Programs > Summer 2024 > Manali

Eligibility: Open for all

Activities: Trekking, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, River Crossing, Burma Bridge, Zip Line, Tent pitching, Bonfire, Visit to Atal Tunnel, Solang Valley and Snow point.(Subject to permission availability)

Accommodation: Separate accommodation for boys and girls will be in tents on a 4-6 sharing basis for students & seperate tent per family. All tents are equipped with mattresses & sleeping bags/quilts, have electricity and attached toilets & bathrooms.

Mobile Phones: Are allowed but not during camp activities.

Please Carry: Five pairs of comfortable clothes, heavy woolens, raincoat, bath towel, sports shoes, socks, slippers/ floaters, woolen cap, leather gloves, sunglasses, air-pillow, water bag, torch, daypack, sanitary requisites, pocket diary & pen.

All the Items mentioned should preferably be packed in a rucksack that is easier to carry. Please do not bring plastic/polythene bags or any disposable items, ornaments and other valuables. Binoculars and camera are optional.

Food: Wholesome and hygienic vegetarian food will be served. Jain Food will be available on prior request. Two bottles of drinking water per day will be provided during the train journey.

Please Submit: A Photocopy of the Photo ID proof at the time of registration and the same original Photo ID proof, seven days before departure. The participants may have to pay fine, wherever applicable in the absence of original Photo ID.

Certificate: A specially designed certificate will be issued to students who participate in all the activities & abide by all the Camp rules.

Himalayan Camp – Manali Tentative Schedule By 3AC Regular Coach (Batch 01 to 11, 20 to 22)

DAY 01: Depart from Ahmedabad for Delhi by 3 AC train in the morning/evening.

DAY 02: Arrive Delhi in the morning. Transfer to a hotel for freshen up (Please note that no extra bed will be provided) and depart for Manali in the evening by luxury bus.

DAY 03: Arrive at the campsite in the morning. Allotment of tents & orientation meeting. This first gathering is very important as it would help the campers to understand the objectives & activities of the camp. Tent pitching activity before lunch. Short trek to a nearby village after lunch.

DAY 04: Half day trek to the beautiful and magnificent Parsha water falls. The group will be back at the campsite for lunch. Burma bridge and Zip line after lunch.

DAY 05: Rock climbing and Rappelling in the morning and visit to Hadimba temple and Manali town for shopping after early lunch. Bonfire along with music in the evening.

DAY 06: Full day visit to Atal tunnel, Solang valley and snow point. Packed lunch will be provided.

DAY 07: Stream walk, group games, feed-back session and group photograph in the morning. Packing after lunch and depart for Delhi after tea.

DAY 08: Arrive Delhi in the morning. Transfer to a hotel for freshen up (Please note that no extra bed will be provided) and depart for Ahmedabad by 3 Ac train in the evening.

DAY 09: Arrive Ahmedabad in the morning/afternoon.

*Please note that this is a tentative schedule and may change as per the operational feasibility.
*Final travel schedule will be ready 2 days before the departure.

General schedule:
06.00: wakeup call
07.00: warming up exercise
08.00: breakfast
13.00: lunch
16.00: tea/coffee
18.30: firewood collection
19.30: dinner
20.30: camp fire
22.00: lights off

Himalayan Camp – Manali Tentative Schedule By 3AC Special Coach (Batch 12 to 19)
DAY 01: Depart in the morning from Ahmedabad for Chandigarh by train in a 3 Ac special (chartered) bogie.

DAY 02: Arrive Chandigarh in the morning and depart for Manali by bus. Arrive at the campsite in the evening. Allotment of tents, dinner.

DAY 03: Orientation meeting in the morning. This first gathering is very important as it would help the campers to understand the objectives & activities of the camp. Tent pitching activity before lunch. Short trek to a nearby village after lunch.

DAY 04: Half day trek to the beautiful and magnificent Parsha water falls. The group will be back at the campsite for lunch. Burma bridge and Zip line after lunch.

DAY 05: Rock climbing and Rappelling in the morning and visit to Hadimba temple and Manali town for shopping after early lunch. Bonfire along with music in the evening.

DAY 06: Full day visit to Atal tunnel, Solang valley and snow point. Packed lunch will be provided.

DAY 07: Stream walk and group games in the morning. Feed-back session, group photograph, packing and checkout in the evening. Depart for Chandigarh after dinner.

DAY 08: Arrive Chandigarh in the morning. Transfer to a hotel for freshen up (Please note that no extra bed will be provided) and depart for Ahmedabad by 3 Ac special (chartered) bogie in the evening.

DAY 09: Arrive Ahmedabad in the morning.

