National Western Ghats Nilgiri Hills Cycle Expedition and Training 2026 (By Tamil Nadu State Branch)

NAME OF THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR / FD: VENKAT / DR. A. RAJA / RAJA GOPAL

CONTACT NUMBER: 9445022312 / 9842710236 / 9150568717

EMAIL ADDRESS : yhaitn@gmail.com

COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: 2-D, VISWAS FLATS, PILLAIYAR KOVIL STREET, NESAPAKKAM, WEST KK. NAGAR CHENNAI-600078

Brief Description of the Program

• This six-day cycling expedition takes you through the landscapes of Ooty and its serene surroundings. The
• adventure unfolds with a scenic ride to Manjoor, offering captivating views of the Nilgiri hills. The journey
• continues with a route to the tranquil Emerald region and onward to the pristine beauty of Governor Shola. The
• final leg brings participants back to Ooty, completing a loop of exploration with nature. The experience
• concludes with breakfast on the last day, leaving participants with unforgettable memories of cycling amidst
• lush greenery and serene vistas.
• Participate Information

What Participants Should Bring Along

• THINGS PERSONAL, PERSONAL MEDICINES, SHOES, TWO PAIR OF SOCKSTOILET SET, CREAM AND
• FIRST AID KIT
• ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES: ** Accommodation Twin sharing Bath Attached
• FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES: SIMPLE VEGETARIAN MEALS

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 SHELL POLICY OR TRANSFER
• 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.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? ALL YHAI MEMBERS AND NEW MEMBERS OR SPOT ON MEMBERS (IF AVAILABLE) WHO ARE MORE THAN 13 YEARS OLD

How to Reach the Base Camp

• • NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: OOTY/COIMBATORE/MYSURU
• • NEAREST AIRPORT: COIMBATORE / MYSURU

• From Airport / Railway Station

• • REGULAR BUSES AVAILABLE from Coimbatore/Mysuru

How to Join

• 1) YOU CAN JOIN THROUGH ONLINE BOOKING BY www.yhaindia.org or www.yhai.in
• 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

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.
• 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.