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Himalayan Trekking Summer Camps 2026

Specially designed outdoor programmes for children aged 10-14

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We have an expert team of Trek Advisors to help you choose the right summer camp trek for your child. So if you have questions like, "Is this trek suitable for my child?" or "How will their safety be ensured at the camp?", please get in touch.Talk to our Trek Advisors

TREK DURATION

9 Days

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AGE

10 to 14 years

PICKUP DETAILS

Dehradun Airport at 6 PM

REGION

Uttarakhand

ACCOMMODATION TYPE

Tents

DROPOFF DETAILS

Dehradun Airport at 6 PM

Specially designed outdoor programmes for children aged 10-14

Himalayan Trekking Summer Camps are specially designed outdoor programmes for children aged 10–14. They become a lot more than treks. They become journeys that shape character, nurture independence, and help children discover a deeper connection with nature.

We can hardly think of another programme that combines the adventure of trekking with the life lessons of outdoor living in quite the same way. A regular summer holiday might entertain, but it rarely transforms. A Himalayan Trekking Summer Camp does. It brings together adventure, learning, and fun in a way that children remember for years.

The journey begins the moment children put on their backpacks and take their first steps on the trail. The path winds through whispering forests, filled with sunlight and bird calls. Sometimes the trail opens into meadows where children can run freely; sometimes it climbs gently uphill, teaching patience and perseverance. At every turn, the Himalayas reveal a new surprise — a stream to splash in, a patch of wildflowers, or a wide view of snow-dusted peaks in the distance.

Trekkers share why they loved Indiahikes Trekking Summer Camp

Shree Vadher

Kedarkatha Summer Camp 2025

The trek will teach them lessons they would have never been able to learn in school. They get taught resilience, confidence and discipline by the great mountains.

Have you noticed any changes (small or big) in your child after attending the summer camp? "She seems to be physically more strong and mentally strong as-well , she's more confident and she now has b...Read More

Neev Sarkar

Kuari Pass Summer Camp 2025

Listen to your child's stories when they return home, you will just be mesmerised with what they have achieved.

Have you noticed any changes (small or big) in your child after attending the summer camp? "Habits, mature, thinking out of the box, social, speaking skills." If you could write a note to another par...Read More

Kaashvi Gundawar

Kuari Pass Summer Camp 2025

She is more conscious about her surroundings.

Have you noticed any changes (small or big) in your child after attending the summer camp? "She is more conscious about her surroundings." If you could write a note to another parent who’s wondering,...Read More

Shreethan Munjala

Dayara Bugyal Summer Camp 2025

The biggest statement he made is "nothing is impossible if we work hard"

Have you noticed any changes (small or big) in your child after attending the summer camp? "The biggest statement he made is "nothing is impossible if we work hard...." He was afraid of trekking the...Read More

Ishan Revandkar

Kuari Pass Summer Camp 2025

He seems to have "grown up" in 8 days!

Have you noticed any changes (small or big) in your child after attending the summer camp? "Yes, he seems to have "grown up" in 8 days! Feels more mature. And seems more open or eager to help in smal...Read More

Ira Chaudhary & Eti Chaudhary

Dayara Bugyal Summer Camp 2025

To prepare your child's move from home to the world, this is one of the best experience that a parent can provide.

Have you noticed any changes (small or big) in your child after attending the summer camp? "Yes. They are more sensitive towards not wasting food. They are also able to take decisions by themselves."...Read More

Arya B

Kuari Pass Summer Camp 2025

He has become super enthusiastic, proud and confident about adventures.

Have you noticed any changes (small or big) in your child after attending the summer camp? "He has become super enthusiastic, proud and confident about adventures. He feels more confident about himse...Read More

Tanvi Godya

Dayara Bugyal Summer Camp 2025

My child seems to have become a lot more mature and a lot more independent.

Have you noticed any changes (small or big) in your child after attending the summer camp? "Yes, for sure. My child seems to have become a lot more mature and a lot more independent. Also, more confi...Read More

P. Naveen Varma

Kuari Pass Summer Camp 2025

He is more confident in explaining his thoughts

Have you noticed any changes (small or big) in your child after attending the summer camp? "He is more confident in explaining his thoughts" If you could write a note to another parent who’s wonderi...Read More

Sriram S Kaushik

Dayara Bugyal Summer Camp 2025

An innovative way to help children develop more life skills, understand how to live frugally and make them live independently.

