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Kedarkantha Summer Camp

Adventure & Camping In The Himalayas For 10-14 Year Olds

Kedarkantha (not to be confused with the popular Temple Kedarnath) is in Govind Pashu Vihar National Park in Uttarakhand. Kedarkantha is easily one of the most popular treks in India — popular amongst seasoned trekkers and beginners alike.

There are many reasons why it is a very popular trek to do in the Indian Himalayas. The most important of them is this — the summit climb.

The summit climb of Kedarkantha is a very rewarding one. Right from the base camp of the trek, the summit looms large. As you start your trek in the early hours of the morning and steadily climb up the steep slope of snow, the world opens up around you.

The climb is not easy. The entire stretch is steadily steep. As you get closer to the summit, it gets tricky as well. But the big mountains of the upper Himalayas keep you company until you finally reach the summit.

As you stretch yourself and take in the views of the Himalayas from the summit, you feel a strong sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. This is an unparalleled feeling.

Very few treks offer the same adventure, making it popular among beginners for its finest summit climb.

Outside the summit, the trek is also unique for its beautiful clearings. Very rarely you will find stunning clearings on a trek that makes way for some rest spots and beautiful campsites. This trek is filled with clearings on all the different routes. What's more, the clearings are just at the right locations, giving you beautiful vantage points to appreciate the trek and its views.

The third biggest reason this trek is unique is its beautiful forests. All three routes have beautiful diverse forests that will immerse you. If you are not careful, you will get lost in them (in a good way).

Ever since Indiahikes explored and opened up Kedarkantha as a winter trek in 2011, many other organisers have followed suit. Having explored and trekked this route for over a decade, we know every nook and corner on the trail. Read more about this Untold story behind the trek that transformed Indian Trekking

Registering for the summer camp trek: Registering for a summer camp trek is slightly different from other treks. We are working on making the process easier for you; meanwhile, refer to these steps.

There are many reasons why it is a very popular trek to do in the Indian Himalayas. The most important of them is this — the summit climb.

Complete Information on the Kedarkantha Summer Camp

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

Use this section to learn about the Kedarkantha trek. 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. Trekkers find that extremely useful.

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A trek map of Kedarkantha from Kotgaon route

Day 1

Reach Dehradun by 6.00 pm and drive to Rishikesh

You can either drop your child to Dehradun on your own or opt for chaperone services from Mumbai or Bangalore. 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 Kotgaon

Drive Distance: 200 km | Duration: 10-11 hours | Pick up Time: 6.30 am | Approx arrival at Kotgaon: 4-5 pm

Day 3

Trek from Kotgaon to Khujaai

Trek Distance: 5.3 km | Trek Duration: 5 hours | Altitude Gain: 6,400 ft to 9,460 ft

Day 4

Explore around the Khujaai Campsite

Fun team-building activities and acclimatisation walks

Day 5

Trek from Khujaai to Dhoka

Trek Distance: 3 km | Trek Duration: 3.5 hours | Altitude Gain: 9,460 ft to 10,700 ft

Day 6

Trek from Dhoka to Kedarkantha Summit and back to Dhoka

Trek Distance: 9 km | Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Altitude Gain: 10,700 ft to 12,500 ft and back to 10,700 ft

Day 7

Trek from Dhoka to Khujaai

Trek Distance: 3 km | Trek Duration: 3 hours | Altitude Loss: 10,700 ft to 9,460 ft

Day 8

Trek from Khujaai to Kotgaon

Trek Distance: 5.3 km | Trek Duration: 5 hours | Altitude Gain: 9,460 ft to 6,400 ft

Day 9

Drive back from Kotgaon to Dehradun

Drive Distance: 200 km | Drive Duration: 10 hours | Drop off point time: 2 pm

The drive from Kotgaon 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 2 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.

A trek map of Kedarkantha from Kotgaon route

IMPORTANT POINTS

➤ Documents required: It is mandatory for children to carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.

➤ Pick-up time and punctuality: Children must be on time for the pick-up at Dehradun. Delays will not be entertained. It affects the whole day's plan. Please reach Dehradun the previous night, if required.

➤ Packing snacks for the trek: Children will be given healthy food with a good variety, including plenty of trail snacks. Yet, if you're sending snacks along, ensure no plastic waste is generated. This is a plastic-free trek. Encourage zero-waste snacks.

➤ A note on staying facilities: Children will be staying in tents throughout the summer camp. These are expedition-grade tents that keep them safe from all weather conditions. There is no bathing facility on the trek.

