National Himalayan Sandakphu Phalut Gurdum Winter Trekking cum Training Expedition 2023

WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG:  

1. Trekking Shoes (Preferably Waterproof, high ankle, Non-skid).
2. Sandal or Chappal (Washable and quick dry).
3. Socks- Cotton and woollen 4 pairs (One pair only for night-time).
4. Trousers (Lightweight, no jeans, no cargo preferably quick dry).
5. Inner Garments (as per requirement).
6. Cotton T-shirts (Full and Half sleeves both).
7. Trek Suite (Complete set).
8. Wind Cheater (Upper and Lower with hoods, preferable water repelled).
9. Rain Coat Set. Upper and lower with Hoods.
10. Sweater or Woollen Jersey. Cotswool set Upper and Lower.
11. Good quality Jacket.
12. Woollen and Waterproof Gloves.
13. Bandana or Throat Cover.
14. Sun Cap and Woollen Cap.
15. Sun Glass (Polarized will be best).
16. Walking Stick.
17. Rucksack (If you have a good one, otherwise it will be provided by YHAI).
18. Torch (With spare cells).
19. Thermal flask, Water Bottle, and Water Purifier.
20. Lunch Box, leak-proof (For Packed Lunch).
21. Plate, Mug, Spoon.
22. Needle and Thread with spare Buttons.
23. Toilet paper.
24. Towel, Soap, Toothpaste, and Toothbrush.
25. Boroline, Vaseline, Sun protection Cream (SPF 30 or above).
26. Pen and Notebook.
27. Passport size photographs, ID proof original and Xerox, Membership cards.
28. Original Medical certificate, Indemnity bond if above 60 years.
29. Medicine (As per your personal requirement, which you regularly use at home and Crepe Bandage 4in*1, Micropore tape 1/2inch*1, Bandaids, Cough lozenges/ Kanthil or other, Vicks Vaporub, Coldarin, Clortrimazole cream and powder, Paracetamol*10 Mupirocin cream, Diclofenac gel, Lopamide*10, Azithromycin, and Electral).
30. Camera with spare cells (Optional).
31. Personal things are regularly used at your home.

* Food & Supplies: YHAI provides nutritious, vegetarian, and good-quality meals which include Morning tea, breakfast, packed lunch, evening tea (in the camp), dinner, and after-dinner tea/coffee/Bourn Vita, shall be provided.  Please bring your own plates, mugs, spoons, etc.

* Accommodation Facilities:

Sharing Basic Dorm Accommodation.

* Safety & Security:

Extensive and painstaking preparations have been done for the planning of routes for your safety. Our Field Staff have been visiting the area to check all in detail, every care has been taken to ensure safety. Youth Hostels Association of India can not be held responsible for any accident, illness, and such other unforeseen casualties. If Participants desire to join and other activities they may do so at their own cost and responsibility and only after finishing the program and checking out.

* Notice to Participants:

1.  Smoking, use of alcohol, and narcotics of any description are strictly prohibited during the course of the program.

2.  Staying other than YHAI Camp is not allowed for the entire duration of the program.

3.  This is an environmentally friendly trek. Do not litter any wrappers or spoil the trial in any way. In case you find any wrapper, plastic bag, water bottle, or anything left by trekkers on the way, please carry the same with you and deposit it at the next camp.

4.  Burning of wood during campfire is strictly prohibited. Import of any bio Non- degradable Material in West Bengal is an offense

* Special Casual leave:

The Trekking Expedition organized by Youth Hostels Association of India has the approval of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Dept. of Personnel And Training), Government of India, vide Office Order no. 28016/3/89-Estt (A), Dated 25 October 1989. Participants working in the Central Govt. Organizations can apply to the authorities concerned for availing special casual leave for the duration of the expedition. This leave can be sanctioned by their office for up to 30 days in a calendar year.

Cancellation Policy:

1) Participants booked online will do online cancellation minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.

2) Participants booked offline will inform their cancellation by email to trekking@yhaindia.org, minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.

Only cancellation done as per above method will be eligible for credit shell. The below cancellation policy will however not be applicable if the request reaches short of 10 days prior to reporting date and shall not be eligible for credit shell. 

Cancellation Policy:

1) In case you are unable to join the programme due to any reason, you will get a 100% Credit Shell of the participation fees which will be valid till December 2024. No refund will be applicable for any cancellation of seat.

2) If the next programme opted by you is cheaper, you may use the balance amount in any of the Trek till Dec 2024.

3) If the next opted programme is costlier, the trekker has to pay the differential amount.

4) Program opted using the Credit Shell cannot be cancelled again. 

5) You may transfer your seat to your family members and friends also. The seats thus transferred cannot be retransferred or cancelled.

6) The credit shell can only be used in booking of adventure programs organised by YHAI. The credit shell will not be used in taking memberships and hostel bookings.

Note: If any program will be cancelled due to Natural  Calamity / Government Restriction / Cancellation of Permission or any other reasons , Yhai will be accountable only for program fees and not other expenses which participants have made for joining the program. In these circumstances the decision for participation fees will be considered by the Yhai and will be bound to all.