National Sikkim-Goechala Trekking Expedition 2026 (By Tamil Nadu State)

Brief Description of the Program

• Trekking below Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak
• Sikkim-based meals
• Red panda sightings, if you are lucky

Who Can Participate

• All YHAI members, and new or spot members where available, who are over 18 years of age

How to Reach the Base Camp

• Nearest railway station: New Jalpaiguri Junction
• Nearest airport: Bagdogra
• From the airport or railway station: a shared or private taxi takes around 8 hours to reach the base camp
• Reporting place: Yuksam, West Sikkim

Organised By

• Tamil Nadu State Branch, YHAI
• Program Coordinators: Venkat, Dr. A. Raja and Raja Gopal
• Contact: 9445022312 / 9842710236 / 9150568717
• Email: yhaitn@gmail.com
• 2-D, Viswas Flats, Pillaiyar Kovil Street, Nesapakkam, West K.K. Nagar, Chennai 600078

Safety & Security

• Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of 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, YHAI cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness or other unforeseen eventuality.

Additional Notes

• Smoking and the use of alcohol or narcotics of any description is strictly prohibited during the program.
• Staying anywhere other than YHAI accommodation is not allowed for the duration of the program.
• This is an environment-friendly program. Please do not litter wrappers or spoil the trail in any way.

How to Join

• You can join through online booking at www.yhaindia.org or www.yhai.in
• Participants may also deposit the participation fee at any bank branch, using the following details:
• Bank: ICICI, Ashok Nagar Branch, Chennai
• Name: YHAI, Tamil Nadu State Branch
• IFSC: ICIC0000077
• Account number: 007701017051
• Accommodation: dormitory and tented accommodation
• Food and water: simple vegetarian meals

What Participants Should Bring Along

• Personal belongings, rain sheet, personal medicines, cotton shirts and trousers, bed sheet, shoes, two pairs of socks, water bottle, lunch box, mug, plate, tumbler, toilet set, cold cream and a first aid kit.

Cancellation Method

• Participants booked online must cancel online a minimum of 05 days prior to the reporting date.
• Participants booked offline must email trekking@yhaindia.org a minimum of 05 days prior to the reporting date.
• Requests received less than 05 days before the reporting date are not eligible for credit shell or refund.

Credit Shell

• 100% credit shell of the participation fee, valid till 31st December 2026, usable on any YHAI adventure program.
• If the next program is cheaper, the balance can be used on another trek; if costlier, pay the difference.
• Seats may be transferred to family or friends (transferred seats cannot be re-transferred or cancelled).

Refund

• Alternatively, participants may opt for a 50% refund instead of the 100% credit shell, subject to the same notice conditions.

Note: If a program is cancelled due to natural calamity, government restriction or withdrawal of permission, YHAI is accountable only for the program fee and not for other expenses incurred by participants.