Western Ghats State Level Trekking cum training expedition-2025 is organized by Youth Hostels Association of India, Karnataka State Branch. Western Ghats is one of the world’s 25 Biological hotspots, in terms of sheer natural beauty and rich biological diversity.
State
Karnataka
Location
Chikmanglur
Duration
4N/5D
Valid Age
18 – 60
Support Contact
9986587439
Reporting Point
Thrirathna Bhavan, Samse
Overview
NAME OF THE PROGRAM CORRDINATOR / FD:
1. SATISH KUMAR H L CONTACT NUMBER: +91 9686976946
2. JAYARAMA POOJARY CONTACT NUMBER: +91 9986587439
3. CHAVA SUBBA RAO CONTACT NUMBER: +91 9886478984
EMAIL ADDRESS: yhaikarnataka@yahoo.co.in
COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: Youth Hostels Association of India, Karnataka State Branch,
Room No -126 (old no.201),1st Floor,
Sports authority of Karnataka Bldg.-1,
Shree Kanteerava Stadium Complex, Kasturba Road,
Bengaluru- 560001
BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:
Western Ghats State Level Trekking cum training expedition-2025 is organized by Youth Hostels Association of India, Karnataka State Branch. Western Ghats is one of the world’s 25 Biological hotspots, in terms of sheer natural beauty and rich biological diversity.
Western Ghats State Level Trekking cum training expedition-2025 will commence on Thursday, 6th November, 2025 and concludes on Monday, 10th November 2025. The duration of the camp is 4 nights and 5 days.
Day Wise Schedule
DAY-1 06-11-2025 REPORTING AT THE BASE CAMP, SAMSE AFTER 3.00 PM
DAY-2 07-11-2025 TREK TO GANGADI KALLU PEAK (10 KMS)
DAY-3 08-11-2025 TREK TO KURINJAL PEAK (12 KMS)
DAY-4 09-11-2025 TREK TO KYATHANAMAKKI PEAK (11 KMS)
DAY-5 10-11-2025 CHECK OUT AFTER BREAKFAST
Note: Participants will have the option, either to check out on 09th November, 2025 after the trek or stay and checkout on 10th November, 2025 after breakfast.
Facts
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The Minimum age for joining the expedition is 15 years. There will be only one batch of 100 members. The registration will be on first come first serve basis and will be stopped once the number reaches 100. However, the organizers may split the batch to 2 groups of 50 each, if the situation warrants.
HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP:
The base camp is situated at SAMSE which is 9 kms from KALASA(Chikmagalur District). There are plenty of Buses to Kalasa town from almost all Districts since it is situated on the way to Horanadu Temple.
The base camp is 320 kms from Bangalore and 125 Kms from Mangaluru. Participants coming from Kalasa, can board the buses at Kalasa which goes towards Kudremukh side and get down at Samse stop. Participants from Mangaluru side can get down at Samse.
HOW TO JOIN:
You may take a print out of the trekking registration form, fill it up and after signing, send the scanned image to us. Trekking registration form and Trekking Medical form are available with your Unit or your State Branch. These forms also can be downloaded from YHAI website www.old.yhaindia.org/Media/Download. If required we too can share the Trekking Registration form and Trekking Medical form in Whatsapp.
Copy of the Filled in Registration form may be shared in Whatsapp No 7483832199. Original Registration form and Medical Certificates are to be produced on the day of reporting. Last date for registration is 20th October, 2025.
Participants may remit the fee through NEFT/IMPS as per the details given below:
Union Bank of India
Nrupathunga Road, Bengaluru Branch
SB A/C NO. 520101234994513
IFSC: UBIN0901750
Once the payment is made through NEFT/IMPS, please send the screen shot of the payment details to Whatsapp No.7483832199. Also, please share a copy of one of the following IDs to Whatsapp no 7483832199 which is absolutely required for registering your name for the trekking routes in Forest Department website.
1. Driving License
2. Voter ID
3. PAN card
4. Passport
5. Ration Card
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES:
Simple stay arrangements have been made available to the participants in a covered convention hall with separate arrangements for ladies.
FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES:
Food will be provided by our experienced cooks and preparation will be done at the Kitchen attached to the convention hall. Water supply will be 24 hours.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG:
Cotton shirts, cotton pants, sun cap, sun glass, trekking shoes with good grip, trekking pole, cotton socks, torch with new batteries, 2 water bottles, lunch box, steel mug or tumbler, plate, spoon, pen knife, toilet kit, towel, personal medicines, rain coat/poncho or rain sheet, sweater or jacket, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, bed sheets, mosquito repellent, air pillow and original ID Cards, masks and sanitizer.
Participants will be returning to the base camp every day and hence they need not carry their full luggage during the trek. a small back pack is absolutely required to carry water bottle, lunch box, fruits, personal medicines etc. during the trek.
SAFETY & SECURITY:
Extensive, painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of trek route for participant’s safety. Our field staff and experienced camp leaders have been visiting the area to check all details. However, the youth hostels association of India and its organizers/volunteers cannot be held responsible for any accidents, illness and any such unforeseen eventualities. Deviation from the set route of the program is not permitted. If the participant desires to join in any other activity, they may do so at their own responsibility and risk, only after finishing the trek and checking out.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The program and trekking route or trekking schedule are subject to change without prior notice, depending upon the weather conditions, natural calamities, unforeseen circumstances or any other decisions or restrictions imposed by the Government from time to time.
Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATION RULES:
In case, the participant is unable to join the trekking expedition, after paying the participation fee, a sum of Rs.4000/- will be refunded, provided, the request is received at least 7 days in advance from the date of reporting. No refunds will, however be admissible, if the notice period falls short of 7 days.