Andaman & Nicobar Eco Study cum Training Program Winter 2026

📅 Trip Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days

💰 Fee: ₹20,999/person

👶 Kids Policy

• 0-2 Yrs: FREE
• 2-6 Yrs: ₹6,500 (No Bed)
• 6-10 Yrs: ₹10,500 (With Bed)

📞 Coordinator Contact

• 011-45999015 | 7827-999-000
• 📧 Email: trekking@yhaindia.org

📍 Address

• Youth Hostels Association of India
• 5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021
• Participate Information

👥 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Age Limit: 10 to 75 years

YHAI Membership: ✅ Mandatory

Special Cases (⏳Under 10 / Over 60)

• May be allowed offline only if medically fit & experienced.

➕ Must submit

• 📝 Indemnity Bond (plain paper)
• 🧑‍⚕️ Medical Fitness Certificate
• 📄 Registration Form
• 🔎 Final decision by management based on availability.
• 🚍 HOW TO REACH BASE CAMP
• ✈️ By Flight
• 🚢 By Ship
• 🏨 ACCOMMODATION
• 🛏️ Double Sharing Hotel Stay
• 🍽️ FOOD
• Healthy & Nutritious meals provided
• 📝 HOW TO APPLY

A. Online

• 🌐 Visit: www.yhaindia.org or www.yhai.in

B. Offline

📨 Send registration form + fee to

• Youth Hostels Association of India
• 5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021

💳 Payment Options

• NEFT/RTGS
• Bank: Punjab National Bank
• A/C Name: Youth Hostels Association of India
• A/C No: 1736000100169954
• IFSC: PUNB0173600
• (Attach payment challan with form)

D.D. in favor of

• Youth Hostels Association of India , payable at New Delhi
• ⚠️ IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
• 🚭 No smoking, alcohol, or drugs
• 🏡 Stay only at YHAI accommodation
• 🌱 Keep the trail clean - no littering
• 🆔 Membership mandatory at reporting
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Be respectful; misbehavior = expulsion
• 🔄 Route & schedule may change (weather/admin)
• 🎒 WHAT TO BRING
• 👟 Waterproof Shoes + Flip Flops
• 🧦 4 Pairs of Socks
• 👕 Cotton T-shirts
• 🧥 Windcheater / Raincoat / Poncho
• 🧣 Sweater + Woolen Cap
• 🕶️ Sunglasses (no blue lenses)
• 🎒 Daypack / Knapsack
• 🔋 Power Bank
• 🔦 Torch + Spare Batteries
• 🍼 Water Bottle
• 💊 Personal Medicines + Basic First Aid
• 😷 Masks + Hand Sanitizer
• 🛡️ SAFETY & SECURITY
• ✔️ Extensive planning for participant safety
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Trained field staff & volunteers on site
• ⚠️ YHAI is not liable for accidents or illness

Online Bookings

• Participants who have booked online must cancel their booking online through the website at least 5 days before the reporting date.

Offline Bookings

• Participants who have booked offline must send a cancellation request by email to trekking@yhaindia.org at least 5 days before the reporting date.

Eligibility for Cancellation

• Only cancellations made within the above timeline are eligible for a credit shell or refund.
• Cancellation requests received less than 5 days before the reporting date will not be entertained and are not eligible for a credit shell or refund.

Refund

• Participants opting for a refund will get 50% of the paid program fee.
• The refund is processed only after completion of the program.

Credit Shell

• Participants opting for a credit shell receive 100% of the paid participation fee as credit, valid until 31 December 2027.
• The credit shell may be used for any program organised by the YHAI National Office, or by YHAI State Branches and Units that operate a credit shell policy on their programs.
• The credit shell can only be used against treks and programs. It cannot be adjusted against membership fees or hostel bookings.

Adjustment of Credit Shell

• If the new program costs less than the available credit, the balance may be used for another eligible trek or program until 31 December 2027.
• If the new program costs more, the difference must be paid by the participant.

No Further Cancellation

• A program booked using a credit shell cannot be cancelled, or converted into another credit shell or refund, under any circumstances.

Transfer of Seats

• A confirmed seat may be transferred to a family member or friend. Once transferred, the seat cannot be transferred again or cancelled.