National Family Adventure cum Training Camp, Kullu 2026

Kullu is often called the Valley of the Gods. The Beas river flows through it between forested hills and apple orchards. YHAI's November family camp is based here, at about 4,000 ft, and packs some of the valley's best outings into five easy days. You visit the hot springs of Manikaran, drive up to the high Rohtang Pass and spend time in Manali. The last full day is a trek to the hilltop temple of Bijli Mahadev.

YHAI has run affordable adventure programs for over 50 years, bringing together people from all walks of life. The Family Camping Program began in 1995, as part of the Silver Jubilee of YHAI National Trekking, so that families could share the outdoors together.

Highlights

• Manikaran: a pilgrim town in the Parvati valley, sacred to Sikhs and Hindus alike. It is famous for its steaming hot springs, which are hot enough to cook in.
• Rohtang Pass: the high pass on the Pir Panjal range that links the Kullu valley with Lahaul and Spiti
• Manali: sightseeing in the hill town at the head of the valley
• Bijli Mahadev: a Shiva temple on a ridge with the Kullu valley on one side and the Parvati valley on the other. According to legend, lightning strikes and breaks its lingam every 12 years, and the priest joins the pieces again with butter.
• Forests of deodar, pine, fir and spruce, and medicinal herbs such as Hath Panja, a Himalayan orchid

At a Glance

• Location: Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. The base camp is in the Kullu-Manali area, and its name will be shared before the program.
• Base camp altitude: about 4,000 ft
• Dates: 14 to 18 November 2026
• Duration: 4 nights / 5 days, with check-out on Day 5 after breakfast
• Fee: Rs. 20,000 per family (husband, wife and two children up to 12 years)
• Extra: Rs. 4,000 per head for a third child or any child over 12

The Fee Includes

• Simple vegetarian meals
• Accommodation
• Transportation as per the itinerary

Program Coordinator

• Mr. Navin Tiwari: 88023 12807 (also WhatsApp)
• National Office: 011 4599 9000

Who Can Join

• Any YHAI member family: husband, wife and two children up to 12 years of age.
• A third child, and any child over 12, costs an extra Rs. 4,000 per head.
• Attach a photograph of the family head and age proof for the children.
• ID proof of the family head is mandatory at registration.
• Parents with infants must bring their own baby feeding supplies.

How to Register

• Online: register at www.yhaindia.org, pay Rs. 20,000 and generate your Admit Card. Carry the Admit Card, medical certificate and membership card to the camp.
• Offline: submit the form, the medical certificate and a Rs. 20,000 demand draft to the Youth Hostels Association of India, 5 Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021.

Mandatory at Reporting

• Original Trekking Medical Certificate, issued within 30 days and signed by an allopathic MBBS/MD doctor, with stamp and registration number
• Admit Card
• YHAI membership card
• Two passport-size photographs
• Two photocopies of ID proof

No participation is allowed without these documents.

How to Reach

• Base camp: in the Kullu-Manali area. The name will be shared before the program.
• By road: regular buses run from Delhi, Chandigarh and Ambala to Kullu. All buses to Manali pass through Kullu.
• By train: the nearest stations are Ambala and Chandigarh.
• By air: the nearest airport is Bhuntar.

Stay and Food

• One room per family.
• Children up to 12 years stay in the same room as their parents.
• If an extra bed is needed, the family pays the hotel's charge for it.
• Children above 12, and any additional children, can join only on payment of the applicable additional charges.
• Simple vegetarian meals are included.

Packing Checklist

• Waterproof, non-skid shoes, sandals, and woollen and cotton socks
• T-shirts, trousers, windcheater, raincoat, sweater and jacket
• Woollen and waterproof gloves, caps, a bandana and sunglasses
• Torch with batteries, water bottle, purifier tablets and a lunch box
• Toiletries: soap, towel, toothpaste and toilet paper
• Personal medicines and a basic first aid kit
• Camera (optional), pen and notebook
• Passport-size photographs, ID and membership card, and the original medical certificate

Camp Rules

• Stick to the schedule. No personal deviations are allowed during the camp.
• Stay only at the YHAI camp. Outside accommodation is not permitted.
• This is an eco-friendly camp. Do not litter, and carry waste to the base camp to dispose of it properly.
• No washing of clothes at the camp, and no burning of wood for campfires.
• Carrying non-biodegradable items is a punishable offence in Himachal Pradesh.
• Smoking, alcohol and drugs/narcotics are strictly prohibited.
• YHAI is not liable for personal accidents or incidents.

Cancellation Method

• Online bookings must be cancelled online at least 5 days before your reporting date.
• Offline bookings must be cancelled by email to trekking@yhaindia.org at least 5 days before your reporting date.
• Only cancellations made this way are eligible for a credit shell or refund. Requests reaching us less than 5 days before reporting are not eligible.

(a) Credit Shell

• A 100% credit shell of the participation fee, valid till 31 December 2026.
• If your next program is cheaper, the balance can be used on another trek till December 2026; if it costs more, you pay the difference.
• A program booked with a credit shell cannot be cancelled again.
• You may transfer your seat to family or friends; a transferred seat cannot be re-transferred or cancelled.
• The credit shell can only be used for YHAI adventure programs - not for membership or hostel bookings.

(b) Refund

• Instead of the credit shell you may opt for a 50% refund, on the same 5-day notice condition.

If a program is cancelled because of a natural calamity, government restriction, withdrawal of permission or any other reason, YHAI is accountable only for the program fee and not for other expenses participants have incurred. YHAI's decision on the fee is binding on all.