Introducing

Trekking Summer Camps

In The Himalayas
For Children Aged 8-15
WHY A TREKKING CAMP

Why A Trekking Summer

Camp?

H aving taken over 8,000 children

trekking in the Himalayas over
the past decade, we have seen that
Children undergo tremendous
transformation on treks: they
just one exposure to a trek can
build confidence, resilience
change a child’s entire outlook and and get accustomed to
approach to life. hardships.

On the trekking summer camp,

children go on a trekking adventure
and climb a high summit in the
Himalayas. Over the period of 10
days, they trek from camp to camp —
backpacks on their shoulders, trekking
poles in their hands — and explore the
outdoors at close quarters.

Not only do they go on a trek, but

the program is also designed to
impart rare life skills. We bring
these learnings through methods of
experiential learning. These life skills
are otherwise difficult to imbibe in
regular school life.

So if your child is between the ages

of 8-15, this is an adventure you
want to send them on. You will see
recognisable changes in them, lasting
all the way into their adulthood.
Overcoming physical challenges on a trek
instills a deep sense of confidence in children.
WHY A TREKKING CAMP

On the trekking
summer camp,
children go
on a trekking
adventure and
climb a high
summit in the
Himalayas.
TREK DETAILS

Which treks have we chosen

for summer camps?
Level 1 | For age group 8-11

DAYARA BUGYAL TREK

(Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand)

Maximum Altitude: 11,950 ft

D ayara Bugyal is our best trek for young children (Age group 8 - 11).
Demanding just the right amount of effort from children, it takes them
through a variety of sceneries. Lovely oak and maple forests in the first section,
endless alpine meadows in the next and high summits surrounding them at the
top. These mountains capture their imagination with rich history and mythology.

The trek starts and ends at our own community campus in Raithal, where our
campus serves as a wonderful base for the summer camp.

Read more about Dayara Bugyal: https://indiahikes.com/dayara-bugyal-trek

TREK DETAILS

Level 2 | For age group 12-16

DEORIATAL CHANDRASHILA
(Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand )

Maximum altitude 12,083 feet

D eoriatal-Chandrashila is our go-to trek for slightly older children. It’s a trek
set in the heart of Uttarakhand, taking children through a few of the densest
jungles of the Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary, a picture-perfect lake (Deoriatal),
which serves as a birding hotspot, the world’s highest Shiva temple, and finally,
a high summit climb to Chandrashila. The 360 degree views that children
witness from the summit leave a lasting impression on them.

The trek starts and ends at our own community campus in Sari, where our
campus serves as a wonderful base for the summer camp.
Read more about Deoriatal Chandrashila: https://indiahikes.com/deoriatal-chandrashila-trek
QUICK INFO & ITINERARY

QUICK INFORMATION
Level 1: Level 2:
Age 8-11 yrs Age 12-15 yrs
Location: Location:
DAYARA BUGYAL DEORIATAL- CHANDRASHILA

Basecamp: Basecamp:
RAITHAL, UTTARAKHAND SARI, UTTARAKHAND

Duration: Duration:
10 DAYS 10 DAYS

Total Trek Distance: Total Trek Distance:

~22km ~25 km

Highest Altitude Highest Altitude:

11,950 ft 12,083 ft

The summer camp

will be designed
differently for
children of
different age
groups.
QUICK INFO & ITINERARY

Typical trekking summer

camp itinerary:
Day 1: Reach New Delhi and take an afternoon train to
Haridwar. (15.20 hrs train) Drive to Rishikesh by
Tempo Traveller.

Day 2: Travel from Rishikesh to Raithal/Sari, the

Indiahikes community campus, by vehicle (Non-AC
vehicle). Departure Rishikesh at 6.30 am. Arrival at
our campus approximately between 3-4 pm.

Day 3: Trek from community campus to camp 1

Day 4 Trek from camp 1 to camp 2.

Day 5: Explore the forests around camp 2, participate in

bird watching and nature journaling

Day 6: Trek from Camp 2 to Camp 3

Day 7: Trek from Camp 3 to Summit and back to Camp 3

Day 8: Trek from camp 3 to community campus.

Reflection at community campus

Day 9: Leave community campus at 7 am and reach

Rishikesh by 4 pm. Onward to Haridwar. Board an
overnight train to New Delhi the same night.

Day 10: Reach Delhi by 6.00 am.

