Andaman & Nicobar Eco Study Cum Training Programme Winter 2025


Sightseeing by AC vehicle at Port Blair, Non A/C vehicle at Have Lock, boat charges, Port Blair to Havelock Island & back by pvt. ferry or Govt ferry in executive class, permit charges, entry ticket, under M.A.P plan.(all b/ fast ,lunch & dinner).


Program

Program Fee: For 5 Nights / 6 Days : Rs 20,999/- Per Person (Double Sharing Accommodation)
Upto Child 2 Yrs : No Charges
2 YrsTo 6 Yrs : Rs 6,500/- Per Child Without Bed.
6 YrsTo 10 Yrs : Rs 10,500/- Per Child With Bed.
Name Of The Program Corrdinator: Ms. Mukul Raj
Contact Number: 01145999015, 7827999000
Email Address:trekking@yhainida.org
Complete Postal Address: Youth Hostels Association of India, 5 Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
 
Day Wise Schedule:
 
Here’s a summarized, well-aligned, and emoji-enhanced itinerary for your 6-day Andaman program, suitable for flyers, presentations, or WhatsApp sharing:
 
🏝️ YHAI Andaman Adventure Itinerary (6 Days / 5 Nights)
 
πŸ“ Day 01: Arrival & Port Blair Sightseeing
 
1. πŸ•™ Check-in: 10:00 AM
2. 🧭 Briefing Session: 11:00 AM
3. 🍽️ Lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
4. πŸ–οΈ Visit: Corbyn’s Cove Beach (Swimming, sunbathing)
5. πŸ›οΈ Explore: Cellular Jail + Sound & Light Show 🎧
6. 🌊 Marina Park & Water Sports Complex
7. 🍽️ Dinner: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
8. 🏨 Overnight stay at Port Blair
 
🏝️ Day 02: North Bay (Coral Island) + Ross Island
 
1. 🍳 Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
2. 🐠 Explore: North Bay Coral Island (Snorkelling, Glass Bottom Ride*)
3. 🌿 Visit: Ross Island – Nature walk with deer & peacocks
4. πŸ›οΈ Evening shopping at Sagarika
5. 🍽️ Lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
6. 🍽️ Dinner: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
🚀 Day 03: Havelock Island (By Ferry)
 
1. πŸ₯‘ Packed Breakfast | ⛴️ Ferry at 5:30 AM
2. πŸ–οΈ Visit: Radhanagar Beach (Top 10 in Asia)
3. 🐚 Optional Tour: Elephant Beach (Extra charge)
4. 🍽️ Lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
5. ⛴️ Return to Port Blair
6. 🍽️ Dinner: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
πŸ™οΈ Day 04: Port Blair City Tour + Chidiyatapu
 
1. 🍳 Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
2. πŸ›οΈ Visits include:
3. Chatham Saw Mill
4. Forest Museum
5. Mini Zoo
6. Naval Marine Museum (Samudrika)
7. Anthropological Museum
8. Fisheries Museum
9. πŸŒ… Sunset at Chidiyatapu (Bird Island)
10. 🍽️ Lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
11. 🍽️ Dinner: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
🌿 Day 05: Baratang Island Expedition
 
1. πŸ₯‘ Packed Breakfast | πŸ•ž Departure: 3:30 AM
2. 🚐 Travel through Jarawa Forest Reserve
3. πŸ›Ά Speedboat Ride in Mangrove Creek
4. πŸͺ¨ Explore: Limestone Caves + Mud Volcano
5. 🍽️ Lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
6. 🍽️ Dinner: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
✈️ Day 06: Departure
 
1. 🍳 Breakfast
2. πŸ›« Transfer to Airport with sweet memories of Andaman Adventures
 
Who Can Participate? (Age Critirea)
 
1. Age Limit: 10 to 60 years
2. YHAI Membership: βœ… Mandatory
3. Special Cases (⏳Under 10 / Over 60):
4. May be allowed offline only if medically fit & experienced.
5. βž• Must submit:
6. πŸ“ Indemnity Bond (plain paper)
7. πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ Medical Fitness Certificate
8. πŸ“„ Registration Form
9. πŸ”Ž Final decision by management based on availability.
 