Have you noticed any changes (small or big) in your child after attending the summer camp? "1. Better in confidence 2. Physical fitness 3. Slight improvement in social behaviour 4. Inclination to red...Read More

Advay Vashist

Kedarkantha Summer Camp 2025

Sometimes, little gestures, anecdotes, attitude of others change you. One has to go through the experience to feel it. The summer camp gives you that mindfulness experience.

Have you noticed any changes (small or big) in your child after attending the summer camp? "There has been not very big but noticeable change in the confidence. I witnessed a major shift, Advay fea...Read More

Tushita Shrivastava

Summer Camp 2025 (Kedarkantha)

Her social skills have definitely improved.

Have you noticed any changes (small or big) in your child after attending the summer camp? "She is managing things independently, doesn’t hesitate to go out and meet completely unknown people. Her so...Read More

Shree Vadher

Kedarkatha Summer Camp 2025

The trek will teach them lessons they would have never been able to learn in school. They get taught resilience, confidence and discipline by the great mountains.

Neev Sarkar

Kuari Pass Summer Camp 2025

Listen to your child's stories when they return home, you will just be mesmerised with what they have achieved.

Kaashvi Gundawar

Kuari Pass Summer Camp 2025

She is more conscious about her surroundings.

Shreethan Munjala

Dayara Bugyal Summer Camp 2025

The biggest statement he made is "nothing is impossible if we work hard"

Indiahikes Himalayan Summer Camp - Complete Program Information

We have always wanted children and their parents to be well-informed before they go on a trek. Knowledge is the difference between a safe trek and a dangerous one. It’s also the difference between a wholesome experience and a surficial experience.

Use this section to learn about the Indiahikes Trekking Summer Camps. It has in-depth information about each day of the trek, what to expect, and how you need to prepare for it. Many years of expertise have gone into this content. Don’t miss the 'Frequently Asked Questions' section at the end. You'll find that extremely useful.

Day 1: Reach Dehradun by 6.00 pm and drive to Rishikesh

Drive Distance: 22 km | Drive Duration: 1 hour | Pick up Time: 6.30 pm | Approx arrival at Rishikesh: 7.30 pm

Reach Rishikesh by vehicle (Non-AC).

You can either choose to bring your child on your own or opt for chaperone services. Click here for the details of chaperone services.

If you have opted for chaperoning, you need not worry. If you haven't opted for chaperoning but your child is travelling alone, make sure to book a flight that reaches Dehradun airport by 6.00 pm. We will have the pick-up arranged from the airport to Rishikesh.

If you are travelling along with your child, you can either choose to drop them off at Dehradun airport or directly at Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh.

Day 2: Drive from Rishikesh to Raithal

Drive Distance: 205 kms | Drive Duration: 6-7 hours | Pick up Time: 6.30 am | Approx arrival at Karchi: 3-4 pm

Reach the Indiahikes community campus at Raithal by vehicle (Non-AC).

Day 3: Trek from Raithal to Gui

Trek Distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude Gain: 7,142 ft to 9,630 ft

Day 4: Trek from Gui to Chilapada

Trek Distance: 2 km | Trek Duration: 2-3 hours | Altitude Gain: 9,630 ft to 10,515 ft

Day 5: Explore the forests around Chilapada.

Participate in bird watching and nature journaling that brings about an interest and curiosity in flora and fauna.

Day 6: Trek from Chilpada to Nayata via Dayara Top

Trek Distance: 9.25 km | Trek Duration: 6-7 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 10,515 ft to 9,186 ft via 11,950 ft

Day 7: Explore the forests around Nayata

Learn to make paint from natural ingredients and explore the forests around Nayata

Day 8: Trek from Nayata to Raithal

Trek Distance: 4 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude Loss: 9,186 ft to 7,142 ft

Day 9: Drive back from Raithal to Dehradun Airport.

Drive Distance: 210 km | Drive Duration: 7-8 hours |Drop off time at Dehradun: 3 pm

The drive from Raithal to Dehradun will be in a non-AC vehicle.

If you are planning to pick up your child from Dehradun Airport, please be there by 3 pm. If you are opting for chaperone services, the chaperones will accompany your child till Bangalore/Mumbai airport.

Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending the weather conditions and the route you take. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.

