Youth Hostels Association of India has been organizing various adventure programs for the last 50 years. People from poles apart cultures and regions participate in our programs and enjoy our economical and budgeted adventure programmes
About Program : On the occasion of YHAI’S Platinum Jubilee, we decided to celebrate the 75 years of YHAI in the valley of Srinagar with our members. We are excited to announce our famous Individual Camping Program in Srinagar for our members for the very first time in the season of autumn (Sep. Oct & Nov).
Youth Hostels Association of India has been organizing various adventure programs for the last 50 years. People from poles apart cultures and regions participate in our programs and enjoy our economical and budgeted adventure programmes. A large number of volunteers work with dedication and support us in running these programmes successfully.
Note : These programs are exclusively for YHAI members. Membership is also available at Base Camp/Online/State Branch/Units of YHAI. YHAI programmes are not subsidized by the Government or any donors.
Admit cards/ Medical Certificate/ Membership card has to be submitted at the basecamp so request to bring xerox copy of the documents.
Flora and Fauna
Kashmir valley comprises about more than 3000 species of trees and plants. The plants of the western side are well known for their medicinal properties it is a storehouse of medicinal and aromatic plants, which are used in pharmaceutical and perfume industries as raw materials. It includes 55 species of important medicinal and aromatic plants.
The fauna of Kashmir is diverse due to its unique location and climatic conditions. About 16% of the country’s mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies are present in this valley. Kashmir valley is home to about 75-species of mammals, besides several sub-species, belonging to 54 genera, 21 families, and 8 orders. Hangul and Snow Leopard that surviving there from times unknown. We can see many more fascinating and exquisite forms of life in many national parks and sanctuaries that are present in the valley.
Day Wise Schedule :
Day 1 : Report at Dachigam National Park, Near Dachigam National Park Gate.
Reporting at Dachigam National Park, Near Dachigam National Park Gate. Orientation in the evening.
Day 2 : Visit to Manasbal Lake, KheerBhawani and Hazratbal Shrine (Approx 35km)
Today Participants will be offered to visit places like, Manasbal Lake, KheerBhawani, Badamwari, HariPravat Fort and DarghaHazratbal. ManasbalLakeis saidto be a derivative of Manasarovar lake, this immaculate lake offers birdwatching and a surrounding like no other. Hazratbal shrine is historic and the architecture is mesmerizing. KheerBhawani temple is mystical and gives you a divine experience. Packed lunch enroute. Dinner & stay at Srinagar.
Day 3 : Visit to Pahalgam (Approx 110km)
Post a hefty breakfast participants will head towards Pahalgam also known as “Valley of Shephards” sitting on the banks of pristine river lidder.It mesmerizes visitors with its verdant forest, lush green meadows, apple orchards and Snow clapped Mountains.Today you will visit the best attractions Pahalgam has to offer like Betaaab valley, Baisaran Valley, AruValey, Zoo, Amusement park, Trout Fishing, Jamia Masjid, Mamal Temple. Packed lunch enroute in a serene environment. Dinner & stay at Srinagar.
Day 4 : Visit to Gulmarg (Approx 55km)
Today participants will visit Gulmarg which lies in a cup-shaped valley in the PirPanjal Range of the Himalayas. Gulmarg is the most sought-after destination in Kashmir as it has many attractions one of the best fascinating things is the World’s highest Car Cable Corporation (Gondola) which offers the interested tourists a wonderful view of Kashmir valley at an altitude of 14200ft. Packed lunch amidst the magnificent setting of Gulmarg.Dinner& stay at Srinagar.
Day 5 : Visit to Mughal Gardens (Approx 10km)
Participants will be offered many places to visit like Dal Lake, Shikara Ride in Dal Lake, Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden, Chashmashahi, and Botanical Garden. Each destination has its own charm as some are scenic while some are historic with an impeccable architecture. Today will experience Srinagar’s immense beauty up close. Final destinations will be decided on the spot as per demand and situation. Dinner & stay at Srinagar.
Day 6 : Check out after breakfast
Participants will check out post-breakfast after having collected countless memories over the past few days.
