Kids' camp challenge: Snow trek (ex Delhi)

The 'challenge' camp is carefully designed to provide participants with a higher challenge in adventure. These challenges start at a base camp, however, participants pack their rucksacks and set out on a trek in the mountains where they face a test of physical, mental, emotional and social endurance. This 9-day trek, some of it above the tree line, takes participants to an altitude of 14250 feet, and involves traversing the snow. Send your kids packing on this camp which includes a whole lot of fun and adventure, but is definitely not for the fainthearted!

Destination

Dharamsala is a small city in the Kangra valley, nestled amidst stately deodar trees with views of the Himalayan ranges. Camp Dharamsala is located near the Indru Nag temple in Dharamsala, next to a quiet mountain village. The campus has a stunning backdrop of the Dhauladhar range. At a height of 5000 ft., the campus overlooks the beautiful town of Dharamsala. This will be the base camp for the expedition

Destination highlights

Experience the thrill of trekking in the snow | Trek through forests of pine and deodar | Camp in the midst of nature under the stars | Take in majestic views of the Dhauladhar range

12-17 years

No

1 every 5

No

Co-ed campsite

Male and female both

Yes

Old Delhi railway station

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Old Delhi railway station

Train

Soaring Eagle Peaks campsite, Dharamsala

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20:45

05:30

Participants arrive at Old Delhi railway station at 8:45 p.m. and board the train to Una. Participants then make their way to the campsite Dharamsala by MUV.

Overnight en route to the campsite

Food

No meals are provided on this day

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Day 1 Milestone

Delhi

En route to Dharamsala

20:45 PM

Participants arrive at the Soaring Eagle Peaks campus in Dharamsala. After a brief rest, they set out on a short acclimatisation hike in the area and then return to the campus by evening.

Overnight at the campus in Dharamsala.

Tents

Sleep in clean and comfortable tents on a twin-sharing basis.

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 2 Milestone

Dharamsala

Dharamsala

06:00 AM

After an early breakfast, participants make their way from the campus to Mana.

Overnight in tents.

Tents

Sleep in clean and comfortable tents on a twin-sharing basis.

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 3 Milestone

Dharamsala

Mana

06:00 AM

Participants wake up early and after a delicious breakfast, set out trekking from Mana to Triund. The terrain is moderately challenging with some steep curves, and participants make it to Triund by late evening.

Overnight in tents.

Tents

Sleep in clean and comfortable tents on a twin-sharing basis.

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 4 Milestone

Mana

Triund

06:00 AM

Wake up to some beautiful views of the Dhauladhar mountains that seem within close reach. Participants then trek from Triund to Laka.

Overnight in tents.

Tents

Sleep in clean and comfortable tents on a twin-sharing basis.

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 5 Milestone

Triund

Laka

06:00 AM

Today is a long walk as participants trek from Laka to Indrahar pass and back to Triund.

Overnight in tents.

Tents

Sleep in clean and comfortable tents on a twin-sharing basis.

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 6 Milestone

Laka

Triund

06:00 AM

Participants wake up early and trek from Triund to Dharamkot and finally to the base campsite in Dharamsala.

Overnight in the campus at Dharamsala.

Tents

Sleep in clean and comfortable tents on a twin-sharing basis.

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 7 Milestone

Triund

Dharamsala

06:00 AM

After enjoying some team activities and games, participants depart from the campus for Delhi.

Overnight en route to Delhi

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 8 Milestone

Dharamsala

En route to Delhi

06:00 AM

Participants arrive in Delhi at 5.30 a.m. Trip ends here.

