Age

11

Duration

9 Days

Highest Altitude

6500 ft

Price

Rs. 25800 /-

DALHOUSIE:

It is a spectacular little hill station surrounded by five Himalayan hills that dominate tall and handsome Deodar and Oak trees. The forest trails nearby overlook vistas of wooded hills, waterfalls, springs and rivulets. The magnificent view of Chamba Valley and the inspiring snow-clad peaks of Dhauladhar range fill the entire horizon. Wildlife lovers stand a great chance of spotting mammals like the Asiatic Black Bear, Yellow Throated Marten, Himalayan Palm Civet, Red fox and a wide variety of Birds.

Information

Eligibility:

for students of age group 11-22 years only.

Activities:

Trekking, Nature Walk,  Rappelling, Zip Line, Tree Jumaring, Treasure Hunt, Night under the Stars (Optional), Night Trek (Optional), Camp fire, Group games, Town Visit and Bird watching.

Accommodation:

Accommodation would be in tents on 4/5 sharing basis in one alpine tent, separate for girls and boys. All tens have have electricity and are equipped with sleeping bags. There are western toilets and bathrooms at the campsite.

Please Carry:

Six pairs of comfortable clothes, night dress, sweater, jacket, raincoat, bath towel, sports shoes, socks, sandals/floaters, woolen cap, woolen socks, gloves, air-pillow, water bottle, torch, daypack, folding umbrella, water-proof shoe bag and toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, sunscreen, cold cream, lip balm etc.). Also carry an original photo ID proof. The participants may have to pay fine, wherever applicable in the absence of original photo ID.

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

Mobile Phones:

Are allowed but not during camp activities.

Food:

Wholesome and hygienic vegetarian food would be served. Special Jain/Swaminarayan food is also served, if mentioned in the application form.

Certificate:

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

Medical Facilities:

Medical Facilities in the form of  First aid would be available throughout the programme. All emergencies would be treated by the nearest available doctor/medical facility. If any participant/s needs to be taken to a clinic or hospital, they will be responsible for covering the doctor's fee, medical expenses, transport charges, and any other related costs.

Batch Dates

B. No.

From

To

1

Monday , 28-Apr-2025

Tuesday , 06-May-2025

2

Tuesday , 29-Apr-2025

Wednesday , 07-May-2025

3

Sunday , 04-May-2025

Monday , 12-May-2025

4

Monday , 05-May-2025

Tuesday , 13-May-2025

5

Saturday , 10-May-2025

Sunday , 18-May-2025

6

Sunday , 11-May-2025

Monday , 19-May-2025

7

Friday , 16-May-2025

Saturday , 24-May-2025

8

Saturday , 17-May-2025

Sunday , 25-May-2025

9

Thursday , 22-May-2025

Friday , 30-May-2025

10

Friday , 23-May-2025

Saturday , 31-May-2025

11

Wednesday , 28-May-2025

Thursday , 05-Jun-2025

12

Thursday , 29-May-2025

Friday , 06-Jun-2025

Itinerary

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (Batch 01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 11) By 3 AC Regular Coach

Depart from Gandhinagar for Pathankot in the morning by train in a 3 AC Regular Coach. Overnight journey.

Arrive Pathankot at 15:00 and depart for Dalhousie by luxury vehicle/s. Arrive Dalhousie Campsite at around 21:00. Tent allotment & dinner.

Orientation meeting at 07:00 in the morning. This first gathering is very important as it would help the campers to understand the objectives & activities of the camp. Briefing on Mountain walking after breakfast and introduction to the flora of the surroundings through a Nature walk in the forest.  The group will be back at the campsite for lunch. Introduction to Jumaring at 15:30.

Introduction to Zip line in the morning. A session on Birds after Zip line. Rappelling at 16:00.

Half-day trek to a hilltop, which is the highest point around Dalhousie. The group will return at the camp site for lunch. Group games at 15:30 to enhance teamwork and interaction. Briefing about Khajjiar at 18:00. Night Trek & Night Under the Stars at 20:30.  

Trek to Khajjiar in the morning, offering stunning landscapes and exploration opportunities. Back to the campsite by 13:00. Treasure hunt at 17:00.
 

Concluding session and photo session in the morning. Visit to Dalhousie town for shopping or window shopping after early lunch.

Depart early in the morning for Pathankot. Arrive Pathankot and depart for Gandhinagar by 3 Ac Regular Coach.

Arrive Gandhinagar railway station at 15:00.


General schedule:
06.00: wakeup call
07:00: warming up exercise
07.30: breakfast
12.30: lunch
13.30: Bathing time
15.00: tea/coffee (if the group is at the campsite)
18.45: firewood collection
19.30: dinner
20.30: camp fire
22.00: lights off

Costing

Charges:
 
From Ahmedabad by 3AC Train Journey Regular Coach

Rs. 25,800/-

Our Fee: is inclusive of accommodation, travelling from Ahmedabad (by different modes), food and GST. All the charges are per person.
 
Registration: Please fill up the registration form and pay an advance of Rs. 10000/- to confirm your booking. The balance payment should reach our office at least 30 days before the commencement of the journey. Reservation is done on first come first served basis. Railway reservation will depend on the availability of tickets.
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Cheques or DD should be in favour of OUTDOORS UNLIMITED, payable at VADODARA only

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

Registration:

Please fill up the registration form and pay an advance of Rs. 10,000/- to confirm your booking. The balance payment should reach our office at least 30 days before the commencement of the journey. Reservation is done on first come first served basis. Railway reservation will depend on the availability of tickets.

Cancellation Charges: 
Minimum 10%
Between 30 & 15 days 25%
Between 14 & 08 days 50%
Last 07 days No Refund

*Cancellation charges will be applicable on total Programme cost. Please note that the booking is not transferable. Please bring original receipt for claiming the refund. The refund amount will be given by A/c Payee Cheque only.

(In case of a Government lockdown, the cancellation charges would be only Rs. 1000/-. Rest of the amount will be refunded. For any other reason, the regular cancellation policy will be applied).