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Age Group : 10 to 16 Years
Dates : (2026) 4 June to 11 June
Charges : Rs. 33900/- Per Person
This program is a thoughtfully designed outdoor immersion for children and young adolescents (10–16 years), blending forest exploration, cultural experiences, and mindful adventure in the Kumaon Himalayas. Set amid deodar forests, mountain trails, wildlife sanctuaries, and serene lakes, the program encourages participants to step away from everyday routines and reconnect with nature at a gentle, unhurried pace. Through walking trails, observing wildlife, and engaging with local communities, participants develop a deeper connection with the land, people, and themselves.
Moderately challenging yet nurturing, the program balances adventure with reflection. Activities such as trekking, kayaking, climbing, birdwatching, and camp-based living are complemented by village interactions and shared responsibilities. Group living and guided reflections help cultivate humility, confidence, empathy, and teamwork. Forest & Folk focuses not on pushing limits, but on growing through simplicity, awareness, and meaningful outdoor experiences.
Pair of Clothes ( full track pants and sleeved loose comfortable tshirts), Small Empty Shoulder Bag, Safety Pins, Water Bottle, Handkerchiefs, Night Suit, Sport Shoes, Toiletry Pouch, Cap, Sun Screen Lotion, Diary, Pen, Towel, Extra Pair of Socks, Torch, Sunglasses, Swimming Costume, Plastic Bags, Windcheater, Woolen Sweater, Monkey Cap, Hand Gloves Optional: Camera, Binocular ,Bedding for train journey.
Expensive Jewelry, Ipods, Kindle, Mobile Phones, Electronic Games/ Gadgets, Junk Food, Cold Drinks, Energy Drinks. (If found, these will be confiscated and parents will have to collect them back from Kshitij office)
Gather and meet Team KSHITIJ at Mumbai Central at 10:00 pm. Depart by NDLS DURONTO (22209) at 11:00 pm. (Train ticket charges are not included in the package. Kshitij will charge it as on actual and will try to book tickets in the same or nearest coach. Kshitij faculties will be traveling with participants in the same train.)
Assemble in Mumbai and depart as a group by flight to Delhi.
Group orientation during travel and settling into the journey.
Post dinner, board the overnight train from Delhi to Kathgodam.
Arrival at Kathgodam as per travel schedule.
Transfer to jeeps for a scenic hill drive (approx. 2.5 hours) to Camp Purple, Mukteshwar.
Late lunch on arrival.
Camp orientation, program briefing, participant introductions, and tent allotment.
Settle into the naturally set campsite in American Safari tents.
Early evening Matrix Treasure Hunt in small teams to familiarise participants with the place and people.
Snacks followed by team division and briefing on the next day’s plan.
Bonfire interactions introducing rock craft and rope knots (foundation for rock climbing).
Night sky observation and storytelling, followed by dinner around the bonfire.
Overnight stay in respective tents.
Early morning tea and breakfast.
Short drive to Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, enjoying a scenic drive from the entry gate to the Forest Rest House (FRH).
Exploration of the area with a short trek (approx. 2 hours) to Zero Point, offering panoramic Himalayan views.
Understanding the ecology of the region and opportunities for birdwatching.
Trek back to the FRH for lunch.
Downhill trek (3 km) to Gaunap village, a small settlement on the eastern slopes of the sanctuary, with chances to spot mountain goats and barking deer.
Arrival by evening and accommodation in village homestays and tents.
Hot snacks followed by village exploration.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Short early morning birdwatching trail.
Traditional hot pahadi breakfast.
A beautiful forest trek, exploring Katdhara village en route.
Tea and snacks with local pahadi chutney.
Walking in smaller groups to experience forest silence and observation.
An 8 km trek to reach Dhaulchhina.
Fresh juice and lunch at a local dhaba in Dhaulchhina.
Further trek to Vridh Jageshwar.
Settle into homestays, cottages, and tents.
Sunset walk followed by experience-sharing around the bonfire.
Morning tea followed by an early morning trek.
Scenic trek from Vridh Jageshwar to Jageshwar through dense deodar forests.
Exploration of the Jageshwar temple complex and surrounding area.
Visit to the archaeological museum.
Late breakfast followed by departure for Saattal.
Scenic four-hour drive offering views of lush valleys and mountain landscapes.
Arrival at the campsite and lunch (or en route lunch).
Settle into tents followed by orientation and safety briefing.
Seven Lakes Treasure Hunt involving forest trails, village interactions, and local geography.
Dinner followed by a relaxed evening around the campfire and early night.
Early morning guided birdwatching trail with an introduction to local species such as the Himalayan Flameback and Verditer Flycatcher.
Breakfast at the campsite.
Hike down to the lakes for still-water kayaking using solo and double-seater kayaks.
Guided discussion on lake ecology, including dissolved oxygen, water temperature, and nutrient content.
Visit to a serene waterfall for a refreshing natural bath and supervised swimming in the lake.
Picnic lunch by the lakeside.
Post-lunch rock climbing and rappelling sessions with certified instructors.
Return to camp for tea and snacks.
Evening campfire with games, storytelling, and group reflections.
Breakfast at camp.
Reflection session and formal closing of the program.
Departure for Kathgodam as per travel plan.
Early morning arrival in Delhi.
Group transfer and flight back to Mumbai around late morning.
Program concludes on arrival in Mumbai.
