a week full of adventure
tirthan
Set along the pristine Tirthan River in the Himalayas, this program is built around a three activities —river craft, backpacking, and rappelling. Participants engage closely with the river through guided sessions that include river crossing techniques, understanding currents, and learning how to stay safe in and around water, along with visits to nearby waterfalls. Continue into a backpacking experience through oak and cedar forests, where campers carry their own gear and spend a night outdoors, building self-reliance, endurance, and teamwork in real conditions, while rappelling on natural rock faces adds an element of challenge, developing focus, trust, and confidence—all within a safe, well-supported environment.
Activities
Camp Tirthan builds progressively from in-camp river experiences to a multi-day Himalayan trek. Participants begin with water-based activities at Chhoie waterfalls and a guided river crossing on the Tirthan River, learning how to move safely and confidently in and around water. The journey then shifts to the trail, with a 2.5-kilometre trek to Jhumala alpine meadow, where campers pitch tents and cook their own meals. A further day of trekking through oak and cedar forests leads to overnight camping in high-altitude bugyals, before concluding with a final homestay in the valley.
Safety & Care
Safety is integrated into every activity and daily routine. Camp Chiefs and instructors trained through NOLS, NIM, JIM, and HMI supervise all programs with a 1:6 adult-to-participant ratio, with at least one female instructor per ten female participants. Equipment meets international UIAA standards and is regularly audited. A resident doctor stays on campus, with an emergency vehicle on standby and the nearest hospital in Banjar approximately 30 minutes away.
Accommodation
Participants stay in spacious tents in groups of four to five, with the opportunity to choose their own tent mates, helping them feel more comfortable while strengthening existing friendships. Boys and girls are housed separately. The campus features built-up toilets and baths with hot water, a canvas-covered gathering area, a dedicated bonfire space, a dining area, and a well-equipped medical room, creating a welcoming and functional community environment for all.
Food and Nutrition
Nutritious, balanced meals sustain campers through physically demanding days. Food is predominantly vegetarian, with eggs at breakfast and non-vegetarian options available four to five times. Jain meal requests are accommodated. Regular snacks and hydration reminders are provided, and during trekking days participants take an active role in cooking their own meals, deepening self-reliance and shared responsibility.
Travel Details
Departure is at 6:00 PM from Terminal 1, Delhi Airport, with participants arriving at camp in time for breakfast. The return reaches Delhi Airport at 6:00 AM on the final day. The 11-hour journey travels through Chandigarh into the Kullu region, with participants transferring to MUVs at Aut for the final one-and-a-half-hour stretch. Families should book refundable or cancellable flights and confirm timings with the Inme team. All travel is overseen by a dedicated Inme travel team, ensuring supervision, coordination, and support for campers throughout the journey. All travel is overseen by a dedicated Inme travel team, ensuring supervision, coordination, and support for campers throughout the journey.