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State Tamil Nadu
Location Chennai
Duration 5N/6D
Valid Age 13 – 60
Support Contact 9445022312 / 9842710236 / 9150568717
Reporting Point CHENNAI
Overview
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
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:
This six-day cycling expedition offers a captivating journey along Tamil Nadu’s most scenic coastal and cultural landmarks. Starting with training and acclimatization at the Youth Hostel in Chennai, the adventure begins with a ride to the historic town of Mammallapuram, known for its ancient rock-cut temples. The journey continues to Alamparai Fort, followed by a ride to the charming city of Puducherry. Participants will explore the unique Auroville French Town before returning to Puducherry. The expedition concludes with a farewell breakfast, leaving cyclists with enriching experiences of history, heritage, and the serene traditional beauty of South India.
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:
1. SMOKING, USE OF ALCOHOL AND NARCOTICS OF ANY DESCRIPTION – IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING THE PROGRAM
2. STAY OTHER THAN YHAI ACCOMMODATION IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE ENTIRE PROGRAM
3. THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY PROGRAM. DO NOT LITTER ANY WRAPPERS OR SPOIL THE TRAIL IN ANY WAY.
4. NO CREDIT SHELL POLICY OR TRANSFER
Day Wise Schedule
DAY 1: Reporting at Base Camp, Youth Hostel Chennai and Training/Acclimatisation
DAY 2: Cycling from Youth Hostel, Chennai to Mammallapuram (50 Km)
DAY 3: Cycling from Mammallapuram to Alamparai (50 Km)
DAY 4: Cycling from Alamparai Fort to Puducherry Youth Hostel (49 Km)
DAY 5: Cycling from Puducherry Youth Hostel to Auroville French Town and back to Youth Hostel (49 Km)
DAY 6: Disperse after breakfast at Puducherry.
Facts
HOW TO JOIN:
1) YOU CAN JOIN THROUGH ONLINE BOOKING BY https://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 ACCOMODATION
FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES: SIMPLE VEGETARIAN MEALS
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG:
THINGS PERSONAL, TOILETRIES, MEDICINES
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: CHENNAI
NEAREST AIRPORT: CHENNAI
FROM AIRPORT / RAILWAY STATION: By, SHARE TAXI / PRIVATE TAXI CAN REACH THE BASE CAMP
Reporting Dates
17-10-2026
Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATION RULES:
1. YOU WILL GET 50%. REFUND OF THE PARTICIPATION FEES IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO JOIN THE PROGRAM. THE REQUEST MUST BE RECEIVED BY US THROUGH EMAIL OR ANY WRITTEN MODE OR ONLINE BEFORE 10 DAYS FROM THE REPORTING DATE.
2. AFTER THAT NO REQUEST OF CANCELATION WILL BE APPLICABLE IF REQUEST RECEIVED LESS THAN 10 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR REPORTING DATE.
3. NO CREDIT SHELL POLICY.
4. NO TRANSFER TO ANY OTHER STATE OR NATIONAL PROGRAMME.
5. YHAI IS NOT LIABLE TO PAY ANY PERSONAL TRAVELING EXPENSES.
6. TO THE PARTICIPANTS INCASE OF ANY CANCELATION OF THE PROGRAM:
IN CASE, YHAI CANCELS THE PROGRAM LAST MINUTE DUE TO GOVT PERMISSION ISSUES OR ANY NATURAL, PARTICIPANTS WILL GET 100% REFUND. BUT IN CASE OF PARTICIPANTS CANNOT CLAIM ANY TRAVEL AMOUNT – THEY INCURRED.
1. FOR OFFLINE CANCELLATIONS:
YOUR CANCELLATION REQUEST SHOULD BE SENT TO THE STATE OFFICE AS PER THE CRITERIA.
From ₹10,000
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