Note: Most trekking days end by 2 pm (except the day of the summit climb). Upon reaching the
campsite, children participate in activities and reflection sessions.
AVAILABLE DATES

AVAILABLE DATES
Level 1:

FOR AGE GROUP 8-11

March 21-30 Click to register

April 18-27 Click to register

DAYARA BUGYAL

May 2 -11 Click to register

May 16-25 Click to register

May 30-June 8 Click to register

Level 2:

FOR AGE GROUP 12-15

DEORIATAL CHANDRASHILA

March 21-30 Click to register

April 4-13 Click to register

April 18-27 Click to register

May 2-11 Click to register

May 16-25 Click to register

May 30-June 8 Click to register

OUR SAFETY PROCESSES

Your children are in

safe hands with India’s
Safest Trekking Organisation
Indiahikes is known to be the safest trekking organisation in India, especially
for children. First, the summer camp is conducted off our own campus at
Raithal and Sari villages. These are not remote hotels or lodges but Indiahikes
community campuses. No children are allowed to step out of the campus
unless accompanied by Indiahikes staff members.

On the trek, children stay at Indiahikes campsites all along the route. All ac-
tivities are conducted under the direct supervision of Indiahikes trek leaders,
facilitators and support staff.

PEOPLE PROCESSES EQUIPMENT

At the very start, children attend a safety briefing conducted by the Trek Leader.
OUR SAFETY PROCESSES

Our Trek Leaders are certified mountaineers with

PEOPLE a Basic Mountaineering Course or Advanced
Mountaineering Course. Trek Leaders assigned to
lead summer camps are Wilderness First Responders
(WFR) and NOLS certified. They have led several
Himalayan treks, ranging from moderate-difficult to
difficult treks.

All our mountain staff too have gone through

extensive training to handle emergencies. Additionally
for our summer camps, women staff members
compulsorily accompany every group of children.

For over a decade, it is our water-tight safety process

PROCESSES that has mitigated all kinds of risks — ranging from
health-related and medical risks to outdoor risks.
This process includes our initial safety check-in at
the base camp, our thrice-a-day health checks, our
medical protocol in case of any symptoms.

Additionally, all risks associated with the program

are analysed in advance and a risk mitigation plan
is developed. Every possible risk is properly planned
for. Processes have been put in place for all common
emergency scenarios. Our staff are trained to follow
these processes stringently.

Most modern safety equipment regularly used on

EQUIPMENT treks in India were introduced by Indiahikes.
We have safety equipment of the highest standards.
On the trek, the trek group will carry a fully equipped
safety and medical kit, evacuation kit and technical
gear kit. This provides support for the team to handle
any emergency in a proficient way.
Children are always accompanied by Indiahikes members, right from Delhi. On the trek, there
will be a ratio of 5:1, with women volunteers in every group.

* Photos in the brochure contributed by Vishnu Sivanandan, Jothiranjan and Jay Gandhi
SKILLS AND LEARNINGS

What children learn from the

trekking summer camp

Children learn to own and share responsibilities.

TREKKING AND CAMPING SKILLS:

Our summer camps are
Building a shelter out of bare minimum resources
a mix of fun, adventure
and learning. Through First aid skills through mock drills
the course of the trek Navigation skills using maps and GPS tools
and the program design, Skills to identify and set up campsites in the outdoors
children learn the basics
Cooking in the wild
of trekking, camping and
wilderness survival. Learning to cross streams

NATURE SKILLS
Given that children are
See and feel the rich biodiversity of Himalayan forests
in the heart of some of
the richest biodiversity Learn about birdlife and animals endemic to the region
in our country, they learn Learn about the stars and the Milky Way by experiencing it in
first-hand about forests, real-life
plants, birdlife, animals
Nature journaling
and all natural elements
around them. Experiencing the forest
Witness big Himalayan ranges at close quarters and learn the
stories associated with them
SKILLS AND LEARNINGS

SUSTAINABILITY SKILLS
We are very conscious
Learn a minimal way of living by exploring lifestyles in remote
about how we trek
and how we treat the villages in the foothills
outdoors. There’s a Clean trekking trails and leave mountains better
certain spirit of trekking Understand the importance of saving natural resources
we believe in — a minimal
Learn the basics of waste management — segregating and
and sustainable way
of trekking. These are composting waste
imparted by our Green Understand how to make composting toilets in the outdoors
Trails initiative, which
inevitably has a big
impact on children

LIFE SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

The program design
Gain life-long confidence after climbing to a high mountain summit
imparts priceless
personal behaviours and Get accustomed to hardships
skills among children. Build resilience through overcoming difficulties
Within a week of our Learn how to work collaboratively with a team
trekking summer camp
Learn to own and share responsibilities
we see remarkable
changes in children. Understand how to deal with healthy conflicts and resolve them
Children start displaying Learn interpersonal communication skills
life skills that usually take
years to develop.