Day 1

Reach Dehradun by 6.00 pm and drive to Rishikesh

Day 2

Drive from Rishikesh to Kotgaon

Drive Distance: 200 km | Duration: 10-11 hours | Pick up Time: 6.30 am | Approx arrival at Kotgaon: 4-5 pm

Day 3

Trek from Kotgaon to Khujaai

Trek Distance: 5.3 km | Trek Duration: 5 hours | Altitude Gain: 6,400 ft to 9,460 ft

Day 4

Explore around the Khujaai Campsite

Fun team-building activities and acclimatisation walks

Day 5

Trek from Khujaai to Dhoka

Trek Distance: 3 km | Trek Duration: 3.5 hours | Altitude Gain: 9,460 ft to 10,700 ft

Day 6

Trek from Dhoka to Kedarkantha Summit and back to Dhoka

Trek Distance: 9 km | Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Altitude Gain: 10,700 ft to 12,500 ft and back to 10,700 ft

Day 7

Trek from Dhoka to Khujaai

Trek Distance: 3 km | Trek Duration: 3 hours | Altitude Loss: 10,700 ft to 9,460 ft

Day 8

Trek from Khujaai to Kotgaon

Trek Distance: 5.3 km | Trek Duration: 5 hours | Altitude Gain: 9,460 ft to 6,400 ft

Day 9

Drive back from Kotgaon to Dehradun

Drive Distance: 200 km | Drive Duration: 10 hours | Drop off point time: 2 pm

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.

IMPORTANT POINTS

➤ Documents required: It is mandatory for children to carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.

➤ Pick-up time and punctuality: Children must be on time for the pick-up at Dehradun. Delays will not be entertained. It affects the whole day's plan. Please reach Dehradun the previous night, if required.

➤ Packing snacks for the trek: Children will be given healthy food with a good variety, including plenty of trail snacks. Yet, if you're sending snacks along, ensure no plastic waste is generated. This is a plastic-free trek. Encourage zero-waste snacks.

➤ A note on staying facilities: Children will be staying in tents throughout the summer camp. These are expedition-grade tents that keep them safe from all weather conditions. There is no bathing facility on the trek.

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

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 at Dehradun airport or drop them directly at Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh.

Day 2 : Drive from Rishikesh to Kotgaon

Drive Duration: 10-11 hours | Drive Distance: 185 km

Altitude: 6,520 ft

The trek begins at Kotgaon. The journey takes you past Mori and Purola. You see beautiful valleys and forest cover throughout the journey.

At the Naitwar Barrier, you need to take permission. A government-issued ID is essential for this. Take the road that goes straight towards Sankri. Take a right turn in about 30 minutes.

This takes you to Kotgaon surrounded by small hamlets called Shialdi, Paisar, Guradi, Suchan Gaon, Dargar Gaon and Dewara. The guest house where you will be staying is in Shialdi.

Roam around this quaint village and be enchanted by the sound of the Tons river.

The trek begins at Kotgaon. The journey takes you past Mori and Purola. You see beautiful valleys and forest cover throughout the journey.

At the Naitwar Barrier, you need to take permission. A government-issued ID is essential for this. Take the road that goes straight towards Sankri. Take a right turn in about 30 minutes.

This takes you to Kotgaon surrounded by small hamlets called Shialdi, Paisar, Guradi, Suchan Gaon, Dargar Gaon and Dewara. The guest house where you will be staying is in Shialdi.

Roam around this quaint village and be enchanted by the sound of the Tons river.

Day 3: Trek from Kotgaon to Khujaai

Trek Duration: 5 hours | Trek Distance: 5.5 km

Altitude Gain: ⇗ 2,965 ft (6,520 ft to 9,485 ft)

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Gradual ascent in the forest till Mohlani meadows. A combination of ascents and descent to Khujaai

Highlights: Mohlani meadow. It’s a huge clearing with a grand view of the surroundings.

The trek starts from Kotgaon. Start off from the road that goes towards right from the Kotgaon campus. About a kilometre of walk on the road leads to a small suspension bridge. Watch out for the beautiful views of the valley on your left. Just before the suspension bridge, the trail deviates towards the right. Take this trail.

Now, you enter the dense forest. This is a beautiful section predominantly of oak trees. Gradually ascend in the dense jungle for about an hour. You come across a small clearing surrounded by bushes and trees. This is your first resting point.

The forest section continues. It’s a bit of an ascent from here. Savor every bit of it. Listen to the sound of the wind, chirping birds and the rustling of leaves. In another hour, you reach Mohlani meadows. This is a huge clearing and opens up on one side to the grand views of the hills. It is surrounded by tall pine trees on other sides. There is a small Matrishakti Mandir. There is a water source too. Replenish your water supplies here.

