NATIONAL FAMILY ADVENTURE CUM TRAINING CAMP LEH (July to Sep) – 2025


Youth Hostels Association of India has been organizing various adventure programs for the last 48 years.


Program

πŸ•οΈ YHAI Family Adventure Camp – Leh
 
πŸ“ Location & Duration
 

State: Jammu & Kashmir

Location: Leh

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days

Valid Age: 18 – 60 years

Reporting Point: EVER GLAD GUEST HOUSE, UPPER TUKCHA ROAD, OPPOSITE TO STADIUM

 
πŸ“ž Contact Details
 

  • Support Contact: 7827999000
  • YHAI INDIA: 7827999000, 011-45999015
  • Check-in: 11:00 AM
  • Check-out: 9:00 AM

 

πŸŽ’ What to Carry
 

  • 🍽️ Lunch Box
  • 🚰 Water Bottle
  • πŸŽ’ Personal Belongings
 
πŸ“Ά Mobile Network Info
 

  • βœ… Postpaid only (Airtel, Jio, BSNL)
  • ❌ No prepaid services will work in the area
 
🏞️ About the Program
 

  • Organized by Youth Hostels Association of India – 48+ years of experience
  • Diverse participant backgrounds
  • Supported by dedicated volunteers

 
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family Camping Notes
 

  • Started in 1995 (YHAI’s Silver Jubilee)
  • Open for YHAI volunteers & members’ families
  • This year’s Family Adventure Camp is being held in Leh.
 
πŸ“… Day-Wise Schedule
 

  • Day 01: πŸ“ Report at IYH Leh by 12:00 PM
    🚢 Acclimatization walk + Orientation
  • Day 02: πŸ“Œ Visit: Srinagar Route: Sangam (confluence of rivers)
    , Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, Spituk Monastery, Hall of Fame, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Leh Market
  • Day 03: Nubra Valley via Khardung La (Shared dorms)
    πŸš— Cross Khardung La Pass
    🏨 Stay in shared dorms (men/women separate)
    πŸ‘‰ Not family-wise accommodation
  • Day 04: Pangong Lake via Changla Pass & Shayok River, Return
    πŸ—» Via Changla Pass and Shayok River
    πŸ“ Visit Pangong Lake, return to Leh
  • Day 05: Manali Route Sightseeing
    🚌 Scenic drive & visit on Manali route
  • Day 06: Recreation & Checkout
    β˜• Breakfast, checkout by 9:00 AM
 
πŸ’° Additional Costs (To Be Paid by Participants)
 

  • 🚌Transportation for sightseeing: β‚Ή4000–₹5000 per person
  • πŸͺͺInner Line Permit: Not included
  • 🐫Camel Ride & Extra Activities: Extra charges apply
  • 🎟️Entry Fees to tourist places: Not included
 
βœ… Inclusions
 

  • 🍽️ Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, tea snacks, soup, health drinks
  • 🏠 Leh: Each family gets 1 room for 4 nights
  • 🏨 Nubra: Shared dorms (1 night)

 
🚫 Exclusions
 

  • Personal expenses
  • Sight Seeing by Tempo Traveler /Majda/Bus (as per availability)
  • Inner Line Permit
  • Camel Ride, Any other activities
  • Anything not listed in the inclusions
 
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Eligibility & Family Rules
 

  • βœ… Open to YHAI members only, first-come-first-serve
  • πŸ‘ͺ Family = Husband + Wife + 2 children (≀12 years)
  • Age proof & photos of family head required
  • ❌ Single individuals not eligible
  • πŸͺͺ Photo ID of family head mandatory at reporting
  • πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦ Charges for children:12–18 yrs: β‚Ή1000 per child
  • Above 18 yrs: β‚Ή2000 + YHAI membership
  • Additional person (beyond family): β‚Ή3000
  • πŸ’³ Membership is mandatory for husband & wife, and for children above 18
 
🏑 Accommodation Details
 

  • One Room per Family
  • Mattress, Pillow, Blankets Provided
  • Shared Toilet & Bath Facilities
 
πŸ₯— Food & Water
 

  • Nutritious Vegetarian Meals
  • Filtered Water Provided
 
πŸŽ’ What to Bring
 
Clothing:

  • 🧣 Woolens, cotton shirts, slacks, cotton pants, cap, sturdy shoes, socks
  •  

Utensils & Personal Items:

  • 🍽️ Rain sheet, towel, soap, toilet paper, camera, extra batteries
  •  

Medical Kit:

  • πŸ’Š Regular meds + Crepe Bandage (4in), Micropore tape, Bandaids, Lozenges, Coldarin, Paracetamol, Electral, Diclofenac gel, Mupirocin cream, Clotrimazole cream/powder, Loperamide, Azithromycin
    🧴 Cold cream, Vaseline, Goggles, Needle & Thread, Penknife, Spare buttons
 
πŸ“ How to Reach Base Camp (Leh)
🚍By Bus:

  • Route 1: Srinagar β†’ Sonmarg β†’ Zozila β†’ Kargil β†’ Leh (434 km)
    J&K SRTC buses, overnight halt at Kargil
  • Route 2: Manali β†’ Keylong β†’ Baralacha β†’ Tanglang La β†’ Upsi β†’ Leh (474 km)
    HRTC & J&K SRTC operate daily deluxe/ordinary services
    Overnight halt at Keylong or Darcha

 
✈️By Air:

  • Direct Flights from Delhi / Jammu / Srinagar

 
πŸš†By Train:

  • Nearest Stations: Jammu, Pathankot, Chandigarh
  • Require multi-day bus travel to reach Leh

πŸ“΅ No Prepaid Mobile Network in Leh
Only Postpaid (Airtel, BSNL) work
⚠️ Note: Route & schedule may change due to weather or admin conditions

 
πŸ” Safety & Security
 

  • βœ”οΈ Route vetted by expert staff & leaders
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Safety precautions in place, but YHAI is not liable for accidents or illness
  • 🚭 Smoking, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited
 
πŸ•οΈ Family Adventure Camping Program – YHAI
πŸ“How to Join
πŸ’³ Deposit Program Fee To:
 

Account Name: Youth Hostels Association of India

Bank: Punjab National Bank

Branch: Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021

Account Number: 1736000100169945

IFSC Code: PUNB0173600

Note: Bookings are non-transferable and non-reschedulable

 
πŸ“… Reporting Dates (2025)
 

18 Jul | 23 Jul | 28 Jul | 02 Aug | 07 Aug | 12 Aug | 17 Aug | 22 Aug | 27 Aug

01 Sep | 06 Sep | 11 Sep | 16 Sep | 21 Sep | 26 Sep | 01 Oct | 06 Oct

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