NAME OF THE PROGRAM CORRDINATOR / FD: Shri. Manohar
CONTACT NUMBER: 9894589697,8903887697
EMAIL ADDRESS: yhaitn@gmail.com
COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: Youth Hostels Association of India, Tamil Nadu State Branch,2-D Viswas Flats, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Nesapakkam, West KK Nagar Chennai 600 078
BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:
Residing amidst the bountiful wonders of nature in the Tamil Nadu State of India MADURAI RAMESHWARAM & KANYAKUMARI not only provide a spiritual experience to the visitors through its world famous temples but also it is capable to enthralling ones's senses with its mesmerizing landscapes and natural beauty. So get ready to explore a different experience all together in these sacred and scenic environs.
DAY WISE SCHEDULE:
Day 1: Reporting at Madurai. acclimatization and orientation and visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple
Day 2: Madurai Local Sight Seeing, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahatma, Gandhi Museum, Teppakulam after that proceeding to Rameshwaram
Day 3: Rameshwaram temple visit - Pamban Bridge-APJ Abdulkalam Memorial, Ramar Patham
Day 4: Rameshwaram to Dhanuskodi Trek and back to Rameshwaram
Day 5: Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari, visit to Thirparappu Falls and trek to Sunset Point, visit to Thiruvalluvar Statue
Day 6: Kanyakumari Local Sightseeing -Vivenkandar rock boating and return to Madurai
Day 7: Check out after Breakfast
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The minimum age for a member to join the program is 18 years to 99 Years, YHAI membership is mandatory to participate. This condition will be adhered to strictly. Under age and above age will not be considered in any case. Members desirous of joining this programme.
HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP:
BY AIR
Madurai airport is just 10 km away from the main city and it is well connected to all major cities of India. Nearest international airport is Chennai. There are daily flights from Chennai, Trichy, Bengaluru and Coimbatore. Taxis are available from the airport to the city.
BY TRAIN
Direct trains are available from many cities of India. From Chennai it takes seven hours to reach Madurai and trains run daily. The fastest train on the route is the Vaigai Express, a super-fast day train between Chennai Egmore and Madurai.
BY ROAD
The city of Madurai is well connected by all southern parts of India. The bus terminus is at a distance of 6kms from the city. One can book AC as well as Non AC buses as per the need. Good connectivity leads to a good frequency of transport facilities for the travelers. So distances should not be a concern.
HOW TO JOIN:
1. Apply online through our website: www.yhaindia.org
2. Participants can also deposit the participation fee in any branch of ICICI Bank giving the following details:
Bank Name: ICICI Bank, KK Nagar Branch, Chennai 600 078
Name of the Account: Youth Hostels Association of India, Tamil Nadu State Branch
Account No. 007701017051 - IFSC Code: ICIC 0000077
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES:
AC Room with twin sharing basis
FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES:
Simple, Nutritious & Veg sumptuous meals.
Date | Total Seats | Seats Booked | Seats left | Book Now |
24-12-2022 | 25 | 0 | 25 | Book Now |
25-12-2022 | 25 | 0 | 25 | Book Now |
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG:
Cotton Shirts, Cotton Pants, bed sheet, shoes, sun-cap, raincoat, two pairs of socks, water bottle, lunch box, mug, plate, tumbler, toilet set, cream and a first-aid kit.
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. Stay other than YHAI accommodation is not allowed for the entire duration of the programme.
3. This is an environment friendly program. Do no litter any wrappers or spoil the trial 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 deposit at the base camp.
4. For the prevention of COVID 19, participants should follow the social distancing rules.
CANCELLATION RULES:
1. I1) 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 2023. The request for cancellation or transfer or postponement must be received by us by email or any written mode before 7 days from the reporting date of your program. After that no request of transfer or refund or postponement will be considered. No refund will be applicable for any cancellation of a seat and credit shell will be provided only.
2. In case the participant cancels the program from his own end, he/she is eligible for 50% monetary refund provided the participant cancels the program 21 days prior to the starting date of the program.
3. YHAI is not liable to pay any personal travelling expenses to the participants in case of any cancellation of the program.
Click this link to submit your Cancellation: http://www.yhaindia.org/program-cancellation.php
In case YHAI cancels the program last minute due to any unforeseen event, Participants will get a 100% refund. But in case of Participants cannot claim any travel amount they incurred.
For Offline Cancellations: You cancellation request should be sent to the State Office as per the criteria.
NAME OF THE PROGRAM CORRDINATOR / FD: Shri. Manohar
CONTACT NUMBER: 9894589697,8903887697
EMAIL ADDRESS: yhaitn@gmail.com
COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: Youth Hostels Association of India, Tamil Nadu State Branch,2-D Viswas Flats, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Nesapakkam, West KK Nagar Chennai 600 078
Seat once booked may not be re-scheduled or transferred.
Any unforeseen event/ strike or natural calamity/ unfit medical condition will not be considered as a cause of cancellation.
Refund may be given after completion of the programs 30 to 45 working days.
Trekking Department, National Office.
Youth Hostels Association of India
5, Nyaya Marg, Chankayapuri. New Delhi – 110021,
Contact No.: 7827999000 Email: trekking@yhaindia.org