Continue in the forest section again for half an hour to reach another small clearing. From here, it’s a bit of a descent. Listen to the sounds of the gushing water stream. Within a few minutes, you come across a small wooden bridge. Cross the bridge and start ascending. About 15-20 minutes of gradual ascent from here takes you to the Khujaai campsite.

The Khujaai campsite is a huge clearing in the middle of dense forest. This is where you spend the rest of the day. Explore around a bit. To your right, you can see the next day’s trail. To your left, there is a cattle space and shepherds’ huts. A little ahead from this is a space where there are a lot of boulders. You can sit and enjoy the view from here. If the weather permits, do not miss out on views of the starlit sky at night.

Day 4: Explore around Khujaai

This day, children will stay at Khujaai campsite. It's a campsite nestled in the forest and is a perfect place to connect children with nature.

Children will explore forests around Khujaai, participate in bird watching and nature journaling.

This day, children will stay at Khujaai campsite. It's a campsite nestled in the forest and is a perfect place to connect children with nature.

Children will explore forests around Khujaai, participate in bird watching and nature journaling.

Day 5: Trek from Khujaai to Dhoka

Trek Duration: 3.5 hours | Trek Distance: 3.5 km

Altitude Gain: ⇗ 1,255 ft (9,485 ft to 10,740 ft)

Difficulty: Easy. A combination of ascents and descents in the forest and meadows.

Highlights: Stunning sunset views from Dhoka

Start the trek from the trail that goes to the right in the south-west direction from Khujaai. About a kilometre of an ascent in the forest section takes you to Tatalona meadows. It’s a beautiful clearing. Rest here for sometime.

From the meadows, about 600 metres of a descent takes you to a water stream. The gushing stream, the boulders and all of this in the middle of a dense forest makes it a beautiful setting.

Cross this stream. The trail further is again an ascent in the forest section. It can get slippery when it rains. So be mindful of your footing. In about 20 minutes you will reach another small clearing.

Take a steep right turn here. The trail now is through boulders. About another 100 metres of a descent takes you to another water stream. Cross this stream and start your final ascent to the Dhoka campsite. It’s another 700 metres of an ascent in the forest section.

Dhoka in Garhwali means “meadow with a big boulder”. Aptly, it is a huge meadow with one big boulder at one end. From here onwards, snow-clad mountains start making their appearance. Do not miss the alpen glow on these peaks during sunset. You can also see Kedarkantha summit up ahead of you.

Take a good rest as tomorrow will be a long day.

From the meadows, about 600 metres of a descent takes you to a water stream. The gushing stream, the boulders and all of this in the middle of a dense forest makes it a beautiful setting.

Take a good rest as tomorrow will be a long day.

Day 6: Trek from Dhoka to Kedarkantha Summit and back to Dhoka

Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Trek Distance: 8 km

Altitude Gain and Loss: ⇗ 1,760 ft ⇘ 1,760 ft (10,740 ft to 12,500 ft and back to 10,740 ft)

Difficulty: Moderate. 2-3 hour steep ascent to reach the summit. Steep descent to Shirpuri.

Highlights: Stunning views of the Himalayan ranges from the summit.

There is a trail on the right of Dhoka campsite. Start ascending on this trail. Soon, you will reach a section of beautiful rhododendron trees. Meander your way through them to reach a clearing in about 500 metres.

Now you are almost out of the treeline. Continue ascending on a grassy trail. The trail slowly transitions from grassy to muddy. Be cautious as it could get slippery. Ascend in a zigzag manner.

You will soon reach a point where the trail from Sankri joins. It’s a steep ascent from here onwards to all the way up to the summit. You see the Phulara ridge on your left from here. It takes around 2.5-3 hours to reach the summit from Dhoka.

Once you are at the summit, you’re surrounded by the mountain ranges and valleys. You see the Rupin and Har ki Dun valleys. You see Mt Swargarohini, Mt Bandarpoonch and Mt Kalanag predominantly. You see Jaonli, Gangotri, Draupadi Ka Danda and Jorkanden peaks at a distance.

After spending some time at the summit, retrace your way back to Dhoka.

Now you are almost out of the treeline. Continue ascending on a grassy trail. The trail slowly transitions from grassy to muddy. Be cautious as it could get slippery. Ascend in a zigzag manner.

After spending some time at the summit, retrace your way back to Dhoka.

Day 7: Trek from Dhoka to Khujaai

Trek Duration: 3.5 hours | Trek Distance: 3.5 km

Altitude Gain: ⇘ 1,255 ft (10,740 ft to 9,485 ft)

Difficulty: Easy. A combination of ascents and descents in the forest and meadows.