Day 1: Reach Dehradun by 6.00 pm and drive to Rishikesh

Drive Distance: 22 km | Drive Duration: 1 hour | Pick up Time: 6.30 pm | Approx arrival at Rishikesh: 7.30 pm

Reach Rishikesh by vehicle (Non-AC).

You can either choose to bring your child on your own or opt for chaperone services. Click here for the details of chaperone services.

If you are travelling along with your child, you can either choose to drop them off at Dehradun airport or directly at Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh.

Day 2: Drive from Rishikesh to Karchi

Drive Distance: 255 kms | Drive Duration: 9-10 hours | Pick up Time: 6.30 am | Approx arrival at Karchi: 4-5 pm

Reach the Indiahikes community campus at Karchi by vehicle (Non-AC).

Day 3: Trek from Karchi to Akhrotghetta

Trek Distance: 2.75 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude Gain: 7,785 ft to 9,264 ft

Day 4: Explore around the Akhrotghetta Campsite

Fun team-building activities and acclimatisation walks

Day 5: Trek from Akhrotghetta to Khullara

Trek Distance: 2.5 km | Trek Duration: 4-5 hours | Altitude Gain: 9,264 ft to 11,014 ft

Day 6: Trek from Khullara to Tali via Kuari Pass

Trek Distance: 7.65 km | Trek Duration: 8-9 hours | Altitude Gain: 11,014 ft to 11,053 ft and back to 12,516 ft

Day 7: Explore the forests of Tali

Fun team-building activities and acclimatisation walks

Day 8: Trek from Tali to Auli. Drive to Dhak

Trek Distance: 8.10 km | Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Altitude Gain: 11,053 ft to 8,546 ft | Drive Distance: 40 km | Drive Duration: 40 minutes

Day 9: Drive from Dhak to Dehradun

Drive Distance: 263 km | Drive Duration: 8-9 hours | Drop off time at Dehradun: 3 pm

The drive from Dhak to Dehradun will be in a non-AC vehicle.

Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending the weather conditions and the route you take. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.

Day 1: Reach Dehradun by 6.00 pm and drive to Rishikesh

Drive Distance: 22 km | Drive Duration: 1 hour | Pick up Time: 6.30 pm | Approx arrival at Rishikesh: 7.30 pm

Reach Rishikesh by vehicle (Non-AC).

You can either choose to bring your child on your own or opt for chaperone services. Click here for the details of chaperone services.

If you are travelling along with your child, you can either choose to drop them off at Dehradun airport or directly at Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh.

Day 2: Drive from Rishikesh to Lohajung

Drive Distance: 260 kms | Duration: 10-11 hours | Pick up Time: 6.30 am | Approx arrival at Lohajung: 5-6 pm

Reach the Indiahikes community campus at Lohajung by vehicle (Non-AC).

Day 3: Drive from Lohajung to Wan. Trek from Wan to Gehroli Patal

Drive Distance: 3 kms | Duration: 1.5 hours | Trek Distance: 6.3 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude Gain: 7,550 ft to 10,350 ft

Reach Wan by vehicle (Non-AC).

Day 4: Explore Gehroli Patal

Fun team-building activities and acclimatisation walks

Day 5: Trek from Gehroli Patal to Abin Kharak via Bedni Top

Trek Distance: 5.6 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude gain: 10,350 ft to 11,145 ft via 12,550 ft

Day 6: Explore Abin Kharak

Fun team-building activities and acclimatisation walks

Day 7: Trek from Abin Kharak to Tithak via Ali Top

Trek Distance: 5.7 km | Trek Duration: 5 hours | Altitude loss: 11,145 ft to 10,515 ft via 11,600 ft

Day 8: Trek from Tithak to Wan. Drive from Wan to Lohajung.

Trek Distance: 7 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude loss: 10,515 ft to 7,550 ft | Drive Distance: 6 km | Drive Duration: 35 mins

Day 9: Drive from Lohajung to Dehradun

Drive Distance: 275 km | Drive Duration: 8-9 hours | Drop off time at Dehradun: 3 pm

The drive from Lohajung to Dehradun will be in a non-AC vehicle.

Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending the weather conditions and the route you take. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.

These are documents required for legal purposes by Indiahikes and the forest department. Without any of these, you will not be allowed to trek.