*Please note that this is a tentative schedule and may change as per the operational feasibility.
*Final travel schedule will be ready 2 days before the departure.

General schedule:
06.00: wakeup call
07.00: warming up exercise
08.00: breakfast
13.00: lunch
16.00: tea/coffee
18.30: firewood collection
19.30: dinner
20.30: camp fire
22.00: lights off

Charges: Our Charges are inclusive of accomodation, travelling from Ahmedabad (by different modes), food, service charges and GST. All charges are per person.

Batch No. 01 to 11, 20 to 22 are also open for families.

From Ahmedabad by 3AC Train Journey Regular Coach (For Batch 01 to 11 & 20 to 22)
Rs.25,400/- For Students (11-22 yrs)
Rs.27,600/- For Others (Above 22 yrs)
Rs.23,400/- For Child with Family (5 to 10 yrs)

From Ahmedabad by 3AC Train  Journey Special Coach (Batch No 12 to 19)
Rs.27,400/- For Students (11-22 yrs)

Package Cost Includes:
All meals during the camp / tour (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). Transfers & sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary by Non-A/c Vehicle. Accommodation in Tents.

Package Cost Does Not Include:
Any meals other than those mentioned above. Any Hotel tips, Room Service, Laundry, Mineral water, Telephone charges and all items of personal nature and meals and drinks not specified in the inclusions. Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions. Camera fees wherever applicable. Ropeway/Boating charges wherever applicable. In case if any sightseeing place is cancelled or rescheduled, due to any unforeseen reasons, no refund will be given for that.

Cheques or DD should be in favour of OUTDOORS UNLIMITED, payable at VADODARA only.


A batch in any programme is subjet to cancellation if the total numbers of participants is below 20.

Cancellation Charges*:
Minimum : @10%
Between 30 & 15 days : @25%
Between 14 & 8 days : @50%
Last 7 days : No Refund

* Cancellation charges will be applicable on total Program cost.
* Please note that the booking is not transferable.
* Please bring original receipt for claiming the refund.

*In case of Government Lockdownbecause of Covid, the cancellation charges would be only Rs.1,000/-. Rest of the amount will be refunded. For any other reason, the regular cancellation policy will be applied.

• Jain food will be provided on demand as per availability.
• The amount once paid is non transferable.
  
• The balance payment is to be paid at least 30 days before the departure of the batch. If balance payment is not made on time it would automatically be considered cancelled without any prior intimation and no refund would be given in this regard.
  
• Local Cheque/Demand Draft should be issued in favour of OUTDOORS UNLIMITED. Outstation cheque would not be accepted.
  
• Payment against dishonoured cheque/s to be paid in cash with additional charge of Rs.200/- per cheque.
  
• No refund will be given in case the participant terminates the tour at any point due to any reason.
• According to the strength of the group proper vehicle would be arranged and that should be acceptable to all.
  
• Participants will have to walk to visit the places that are near to the hotel or where our vehicle cannot reach.
  
• Please do not bring valuables in the tour. It will be participant's duty to take care of their own luggage.
• The organisers shall not be held responsible for loss/theft of the participant’s luggage and belongings.
• At any point during the tour if any damage is done to the hotel property or bus or at any other point knowingly or unknowingly by any participant the responsible participant will have to bear the total damage charges and will have to settle it on the spot.
  
• Tour may be cancelled if there is not enough strength; actual amount paid by the participant towards the trip will be refunded by A/c payee cheque only. No other claims will be entertained.
  
• It is the responsibility of participant to collect the necessary travel documents from our office on time. The organisers or any individual connected with it will not be held responsible in case of any accident or any unforeseen calamity.
  
• The Company reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking/terminate a passenger on tour in event of unreasonable behaviour at any time.
  
• The Company has the right at any time and for any reason to amend, alter, vary or withdraw/substitute a hotel, travel arrangement or independent contractor for the reasons, which may be deemed fit and proper by the Company. The passengers shall have no rights to raise any dispute regarding the same.
  
• In case if the tour days increases due to any unforeseen circumstances, the participants will have to pay Rs.2,000/- per head per day in cash to the tour manager.
  
• Outdoors Unlimited has the right to use the participant's name, information and photographs in promotional materials, brochures and press releases.
  
• In case if any rescue operation is to be undertaken, it will be charged from the participants on actual basis.
  
• In case if the tour is cancelled or abandoned due to any unforeseen circumstances, no refund would be given.
  
• Organisers will not be responsible towards any internal disputes arising with fellow participants.
• We are not bound to provide name, address or any other personal details of other participants.
• Any claim or complaint by the passenger must be notified to the Company in writing within ten days after the tour completion date. No claim notified to the Company outside this period will be entertained and the Company shall incur no liability in respect thereof.
  