Retrace your way back to Khujaai, the first campsite of the trek.

It's a lovely trail in the forest and quite rejuvenating after a tiring summit climb.

Day 8: Trek from Khujaai to Kotgaon

Trek Duration: 5 hours | Trek Distance: 5.5 km

Altitude Gain: ⇘ 2,965 ft ( 9,485 ft to 6,520 ft)

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate. A gradual descent through a narrow forest trail.

Highlights: Lovely dense oak forest

From Khujaai, you find a trail going further down. It’s a descent all the way to the Kotgaon.

It’s a narrow trail in the dense forest section, consisting predominantly of oak trees. Savour the forest walk for one last time as today is the last day of your trek.

From Khujaai, you find a trail going further down. It’s a descent all the way to the Kotgaon.

It’s a narrow trail in the dense forest section, consisting predominantly of oak trees. Savour the forest walk for one last time as today is the last day of your trek.

Day 9: Drive from Kotgaon to Dehradun Airport

Duration: 9-10 hours | Drive Distance: 185 km

All children will be dropped back to Dehradun Airport by 2 pm.
If you are planning to pick up your child from Dehradun Airport, please be there by 2 pm. If you are opting for chaperone services,
the chaperones will accompany your child till Bangalore/Mumbai airport.

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Easy-Moderate

Suitable for Beginners

At Indiahikes, while rating a trek difficulty we consider a number of factors. These include, altitude gained every day, length of trek everyday, highest altitude, nature of the terrain, weather etc. Based on this, we rate a trek as easy or difficult or somewhere in between.

Kedarkantha is categorized as an easy-moderate trek. At Indiahikes, we classify a trek as easy-moderate if it fits the following criteria:

The ascent is gradual and evened out
The trek is 5-6 days long
The altitude reached is within 14,000 ft
The trek has easy and multiple exit points

Kedarkantha fits all of these criteria very well. In Kedarkantha, you climb an altitude of 5,500-6,000 ft within 3 days. The ascent is gradual and steady. Of course, there are certain steep sections spread out, but when well-prepared, they are easy to tackle.

Also, every day of the trek, you climb for a maximum of 4 hours (except on the summit day which in general tends to be longer).

Next, the trek reaches a maximum altitude of 12,500 ft. Hence, it is extremely well-suited for beginners and trekkers who are looking to not do a demanding trek.

Last, as mentioned earlier, Kedarkantha is a stand-alone mountain. Hence the trek presents multiple routes to the summit. The biggest asset is that these routes provide multiple exit routes making it an ideal trek in terms of safety. This is especially important when you are looking to trek on your own.

What raises the difficulty level to easy-moderate?

Although this trek has all the components of an easy trek, the aspect of Kedarkantha which makes it an easy-moderate trek is its summit climb. The summit climb is long and steep.

Not just that, the duration of the summit day is also quite long. You are looking at about 7-8 hours of the trek on the summit day with about 5 hours of steady climb and 2-3 hours of fast descent. This is challenging on the legs and you need a good level of fitness to comfortably finish this day.

Considering all of this, the trek has been marked as easy-moderate.

How we ensure children's safety

There could be sections of hard snow on the trail. In such cases, Indiahikes takes care of childrens' safety by giving them microspikes. TheTrek Leader will tell the children when to wear microspikes. Indiahikes technical team will lead in this section to make the footholds required for children to step on.

In case of any steep sections, the Indiahikes team will fortify the section through ropes. If it is not steep enough for ropes, the Indiahikes teams will stand guard at the edge, and help children across the section.

At altitudes above 10,000 ft, the chances of being hit by Acute Mountain Sickness are real. There might be symptoms such as (a) Persistent headache (b) Feeling fatigued or weak (c) Feel nauseous or vomit (d) Feeling dizzy or lightheaded, often while sitting up or standing suddenly (e) You don’t feel like eating, you have a loss of appetite (f) You don’t sleep very well at night.

We ensure that we detect altitude sickness in its earliest stages, or we avoid it altogether. We do this by

1. Distributing the altitude gain over multiple days, to ensure slow, acclimatised ascent. This takes care of most AMS cases, cutting down the possibilities by almost 90%.

2. Safety Check-in: Checking oxygen and BP upon arrival. This way, we know the child is healthy and safe upon arrival.

3. Three-time time health check: Checking the saturation and pulse thrice a day for every child. This ensures the slightest symptoms are detected and treated immediately.

The trek is safe for all the ten months of the year it is open. The trek can get slippery and tricky when there is a lot of snow. However, this can be managed with the right gear – microspikes, gaiters, etc.

