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

Brief Description of the Program

• This six-day cycling program offers an thrilling journey through Tamil Nadu’s coastal route and rich cultural landmarks. Beginning with reporting and training at the Puducherry Youth Hostel, the adventure kicks off with a scenic ride to Auroville French New Town and back. The expedition continues with a cycling route to the historic Alamparai Fort, followed by a ride to the heritage town of Mamallapuram. The final leg leads participants to the bustling city of Chennai. The experience concludes with recreational activities and breakfast, providing a memorable blend of adventure, culture, and breathtaking coastal vistas.
• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
• ALL YHAI MEMBERS AND NOW MEMBERS WHO ARE MORE THAN 13 YEARS OLD

How to Reach the Base Camp

• NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: Puducherry to Villupuram (35 Km)
• NEAREST AIRPORT: Pondicherry
• FROM AIRPORT / RAILWAY STATION: By, SHARE TAXI / PRIVATE TAXI CAN REACH THE
• BASECAMP - Puducherry Youth Hostel, Mutiapet, Solai Nagar, Puducherry: 605003
• 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
• 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 ALCOHOL AND 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 ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY PROGRAM. DO NOT LITTER ANY WRAPPERS OR SPOIL THE TRAIL IN ANY WAY.
• NO CREDIT SHELLPOLICY OR TRANSFER

How to Join

• YOU CAN JOIN THROUGHONLINE BOOKING BY www.yhaindia.org
• PARTICIPANTS CAN ALSO DEPOSIT THE PARTICIPATION FEE IN ANY BRANCH OF BANK giving THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:
• BANK: ICICI ASHOK NAGARBRANCH, 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.