National Char Dham Yatra ,Trekking cum Training Expedition -2024

HOW TO JOIN: Members desirous of joining this Char dham Yatra may apply online through Website: www.yhaindia.org by paying requisite program fee Rs.26000/- We accept Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card payment on www.yhaindia.org for online Payments.

After a successful transaction, an Admit Card will be generated. Participants have to carry an admit Card, Two passport size photographs and I D proof at the time of reporting at International Youth Hostels New Delhi.

YHAI Membership is mandatory for attending any of the YHAI Program.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG:

Normal Trekking Shoes·

Sandal or Chappal·

Socks 4 (2 Woolen· & 2 Cotton) Pair and Gloves 2 pair

Trousers (Light weight, jeans, cargo preferably quick dry).

Inner Garments (as per requirement).

Cotton T-shirts (Full and Heavy woolens and Jacket.

Wind Cheater (Upper· & Lower with hoods, preferable water repelled)

Rain Coat/ Set/poncho, Sweater. And Woolen Cap.

Sun Glass (Polarized will be best).

Rucksack small size.

Torch (With spare cells)

Water Bottle.

Plate, Bowal Glass or Tamlar, Mug Lunch Box leak proof and spoon (For Packed Lunch).

Towel, Boroline, Vaseline, Sun protection Cream·

Medicine (As per your personal requirement, which you regularly use at home and Crepe Bandage 4in*1, Micropore tape 1/2inch*1, Bandaids, Cough lozenges/ Kanthil or other, Vicks Vaporub, Cold cream, Clotrimazole cream and powder, Paracetamol*10 Mupirocin cream, Diclofenac gel, Lopamide*10, Azithromycin and Electral).

Masks face shield and Sanitizer·

SAFETY & SECURITY:

Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the Planning of 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.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

1. Smoking, use of alcohol and narcotics of any description is strictly prohibited during the course of the program.

2. Simple Vegetarian food will be provided.

3. Accommodation will be provided in dormitories or sharing rooms as per the availability.

4. Stay other than YHAI accommodation is not allowed for the entire duration of the programm.

5. This is an environment friendly program, Do not litter any wrappers or spoil the trial in any Way. In case you find any wrapper, plastic bag or anything left by participants on the way.

Please carry the same with you and deposit at the base camp.

6. Burning of wood during campfire is strictly prohibited. Import of any bio Non- degradable

Material in Uttarakhand is an offence

7. Please follow the government guidelines regarding COVID-19

8. Male & female separate Accommodation.

Prior e-Pass is mandatory for Yatra https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/signin.php

Pilgrims can Register and download e-Pass from portal & visit the shrines https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/signin.php

Important Notes:

1) Please read carefully the details before booking the programme. Please confirm your e-pass

2) Participant need to carry covid-19 medical certificate

3) If a participant returns in between the programme, he/she may come back on his/her own expenses.

4) E-Pass is Mandatory.

Behavior during program

Participants are expected to behave cordially with each other and staff. Any misbehavior/harassment will be a cause for check-out from camp and also being blacklisted from further YHAI camps.

Certificates: Participants, who successfully complete the trek and abide by the discipline of the program, will be awarded certificates.

Important Guidelines for Char Dham Yatra. https://badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in

Online registration of Char Dham Yatra. Download e-Pass for Char Dham Yatra General Terms Conditions for the Yatra e-Pass.

Yatra E-Pass is compulsory for all pilgrims, Pilgrimages have to register on Devasthanam board website and carry the e-pass during the travel

Asymptomatic persons travelling to Uttarakhand for any of the Char Dham or all of the Char dham Yatra does not require Covid-19 negative report.

In case of any pilgrim /tourist found with any of the Covid-19 symptoms, then Covid Test is mandatory

All kinds of documents which are uploaded in the portal must be carried original during the whole Yatra.

This e-Pass is valid only for the Darshan at Temple during the visit to the Shrine.

If the pilgrim feels any symptoms related to CORONAVirus like- breathlessness, cough, fever should avoid visiting the Shrine or not to apply for e-pass.

Once the pilgrims have visited the temple, Yatra e-pass will be null and void.

The local contact person/ Sponsor/ travel agency shall also be responsible for the visit of the pilgrim to the Shrine, on behalf of Yatra e-pass has applied.

Applied Yatra e-pass will be only for visiting the shrine and can’t be used to visit any other places nearby & tracking except Temple.

Pilgrims should avoid meeting elder persons (above 60 years) and minors (below 10 years) during their visit to Shrine.

During the visit at Shrine pilgrims should follow the COVID-19 advisories of the central/state government as amended from time to time. Such as social distancing and wearing masks etc.

During the visit to the shrine if the pilgrim feels any symptoms like breathlessness, cough, and fever should immediately contact the administration authority near Shrine.

Pilgrims should wash their hands and feet with soap before entering the Temple.

Pilgrims will be provided hand sanitizer to sanitize their hands at the entrance of the Temple.

Pilgrims are strictly advised not to touch any Idols during the visit to the temple.

Pilgrims also need to upload ID Proof, Photo of applicant, and Medical Document such as chronic disease or had gone through a quarantine period under COVID 19 Guidelines or had COVID-19 positive history. Mention if there is any travel history from another state to Uttarakhand since last one month. (If Applicable)

Temple authority keeps all rights reserved, to amend the guidelines without any prior notice, and also can refuse to enter any pilgrims in the temple premises.

Any False information provided while applying Yatra e-Pass and travelling to shrine will result in legal action as per Epidemic Diseases (control) act & other criminal acts.

Note: The above guidelines are given by Devasthanam Board for Char Dham Yatra or for individual Yatra. The above gridlines are subject to change without prior notice. We are just providing the information to the pilgrims and tourists. For latest guidelines do contact the local authorities.

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.