Periyar National Park, also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala, southern India.
Breif Description Of The Program : Periyar National Park, also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala, southern India. This wildlife sanctuary is home to tigers and a significant elephant population, as well as rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison. In the park’s north, Periyar Lake is popular for boat rides. Farther north, spice plantations surround the town of Kumily.
Extending over an area of 297 square miles (770 square km), the sanctuary encompasses Periyar Lake, formed in the early 1900s by impounding the Periyar River, and is located near the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border about 73 miles (118 km) south of Ernakulam and 170 miles (274 km) northeast of Thiruvananthapuram.
Schedule Of Programme :
Day 1 : Reporting at Base Camp at Pariyar Tiger Reserve at 2 pm on 19.01.2023.
Inauguration Session at 4pm to 5 pm.
An introduction Session about Periyar Tiger Reserve at 7 PM to 8 PM
Day 2 : Nature Walk and Photography from 8.00 am to 12.00pm (4 hours)
Class: Tiger Conservation 4pm to 5 Pm
Day 3 : Boating in Periyar lake in Morning (3 Hours)
Eco product making workshop in Afternoon
Day 4 : Group Disbursed after Breakfast.
Who can Participate : Any YHAI member from 18 years to 65years.
HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP:
By Air : The nearest airports to Periyar National Park are Cochin International Airport at 157 km and Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu at 151 km. Buses and taxis are available from both destinations to Periyar at affordable prices.
By Rail : Kottayam Railway Station is the nearest railhead from Periyar, located at 101 km. Avail a taxi/bus from the train station and enjoy the exploration of the wildlife.
By Road : Kumily, the nearest town from Periyar, is well served by both state and private buses from Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Madurai in Tamil Nadu. After heavy rains, chances of good wildlife sightings are very slim as the animals only come to the lake, when water sources inside the forest have dried up. So visit this magnificent wildlife sanctuary.
How to Join :
Online Booking: Members desirous of joining this programme may apply online though website: www.yhaindia.org by paying requisite program fee Rs. 7000/- .
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, two passport size photographs 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.7000/- in favour 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:
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.
Trekking Department, National Office
Youth Hostels Association of India
5, Nyaya Marg, Chankayapuri. New Delhi – 110021,
Contact No : 7827999000
Email : trekking@yhaindia.org
Name Of The Program Corrdinator : Shri J Shine
Contact Number : 011-45999015/ 9447061522 / 8139041246
Email Address : trekking@yhaindia.org
Complete Postal Address : Youth Hostels Association of India, Delhi State Branch 5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi -110021
Food & Water Supplies : Nutritious Sumptuous Food.
Accommodation Facilities : Accommodation, Group Insurance, Forest Entry Fees, Expert Guidance & Trekking.
What Participants Should Bring Along : ucksack, Pants / Jeans, Woolen Cloth, Torch with extra batteries, Soap, Towel, Mug, Lunch Box, Glass, Water Bottle, Plate, Spoon, and Camera (Optional)
Safety & Security : 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.
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. Only one time transfer/postponement will be considered, if the balance fees will be there after one time transfer that amount will be used in next program booking.
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.