The trek also gets extremely cold in the winter and can result in cold-related injuries. But this can be tackled with the right winter gear, right technique of layering and good insulation techniques.

Emergency Exits: Kedarkantha is one trek that has multiple routes and thereby multiple exit points to safety. You can follow them easily on the map below.

You can exit the trek from Sankri, Kotgaon or Gaichawan Gaon. In case of an emergency, the closest exit point to the hospital would be Kotgaon. It is also the nearest road head when compared to the other exit points of the trek.

Note: As you can see, the three trails in Kedarkantha are interconnected. There are multiple bridging routes in between to move from one route to the other within the trek. However, this requires extensive knowledge of the trails to navigate. So, we strongly recommend against switching a route unless you are with a team who knows the trek like the back of their hand.

Closest Hospitals: For mild medical issues, the closest medical assistance can be found in Mori and then in Purola. This includes simple fracture, sprain, etc.

1. Mori

Government Hospital
Mori – Sankari Rd, Mautar, Uttarakhand – 249128

Primary Health Center
Mori, Uttarakhand – 249128
Ph: 01373 234 486

2. Barkot

Government Hospital
Barkot, Uttarakhand – 249141

Swami Vivekanand Dharmarth Chikitsalay
Barkot, Uttarakhand – 249141
Ph: 095576 19690

However, for major medical emergencies, the nearest hospital is in Mussoorie or Dehradun – which is almost 8-9 hours away from the base camp of the trek.

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: There are two sections in this. The first part is a personal medical record. The second part is a legal requirement. Download the PDF, read carefully, fill in and sign it. This must be handed over to your Trek Leader during registration at the base camp. – 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: Please carry the above document with you. The document needs to be downloaded (PDF), filled in, signed, and handed over to the trek leader at the base camp. Please print these back-to-back on two sheets. Do not print separately and help in reducing paper usage.

PRO TIPS

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

Before you purchase any gear, make sure you visit the Indiahikes rental store, where you can get custom-made high-quality gear at 5% of the buying cost. Rental of gear opens one month in advance of your trek date. You need to book them before the stock running out.

You can rent trekking shoes, backpacks, padded jackets, trekking poles, rainwear and headlamps for less than Rs 1400 for the entire duration of your trek. Visit the store here.

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

Shoes and backpack

Trekking shoes with ankle support (Available on rent)
Backpack with rain cover (Available on rent)

Warm Layers and Clothes

Warm layers (Padded jackets available on rent)
- 3 layers if you're trekking in spring, summer and monsoon (1 woollen sweater, 1 fleece, 1 padded jacket)
- 4 layers if you're trekking in autumn (1 woollen sweater, 2 fleece, 1 padded jacket)
- 5 layers if you're trekking in winter (1 pair of thermals, 1 woollen sweater, 2 fleece, 1 padded jacket)
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 Dry fit + 1 pair of Woollen)
Headlamp (Available on rent)
Trekking pole (Available on rent)
Rain jacket + pants / poncho

Toiletries:

Sunscreen
Moisturiser
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)

Cutlery:

Steel lunch box, spoon and mug
Two water bottles or Hydration Pack

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.

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What Children Learn

Our summer camps are a mix of fun, adventure and learning. Through the course of the trek and the program design, children learn the basics of trekking, camping and wilderness survival.

Building a shelter out of bare minimum resources
First aid skills through mock drills
Navigation skills using maps and GPS tools
Skills to identify and set up campsites in the outdoors
Cooking in the wild
Learning to cross streams

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Given that children are in the heart of some of the richest biodiversity in our country, they learn first-hand about forests, plants, birdlife, animals and all natural elements around them.

See and feel the rich biodiversity of Himalayan forests
Learn about birdlife and animals endemic to the region
Learn about the stars and the Milky Way by experiencing it in real-life
Nature journaling
Experiencing the forest
Witness big Himalayan ranges at close quarters and learn the stories associated with them

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At Indiahikes, we are very conscious about how we trek and how we treat the outdoors. There’s a certain spirit of trekking we believe in — a minimal and sustainable way of trekking. These are imparted by our Green Trails initiative, which inevitably has a big impact on children.

Learn a minimal way of living by exploring lifestyles in remote villages in the foothills
Clean trekking trails and leave mountains better
Understand the importance of saving natural resources
Learn the basics of waste management — segregating and composting waste
Understand how to make composting toilets in the outdoors

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Our summer camps are a mix of fun, adventure and learning. Through the course of the trek and the program design, children learn the basics of trekking, camping and wilderness survival.