East Sikkim-Family Camping 2026 (By Tamil Nadu State)

Brief Description of the Program

• Nathula Pass, reaching the India-China border
• Changu Lake, Ganesh Tok, Gangtok and Tashi View Point
• Ravangla Buddhist Park
• Pelling Buddha Park

Fee and Inclusions

• Program fee: Rs. 32,000 per family (husband, wife and two children under 10 years).
• Rs. 15,000 for each child over 10 years.
• Included: stay, food, sightseeing by jeep, Nathula permit, Pelling cable car and Ravangla entry fee. Other entry fees are borne by the family.

Who Can Participate

• All YHAI members, and new or spot members where available, who are over 18 years of age

How to Reach the Base Camp

• Gangtok is 120 km from Bagdogra, Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri. Pelling is 130 km from the same three.
• Nearest railway station: New Jalpaiguri Junction
• Nearest airport: Bagdogra
• From the airport or railway station: a shared or private taxi takes around 8 hours to reach the base camp
• Reporting place: Gangtok, East Sikkim

Organised By

• Tamil Nadu State Branch, YHAI
• Program Coordinators: Venkat, Dr. A. Raja and Raja Gopal
• Contact: 9445022312 / 9842710236 / 9150568717
• Email: yhaitn@gmail.com
• 2-D, Viswas Flats, Pillaiyar Kovil Street, Nesapakkam, West K.K. Nagar, Chennai 600078

How to Join

• You can join through online booking at www.yhaindia.org or www.yhai.in
• Participants may also deposit the participation fee at any bank branch, using the following details:
• Bank: ICICI, Ashok Nagar Branch, Chennai
• Name: YHAI, Tamil Nadu State Branch
• IFSC: ICIC0000077
• Account number: 007701017051
• Accommodation: dormitory and tented accommodation
• Food and water: simple vegetarian meals

What Participants Should Bring Along

• Personal belongings, rain sheet, personal medicines, cotton shirts and trousers, bed sheet, shoes, two pairs of socks, water bottle, lunch box, mug, plate, tumbler, toilet set, cold 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, YHAI cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness or other unforeseen eventuality.

Additional Notes

• Smoking and the use of alcohol or narcotics of any description is strictly prohibited during the program.
• Staying anywhere other than YHAI accommodation is not allowed for the duration of the program.
• This is an environment-friendly program. Please do not litter wrappers or spoil the trail in any way.

Cancellation Rules

• You get a 50% refund of the participation fee if you cannot join, provided the request reaches us by email, in writing or online at least 10 days before the reporting date.
• No cancellation request is accepted less than 10 days before your reporting date.
• The credit shell policy follows National Office guidelines.
• YHAI is not liable for personal travelling expenses.
• Offline cancellations: send your request to the State Office as per the criteria.
• If YHAI cancels the program at the last minute because of government permission issues or a natural cause, participants get a 100% refund of the fee, but cannot claim travel costs already incurred.