Original and photocopy of government photo identity card. Anything such as a driver’s license, Aadhar Card, or passport will do. This is required by the forest department for your identification.
Disclaimer certificate: Since your child is a minor unaccompanied by his/her parents, please download this disclaimer, print it, get it signed by the parents/guardian and carry it to the basecamp. – Download disclaimer certificate.
Medical certificate: The medical certificate needs to be filled out by an MBBS doctor, without which the forest department will not issue permissions for your trek. It is also a requirement by Indiahikes – Download medical certificate Note: Indiahikes has a panel of doctors who can help you with a medical certificate. They are available for online consultation. To get in touch with them, please write to trekmedicalcertificates@gmail.com. They will respond to you within 24 hours. Consultation fee: Rs 300

PRO TIPS

Keep important documents in a clear plastic cover and slide them into the inner pocket at the back of your backpack to prevent them from getting wet.

Before you purchase any gear, visit the Crosstrek Rental store, where you can rent high-quality gear at 5% of the buying cost.

You can rent trekking shoes, backpacks, padded jackets, trekking poles, rainwear and headlamps for less than Rs 2000 for the entire duration of your trek. Visit our Crosstrek Rentals store here.

Here is a list of everything you need for your trek.

1. Shoes and a backpack

Trekking shoes with ankle support (Available for rent)
45-55 Ltr Backpack with rain cover (Available on rent)

2. Warm Layers and Clothes

1 fleece
1 sweater/fleece/thermal
1 padded jacket (Available for rent)
3 full-sleeved T-shirts (Wear one, carry two)
2 quick-dry trek pants (Wear one, carry one)
Waterproof gloves (Available for purchase)
Balaclava/Bandana (Neck Warmer Available for purchase)
Woollen socks (2 pairs of Dry fit + 1 pair of Woollen) (Waterproof Trekking Socks Available for purchase)
High Ankle synthetic/cotton socks (carry based on number of trekking days)

3. Accessories

Sunglasses (Available for rent)
Sun cap (Available for purchase), preferably with flaps
Headlamp (Available for rent)
Trekking poles (Available for rent)
Rain jacket + pants/poncho (Rain Jacket Available on rent) (All Weather Shel Jacket Available for purchase)

4. Toiletries:

Sunscreen
Light towel
Lip balm or vaseline
Toilet paper (Wet wipes are strictly not allowed on our treks)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Reusable plastic covers (for used clothes)

5. Cutlery:

1 Steel lunch box (Available for rent)
1 Spoon
1 Coffee mug (Available for rent)
Two water bottles or Hydration Pack (Water Bottles Available for rent) (Thermos Flask Available for rent)

Once you run through this list, don't miss this ultimate guide on what gear to take on a trek. It contains tips on what gear to choose, where to get it from and how much to spend on it.

Our only tip: Keep your backpack light. Indiahikes practices low-impact sustainable trekking in every aspect of the trek. Carrying your own personal backpack reduces your impact on the mountains by 20%. We expect all our trekkers to carry their own backpacks unless they have a justifiable reason not to.

Nevertheless, we understand that some gears cannot be rented due to hygiene issues. So visit our Crosstrek Merchandise Store for exclusive trekking gear, accessories and apparel.

The Indiahikes Spirit of Trekking

We're always ready for adventure

Trekking comes with uncertainty. Weather, terrain, and setbacks are part of the journey. We embrace them with resilience and openness—each challenge makes us stronger and more appreciative of nature's beauty.

We embrace low-noise trekking

We blend into nature, not the other way around. We avoid shouting, loud music, and noisy games. In silence, we hear birdsong, streams, and the wind—inviting peace, reflection, and a deeper connection with nature.

We protect the environment

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We protect the environment by minimising waste, reusing resources, and picking up litter. We carry eco-bags, segregate waste, and inspire others to preserve trails. Sustainable trekking ensures these mountains remain beautiful for future generations.

We are self-sufficient

We carry our load as much as possible, manage our gear, and stay prepared for all situations. Self-sufficiency builds confidence, independence, and respect for fellow trekkers, support staff, and the trail itself.

We support each other

Trekking is not a solo act. We wait for each other, share burdens, and uplift teammates. By putting the group first, we build strong bonds and help everyone complete the trek joyfully.

We are fit and prepared

We train well before our treks. This helps us walk longer, handle emergencies, and contribute to the team. Fitness ensures we are never a burden and always ready to help when needed.

