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| State | Andhra Pradesh |
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| Location | Yanaam |
| Duration | 2 Nights / 2 Days |
| Valid Age | 18 – 65 years |
| Reporting Point | Govt. Guesthouse, Yanaam |
| Programme Director | Mr. KVE Prasad – 9441246987 |
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| Programme Co-ordinator | Mr. K Surya Kumar – 9849045574 |
| apstateyhai@gmail.com |
Yanam is an enclave of the Puducherry Union Territory located on the banks of the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh. It offers a unique blend of French colonial heritage and serene natural landscapes. The region is covered with coconut trees and one can enjoy fresh iodine-rich air since it is located on the banks of the Gauthami Godavari River. The river Gauthami Godavari is one of the main branches of the river Godavari and enters the Bay of Bengal after flowing about 12 km through Yanam.
Yanam serves as a unique cultural, religious, and administrative bridge, featuring the 15th-century Venkanna Babu Temple and distinctive French-influenced heritage, including an old French church and the Yanam Bridge. This region was ruled by the French for 300 years, and every year in March a major festival is celebrated here, attracting devotees from various neighbouring places including Christians, Muslims and Hindus.
The “Venkanna Babu Temple” was built by the kings of Rajamahendravaram (now Rajahmundry) in the 15th century. The temple’s deity idol has a big moustache, similar to Lord Sathyanarayana Swamy of Annavaram. During the pre-independence era, Yanam was famous for child marriages since the region was under French rule and not bound by British law. Thanks to the efforts of social reformer Raja Rama Mohan Roy, the Sarada Act (prevention of child marriages) was eventually implemented.
The Grand Mosque in Yanam was established on a site donated by the French Government in 1848, remodelled in 1956, rebuilt in 1978, and extended in 1999–2000. The New Bridge – Balayogi Varadhi – was inaugurated by Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, CM of Andhra Pradesh, in 2002.
| Day 01 | Report at Govt. Guest House, Yanam by 10:00 AM. (Regular transport available from Kakinada, Visakhapatnam and Rajahmundry.) Breakfast, visit to Mangrove Forests by vehicle, lunch, 2–3 hours at the site, tea and snacks, evening at Yanam Beach, dinner at guesthouse and rest. |
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| Day 02 | Boat cruise, breakfast, lunch, return to guesthouse by evening, dinner and rest. |
| Day 03 | Breakfast, feedback session and checkout. |
Note: Participants must come with minimal luggage.
| Accommodation | Shared accommodation as provided by the organisers. |
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| Fee Includes | Good vegetarian food, accommodation (sharing basis), expert guidance, group insurance, supervision, bus fare, parking fees. |
| Fee Excludes | Entry tickets / fees for all tourism spots. |
Any member of the Association who is physically fit can join the programme.
Govt. Guest House, Yanam is near Kakinada (around 28 km). Buses are available from Kakinada, Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam.
| Online | Register through the YHAI New Delhi website: www.yhaindia.org |
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| Offline | Apply on the prescribed registration form with a passport-size photo, filled registration form and Aadhaar card. Deposit the registration fee to:
State Bank of India, Ukkunagaram Branch, Visakhapatnam Send the counterfoil along with the registration form to: |
Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of the programme route. Our experienced field staff and camp leaders have been visiting the area to check all details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety and health, YHAI AP State Branch cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness or such other unforeseen eventualities.
Additional Note: The programme schedule and routes are subject to change without prior notice.
In case you are unable to join the programme after paying the participation fee, you will get Rs. 3,100/- as a refund, provided your request is received directly to the Secretary, AP State Branch – YHAI, by email, at least 15 days before the reporting date.
WhatsApp messages, mobile messages and oral conversations will not be entertained.
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