The purpose of the programme is to offer the youth new trekking region in the Kodaikanal –Vellakavi-Kurangani-Central Station-Top Station-Munnar Hills -Kumbakarai & Kurangani Falls and providing a healthy outdoor activity during the weekend.

While every care has been taken to ensure safety, the Youth Hostels Association of India cannot be held responsible for any theft, accident, illness and other such unforeseen eventualities. The purpose of the programme is to expose the YHAI members to a greater adventure and to rough the rigors of plodding with a sense of love for nature and outdoor recreational activity in the wildlife areas of Nilgiris.

The purpose of the programme is to expose the YHAI members to a greater adventure and to rough the rigors of plodding with a sense of love for nature and outdoor recreational activity in the wildlife areas of Nilgiris.

The purpose of the programme is to expose the YHAI members to a greater adventure and to rough the rigors of plodding with a sense of love for nature and outdoor recreational activity in the wildlife areas of Nilgiris.

Neelakurinji is the best known of a genus that has flowering cycles ranging from one to 16 years. There has been record of its flowering of Strobilanthes kunthiana every 12 years in specific areas since 1826. The next major flowering is expected to place in September 2018 in places such as Munnar. Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) is a shrub that used to grow abundantly in the shola grasslands of Western Ghats in India. The Nilgiris, which literally means the blue mountains, got its name from the purplish blue flowers of Neelakurinji that blossoms gregariously once in 12 years.

Silver Jubilee Celebration of YHAI National Trekking, in 1995 we introduced the Family camping Program for the families of our volunteer camp leaders and other functionaries. Encouraged by the success of this adventure and, on the request of our members we repeated this program in many years till 2013. This year again, we are organizing the Family Adventure Camping Program in Leh, J&K.

SAR Pass is one of the most popular trails of the Shivalik range of the mighty Himalayas. SAR Pass Trail offers an opportunity to enjoy the exquisite beauty of the Parvati valley with Kasol, Biskeri, Nagaru and Manikaran as its beauty spots.

Kashmir valley comprises about more than 3000 species of trees and plants. The plants of the western-side are well known for their medicinal properties it is a storehouse of medicinal and aromatic plants, which are used in pharmaceutical and perfume industries as raw material. It includes 55 species of important medicinal and aromatic plants.

The participant must be physically, and medically fit and above the age of 15 years to 65 years. YHAI membership is mandatory to participate. This condition will be adhered to strictly. Under age will not be considered in any case. The participant should be in position of Medical Certificate at the time of reporting, and the validity of Medical Certificate will be considered only for one month.

A quintessential trek with full of Scenic beauty of beautiful snow capped mountains in the base of Mount Dev Tibba (19683 feet). This beautiful trek connects the beautiful valleys of Kullu and Lahaul to catch more possible views during the trek. Dev Tibba trek offers the pastures of the Gaddi shepherds its huge hanging glaciers. This is a spectacular view that haunts every trekker giving a unique experience.

These treks generally have around o4 to 06 hours of trekking per day and can involve a reasonable amount of ascent and descent touching the altitude around 10,000-12,000 feet. This grade is suitable for someone who is in good health and who is regular walker. Suitable for anyone who walks on weekends or so, no previous trekking experience is required for this grade.

Kashmir valley comprises about more than 3000 species of trees and plants. The plants of the western-side are well known for their medicinal properties it is a storehouse of medicinal and aromatic plants, which are used in pharmaceutical and perfume industries as raw material. It includes 55 species of important medicinal and aromatic plants.

The common trees in the Kullu hills belong to the conifer species (deodar, pine, spruce, fir). Several species of medicinal plants like Hath Panja (Dactylorhiza hatageria) and Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata) grow luxuriously in the valley. The valley is known for the presence of the , the Himalayan brown bear and the Himalayan Thar. The Western Tragopan (the state bird of Himachal Pradesh) and the Monal pheasant are the prominent birds species found in the region.

There are many trees like chir, Oaks, Conifers, Sal, Deodar, Haldu, Yew, Cypress, Rhododendron, Birch, Horse-Chestnut, Cycamore, Willow and Alder are found in Garhwal. A large variety of medicinal herbs, shrubs and bushes like Brahmi and Ashwagandha are found in abundance here. One can also savor fruits like Figs, Mulberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Currants, Medlars, Hazelnuts, Apples, Pears, Cherries, Apricots, Plums, Peaches, lemon, Oranges, Bananas, Pomegranates and Walnuts.

YHAI offering 3N/4D Family Package at International Youth Hostel Darjeeling which includes Accommodation for a family of 4, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Darjeeling is a town in India's West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. It's famed for the distinctive black tea grown on plantations that dot its surrounding slopes. Its backdrop is Mt. Kanchenjunga, among the world’s highest peaks.

YHAI announces Justice T.P.S. Chawla Memorial Adventure Scholarship for underprivileged girls for participation in YHAI adventure activities. Deserving participants may apply to the National Office YHAI supported by relevant document / certificates. After the completion of each trekking expedition, a photography competition will be held for which attractive cash prizes and certificates will be awarded. You may also send your entries in the form of colored slides or prints on the following subjects: Nature-birds, Flowers, Scenic Beauty, Camping and Trekking. The size of the prints should be 8” x 10”. Please give brief details of the location of the subjects and also your name, address and group number on the reverse of the photograph. YHAI has the right to retain/use even the entries which are not selected for awards due to acknowledgement/compensation.

Flora of Dalhousie mainly comprises of alpine ranges and line of Deodar trees. Trekkers can see the deodar trees standing majestically, on the other side colorful flowers bloom in the hilly terrains of the place. Blue Bull, Leopard, Mongoose, Fox, Barking Deer etc can be seen in this region.

From the last 45 years Youth Hostels Association of India is organizing National Himalayan Trekking Expeditions in the heart of Himalayas with all the effort and courage bringing together, with the joy of exploring Mother Nature, we are organizing National Mountain Biking Expedition, yet again, to give you memories for life from Aut to Jalori Pass and back.

Kullu is home to an enormous range of species, which span the subtropical to the alpine. The common trees in the Kullu hills belong to the conifer species (deodar, pine, spruce, fir). Several species of medicinal plants like Hath Panja (Dactylorhiza hatageria) and Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata) grow luxuriously in the valley. The valley is known for the presence of the majestic Snow-leopard, the Himalayan brown bear and the Himalayan Tahr. The Western Tragopan (the state bird of Himachal Pradesh) and the Monal pheasant are the prominent birds species found in the region.The Great Himalayan National Park is the repository of the great biodiversity of the region.

The reporting place for the programme is at “Vikas Centre Kottappuram Kodungalluron the banks of the River Periyar is located about 2 km from Kodungallur Twon in Trissur District Kerala. Nearest Air Port. Cochin , Railway Station Aluva (30 Kms) Road Route – Aluva- North Paravur – Kottappuram – Kodungallur, Trissur (50 KMs) Road Route – Trissur - Kodungallur - Kottappuram

Youth Hostel Badrinath is well connected by road from Haridwar (Distance 330km). Haridwar is well connected by buses and roads from most of the cities of the country. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun (47 km from Haridwar). Direct buses, taxis are available from the airport.