Trip ends before nightfall

Food

No meals are provided on this day

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Day 9 Milestone

Delhi

06:00 AM

Includes / Excludes

Includes

  • All accommodation on sharing basis
  • All meals as specified
  • Expert supervision
  • Transport from the pick-up point in Delhi and back

Excludes

  • Any costs or services not mentioned in the Inclusions (Jain food can be arranged on special request)

What to Wear

What to Wear

  • T-shirt (long/short sleeved)- 2/3
  • Long pants (no tight jeans) 1/2
  • Shorts - 2/3
  • Sports shoes (sturdy-rubber soled) - 2 pairs (tough rubber soled shoes in good condition and good fitting, they should be neither too tight nor too loose)
  • Not to wear - Clothes that are very tight or delicate
  • Mobile phones
  • Expensive gadgets and jewellery

What not to Wear

  • Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
  • Restrictive clothing
  • Flip-flops

Equipment / Gear

We Provide

  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping mat
  • Rucksack
  • Tents, stove
  • Relevant safety and technical equipment (based on the activity)

You need to get

  • NOTE: Pack clothes appropriate for outdoor-based and physical activities. Pack everything in one bag thatโ€™s easy to carry, preferably a duffle bag/backpack (participants have to carry their own bags). There is no laundry facility.
  • Sweat shirt/thick shirt
  • Track suit
  • Warm/wind proof jacket/sweater
  • Water proof upper
  • Water proof lower
  • Thermal innerwear
  • Warm fleece jacket
  • Warm full-sleeved t-shirts -2
  • Warm lowers - 2
  • Warm fleece cap
  • Waterproof warm gloves - 2 pairs
  • Night dress/loose clothing
  • Towel
  • Undergarments for 7 days (as required)
  • Waterproof shoes (ankle high)
  • Sandals/slippers - 1 pair
  • Socks for 7 days (as required)
  • Torch and spare batteries (important)
  • Insulated water bottle
  • Water bottles (1 ltr) [Important]
  • Whistle [Important]
  • Mosquito repellent tube
  • Floppy sun hat
  • Sunscreen with SPF 40
  • Lip balm
  • Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste
  • Prescription glasses (If applicable) - 1 extra pair
  • Dry bags (waterproof) - 1 large
  • Sunglasses
  • Petroleum jelly
  • Wet wipes - 2 packets
  • Walking sticks
  • Mouthwash
  • Sanitizer

Medical Kit

  • Please carry specific personal or prescribed medication, personal first-aid kit.

Cancellation policy

If cancellation is done with more than 7 days to departure, a fixed cost of Rs 2000 is charged

If cancellation is done within 2 to 7 days for departure, 50% of the total fee is charged

If cancellation is done in less than 2 days to departure, there will be no refund

An additional cancellation fee of Rs 500 will be deducted as processing fee where applicable.

Rules on trip

Mobile phones are not allowed on the program. The attempt to use phones disrupts the program and engagement of the child. If carried, cell phones can be confiscated, and any violation of this rule will be dealt with strictly.

Valuables like expensive cameras should not be brought to the campus. The operator will accept no responsibility for loss or theft of any article.

Food items like cola cans, chips, biscuits, snacks etc. are not allowed on campus. It makes the wilderness campuses unsafe.

Participants have to carry their own bags. Parents can put a name tag on their child's bag.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

Participants should come with their water bottles filled. They may also carry a small snack as there is no pantry car in the train.

There will be no direct communication with children or staff on campus during the course of the program. Parents can check-in with the supplier for updates on their child's progress if required.

No cash is required on the programme. Children may carry a maximum of Rs. 2000 to buy some memorabilia on campus.

The campuses are substance free. Participants found using tobacco or alcohol will be sent back without any refund and the costs will be borne by the parent.

Participants will be briefed regarding the rules and regulations, especially those related to safety and discipline before the program starts, and during the program. They are expected to abide by the rules or risk being sent back at own cost.

The operator provides sleeping bag, sleeping mat, rucksack, tents, stove and other relevant gears depending on the activity. Participants donโ€™t need to carry these but they must respect and take care of all equipment provided during the program.

In case the participant is using any specific medicine, it needs to be carried and the information provided to the travel leader at the time of departure.

A Doctor will be on campus and medicines for most common ailments such as flu, stomach-related, asthma, allergies, cuts and wounds, dehydration, etc. and trained first aid respondents during the expedition will be available.