Umling La Pass Cycling Expedition 2023

4 / 5 LADAKH

Overview:

World’s highest motorable pass – Umling La (Pass) in Ladakh, which is higher than the base camp of Mount Everest is open to cyclists which is why YHAI gives you an opportunity of a lifetime to be on board for an expedition of a lifetime. A cycling expedition where we’ll ride through the mighty Tanglang la, majestic Tsomoriri lake and eventually on Umlingla. This expedition will challenge you on every possible day as we ride through the toughest terrains in the world.

Day wise Schedule:

Day 1- Reporting

Day 2- Acclimatisation, Cycle & Equipment distribution

Day 3- Leh to Rumste 74 km

Day 4- Rumtse to debring 46 km

Day 5- Debring to kistmang 60 km

Day 6- Kistmang to Tsomoriri 53 km

Day 7- Tsomoriri to Nyoma 85 km

Day 8- Nyoma to Hanle 74 km

Day 9- Hanle to Chisumle 25 km

Day 10- Chisumle to Umlingla & back to hanle 58 km

Day 11- Hanle to Mahe 94 km

Day 12- Mahe to shang 71 km

Day 13- Shang to leh 91 km

Day 14- Checkout

Total km - 731 km

How to Enroll

Participants may enroll online on www.yhaindia.org. We accept Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card payment on www.yhaindia.org for online payments. After successful transaction Admit Card will be generated. Participant has to carry "Admit Card", "Trekking Medical Certificate" & "Membership Card"(Print out of membership card may also be accepted) at the time of reporting to the Base Camp.

For More details & offline bookings please call:

Call us - 7827999000/011-45999000

trekking@yhaindia.org

*HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP:

Nearest Bus Stand: Leh, Nearest Railway Station: Jammu, Nearest Airport: Leh 1km

* How to Participate:

Online Booking: Members desirous of joining this programme may apply online by paying requisite program fee along with online booking amount .We accept Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card payment on www.yhaindia.org for online payments.

After successful transaction Admit Card will be generated. Participant has to carry "Admit Card", "Trekking Medical Certificate" & "Membership Card"(Print out of membership card may also be accepted) at the time of reporting to the Base Camp.

Offline Booking:

Participants can deposit the fees amount in below account number also:

Account Details:

Account Name: Youth Hostels Association of India

Bank: Punjab National Bank

Branch: Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021

Account No: 1736000100169945

IFSC Code: PUNB0173600

Note: Seat once booked may not be re-scheduled or transferred.

Trekking Division, National Office

Youth Hostels Association of India

5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri. New Delhi – 110021, Contact No.: 01145999020,15

All Offline Booking confirmation is subject to availability of seats. National Office will send the Admit Card along with confirmation letter to the participant at the address mentioned in "Trekking Registration Form".

Members can also apply through our YHAI Units or State Branch in their respective area.

N.B: Without admit card do not claim your registration as confirmed.

IMPORTANT: Please read all the instructions of programme carefully before booking the same (including cancellation policy).

* Food & Supplies: Morning tea, breakfast, packed lunch, evening tea (in the camp), and dinner and after dinner tea/coffee/Bourn vita, shall be provided. Nutritious, vegetarian and good quality food shall be served at the camp. Please bring your own plates, mugs, spoons etc. Natural mineral spring water has been brought to the base camp from a nearby source. Washing of clothes is strictly prohibited.

* Accommodation Facilities: Sharing Tent accommodation.. A common toilet-cum bathrooms block is available at the camp.

* Safety & Security: YHAI Group Insurance cover is for accidental death or permanent disability only. You are advised to take personal insurance cover for your journey and other related matters. Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of this program for your safety. Our field staff and experienced camp leaders have been visiting the area to check all details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety, the Youth Hostels Association of India cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness and such other unforeseen eventualities.

Booking Date

Reporting Date :

Seats left :

Reporting Point : LEH BASE CAMP.

Itinerary

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Cancellation

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 2023. The request for cancellation or transfer or postponement must be received by us by email or any written mode before 7 days from the reporting date of your program. After that no request of transfer or refund or postponement will be considered. No refund will be applicable for any cancellation of a seat and credit shell will be provided only.

2) If the next programme opted by you is cheaper, you may use the balance amount in any of the Trek till Dec 2023.

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

4) If the trekker opts for the same programme that was cancelled, he/she will not be charged extra even if the price goes up next year.

5) You may transfer your seat to your family members and friends also.

Note: No medical issues, natural calamity or any sort of personal reasons will be considered as cancellation reason and will be considered for refund.