Treks in Himalayan Summer Camps 2026

Dayara Bugyal Trek

Dayara Bugyal is our best trek for children between 10 - 14 years of age. 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.

Kuari Pass Trek

It offers some of Uttarakhand's most breathtaking mountain views, including the rare sight of Mt. Nanda Devi. From the start of the trek, you are greeted with incredible views of towering peaks, beautiful oak forests, and vast meadows. Kuari Pass trek is great for those exploring the Himalayas for the first time. It’s a moderate trek with amazing rewards.

Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek

Ali Bedni Bugyal stands out due to its sheer grandeur and big mountain views. This trek has almost everything you expect on a Himalayan trek— from grand mountain views to dense forest trails, stream crossings, unending meadows and beautiful campsites. The sight of Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti jutting right out of the meadows is a sight to behold.

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Himalayan Trekking Summer Camps 2026

TREK DURATION

AGE

PICKUP DETAILS

REGION

ACCOMMODATION TYPE

DROPOFF DETAILS

Specially designed outdoor programmes for children aged 10-14

Trekkers share why they loved Indiahikes Trekking Summer Camp

Shree Vadher

Neev Sarkar

Kaashvi Gundawar

Shreethan Munjala

Shree Vadher

Neev Sarkar

Kaashvi Gundawar

Shreethan Munjala

Indiahikes Himalayan Summer Camp - Complete Program Information

General Itinerary

Day 1

Reach Dehradun Airport, drive to Rishikesh and stay at Rishikesh (stay organised by Indiahikes).

Day 2

Drive from Rishikesh to Basecamp (organised by Indiahikes) (Departure time: 6.30 am | Approx arrival at basecamp: 3-4 pm).

Day 3

Trek from Basecamp to Camp 1

Day 4

Trek from Camp 1 to Camp

Day 5

Stay at Camp 2 with activities and mini-explorations

Day 6

Trek from Camp 2 to the summit and move to Camp 3

Day 7

Stay at Camp 3 with activities and reflections

Day 8

Trek from Camp 3 back to the basecamp

Day 9

Drive back from Basecamp to Dehradun.

Dayara Bugyal Itinerary

Day 1: Reach Dehradun by 6.00 pm and drive to Rishikesh

Day 2: Drive from Rishikesh to Raithal

Day 3: Trek from Raithal to Gui

Day 4: Trek from Gui to Chilapada

Day 5: Explore the forests around Chilapada.

Day 6: Trek from Chilpada to Nayata via Dayara Top

Day 7: Explore the forests around Nayata

Day 8: Trek from Nayata to Raithal

Day 9: Drive back from Raithal to Dehradun Airport.

Kuari Pass Itinerary

Day 1: Reach Dehradun by 6.00 pm and drive to Rishikesh

Day 2: Drive from Rishikesh to Karchi

Day 3: Trek from Karchi to Akhrotghetta

Day 4: Explore around the Akhrotghetta Campsite

Day 5: Trek from Akhrotghetta to Khullara

Day 6: Trek from Khullara to Tali via Kuari Pass

Day 7: Explore the forests of Tali

Day 8: Trek from Tali to Auli. Drive to Dhak

Day 9: Drive from Dhak to Dehradun

Ali Bedni Bugyal Itinerary

Day 1: Reach Dehradun by 6.00 pm and drive to Rishikesh

Day 2: Drive from Rishikesh to Lohajung

Day 3: Drive from Lohajung to Wan. Trek from Wan to Gehroli Patal

Day 4: Explore Gehroli Patal

Day 5: Trek from Gehroli Patal to Abin Kharak via Bedni Top

Day 6: Explore Abin Kharak

Day 7: Trek from Abin Kharak to Tithak via Ali Top

Day 8: Trek from Tithak to Wan. Drive from Wan to Lohajung.

Day 9: Drive from Lohajung to Dehradun

What to Pack for Your Himalayan Trekking Summer Camp?

1. Shoes and a backpack

2. Warm Layers and Clothes

3. Accessories

4. Toiletries:

5. Cutlery:

How Indiahikes Ensures Safety on Summer Camp?

Does Indiahikes Provide Chaperone Service for Summer Camp?

The Indiahikes Spirit of Trekking

Treks in Himalayan Summer Camps 2026

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