National East Coast Sea Shore Cycling cum Training Expedition - Chennai to Puducherry Cycling 2026 (By Tamil Nadu State)

Brief Description of the Program

• This six-day cycling expedition offers a captivating journey along Tamil Nadu’s most scenic coastal and cultural landmarks. Starting with training and acclimatization at the Youth Hostel in Chennai, the adventure begins with a ride to the historic town of Mammallapuram, known for its ancient rock-cut temples. The journey continues to Alamparai Fort, followed by a ride to the charming city of Puducherry. Participants will explore the unique Auroville French Town before returning to Puducherry. The expedition concludes with a farewell breakfast, leaving cyclists with enriching experiences of history, heritage, and the serene traditional beauty of South India.
• NAME OF THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR / FD: VENKAT / DR. A. RAJA / RAJA GOPAL
• CONTACT NUMBER: 94450 22312 / 98427 10236 / 91505 68717
• EMAIL ADDRESS: yhaitn@gmail.com
• COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: 2-D, VISWAS FLATS, PILLAIYAR KOVIL STREET, NESAPAKKAM, WEST KK. NAGAR CHENNAI-600078
• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
• ALL YHAI MEMBERS AND NOW MEMBERS WHO ARE MORE THAN 13 YEARS OLD

How to Reach the Base Camp

• NEARESTRAILWAY STATION: CHENNAI
• NEARESTAIRPORT: CHENNAI
• FROM AIRPORT / RAILWAY STATION: By, SHARE TAXI / PRIVATE TAXI CAN REACH THE BASECAMP
• Participate Information

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 THE SAFETY, YHAI CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OF ANY ACCIDENT, ILLNESS AND OTHER UNFORESEEN EVENTUALITIES.

Additional Notes

• SMOKING, USE OF ALCOHOLAND NARCOTICS OF ANY DESCRIPTION - IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING THE PROGRAM
• STAY OTHER THAN YHAI ACCOMMODATION IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE ENTIRE PROGRAM
• THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENTFRIENDLY PROGRAM. DO NOT LITTER ANY WRAPPERS OR SPOIL THE TRAIL IN ANY WAY.
• NO CREDIT SHELL POLICYOR TRANSFER
• ATTACHMENTS: Brochure and pictures of current/previous program.

How to Join

• YOU CAN JOIN THROUGH ONLINEBOOKING BY www.yhaindia.org
• PARTICIPANTS CAN ALSO DEPOSITTHE PARTICIPATION FEE IN ANY BRANCH OF BANK giving THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:
• BANK: ICICI ASHOK NAGAR BRANCH,CHENNAI NAME - YHAI, TAMILNADU STATE BRANCH IFSC - ICIC0000077
• ACCOUNT NO - 007701017051
• ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES: DORMITORY ACCOMODATION
• FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES: SIMPLE VEGETARIAN MEALS

What Participants Should Bring Along

• THINGS PERSONAL, TOILETRIES, MEDICINES

Cancellation Method

• Participants booked online must cancel online a minimum of 05 days prior to the reporting date.
• Participants booked offline must email trekking@yhaindia.org a minimum of 05 days prior to the reporting date.
• Requests received less than 05 days before the reporting date are not eligible for credit shell or refund.

Credit Shell

• 100% credit shell of the participation fee, valid till 31st December 2026, usable on any YHAI adventure programme.
• If the next programme is cheaper, the balance can be used on another trek; if costlier, pay the difference.
• Seats may be transferred to family or friends (transferred seats cannot be re-transferred or cancelled).

Refund

• Alternatively, participants may opt for a 50% refund instead of the 100% credit shell, subject to the same notice conditions.

Note: If a programme is cancelled due to natural calamity, government restriction or withdrawal of permission, YHAI is accountable only for the programme fee and not for other expenses incurred by participants.