Leh Explore Camp -2026

National Leh Explore Adventure cum Training Camp -2026

Program Coordinator Contact

• ZAHID BASHIR : 9906535012,01145999000

For queries or assistance, feel free to reach out to

• Participate Information
• Pen Journal of Ladhakh : Click Here

Inclusions

Veg meals at campsite

Tent stay (shared)

Local transport (shared seat tempo)

Inner line permits

Sightseeing as per itinerary

Shared accommodation at Nubra , Tangste and Tso Morori.

Exclusions

Entry fees to monuments

Anything not listed under “Inclusions”

What to Bring

Woolens, cottons

Sturdy shoes, raincoat, sun cap

Lunchbox, water bottle, utensils (plate, mug, spoon)

Toiletries, towel, cold cream, Vaseline

Personal medication + first aid:

Band-aids, crepe bandage, micropore tape

Lozenges, Vicks, Coldarin, Paracetamol

Clotrimazole, Mupirocin, Diclofenac gel

Azithromycin, Electral, Loperamide

Places Covered

Leh Town : Palace, Market, Shanti Stupa, Hall of Fame

Nubra Valley : Hunder, Diskit, Shayok River

Lakes : Pangong, Tso Moriri, Tso Kar

Monasteries : Spituk, Hemis, Thiksey, Shey

Scenic Points : Sangam, Magnetic Hill, Sindhu Ghat, Turtuk

High Passes : Khardung La , Tanglang La

Safety & Security

YHAI offers Group Insurance for accidental death or permanent disability only. Personal insurance for travel and health is strongly recommended . While we prioritize your safety with experienced leaders and detailed planning, YHAI is not liable for accidents, illness, or other unforeseen events.

How to Reach Leh Base Camp

By Bus

• Route 1 : Srinagar → Sonmarg → Zozila Pass → Kargil → Leh (434 km)
• Route 2 : Manali → Keylong → Baralacha → Tanglangla → Upsi → Leh (474 km) Bus services by HRTC, J&K SRTC, and Himachal Tourism with overnight halts.

By Air

• Flights available daily from Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar to Leh .

By Train

• Nearest stations: Jammu , Pathankot , Chandigarh (Require 2–3 days road journey to Leh)

Mobile Connectivity

• Only postpaid services (Airtel, BSNL) work in the Leh-Ladakh region. Prepaid SIMs are not valid .
• Note : Routes and schedule may change based on weather or local conditions .
• What to Bring
• Woolens & cotton clothes
• Water bottle, plate, mug, spoon, bowl
• Raincoat, cold cream/Vaseline
• Towel, toilet set
• First-aid kit & regular medicines
• Lunch box (for packed meals)
• Important Participant Guidelines
• Stick to the schedule - Deviations are not allowed during the program.
• Stay inside YHAI camps only for the entire duration.
• Eco-friendly camp - No littering. Use designated bins.
• No campfires using wood. Avoid non-biodegradable items (as per J&K rules).
• Previous-day reporting is allowed (paid option).
• Risk Advisory
• This is a high-risk adventure with challenging motorbiking on Himalayan passes .

Risks may include

• High altitude sickness (Pulmonary Oedema)
• Stress/exhaustion from tough drives
• Falls or injuries (minor to serious)
• Other unforeseen circumstances YHAI will assist but is not liable for injury, disability, or death.
• How to Enroll
• Online : Visit www.yhaindia.org
• Pay via Net Banking / Debit / Credit Card

After booking, carry these at base camp

• Admit Card
• Trekking Medical Certificate
• YHAI Membership Card (Printout accepted)

Cancellation Method

• Participants booked online must cancel online a minimum of 05 days prior to the reporting date.
• Participants booked offline must email trekking@yhaindia.org a minimum of 05 days prior to the reporting date.
• Requests received less than 05 days before the reporting date are not eligible for credit shell or refund.

Credit Shell

• 100% credit shell of the participation fee, valid till 31st December 2026, usable on any YHAI adventure programme.
• If the next programme is cheaper, the balance can be used on another trek; if costlier, pay the difference.
• Seats may be transferred to family or friends (transferred seats cannot be re-transferred or cancelled).

Refund

• Alternatively, participants may opt for a 50% refund instead of the 100% credit shell, subject to the same notice conditions.

Note: If a programme is cancelled due to natural calamity, government restriction or withdrawal of permission, YHAI is accountable only for the programme fee and not for other expenses incurred by participants.