
Camp Shift to Rangrik
FIELD SESSION– I : Dr. O.N.
Bhargava
Study of Central Crystallines, Paleozoic sediments along Chandra Bhaga River and
Kunzum-La to Losar
Day – 6
FIELD SESSION– II : Dr.
O.N. Bhargava
Ratang Nala section
Day – 7
FIELD SESSION– III : Dr.
O.N. Bhargava
Study of the Kaza -Kibber–Tashegang Section, Upper Triassics, Jurassic and
Cretaceous
Day – 8
FIELD SESSION–IV :
Dr. O.N. Bhargava
Study of Lalung to Deumal section, Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous
Day 9
:
FIELD SESSION-V :
Dr. O.N. Bhargava
Study of the Attargu–Pin–Parahio -Muth Section Carboniferous, Permian, Triassic
and Paleozoics of Muth.
Day 10
Return to Manali & Valedictory
Session
Course
Duration 10 DAYS
Who should participate :
-
Exploration Geoscientists
-
Structural Geologists
-
Sedimentologists,
Biostratigraphers & Stratigraphers.
-
Participants should be
medically fit and in sound health for the geological field work in high
altitude area (at 4000m+)
Registration
Fee
Indian Delegate- Rs 65,000.00
NRI & Foreign Delegate-US $ 2,500.00
Inclusive of boarding & lodging at Manali & Kaza,
transportation to & from Manali to Kaza and other field areas, kit and course
material. Boarding & lodging at Manali will be on twin sharing basis.
Weather & Climate
Weather in the month of August -September is pleasant during the day time & cold
at night. Maximum temperatures will be 20-25°C & minimum 10-15°C. (Night).
Participant should carry sufficient woolens and a wind cheater, as it is quite
windy during day time.
Field trip is reserved on first-come-first–serve basis as the course is
limited to 30 participants. APG does not maintain insurance covering illness or
injury for individuals during field trips. Please check your personal insurance
before traveling.
Download Registration Form |