The trek memory booklet helps bring the trek Sustainable living is a big learning from the
alive for children. trekking summer camp.
FEES AND TRAVEL INFO

SUMMER CAMP FEES

Level 1: Level 2:

Rs 20,500 + 5% GST per Rs 21,900 + 5% per

child from Delhi to Delhi child from Delhi to Delhi

INCLUSIONS
Accommodation The basecamp will have accommodation in Swiss tents. The rest of
the days will be camping on the trek.

Meals All meals from basecamp to basecamp are included. We provide

freshly made vegetarian food.

Trekking & safety High-quality tents and sleeping bags are included in the fee.
equipment: Safety equipment like medical kits, ice axes, ropes, microspikes,
gaiters are also provided when required.

Camping permits All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.

Trained Children will be trekking along with trained facilitators and guides.
facilitators The charges of their expert facilitation are included in the fee.

Train Travel The onward and return train travel from Delhi to Rishikesh.

Road Travel The cost of the road travel from Rishikesh to the basecamp and
back are included.

Accommodation Stay at Rishikesh is included in the fee.

during transit

All meals during Whether during the train journey or the road journey, the cost of any
transit meals incurred are included in the fee.

Chaperone charges All children will be accompanied by Indiahikes staff right from their
travel in Delhi. Their charges are included in the fee.

EXCLUSIONS

Travel from home to Delhi / Personal trekking gear like Any personal expenses made
back from Delhi to home backpacks, jackets and shoes by the participant
FEES AND TRAVEL INFO

HOW YOUR CHILD’S All children will be

TRAVEL IS PLANNED:
chaperoned by Indiahikes
Team Members right
from the time they leave
Delhi, until they are
dropped back in Delhi
Onward Journey:

Evening 1 hour Stay at 8 hr drive from Trek

train from drive from Rishikesh Rishikesh to begins
Delhi to Haridwar to Indiahikes
Haridwar Rishikesh Community
Campus
Additional Information
Onward Train from Delhi to Haridwar: Jan Shatabdi, 15.20 departure.
Arrives at 19.35 hrs.

Return Journey:

Start journey 8 hr drive Overnight Flight from

from our from train from New Delhi
Indiahikes Basecamp Haridwar to
Community to Haridwar New Delhi
Campus

Additional Information
Return Train from Haridwar to Delhi: Mussoorie Express, 21:25 pm
Arrives at 07:20 am

We have chaperone service available from Mumbai to Delhi and Bangalore to Delhi. The
charges are Rs. 2000 per child, one way. The payment for this can be done after trek
registration.

To avail chaperone services, please choose only from this list of flights.
https://indiahikes.com/himalayan-trekking-summer-camps-for-children
FOOD ON TREK

FOOD ON TREK
We have tweaked our summer camp menu to ensure that the food is nutritious, tasty and
non-spicy for children. The first half includes carbohydrate-rich food to give them strength
to trek. The second half includes protein-rich food to help their cells rebuild and rejuvenate.
Copious amounts of fluids are built into the menu to ensure children are well-hydrated.
All food is freshly cooked by our trained cooks at every camp.

BREAKFAST Tea / Idli Sambar / Boiled Egg / Upma /

veg Poha / Pan Cake, Dhalia, Ragi Malt,
In the first half of the day, your body requires
a continuous supply of glucose and multiple Bournvita
carbohydrate-rich meals to ensure your body
cells are kept well nourished.

ON TRAIL SNACKS Sandwhich - Jam, Peanut Butter, Mayo,

Cucumber, Carrot / Dry fruits / Fruits
Energy-dense and protein-packed trail snacks
ensure you do not feel hungry and tired while
trekking. Dates and gram laddoos give
the required glucose to keep your energy
levels high.

LUNCH Fried Rice / Veg Manchurian Balls /

Dal Khichadi / Kadhi / Chole - Poori /
Lunch on our treks is wholesome mix of
veggies, lentils and rice. This ensures you Rajma / Rice / Salad
get enough protein to regenerate your
muscles as you relax at the campsite for
the rest of the day.

SNACKS Popcorn / Aloo Chana Chaat /

Tea and soup will keep you both hydrated and
Pani Puri / Chowmein / Honey Chilli
warm. A quick evening snack ensures your Potato / Tea
tastebuds and tummy are happy.

