* How to Participate:

Online Booking: Members desirous of joining this programme may apply online by paying requisite program fee along with online booking amount i.e. Rs.30000/- We accept Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card payment on www.yhaindia.org for online payments.

After a successful transaction Admit Card will be generated. Participant has to carry \"Admit Card\", \"Trekking Medical Certificate\" & \"Membership Card\"(Print out of membership card may also be accepted) at the time of reporting to the Base Camp.

Offline Booking:

Participants can deposit the fees amount in below account number also:

Account Details:

Account Name: Youth Hostels Association of India

Bank: Punjab National Bank

Branch: Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021

Account No: 1736000100169945

IFSC Code: PUNB0173600

Note: Seat once booked may not be re-scheduled or transferred.

Trekking Division, National Office

Youth Hostels Association of India

5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri. New Delhi – 110021, Contact No.: 01145999020,

All Offline Booking confirmation is subject to availability of seats. National Office will send the Admit Card along with confirmation letter to the participant at the address mentioned in"Trekking Registration Form".

Members can also apply through our YHAI Units or State Branch in their respective area.

N.B: Without admit card do not claim your registration as confirmed.

IMPORTANT: Please read all the instructions of programme carefully before booking the same (including cancellation policy).

* Food & Supplies: Morning tea, breakfast, packed lunch, evening tea (in the camp), and dinner and after dinner tea/coffee/Bourn vita, shall be provided. Nutritious, vegetarian and good quality food shall be served at the camp. Please bring your own plates, mugs, spoons etc. Natural mineral spring water has been brought to the base camp from a nearby source. Washing of clothes is strictly prohibited.

* Accommodation Facilities: Sharing Tent accommodation.. A common toilet-cum bathrooms block is available at the camp.

* Safety & Security: YHAI Group Insurance cover is for accidental death or permanent disability only. You are advised to take personal insurance cover for your journey and other related matters. Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of this program for your safety. Our field staff and experienced camp leaders have been visiting the area to check all details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety, the Youth Hostels Association of India cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness and such other unforeseen eventualities.

* How to Reach:

By Bus:

Route-1: from Srinagar 434km via Sonmarg, Zozila Pass & Kargil. J&K State Road Transport Corporation operates regular bus services between Srinagar and Leh on this route with overnight halt at Kargil.

Route-2: from Manali 474km via Keylong, Baralacha, Tanglangla & Upsi. Himachal Pradesh Tourism, HRTC and J&K SRTC operate daily Deluxe and ordinary bus services between Manali and Leh. The bus journey between Leh and Manali with an overnight halt at Keylong or Darcha.

By Air: Major Airlines operate daily flights from Delhi/Jammu/Srinagar

By Train: The closest railway stations are Jammu, Pathankot or Chandigarh, both at least three days away by bus.

NOTE: There is no prepaid mobile service availability at Leh- Ladakh region, only postpaid services are functional.(Airtel, BSNL,Only)

Note: program schedule and route is subject to change without prior notice

* What participants should bring along: Woolens, cotton clothes, water bottles, plates, spoons, bowls, mug, glass etc, raincoat, cold cream/Vaseline, personal first aid kit, towel, Lunchbox (for packed lunch) and medicines that you normally use at home.

* Notice to Participants:

1.  Deviation from the set schedule of the program is not permitted. If participants may wish to join any other activity, they may do so at their own responsibility and risk only after finishing the program and checking out.

2. Staying other than YHAI Camp is not allowed for the entire duration of the camp.

3. This is an environment-friendly camp. Do not litter any wrappers in any way. In case you find any wrapper, plastic bag or anything left by trekkers on the way, please carry the same with you and dump in the dustbin at base camp.

4. Burning of wood during campfire is strictly prohibited. Carrying any Non-bio - degradable Material in JK is an offense.

5.Previous day Reporting allowed paid basis.

Risk Factor

This is a high risk adventure programme, involving stiff Motorbiking on Himalayan passes. Below mentioned are some of the important risk factors which should be taken care :

•High Altitude Sickness leading to Pulmonary Oedema

•Exhaustion due to Stressful driving

•Fall during climb or down leading to ordinary or serious injuries

•Any unforeseen circumstances

It is emphasized that this is high risk expedition and may lead to simple/serious injury or injuries/loss of limb/temporary or permanent disability/death. YHAI will provide adequate assistances in the above circumstances but cannot be held responsible for any of the risks mentioned or not mentioned above.

