The Indiahikes School of Outdoor Learning (InSOUL) designs thrilling mountain adventures with a focus on three distinct groups – Schools, Colleges, and Corporates. Our programmes blend treks and camping with targeted learning objectives.

InSOUL was born with the conviction that we learn best through tangible experiences and reflection, with nature as the ultimate teacher, motivator, and healer.

We believe that mindful trekking as a medium of learning closely mirrors life – the joys, the uncertainties, the possibilities, the challenges, and how best to navigate them.

Trekking with intention transforms the body, mind, and spirit. When combined with a thoughtfully-designed learning programme, the impact can be twice as profound.

Every moment spent outdoors empowers people with the skills, attitudes, and behaviours to succeed in life.

Away from traditional learning environments:

Children begin to view their own selves and abilities in a new light.

• They face real-time challenges and develop more confidence
• They build emotional and mental resilience
• They learn care and compassion for others and the self

Young adults at a crossroads develop a stronger sense of self.

• They learn humility
• They discover inherent courage to face challenges in their professional and personal lives
• They find the confidence to go against the grain and make informed life choices 

Working professionals realise that success isn’t about getting ahead or domain expertise. It's in how well they work with others.

• They learn to collaborate instead of compete
• They bond with team members at a deeper level
• The mountains impart real-world lessons in conflict resolution, agility, effective communication, and empathy

Immersive and accelerated learning

• "Learning by doing" distinguishes Experiential Learning (EL) from other approaches
• EL delves faster and deeper into aspects that otherwise take longer to emerge in classrooms, in boardrooms, or at home

Real-world contexts

• There are no simulations or role plays on an Experiential Learning trek. Our programme design ensures that every action and consequence is real.

The role of the facilitator

• Expert facilitation is crucial to guiding participants toward sustained behavioural transformation
• Indiahikes facilitators refine and enhance participant learning, allowing them to revisit activities armed with new knowledge.

The Indiahikes commitment goes beyond organising and documenting treks. We’re dedicated to creating new avenues of learning and growth.

Over the years, we’ve seen how trekkers come back from the mountains with not just memories, but profound learnings.

Indiahikes envisioned programmes that would amplify these takeaways - where nature became the ultimate teacher, healer, and motivator. 

The idea excited us. We knew we were onto something special and saw many people benefitting from the richness of the experience.

With this vision as our north star, we took a leap of faith and the Indiahikes Experiential Learning Programme was born.

What is the ultimate aim of Outdoor Experiential Learning at Indiahikes?  

To inspire collective reflection and action on what truly makes life worth living:

• Continual learning and adventure
• Discovering the self and others
• Forging friendships
• Finding and building a community
• Building enduring relationships with the natural world