Spend a week in the wilderness
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Set along the powerful Tons River in the Himalayas, this program is built around high-adventure experiences and real-world challenges. From a multi-day river rafting expedition to mountain biking or backpacking through wilderness, participants push their limits, build resilience, and grow in independence. Designed to stretch campers physically and mentally, the program fosters confidence, teamwork, and a deeper connection to the outdoors all within a safe and well-supported environment.
The Ultimate River-Rush
The centrepiece of Camp Tons is a three-day river rafting journey on the Tons River. The remaining days offer a choice between mountain biking across exhilarating trails or backpacking through overnight wilderness. Biking requires prior cycling experience and a minimum height of five feet. Beyond the core activities, campers enjoy treks to natural pools, village visits, and classic camp traditions including Chhota Hazri and Helter Skelter.
Built for safety
Safety is carefully integrated into every aspect of the Tons experience. Camp Chiefs and instructors trained through NOLS, NIM, JIM, and HMI supervise all programs with a 1:6 adult-to-participant ratio, with at least one female instructor per ten female participants. Equipment meets international UIAA standards and is regularly audited. A resident doctor stays on campus, with an emergency vehicle on standby and the nearest hospital in Purola approximately 50 minutes away.
Stay By The Riverside
Participants stay in spacious tents in groups of four to five, typically selecting their own tent mates. Boys and girls are housed separately. The campus features built-up toilets, hot water, and multiple sheltered gathering spaces. The Bomb Shelter — a sunken pit serving as the main dining area is a beloved hub of interaction and community storytelling after full days on the river and trail.
Fuel For The Journey
Nutritious, balanced meals fuel campers through the physically demanding Tons program. Food is predominantly vegetarian, with eggs at breakfast and non-vegetarian options available four to five times. Jain meal requests are accommodated. Regular snacks and hydration reminders are provided, mealtimes are closely supervised, and campers are encouraged to wash their own dishes and minimise food wastage.
Travel Details
Travel departs from Terminal 1, Delhi Airport at 6:00 PM, with a reporting time of 5:00 PM, arriving at camp in time for breakfast. The return reaches Delhi Airport at 6:00 AM. The 505-kilometre journey takes around 14 hours via Solan in Himachal Pradesh. Participants travel by AC Volvo or Benz bus, transferring to non-AC MUVs for the final 50 kilometres of winding mountain roads.
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