National Sikkim-Goechala Trekking Expedition 2026(By Tamil Nadu State)

Brief Description of the Program

• TREKKING AT WORLD'S THIRD TALLEST PEAK KANCHAN GENGA HILLS
• SIKKIM BASED MEALS
• RED PANDA ANIMALS SIGHTING IF LUCKY
• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
• ALL YHAI MEMBERS AND NEW MEMBERS OR SPOT ON MEMBERS (IF AVAILABLE) WHO ARE MORE THAN 18 YEARS OLD

How to Reach the Base Camp

• NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: NEW JALPAIGURI, JUNCTION
• NEAREST AIRPORT : BAGDOGRA
• FROM AIRPORT / RAILWAY STATION : By, SHARE TAXI / PRIVATE TAXI WILL TAKE AROUND 8 HRS TO REACH BASE CAMP
• REPORTING PLACE: YUKSAM, WEST SIKKIM
• 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.

How to Join

• 1) YOU CAN JOIN THROUGH ONLINE BOOKING BY www.yhaindia.org
• 2) PARTICIPANTS CAN ALSO DEPOSIT THE 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 ACCOMMODATION AND TENTED ACCOMMODATION
• FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES: SIMPLE VEGETARIAN MEALS

What Participants Should Bring Along

• THINGS PERSONAL, RAIN SHEET, PERSONAL MEDICINES, COTTON SHIRTS, COTTON PANTS, BED SHEET, SHOES, TWO PAIR OF SOCKS, WATER BOTTLE, LUNCH BOX, MUG, PLATE, TUMBLER, TOILET SET, CREAM AND FIRST AID KIT

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.