How to Avail Special Casual Leave Through Indiahikes: For Central Government Employees

Indiahikes is officially registered with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) as a "Tour Operator." This means that Central Government Employees trekking with Indiahikes can avail Special Casual Leave for their treks. This applies for all all treks across India but doesn't apply to International Treks.

How does this work?

If you have registered for a trek with Indiahikes within India, then with an IMF Approval, your workplace will give you special casual leave for your trek.

How This Helps You

IMF approvals can be beneficial for trekkers. With this approval, you will be able to:

• Avail Special Casual Leaves if your workplace recognizes IMF certifications.
• Have an official acknowledgment of your trek from a recognized mountaineering body.
• Strengthen your trekking profile for future high-altitude expeditions.

Note: The Special Casual Leaves Policy is applicable only for Government of India Employees. Also, you must apply for this before your trek starts. Applying for a certificate after you have finished your trek is not allowed. Also, this is applicable only for treks within India and not applicable for International Treks.

How to Apply for Special Casual Leave

You can avail special casual leave only if you, as a participant, are a member of IMF. Indiahikes helps you with this.

We apply on your behalf, making the process simple. The IMF charges a processing fee of Rs. 250/- per application, which we collect from you before submitting the request.

You just need to fill-up this form, which will ask you for the following details. Please keep these details and documents handy before you start filling it up:

• Are you registered for a trek with Indiahikes? Name of the Trek, Duration and Registered Email-ID and your Trek Confirmation Invoice
• Are you affiliated with IMF? (If yes, share your Affiliate ID)
• Are you a registered trekker with IMF? (If yes, share your User ID)
• Full Name. Please have an ID proof handy. You’ll need to upload it to the form
• Your Work Designation and Office Address
• Are you applying for Special Casual Leave?

Once submitted, IMF takes 15-18 days to process the application. To avoid delays, we recommend applying well in advance before your trek

Important: We Are Only Facilitators

While we handle the application process, we are not responsible for approvals or rejections. The decision is entirely up to the IMF. If your application is rejected, the cost has to be borne by you.

Once approved, you will receive a confirmation certificate from the IMF. From that point, it is up to you to use the approval as needed.

If you need any help, please get in touch with us. We are available on 08046801269.