Who can Participate :
1. Any YHAI member can participate on first come first serve basis.
2. Photo ID Proof of the Individual should be attached with the application form, to be produced at the time of reporting at the base camp.
How To Reach The Base Camp:
Regular taxi services on sharing bases are available from Lalchowk/TRC/Dal Gate, Srinagar. Srinagar is connected to Jammu by road (300 km) which takes less than 08 hours and regular bus and taxi service (Day and Night) is available From Jammu bus stand. Nearest Railway Station is Jammu Tawi (JAT) and nearest Airport is Srinagar (SXR).
Note: There is no prepaid mobile service availability at in Kashmir region, only postpaid services are functional.
How to Join:
Online Booking: Members desirous of joining this programme may apply online by paying the requisite program fee along with the online booking amount i.e. Rs.9000/- per person.
We accept Net Banking, Debit Card, and Credit Card payments on www.yhaindia.org for online payments.
After a successful transaction Admit Card will be generated. Participant has to carry an “Admit Card & Membership Card”(Print out of membership card may also be accepted) at the time of reporting to the Base Camp.
Offline Booking: Members desirous of joining this programme may also apply on the prescribed ” Registration Form, along with a DD of the requisite amount of Rs.9000/- per person iIn favor of “Youth Hostels Association of India” payable at New Delhi. The Registration Form and DD may be sent to the following address:
Trekking Department, National Office
Youth Hostels Association of India
5, Nyaya Marg, Chankayapuri. New Delhi – 110021, Contact No.: 7827999000
National Office will send the Admit Card along with a confirmation letter to the participant at the address mentioned in the ” Registration Form”.
Members can also apply through our YHAI Units or State Branch in their respective areas.
Contact Information:
Name Of The Program Corrdinator: Mr. Diwan Singh
Contact Number: 9103234892
Email Address: trekking@yhaindia.org
Complete Postal Address: ADDRESS: Trekking Department, National Office, Youth Hostels Association of India, 5, Nyaya Marg, Chankayapuri. New Delhi – 110021, Contact No.: 7827999000
Accommodation Facilities: Tented on sharing basis/ Male & Female Separate
Food & Water Supplies: Nutritious Vegetarian food
What Participants Should Bring Along: Woolens, cotton clothes, raincoat, cold cream/Vaseline, personal first aid kit, towel, lunch box (for packed lunch), Raincoat and Medicines (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).
YHAI will provide plate, spoon and glass at the time of reporting on returnable basis.
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 cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness, andsuch other unforeseen casualties.
If Participants desire to join other activities they may do so at theirown cost and responsibility and only after finishing the program and checking out
Additional Notes:
1. Deviation from the set schedule 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.
2. Staying other than YHAI Camp is not allowed for the entire duration of the camp.
3. This is an environment-friendly camp. Do not litter any wrappers 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 dump it in the dustbin at the base camp.
4. Washing of Clothes is strictly restricted in camps. Ignore washing clothes in the camps.
5. Burning of wood during camp fire is strictly prohibited. Carrying any Non-biodegradable Material in Srinagar is an offense.
6. Smoking, use of alcohol, and narcotics of any description are strictly prohibited during the course of the program.
Cancellation Rules:
Cancellation Method:
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/refund. The below cancellation policy will however not be applicable if the request reaches short of 10 days prior to the reporting date and shall not be eligible for credit shell/refund.
Cancellation Policy:
The Participant, who cancels the programme by serving request minimum 10 days prior to his/her reporting date as per above terms and conditions of “Cancellation Method”, is eligible to get the credit shell or refund as follows:
A: Credit Shell:
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.
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 organized by YHAI. The credit shell will not be used in taking memberships and hostel bookings.
OR
Refund:
Participants can opt for a 50% refund instead of 100% credit shell if they wish to. The conditions of “Cancellation Method” will be the same as mentioned above. The participant has to inform either offline or online minimum 10 days prior to his reporting date. If the request reaches short of 10 days prior to the reporting date the refund request shall not be considered.
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 no 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.