East Coast Sea Shore Cycling Puducherry 2023
NAME OF THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Mr. Manohar
CONTACT NUMBER: 9894589697,8903887697
EMAIL ADDRESS: yhaitn@gmail.com
COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS:
Youth Hostels Association of India,
Tamil Nadu State Branch,2-D Viswas Flats,
Pillaiyar Koil Street, Nesapakkam,
West KK Nagar Chennai 600 078
BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM: YHAI is again comes up to celebrate the Youth Day with a new programme. This programme is to offer the youth a new cycling route from Chennai to Puducherry. Clear roads sprinkled with sparkling beaches make this trail one of the best in India. The route, going through Mamallapuram, is renowned for its glistening seaside views.
DAY WISE SCHEDULE:
# Day 1: Reporting at base camp Youth Hostel Puducherry and Training/Acclimatization
# Day 2: Cycling from Puducherry Youth Hostel to Auroville French New Town and back to Youth Hostel (25 km)
# Day 3: Cycling from Puducherry Youth Hostel to Alamparai Fort (49 KM)
# Day 4: Cycling from Alamparai Fort to Mamallapuram (50 KM)
# Day 5: Cycling from Mamallapuram to Youth Hostel Chennai (58 km)
# Day 6: Certificate Distribution/Recreation activity Disperse after Breakfast
The programme will disperse at Chennai only. (Extra Luggage will be handover to Participants at Chennai).
Note : Route and Schedule of the programme may change without prior notice based on the local condition
FEE INCLUSIONS:
Vegetarian food, Accommodation, Supervision, Expert Guidance, and Group insuranceWHO CAN PARTICIPATE? The minimum age for a member to join the program is 18 years to 75 Years, YHAI membership is mandatory to participate. This condition will be adhered to strictly. Under age and above age will not be considered in any case. Members desirous of joining this programme may apply online duly supported by a "Trekking Medical Certificate".
HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP: Puducherry Youth Hostel, Mutiapet, Solai Nagar, Puducherry: 605003
Nearest Bus Stand: There are several buses that ply frequently from Chennai, Thanjaur, Trichy, Coimbatore, Bangalore and Madurai to Pondicherry. Both private and state-owned buses are available. The bus fare will depend upon the distance covered.
Nearest Railway Station: There is direct rail connected to Puducherry and one more nearest rail station from Villupuram, which is about 35 kilometres away from the town. The railhead is well-connected to cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Trivandrum. Two of the most popular trains are New Delhi Pondicherry Express and Nagarcoli Express. Once you reach at the station, you can hire a taxi that will drive you to the city.
Nearest Airport: The airport at Pondicherry can accommodate landing of a small aircraft only and has flights coming in from Bangalore and Hyderabad. However, you can get a connecting flight if you are coming from Delhi, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbai.
HOW TO JOIN:
1. online through our website: www.yhaindia.org
2. Participants can also deposit the participation fee in any branch of PNB Bank giving the following details:
Name :- Youth Hostels Association Of India
Account :- 1736000100169954
IFSC Code :- PUNB0173600
Branch : Chankya Puri, New Delhi
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES: Youth Hostel & Pucca Building (sharing based)..
FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES: Simple vegetarian and nutritious food will be served
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG: Raincoat, torch, water bottle, lunch box, mug, plate, tumbler, cold cream and a first-aid kit.
* Admit card, 2 set Xerox copies of ID Proof, Medical Certificate, 2 Passport size Photos, Membership card, payment receipt if paid by offline.
Equipment provided by YHAI
1. Mountain Bike
2. Helmet
3. Knee Cap
4.Elbow Guard
5. Knap Sack
Participants willing to take their own bicycles can bring.
Itinerary
Photos
Cancellation
CANCELLATION RULES: CANCELLATION RULES:
1. In case you are unable to join the programme due to any reason, you will get a 50% refund of the participation fees. The request for cancellation must be received by us by email or any written mode or online before 7 days from the reporting date of your program. After that no request of cancellation will be considered. No refund will be applicable if the request of cancellation received less than 7 days prior to your reporting date.
2. YHAI is not liable to pay any personal travelling expenses to the participants in case of any cancellation of the program.
In case YHAI cancels the program last minute due to government permission issues, Participants will get a 100% refund. But in case of Participants cannot claim any travel amount they incurred.
For Offline Cancellations: You cancellation request should be sent to the State Office as per the criteria.
EMAIL ADDRESS: yhaitn@gmail.com
COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: Youth Hostels Association of India, Tamil Nadu State Branch,2-D Viswas Flats, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Nesapakkam, West KK Nagar Chennai 600 078
Seat once booked may not be re-scheduled or transferred.
If any participant is unable to join program then he may transfer his booking to any other person he is willing to. But the request for transfer the seat must received to us 7 days prior to the reporting date.
Any unforeseen event/ strike or natural calamity/ unfit medical condition will not be considered as a cause of cancellation.
Refund may be given after completion of the programs 30 to 45 working days.
Trekking Department, National Office.
Youth Hostels Association of India
5, Nyaya Marg, Chankayapuri. New Delhi – 110021,
Contact No.: 7827999000 Email: trekking@yhaindia.org
SAFETY & 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.
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