🚍 HOW TO REACH BASE CAMP
 
1. ✈️ By Flight
2. 🚒 By Ship
 
🏨 ACCOMMODATION
 
1. πŸ›οΈ Double Sharing Hotel Stay
 
🍽️ FOOD
 
1. Healthy & Nutritious meals provided
 
πŸ“ HOW TO APPLY
 
A. Online:
 
🌐 Visit: www.yhaindia.org
 
B. Offline:
 
πŸ“¨ Send registration form + fee to:
 
Youth Hostels Association of India
 
5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021
 
πŸ’³ Payment Options:
1. NEFT/RTGS
2. Bank: Punjab National Bank
3. A/C Name: Youth Hostels Association of India
4. A/C No: 1736000100169954
5. IFSC: PUNB0173600
6. (Attach payment challan with form)
7. D.D. in favor of:
8. Youth Hostels Association of India, payable at New Delhi
 
⚠️ IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
 
1. 🚭 No smoking, alcohol, or drugs
2. 🏑 Stay only at YHAI accommodation
3. 🌱 Keep the trail clean – no littering
4. πŸ†” Membership mandatory at reporting
5. πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ Be respectful; misbehavior = expulsion
6. πŸ”„ Route & schedule may change (weather/admin)
 
πŸŽ’ WHAT TO BRING
 
1. πŸ‘Ÿ Waterproof Shoes + Flip Flops
2. 🧦 4 Pairs of Socks
3. πŸ‘• Cotton T-shirts
4. πŸ§₯ Windcheater / Raincoat / Poncho
5. 🧣 Sweater + Woolen Cap
6. πŸ•ΆοΈ Sunglasses (no blue lenses)
7. πŸŽ’ Daypack / Knapsack
8. πŸ”‹ Power Bank
9. πŸ”¦ Torch + Spare Batteries
10. 🍼 Water Bottle
11. πŸ’Š Personal Medicines + Basic First Aid
12. 😷 Masks + Hand Sanitizer
 
πŸ›‘οΈ SAFETY & SECURITY
 
βœ”οΈ Extensive planning for participant safety
πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ Trained field staff & volunteers on site
⚠️ YHAI is not liable for accidents or illness

 
Reporting Dates
 
24-10-2025 | 01-11-2025 | 08-11-2025 | 14-11-2025 | 21-11-2025 | 06-12-2025 | 13-12-2025 | 24-12-2025 | 30-12-2025
 
Cancellation Policy
 
❌ CANCELLATION METHOD
 
1. πŸ“… Timeline: Cancellation must be done minimum 10 days before your reporting date.
2. 🌐 If Booked Online:
3. Cancel directly through www.yhaindia.org
4. πŸ“§ If Booked Offline:
5. Send cancellation request to: trekking@yhaindia.org
⚠️ Only cancellations made through the above methods and timeline are eligible for refund or credit shell.
 
πŸ“œ CANCELLATION POLICY
 
βœ… Eligible cancellations (10+ days prior) can choose one of the following:
 
🟒 (a) 100% CREDIT SHELL
1. Valid till Dec 2025
2. πŸ’° Can be used for any YHAI adventure program only
3. πŸ”„ Transferable once to family/friends (non-reversible)
4. 🧾 If next program is:
5. Cheaper: Use balance by Dec 2025
6. Costlier: Pay the difference
7. 🚫 Cannot cancel the program booked using credit shell
 
OR
 
πŸ’΅ (b) 50% REFUND
 
1. Request must follow the same 10-day advance rule
2. Refund is processed only if cancelled within the specified time
 
⚠️ NOTE
 
If a program is cancelled due to:
1. πŸŒͺ️ Natural calamities
2. πŸ›‘ Govt. restrictions
3. 🚫 Permission issues
 
➑️ YHAI is liable only for refunding program fees. Other personal expenses (travel, bookings) will not be reimbursed. Final decision rests with YHAI and is binding for all.

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