What should you bring

Valid Driving License for Indian National and Valid International Driving License for Foreign Nationals. Biking Gear, Gloves, jacket, Cotton Shirts, Pull overs, Jeans/trousers, Mufflers, cap, Water and Wind proof gloves, Sport/leather shoes, Sun Cap, Woolen Socks, Water bottle, Lunch box, Goggles, Cold Cream, Sunscreen lotion, Tissue packets, Commonly used medicine for Cold - Cough – Headhache – Loose motions etc, . You are requested not to carry any other sponsor’s flag or advertisement material during this expedition. Participants may bring valuables but only at their own risk. Participants are required to abide by the terms and conditions laid down by YHAI.

Riders should have Valid Driving License for Indian National and Valid International Driving License for Foreign Nationals

FAQ’s

1.Will helmets, riding jacket, gloves etc. be provided?

A: Helmets will be provided for each participant, any other riding gear will be available on chargeable basis

2.How will the accommodation and room allotment be done?

A: Accommodation at all sites will be separate for men and women. In room stay, it will be 6 per room sharing basis and at basecamp it will be 8 per tent sharing basis.

3.How will we carry all luggage during biking?

A: Luggage will be taken along the route with the group in truck. Only a backpack with necessities is enough while riding.

4.What documents will be needed?

A: All participants must have a copy of their aadhar cards, all riders must have their original driving license with additional copies. RTPCR negative report is must Leh (96 hrs. prior). Medical certificate compulsory for all participants and passport size photographs.

5.What kind of roads can we expect?

A: Most of the roads are well maintained, but you can expect rocky terrain, muddy roads, ice covered tracks and sharp turns with deep valleys. It is overall tough and risky environment.

6.What items should we carry for the programme?

A: personal belongings, proper sport shoes, face masks, rain jacket, plates, mugs, water bottle.

7.What kind of weather can we expect?

A: Weather conditions are unpredictable in Ladakh. You can expect cold winds, rainy weather to scorching heat during day. Sunscreen necessary.

8.Will there be any additional expenses?

A: There will be refundable security deposit of INR 5000 for the bike provided.

9.How will the bikes be allotted?

A: Bikes will be allotted by random draw basis.

Cancellation Method: 

1) Participants booked online will do online cancellation minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.

2) Participants booked offline will inform their cancellation by email to trekking@yhaindia.org  minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.

Only cancellation done as per above method will be eligible for credit shell/refund. The below cancellation policy will however not be applicable if the request reaches short of 10 days prior to the reporting date and shall not be eligible for credit shell/refund. 

Cancellation Policy:

The Participant, who cancels the programme by serving request minimum 10 days prior to his/her reporting date as per above terms and conditions of "Cancellation Method", is eligible to get the credit shell or refund as follows: 

(a)        Credit Shell:- 

1) In case you are unable to join the programme due to any reason, you will get a 100% Credit Shell of the participation fees which will be valid till December 2024.

2) If the next programme opted by you is cheaper, you may use the balance amount in any of the Trek till Dec 2024.

3) If the next opted programme is costlier, the trekker has to pay the differential amount.

4) Program opted using the Credit Shell cannot be cancelled again. 

5) You may transfer your seat to your family members and friends also. The seats thus transferred cannot be retransferred or cancelled.

6) The credit shell can only be used in booking of adventure programs organised by YHAI. The credit shell will not be used in taking memberships and hostel bookings.

OR

(b)       Refund:-

Participants can opt for a 50% refund instead of 100% credit shell if they wish to. The conditions of “Cancellation Method” will be the same as mentioned above. The participant has to inform either offline or online minimum 10 days prior to his reporting date. If the request reaches short of 10 days prior to the reporting date the refund request shall not be considered.

Note: If any program will be cancelled due to Natural Calamity / Government Restriction / Cancellation of Permission or any other reasons, YHAI will be accountable only for program fees and not other expenses which participants have made for joining the program. In these circumstances the decision for participation fees will be considered by the YHAI and will be bound to all.