Dalhousie - 9 Days

Overview

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.

Cell Phones: are allowed but not during camp activities.

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

•    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.
•    In case if any Camp activity is cancelled due to weather condition or any other unforeseen reason/s, no refund will be given for that.

Itinerary

Day 1

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

Day 2

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

Day 3

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.

Day 4

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

Day 5

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.

Day 6

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

Day 7

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

Day 8

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

Day 9

Arrive Gandhinagar railway station at 15:00.

Charges:

  • Eligibility: 11 to 22 years.
  • Charges: From Ahmedabad by 3AC Train Journey Regular Coach
  • Rs. 25,800/-
  • Cancellation Charges*:
  • Minimum 10%
  • Between 30 & 15 days 25%
  • Between 14 & 08 days 50%
  • Last 07 days No Refund
Reporting

Please mark your attendance with the Group Leader as per mentioned time and date given in the Receipt, Please do not board the Bus without Reporting.

Camp Site

Campers will stay in Tents. There will be separate accommodation for Girls and Boys. A campsite is near Talala, away from the maddening crowd.

Food

Wholesome & Hygienic vegetarian Food will be served, including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Special Jain / Swaminarayan food is also served at the campsite if mentioned in the application form.

Toilet & Bathing facilities

There will Western and Indian Toilets separate for Boys and Girls. Hot Water will be available for bathing in the afternoon. Please Help to Maintain Proper Hygiene.

Weather

Usually, the mornings, evenings and nights are cold and the afternoons are moderate. It is advisable to carry enough woolens.

Safety & Discipline

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 activities are done under the supervision of professional instructors and with all safety measures. A 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.

Communication

Cell Phones are allowed during traveling and only inside the tent at the Campsite. 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 Incharge will be constantly in touch with SUN ADVENTURES office, so in case of any inquiry, you may contact our office on +91 278 2562295 (05:30 pm to 08:30 pm.).

Emergency

In case of an emergency, Parents may contact us on 09427448668 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.

Photographs

We will be clicking the Photographs of Participants & the same can be viewed and downloaded on three days after the completion of camp. Please go to Our Home Page, Click on Gallery – Photos – Gir Camp. Photographs can also be viewed and shared from our facebook page. Visit https://www.facebook.com/sunadventures and click on like.

Things to be carried

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 and Warm Clothes are essential. Sleeping material will be provided at the campsite. Campers will carry their own luggage in an easy to carry Rucksack. Please Tag all the belongings of the campers.

How Much Money

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 Note

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. 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.

Dates

B.NO. FROM TO
1 28/04/25 MON 06/05/25 TUE
2 29/04/25 TUE 07/05/25 WED
3 04/05/25 SUN 12/05/25 MON
4 05/05/25 MON 13/05/25 TUE
5 10/05/25 SAT 18/05/25 SUN
6 11/05/25 SUN 19/05/25 MON
7 16/05/25 FRI 24/05/25 SAT
8 17/05/25 SAT 25/05/25 SUN
9 22/05/25 THU 30/05/25 FRI
10 23/05/25 FRI 31/05/25 SAT
11 28/05/25 WED 05/06/25 THU
12 29/05/25 THU 06/06/25 FRI

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Dalhousie

Contact Us

304, Ratnadeep Complex,
Opp. Central Salt & Marine Research
Institute, Waghawadi Road,
Bhavnagar – 364 001.
Gujarat – India.

5:30 to 8:30 pm

+91 9427448668

info@sunadventures.org