National Himalayan Kedarkantha Winter Trekking Cum Training Expedition 2024-25

Accomodation: Tented accomodation on sharing basis.

Food: Nurtritous meals.

* Notice to Participant: 

YHAI membership card or Receipt of payment for membership fees and Admit card, original “Trekking Medical Certificate” & two latest “Passport Size Photographs” are a must to enter into the Base Camp. Without these documents participating members will not be allowed at Base Camp. 

* Safety & Security: 

Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of the trekking route for your safety. Our field staff and experienced camp leaders have been visiting the area to check all the details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety, the Youth Hostels Association of India cannot OR its staff and Volunteers be held responsible for any accident, illness or any type of unforeseen eventualities.

*WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG:  

• Trekking Shoes (Preferably Water proof, highankle, & Nonskid).
• Sandal or Chappal (Washable & quick dry).
• Socks- Cotton & woolen 4 pair (One pair only for night time).
• Trousers (Light weight, no jeans, no cargo preferably quick dry).
• Inner Garments (as per requirement).
• Cotton T-shirts (Full & Half sleeves both).
• Trek Suite (Complete set).
• Wind Cheater(Upper & Lower with hoods, preferable water repelled).
• Rain Coat Set.
• Sweater or Woolen Jersey.
• Good quality Jacket.
• Woolen & Water proof Gloves.
• Bandana or Throat Cover.
• Sun Cap & Woolen Cap.
• Sun Glass (Polarized will be best).
• Walking Stick.
• Ruck Sack (If you have good one, otherwise will be provided by YHAI).
• Torch (With spare cells).
• Water Bottle & Water Purifier.
• Lunch Box,leak proof (For Packed Lunch).
• Plate, Mug, Spoon.
• Needle & Thread with spare Buttons.
• Toilet paper.
• Towel, Soap.
• Boroline, Vaseline, Sun protection Cream (SPF 30 & above).
• Pen & Note Book.
• Medicine (As per your personal requirement).
• Camera with spare cells (Optional)
• Trekking Equipment are available on Rental Basis

* How to Reach:

By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which lies approximately 175 kilometres away from base camp and offers daily flights from New Delhi.

By Road: Being a popular tourist destination, Mussoorie is well-connected with a network of buses & taxis. The proximity to Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand makes Mussoorie more accessible.

By Train: Dehradun is well connected by Train network. Participants may select suitable trains.

Food & Supplies: Simple, nutritious & sumptuous meals.

* Accommodation Facilities: Built up Dormitory/Tented Accommodations.

* Special Casual leave:

The Trekking Expedition organized by Youth Hostels Association of India has the approval of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Dept. of Personnel And Training), Government of India, vide Office Order no. 28016/3/89-Estt (A), Dated 25 October, 1989. Participants working in the Central Govt. Organization can apply to the authorities concerned for availing special casual leave for the duration of the expedition. This leave can be sanctioned by their office up to 30 days in calendar year.

Justice TPS Chawla Scholarship for underprivileged Girls: YHAI announced Justice T.P.S. Chawla Memorial Adventure Scholarship for underprivileged girls for participation in YHAI adventure activities. Girls whose family income is less than Rs.100000/- p.a. can avail this scholarship.  Applicant has to submit the salary certificate/ PAN Card copy of their parents.  In case of Business, she has to submit their income on an affidavit. Deserving participants may apply to the National Office YHAI supported by relevant document / certificates.

*Adventure Scholarship for Physically Challenged Youth: YHAI announced 50% adventure scholarships of to physically challenged youth (including deaf & dumb) for YHAI adventure activities. Deserving participants may apply to the National Office YHAI, on a plain paper supported by relevant documents/certificates (Disability Certificate).  

Off the beaten Siddharth Scholarship for underprivileged Young Men & Women :YHAI announced 50% Off the Beaten Track Siddharth Scholarship of the program fee to provide underprivileged Young Men & Women less than 30 years of age with an opportunity to participate in outdoor adventure activities/ programs by YHAI in various parts of the country.  Underprivileged Young Men & Women whose family income is less than Rs. 250000/- p.a can avail this scholarship by applying to the National Office YHAI supported by relevant document (SALARY CERTIFICATE & PAN CARD DETAILS) & certificates through their respective State Branch.

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 2025.

2) If the next programme opted by you is cheaper, you may use the balance amount in any of the Trek till Dec 2025.

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.