• If the passenger has any complaint in respect of services provided by any of the independent contractors, the passenger shall immediately notify the same to the independent contractor and a copy thereof should be handed over to the tour manager, to enable the Company to take up the matter with the independent contractor.
  
• The signing of the booking form by the passengers shall mean acceptance in totality of the ‘Terms and Conditions’ contained herein by the passengers. In case of one or more, but not all passengers signing the ‘Booking Form’, it shall be deemed that the others have duly authorized the concerned signing passenger.
  
• Disputes, if any, will be subject to jurisdiction of Vadodara courts only.

Disclaimer: While all care will be taken for the safety of the participants, OUTDOORS UNLIMITED, or any individual OR agency connected to it would not be held responsible for any accident or any unforeseen incident. Participants will have to look after their luggage throughout the journey as well as during the camp/tour. Doctor’s certificate would be required if the participant is undergoing any medical treatment, is over-weight or above 60 years.
OUTDOORS UNLIMITED reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking/terminate a participant during the camp/eco-tour in event of unreasonable behaviour in such cases no refund will be given.

• Please mark your attendance with the Group Leader at the Railway Station at the time and date given in the itinerary. 
  
• Do not board the Train without Reporting. 
  
• Itinerary is only for Parents’ reference, Participants should carry only the lower slip of the Itinerary.

• Campers should not get down during the train journey at any station. In case of any requirement, the group leader should be informed.
  
• Campers are requested not to stand near the Door of the train.
  
• Campers should avoid talking to Strangers.
  

Camp Site

• There will be separate accommodation for Girls and Boys on 4-6 sharing basis & seperate tent per family.
  
• Campsite is opposite Kalath Post office, Jagatsukh Manali.

• Wholesome & Hygienic vegetarian Food will be served, including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
• In train, we generally provide the Train Food.
  
• Participants have to manage drinking water on their own during the journey.
  
• Special Jain / Swaminarayan food is also served at the campsite if mentioned in the application form. However, the same cannot be guaranteed during the journey.   

• Usually the day temperature is pleasant but in case of rains, it may go down. Nights would be cold. The Weather in the Himalayas is very unpredictable. It is advisable to carry enough woolens & Rain coat.
  

• The campers will be escorted by trained group leaders from Ahmedabad to the campsite & back.
  
• There will be at least one female group leader in each batch.
  
• Apart from these group leaders there will be enough people to look after them at the campsite.
  
• All the adventure activities are done under the supervision of professional instructors and with all safety measures.
  
• The campsite is a safe place & we have an excellent rapport with the local people.
  
• We are very strict with ourselves and campers. For safety reasons, the campers are not allowed to go out of the campsite without escorts.
  

• Cell phones are allowed but not during camp activities
  
• Parents will be updated about the whereabouts of the campers via SMS every day.
  
• Same updates can also be checked on our website, in case you may not receive SMS due to any technical problem.
  
• Our Camp Director will be constantly in touch with our office, so in case of any inquiry, you may contact our office on 079-26442289 or 079 26561359 (10:30 am to 08:00 pm.).
  

• In case of an emergency, Parents may contact us on 09662299016/21 (08 pm to 10:30 am.)
  
• First – Aid kit will be available with the group leader throughout the programme.
  
• Please do not give any extra medicines to the campers, unless, s/he is undergoing any specific treatment.
  
• There is a doctor on call facility available for any medical emergency.
  

• We cannot do the photography for you but the participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras if they can take care of the same.
  

• A list of things to be carried is given in the brochure. Bring all the things accordingly.
  
• Day-Pack, Water Bottle, Sports Shoes with proper grip, Warm Clothes, Sleeping Material, Goggles & Gloves are essential.
  
• Campers are advised to pack all their material in an easy to handle Rucksack.
  
• Please Tag all the belongings of the campers.
  

• As such our charges include everything; still they may require some extra money for Shopping / Refreshments.
  
• Give only as much as they can handle.
  

• Please submit an original Photo ID proof of the participant at least 1 week before the departure.
  
• The participants may have to pay the fine, wherever applicable in the absence of original Photo ID.
  
• Though proper care of the entire luggage is taken, we will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items.
  
• We have a system of “Lost & Found” at the campsite.
  
• Please pay the balance payment 30 days before the departure.
  
• If you have not filled up the application form, do it at the earliest. The participant will not be allowed to indulge in any activity if the application form is not submitted.
  
• The form contains space for special remarks from your side like sleep walking, allergy etc. If you have not mentioned, please fill it up at least 7 days before the departure.
  

• A Specially designed certificate would be issued to all those campers who complete all the activities and abide by the Camp discipline.