WAITLIST IS OPEN !!

Due to extremely high interest in this yatra, we are trying to secure additional slots from all logistics providers. We encourage you to submit the waitlist form so that you don’t lose your place in the queue. Waitlist will be processed in sequential order.

CMLA is delighted to announce the 2025 yatra

Divya Prakriti

Assam – Meghalaya – Sikkim

under the guidance of Swami Ishwaranandaji

November 27 – December 12, 2025

(15 Nights & 16 Days)

Chinmaya Mission Los Angeles

invites you to join us on this explorative journey and experience the panoramic landscapes, rich history and culture of Northeast India

NEW DELHI – GUWAHATI – KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK – SHILLONG – CHERRAPUNJI – DARJEELING – KALIMPONG – GANGTOK – BAGDOGRA – NEW DELHI

Yatra will start in New Delhi on November 27

and end in New Delhi on December 12

Pre-register Now!

https://tinyurl.com/yatra2025-preregister

Pre-Registration Process

1. Aspiring yatris MUST pre-register to be considered for the yatra. Any request seeking exception to hold spots will not be considered.
2. Pre-registration is not a guarantee of approval. Pre-registration submissions are subject to review by CMLA Yatra Team, and approval is at the complete and sole discretion of the CMLA Yatra Team.
3. The yatra is open to Chinmaya Mission members aged 18-79 years.
4. Non-Chinmaya Mission registrants (subject to age criteria 18-79 years) will be considered only if they are friends/family of approved yatris and have listed them as references in the pre-registration form.
5. Submissions will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis.
6. Review decisions will be communicated within 5 days on the registered email ID. Double check the email ID that you type in the form before submitting it. The yatra team will not be responsible for missed communication due to incorrect email ID.
7. Add yatra@chinmayala.org to the safe sender list in your email account. You will receive an email from yatra@chinmayala.org informing you about your selection status. If you are selected, the email will also contain the available modes of payment for submitting the non-refundable deposit to confirm your reservation.
8. Selected yatris who are aged 71-79 years must get a medical clearance from their primary care physicians. Medical form and related details will be attached in the email confirming selection.
9. Yatra slot will be confirmed only after the following have been received at CMLA from the selected yatris: a) Non-refundable Yatra Deposit of $1000 b) Scan of the Passport photo page and facing page c) Scan of OCI or Indian Visa d) Medical clearance certificate (for ages 71-79 years)
10. Do not make any reservations until fully approved and committed to the yatra.
11. Any checks received from unapproved yatris will not be accepted and will be shredded by the CMLA Finance team.
12. Pre-registration is now open at https://tinyurl.com/yatra2025-preregister
13. Submit a SEPARATE pre-registration form for each yatri/family member.

Government Restrictions and Special Notes:

1. All yatris are expected to be present on all days of the yatra unless an unexpected exigency arises during the yatra days.
2. Yatris are not permitted to join the group midway into the yatra.
3. Medical Fitness: The yatra itinerary will take yatris to 12,000+ ft at the highest elevation. This will necessitate yatris to take high altitude sickness prevention medication Diamox on 1-2 days. Additionally, there are several places where yatris would be required to walk in hilly terrain or undertake non-stop travel by road for 4-5 hours straight. Hence, all yatris are advised to speak to their doctor to assess their fitness level to ensure that they can unreservedly participate in a fast-paced group travel schedule.
4. Yatris should plan to check-in by 6pm on Nov 27 and be part of the welcome dinner arranged with Swamiji and also to collect passports for the permits.
5. Yatris who would like to do an early checkout should not plan to leave before 11 pm on Dec 11, in the event there are delays in the Bagdogra-New Delhi flight due to known fog conditions in New Delhi in December.
6. Government Regulations & Restrictions: Entry and sightseeing in Sikkim requires issuance of special permits by government authorities. Strict documentation and procedures are to be followed for timely issuance of the permits. All selected yatris must follow the written instructions that will be provided on email later.
7. Government Regulations & Restrictions: Per the rules of Indian Ministry of External Affairs, if you plan to travel to or transit through China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Myanmar, Macau, Nigeria or Afghanistan anytime in the 4 months prior to the commencement of yatra, you will be ineligible to get the Sikkim entry permits. It is completely yatri’s responsibility to adhere to this requirement. If you are scheduled to travel to any of these countries in that timeframe, we urge you to not register / withdraw your application.
8. Government Regulations & Restrictions: Yatris travelling with Diplomat Passports/Official Passport require a detailed approval process to get the Sikkim permit from Ministry of External Affairs. We are unable to provide that service for this yatra.
9. Government Regulation: Selected Yatris must be prepared to email a flat color scan of their Passport  + Visa/OCI (as applicable) + color scan of 2″x2″ passport picture to yatra@chinmayala.org latest by May 15, 2025. The scans have to be submitted to Sikkim authorities for permits. Do not take picture of the Passport/Visa/OCI from a phone camera. Instead use a flatbed scanner or get the documents scanned at local Fedex/UPS stores. Passports should not be expiring before June 10, 2026 (6-month validity post-completion required). Detail instructions will be in the approval email.

If you have any concerns regarding the schedule, contact the yatra team at yatra@chinmayala.org prior to submitting your registration.

Total Yatra Cost & Payment Schedule

Total yatra cost will cover boarding, lodging, and travel for 14 yatra days, except when exception is noted.

Note:

1. Yatra deposit must be received at CMLA by May 15, 2025, failing which the approval will be revoked and the slot will be released to the wait-listed yatris.
2. If mailing a check, do not wait until last week to mail the payment. If yatra deposit is not received at CMLA by May 15, 2025, the approval will be revoked and the reserved slot will be released to the waitlisted yatris.
3. All remaining dues must be received at CMLA latest by August 15, 2025, failing which the reservation will be cancelled and the slot will be released to waitlisted yatris. No exceptions will be allowed on account of mail delays. CMLA bears no responsibility of any expenses incurred which are a result of cancellation in such an event.

 Outlined cost includes:

• Local flights from New Delhi to Guwahati, Guwahati to Bagdogra, and Bagdogra to New Delhi.
• All meals, except two lunch meals on domestic air travel days. Exception will be noted in the day-by-day itinerary that will be communicated to yatris later.
• Cost of permits and entry fees to the sightseeing destinations indicated in the itinerary

 Yatra cost does not include:

• International airfare to/fro New Delhi
• Travel/Medical insurance – option to purchase a policy will be provided to approved yatris
• Hotel booking for previous night (Nov 26) – option to book an extra night will be available for approved yatris

Cancellation Policy

1. Yatra deposit of $1000 is non-refundable and is not tax-deductible.
2. Registration fee of $400 is non-refundable and is tax-deductible. A tax donation receipt will be issued by CMLA Finance to the payer at the end of the year.
3. Cancellation charges of the international flight itinerary, if done by A Premier Travel, will be as per the policy of the international airlines.
4. Should you need to cancel your reservation after making the Final Payment (referenced within the table in the previous section, i.e. $3200 for double occupancy, and $4850 for single occupancy), the following terms will apply:
   • Cancellation made between August 16, 2025 and September 30, 2025: 50% of final payment amount will be refunded.
   • Cancellation made between October 1, 2025 and October 15, 2025: 25 % of final payment amount will be refunded.
   • No refunds for any cancellation made on or after October 16, 2025.

Itinerary

Day-by-day itinerary will be sent only to approved applicants.

Queries

Contact us at yatra@chinmayala.org