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Maps

* Who can participate: This expedition is open to YHAI members – Preferred age group is 18 years to 60 years with excellent mental and physically fit condition. This condition will be adhered strictly. Under age 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 altitude(less oxygen).Right of selection is reserved with YHAI.

Note- Participants have an option of either completing the expedition in 14 days by cycling all the way to khardungla pass and return back to leh or you may also stay back at South pullu ( Halfway to khardungla) and complete the Khardungla ride the next day. The checkout will be on the 15th day for the ones who chose to stay at South pullu. 

* 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 temporary membership card may also be accepted) at the time of reporting to the Base Camp.

 

Offline Booking: Members desirous of joining this programme may apply on the prescribed "Trekking Registration Form" duly supported by a "Trekking Medical Certificate", along with a Demand Draft of requisite amount of Rs:32000/-in favor of “Youth Hostels Association of India” payable at New Delhi. The Trekking registration Form, Trekking Medical Form and Demand Draft may be sent to following address:

 

 

Trekking Department, National Office

 

Youth Hostels Association of India

5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri. New Delhi – 110021,

 

Contact No.: 7827999000

 

 

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 and Medical fitness Certificate do not claim your registration as confirmed.

 

 

* Notice to Participant for any illness or injury:

 

 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 mountain biking routed 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.

 

*Very important instructions to the participants

 

This program is only for experienced cyclists those:

 

1. Who have experience of multiple days cycling program

 

2. Who have knowledge of geared cycles.

 

3. Who have good balance on mtb cycles on rough terrain

 

4. Can do average cycling of 30-40 kms per day with continuous uphill and downhill terrain.

 

5. Minimum 4 months of rigorous cycling practice.

 

There will be a test ride and only those found fit and fulfilling the above criteria will be allowed to participate in the expedition. YHAI decision will be final and all participants have to abide by it. No refund is admissible in case of not passing the test ride or any medical reasons.

 

All participants are required to bring their original Photo ID proof as it will be required at various check posts during the program.

 

*YHAI will provide

 

1. tenting on sharing basis.

 

2. Simple vegetarian food. 

 

3. Fully Equipped Medical team with Ambulance.

 

4. Oxygen cylinder at every camp.

 

5. Jeep. 

 

6.  Group Insurance.

 

 

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.

 

 

*Notice for Participants

 

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

 

2. Deviation from the set route of the program is not permitted. If participants may wish to join any other activity, they may do so at their own responsibility and risk only after finishing the program and checking out.

 

3. Stay other than YHAI Camp is not allowed for the entire duration of the camp.

 

4. This is an environment friendly trek. Do no litter any wrappers or spoil the trial in any way. In case you find any wrapper, plastic bag or anything left by trekkers on the way, please carry the same with you and deposit at the base camp.

 

5. Burning of wood during camp fire is strictly prohibited. Import of any bio Non- degradable Material in J & K is an offence.

 

 

*Risk factor

 

This is a High risk Adventure programme involving cycling uphill/downhill on Himalayan Mountain passes with following risk factors:

 

1. High Altitude sickness

 

2. Fall during cycling leading to major/minor injuries.

 

3. Unforeseen events like Landslides, cloudbursts, storms.

 

YHAI will provide adequate assistance in above circumstances but cannot be held responsible for any risk mentioned or not mentioned above

 

*Additional notes

 

Cycle safety & discipline

 

The cycles given are to be kept safe. Any damage/theft of cycles due to negligence of participant, the cost will be borne by the participant.

 

Behavior during camp

 

Participants are expected to behave cordially with each other and staff. Any misbehaviour/harassment will be a cause for check-out from camp and also being blacklisted from further YHAI camps.

 

Certificates: Participants, who successfully complete the trek and abide by the discipline of the program, will be awarded certificates.

 

 

*Special Casual Leave

 

No special casual leave is applicable for mountain biking program.

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.