Test your endurance and will power on this high altitude trek up the Garhwal Himalayas. Kick off this adventure with some exciting rafting on the Tons. Then trek from rocky terrains, through pine and oak forests and lush green meadows on your way to the summit. If you’re lucky, there might even be snow! End the days setting up campsites above the clouds.
Start with an intensive session to plan out everything needed for the coming days. From menus, ration and utensils to contingency food plans. Divide and share the load of supplies (‘khachchars’ help with the big stuff). As the days progress, instructors take a step back as the group takes initiative. Learn to work as a team—look out for each other, learn to be considerate and share the responsibilities of cooking, cleaning, firewood collection and resource management.
DAY 1 Departure from New Delhi Airport
DAY 2 Arrive at camp by breakfast and settle in. Learn tent pitching and basic camping skills.
DAY 3 Acclimatization trek. Plan, prepare and pack for the expedition.
DAY 4 Pack and move from Tons camp and start the trek from Gangarh. The trek from Gangarh to Seema (8,500 ft) continues through lush green forests and charming villages, with gradual ascents offering stunning views of terraced fields and traditional wooden houses.
DAY 5 After first night out pack and start the trek to Kalkati Dhar. The trail becomes steeper as you ascend from Seema to Kalkati Dhar (9,800 ft), passing through dense forests and meadows, with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.
DAY 6 A challenging day with steep ascents takes you from Kalkati Dhar to the Har Ki Dun valley (11,700 ft), surrounded by snow-capped peaks. After exploring the valley, you trek down to Boslo.
DAY 7 Descend back through the same scenic route to Seema (8,500 ft), enjoying the beautiful landscapes and serene environment.
DAY 8 A gradual descent from Seema to Gangar (8,200 ft) through forests and villages, ending with a drive back to Tons and reach post lunch.
Day 9 Program closure & feedback. Leave campus post lunch
DAY 10 Arrive in Delhi.
The expedition starts and ends at our Tons campus where accommodation is in tents. During the trek, campsites are set up at different locations everyday. The group pitches the tents and sleep in sleeping bags provided by us. They’re small tents that comfortably fit two to three people. A pop-up toilet tent is also taken along.
program
CODE | AGE | DEP/ARR | DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | Price | |
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HKD 1 |
12 May 21 May |
12 May | 21 May |
₹ 49,900 Inclusive of Taxes offer valid till 31st Jan 2025 |
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Departure from New Delhi Airport, Terminal 2 bus parking at 11pm
1st leg: by AC bus, 2nd leg: non-AC bus
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HKD 2 |
26 May 04 Jun |
26 May | 04 Jun |
₹ 49,900 Inclusive of Taxes offer valid till 31st Jan 2025 |
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Departure from New Delhi Airport, Terminal 2 bus parking at 11pm
1st leg: by AC bus, 2nd leg: non-AC bus
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HKD 3 |
02 Jun 11 Jun |
02 Jun | 11 Jun |
₹ 49,900 Inclusive of Taxes offer valid till 31st Jan 2025 |
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Departure from New Delhi Airport, Terminal 2 bus parking at 11pm
1st leg: by AC bus, 2nd leg: non-AC bus
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Being well fed and hydrated is crucial to staying energised for the demanding days. There is wholesome and nutritious food for every meal, on campus and in the course of the expedition. Water, soup or juice provided during hydration breaks through the day. Our instructors take care of the rest. They’re all certified outdoor experts who go through extensive training and assessment before working with us. For the comfort and special needs of girls, there is a female instructor assigned to each activity group. A doctor is also present on campus at all times to attend to medical needs.
Groups depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 2 at 09:00pm by AC buses till Dehradun. The next leg of the journey takes you to our camp in non-AC buses, just in time for lunch. The road can get a bit bumpy over some uneven stretches, so be prepared! On the way back, we reach Indira Gandhi International Airport at 6:00 am. Outstation participants fly into Delhi on the departure date. You also have an option of joining the group from Dehradun for which inme provides airport pick-up-and-drop service and meals at an added cost. Contact us for details.
This program might be more demanding than the usual physical activities you’re used to. We recommend a little jogging, stretching and exercise a few weeks before the departure to gain the flexibility and agility needed to truly enjoy the experience. Do this wearing the shoes you want to carry for the program—it’ll help break into them.