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

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.