Leh Family Camp 2026

National Family Adventure cum Training Camp Leh - 2026

Program Coordinator Contact

ZAHID BASHIR : 9906535012, 01145999000

Check In Time :- 11A.M

Check Out TIme :- 9A.M

What to Carry

Lunch Box

Water Bottle

Personal Belongings

Mobile Network Info

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 adventure programs

Participants from diverse backgrounds join these affordable trekking experiences

Supported by a strong network of dedicated volunteers

Special Note: Family Camping

Started in 1995 during YHAI's Silver Jubilee

For families of volunteers & members

This year's Family Adventure Camp is being held in Leh.

Inclusions

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

Exclusion

• 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
• Participate Information
• Additional Costs (Payable by Participants)
• Transportation for sightseeing : ₹4000-₹5000 per person
• Inner line permit : Not included
• Camel ride & other activities : Extra charges apply
• Entry fees to tourist places: Not included
• Eligibility & Family Rules
• Open to YHAI members only , first-come-first-serve
• Family = Husband + Wife + 2 children (≤12 years)
• Age proof & photos of family head required
• Single individuals not eligible
• Photo ID of family head mandatory at reporting

Charges for children

• 12-18 yrs : ₹1000 per child
• Above 18 yrs : ₹2000 + YHAI membership
• Additional person (beyond family) : ₹3000
• Membership is mandatory for husband & wife , and for children above 18

Family Adventure Camping Program - YHAI

How to Join

Deposit Program Fee To

• A/C Name : Youth Hostels Association of India
• Bank : Punjab National Bank
• Branch : Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021
• A/C No. : 1736000100169945
• IFSC Code : PUNB0173600
• Note : Bookings are non-transferable & non-reschedulable
• Who Can Participate?
• Open to YHAI members only (first come, first served)
• A family = husband, wife + 2 children (≤12 years)
• Age proof required
• Photo of family head mandatory
• 3rd child charged extra
• Single person ≠ family - not eligible
• Photo ID of family head required
• Children 12-18 yrs : ₹1000 extra
• Above 18 yrs : ₹2000 + membership required
• Double-bedded room per family (up to 2 children max)
• Membership mandatory for husband & wife; also for children above 18 yrs
• How to Reach Base Camp (Leh, Ladakh)
• By Bus
• Route 1 : Srinagar → Sonmarg → Zozila → Kargil → Leh (434 km)
• J&K SRTC buses, overnight halt at Kargil
• Route 2 : Manali → Keylong → Baralacha → Tanglang La → Upsi → 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
• By Train
• Nearest stations: Jammu, Pathankot, Chandigarh
• Require multi-day bus travel to reach Leh
• No Prepaid Mobile Network in Leh
• Only Postpaid (Airtel, BSNL) work
• Note : Route & schedule may change due to weather or admin conditions
• Accommodation
• One room per family
• Mattress, pillows & blankets provided
• Food & Water
• Nutritious vegetarian meals provided
• Filtered water available
• 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

• 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
• Safety & Security
• Route vetted by expert staff & leaders
• Safety precautions in place, but YHAI is not liable for accidents or illness
• Smoking, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited

Online Bookings

• Participants who have booked online must cancel their booking online through the website at least 5 days before the reporting date.

Offline Bookings

• Participants who have booked offline must send a cancellation request by email to trekking@yhaindia.org at least 5 days before the reporting date.

Eligibility for Cancellation

• Only cancellations made within the above timeline are eligible for a credit shell or refund.
• Cancellation requests received less than 5 days before the reporting date will not be entertained and are not eligible for a credit shell or refund.

Refund

• Participants opting for a refund will get 50% of the paid program fee.
• The refund is processed only after completion of the program.

Credit Shell

• Participants opting for a credit shell receive 100% of the paid participation fee as credit, valid until 31 December 2027.
• The credit shell may be used for any program organised by the YHAI National Office, or by YHAI State Branches and Units that operate a credit shell policy on their programs.
• The credit shell can only be used against treks and programs. It cannot be adjusted against membership fees or hostel bookings.

Adjustment of Credit Shell

• If the new program costs less than the available credit, the balance may be used for another eligible trek or program until 31 December 2027.
• If the new program costs more, the difference must be paid by the participant.

No Further Cancellation

• A program booked using a credit shell cannot be cancelled, or converted into another credit shell or refund, under any circumstances.

Transfer of Seats

• A confirmed seat may be transferred to a family member or friend. Once transferred, the seat cannot be transferred again or cancelled.