National Himalayan Trekking Cum Training & Nature Study Expedition Dalhousie 2026

Join the National Himalaya Trekking Expedition (Nature Study) in Dalhousie! This adventure-packed program focuses on building courage, leadership, team spirit, and national integration.

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State: Uttarakhand

Location: DALHOUSIE

Duration: 5N/6D

Valid Age: 10 – 15

Support Contact: 01145999000

Reporting Point: Youth Hostel Dalhousie

 
Overview

Program Coordinator: YHA INDIA 📞 01145999000, 01145999015

About the Program 🌄

Join the National Himalaya Trekking Expedition (Nature Study) in Dalhousie! This adventure-packed program focuses on building courage, leadership, team spirit, and national integration.

Location: Dalhousie, Chamba District, HP 🏞️

Altitude: Max Gain 9800 ft ⛰️

Flora & Fauna 🌳🐾

  1. Flora: Deodar trees, alpine ranges, colorful flowers 🌸
  2. Fauna: Blue Bull, Leopard, Mongoose, Fox, Barking Deer 🦌

Program Includes:

  1. Simple vegetarian meals 🍽️
  2. Shared accommodation 🛏️
  3. Equipment & training 🧗‍♂️
  4. Forest entry fee 🌲
  5. Guidance & group insurance 🛡️

Important:

  1. Exclusively for YHAI members (Membership available at base camp or online)
  2. Reporting Point: Youth Hostel Dalhousie (After 4:00 PM) 🕓
 
Day Wise Schedule

Day 01: Reporting at Youth Hostel Dalhousie (After 4:00 PM)

  1. Acclimatization & Orientation 🌲
  2. Acclimatization walk around the base camp to adjust to the altitude.

Day 02: River Crossing 🌊

  1. 5-hour trek to Bada Nallah for a thrilling river crossing experience with expert instructors.
  2. Return to base camp after the activity.

Day 03: Trek to Kalatop ⛰️

  1. Transport to Lakharmandi, then trek to Kalatop (8000 ft) for a photo session.
  2. Return to base camp via a jungle route (5-hour trek).

Day 04: Height Gain Trek ⛰️

  1. Transport to Dainkund (9800 ft), then trek to Joth (9000 ft).
  2. Return to base camp after a photo session (4-hour trek).

Day 05: Rappelling 🧗‍♀️

  1. Head to Panchpulla for rappelling, then trek to a beautiful waterfall.
  2. Return to base camp after a photo session.

Day 06: Recreation & Check-out 🎉

  1. Recreation activity followed by check-out after breakfast.

Note: Route and schedule may change based on local conditions.

Who Can Participate 👥

  1. Age group: 10-15 years.
  2. Only junior members allowed.
  3. 1 teacher/escort for every 10 students gets free participation (first-come, first-served).

How to Participate 💻

Online Booking:

  1. Pay the program fee of Rs. 5000/- online at www.yhaindia.org via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card.
  2. After successful payment, the Admit Card will be generated.
  3. Bring Admit CardTrekking Medical Certificate, and Membership Card when reporting.

Offline Booking:

  1. Download the Trekking Registration Form and Trekking Medical Certificate.
  2. Send the form along with a DD of Rs. 5000/- in favor of \\\\”Youth Hostels Association of India\\\\” to:
  3. Trekking Department
  4. National Office, YHAI
  5. 5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021
  6. Contact: 07827999000
  7. You can also apply through YHAI Units or State Branches.
  8. Note: Offline bookings are subject to seat availability.
 
Facts

Food & Accommodation 🍽️🏠

  1. Simple vegetarian meals
  2. Pucca accommodation on a sharing basis

Safety & Supplies 🛠️

  1. Pack: Rucksack (if available), cotton shirt/trousers, woolens, jacket, gloves, raincoat, hunter shoes, woolen socks, hand gloves, torch with spare batteries, water bottle, lunch box, mug/tumbler, plate, spoon, water purifying tablets, pen knife, needle/thread, spare buttons, goggles, cold cream/vaseline, soap, toilet paper, towel, personal meds, camera (extra batteries)

How to Reach 🚆🚌

  1. Nearest Railway Station: Pathankot (80 km, ~4 hrs to Dalhousie)
  2. Regular bus services from Delhi, Pathankot & Punjab

Important Notes 📜

  1. Follow the schedule strictly; extra activities at your own risk.
  2. No stay outside YHAI camp.
  3. Keep the environment clean—no littering.
  4. Wood burning for campfires is prohibited.
  5. Certificates 🏅: Given to participants who complete the trek and follow the rules.

Leave & Scholarships 🏅

  1. Special Casual Leave: Available for Central Govt. employees (up to 30 days).
  2. Justice TPS Chawla Scholarship: For underprivileged girls (family income < Rs. 1,00,000/year).
  3. Siddharth Scholarship: 50% off program fee for underprivileged young men & women (<30, family income < Rs. 2,50,000/year).
 
Reporting Dates

25-04-2026 | 01-05-2026 | 06-05-2026 | 11-05-2026 | 16-05-2026
 
Cancellation Policy

✅ Cancellation Method:

1️⃣ Participants booked online will do online cancellation minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.

2️⃣ Participants booked offline will inform their cancellation by email to 📧 trekking@yhaindia.org minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.

⚠️ Only cancellation done as per above method will be eligible for credit shell/refund. The below cancellation policy will however not be applicable if the request reaches short of 10 days prior to the reporting date and shall not be eligible for credit shell/refund.

📜 Cancellation Policy:

The Participant, who cancels the programme by serving request minimum 10 days prior to his/her reporting date as per above terms and conditions of “Cancellation Method”, is eligible to get the credit shell or refund as follows:

(a) Credit Shell:-

✔️ In case you are unable to join the programme due to any reason, you will get a 100% Credit Shell of the participation fees which will be valid till 31st December 2026.

✔️ If the next programme opted by you is cheaper, you may use the balance amount in any of the Trek till Dec 2026.

✔️ If the next opted programme is costlier, the trekker has to pay the differential amount.

⛔ Program opted using the Credit Shell cannot be cancelled again.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 You may transfer your seat to your family members and friends also. The seats thus transferred cannot be retransferred or cancelled.

🎯 The credit shell can only be used in booking of adventure programs organised by YHAI. The credit shell will not be used in taking memberships and hostel bookings.

OR

(b) Refund:-

💵 Participants can opt for a 50% refund instead of 100% credit shell if they wish to. The conditions of “Cancellation Method” will be the same as mentioned above. The participant has to inform either offline or online minimum 10 days prior to his reporting date. If the request reaches short of 10 days prior to the reporting date the refund request shall not be considered.

📝 Note: If any program will be cancelled due to 🌪️ Natural Calamity / 🏛️ Government Restriction / ❌ Cancellation of Permission or any other reasons, YHAI will be accountable only for program fees and not other expenses which participants have made for joining the program. In these circumstances the decision for participation fees will be considered by the YHAI and will be bound to all.

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