NATIONAL NILGIRI HILLS TREKKING


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.


Program

Breif Description Of The Program : 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.
 
Schedule Of Programme :
Day – 1 : Reporting at the Base Camp – Govt. Youth Hostel Ooty
Day – 2 : Ooty Youth Hostel to Parson’s Valley (12 Kms.)
Day – 3 : Parson’s Valley to Pandiar Hills (10 Kms.)
Day – 4 : Pandiar Hills to Naduvattam (12 Kms.)
Day – 5 : Naduvattam to Mudumalai (16 Kms.)
Day – 6 : Disperse after Breakfast
Note: The route and Schedule of the program may change without prior notice based on the local condition.
 
Who can Participate : This expedition is open to YHAI members – Preferred age group is 18 years to 60 years and has excellent mental and physically fit conditions. This condition will be adhered to strictly. Underage will not be considered in any case. They must also be willing to undertake the rough conditions of camp life and smile through the stress and strain in high altitudes (less oxygen). The right of selection is reserved with YHAI.
Note : The program schedule and route of the expedition are subject to change without prior notice.
 
How To Reach :
By Bus : Ooty is well connected to Coimbatore(90 KM), Mettupalayam(52Km), Bangalore(280KM) Mysore (150 km){Direct Buses Available from Bangalore, Chennai, Madurai, Mysore,}
By Air : Coimbatore(90 KM)
By Train : Coimbatore(90 KM), Mettupalayam(52Km), Mysore (150 km)
 
How to Join :
1. Apply online through our website: www.yhaindia.org
2. Participants can also deposit the participation fee in any branch of ICICI Bank giving the following details:
Bank Name : ICICI Bank, KK Nagar Branch, Chennai 600 078
Name of the Account : Youth Hostels Association of India, Tamil Nadu State Branch
Account No : 007701017051
IFSC Code : ICIC 0000077
 
What Participants Should Bring Along : Cotton Shirts, Cotton Pants, bed sheet, sweater, shoes, sun cap, raincoat, two pairs of socks, torch, water bottle, lunch box, mug, plate, tumbler, cold cream, and a first-aid kit.
 
Accommodation Facilities : Tented accommodation
Food & Water Supplies : Simple vegetarian and nutritious food will be served
 
Safety And Security : 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.
 
Cancellation Rules :
1. In case you are unable to join the program due to any reason, you will get a 100% refund in the form of YHAI Credit Shell of the participation fees and that credit shell can be utilized/availed in the same program in next season. No refund will be applicable for any cancellation of seat.
2. In case the participant cancels the program from his own end, he/she is eligible for 50% monetary refund provided the participant cancels the program 21 days prior to the starting date of the program.
3. YHAI is not liable to pay any personal travelling expenses to the participants in case of any cancellation of the program.
Click this link to submit your Cancellation: http://www.yhaindia.org/program-cancellation.php
Any unforeseen event/strike or natural calamity will not be considered as a cause of cancellation.
We will only accept cancellation through Email.

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