DINNER Soup / Roti / Sabzi - Aloo Gobhi, Shimla

Mirch Sabji etc / Dal - Arhar. Moong,
Dinner with roti, rice and a freshly prepared hot
dessert ensures you have good carb reserves Malka / Rice / Dessert
to keep you warm and comfortable for the cold
night at high altitude.
KIT LIST

KIT LIST
SHOES AND BACKPACK

Trekking shoes with ankle support Available on rent

Backpack with rain cover Available on rent

WARM LAYERS AND CLOTHES

3 layers (1 woollen sweater, 1 fleece, 1 padded jacket) Padded jackets available
on rent
3 Collared T-shirts (Wear one, carry two)
2 quick-dry trek pants (Wear one, carry one)

ACCESSORIES

Sunglasses
Sun cap with flaps Available for purchase
Waterproof gloves
Balaclava
Socks (2 pairs of cotton socks + 1 pair of Woollen)
Headlamp Available on rent
Trekking pole Available on rent
Rain jacket + pants / poncho

TOILETRIES
Sunscreen
Moisturiser
Light towel At Indiahikes, we
Lip balm or vaseline want to ensure that
Toilet paper we take no waste
Toothbrush/ Toothpaste into the mountains.
Reusable plastic covers (for used clothes) Packaged food,
wet wipes and
CUTLERY disposables are
not allowed on the
Steel lunch box, spoon and mug summercamp
Two water bottles or Hydration Pack
FAQ

QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE

What kind of food will you provide How will the accommodation be on
the children? the trek?
We serve simple, nutritious vegetarian food at At the basecamps of Raithal and Sari, children will
our summer camps. You can expect roti, subzi, be staying in Swiss tents (in dorm-style beds). These
dal and rice at every meal, along with some tents will be separate for boys and girls.
surprise desserts! Since the group comprises
mostly of children, the food will be on the less At campsites, children will be staying in 3-man
spicy side. expedition tents. These are comfortable tents that
will keep the ambient temperature a good 10 degrees
All our meals are prepared freshly at every warmer than the outside temperature. These will also
campsite by our kitchen teams. We go to great be separate for boys and girls.
lengths to ensure that the food is healthy,
sustainable and fresh. So avoid sending food Each child will be provided with sleeping bags and
with your children. As for packaged snacks, they hygiene liners at all campsites, which they will
are banned on our treks. sleep inside.

We do have options of Jain food / vegan food

upon request.

Will Indiahikes organise transport

to Delhi?
Indiahikes will not be able to organise transport
to Delhi. Parents will have to drop off their
children at Delhi, from where the Indiahikes
team will accompany children all the way to the
basecamp.
Accommodation at Base Camp

My child is just turning 12 in 2023.

Can I send him / her with the younger
age group?
You can definitely do this. If they are just
turning 12, the age gap between other
children and your child will not be much.
Besides, if it is their first trek, Dayara Bugyal
will be a lot gentler for them. So you can sign
them up for the Dayara Bugyal trek
without hesitation.

Accommodation during the Trek

FAQ

Will I be able to contact my child Can parents come along on

when they are at the summer camp? the summercamp?
You will not be able to contact your child on the Parents will not be allowed on the summer
phone, since these are remote areas without camp, since it changes the dynamics of the
mobile network. You will, however, be able to group a lot.
stay in touch with the Indiahikes team. Our team
is in continuous touch with the whole team But if you would like to be in the vicinity, you
through radio communication / walkie talkies could choose to go on the trek in one of our
and will be able to share updates with you. regular groups around the same time.

View Dayara Bugyal regular trek dates.

View Deoriatal-Chandrashila regular trek dates.

Will we have to buy trekking gear for
our children? The itinerary will not match date-to-date
Indiahikes will provide sleeping bags, tents and since the regular treks are shorter than
any snow equipment required for children. summercamps. You will have extra days in
We would recommend renting out the rest of hand. You could stay back at the basecamp at
the gear from our store for your children. a separate accommodation or stay at a central
location like Rishikesh and wait it out. If you’re
Children will need comfortable trekking very keen, it’s a viable option to consider.
shoes, jackets, backpacks, trekking poles and
headlamps for the trek. We do not recommend Our family treks are specially designed for
buying these, since it becomes too expensive. parents to trek along with their children. You’ll
find all information about it here - https://
(Please note: Rentals will open around 45 days indiahikes.com/family-trek-page
before the start date of the trek)
Will there be snow on the treks?
You can expect snow from March till mid-April
on both the treks. The snow slowly reduces
during this period, giving rise to springtime
greenery.

The higher reaches, especially the summit

climb, will have snow. We will be giving children
microspikes to attach to their shoes to get
traction in snow. They will also be given gaiters
in case the snow level is above their ankles. Our
technical team will be with them throughout
these sections to guide them.

This video about our safety equipment on every

trek will also give you a clear picture of the
safety you can expect for your child.
Available for Rent
Why Trekking Summercamps Can Be Transformational
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than 20,000 trekkers trek with us every year. Being pioneers of
trekking in India, we have introduced new trekking trails, safety
processes and sustainable trekking practices that have become the
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