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Join a hands-on, beginner-friendly survival course set in the scenic forests of Kalath near Manali. Over six immersive days, learn to build shelters, start fires, find and purify water, navigate using natural cues, and respond to emergencies in the wild.
Through forest treks, scenario challenges, and expert-led sessions, you’ll develop real outdoor self-reliance and confidence. Perfect for students, trekkers, and curious explorers looking to reconnect with the raw essentials of nature.
Bhuntar Airport
Chandigarh Railway Station
Manali Bus Stand
Into Wild Himalaya Camp, Kalath
🏔️ Altitude: 2050 mÂ
Reach Into Wild Himalaya Camp by afternoon and settle into your outdoor base. The day kicks off with gear issue (compass, rope, maps, kits), team introductions, and orientation into the mindset and essentials of wilderness survival. Evening campfire talk sets the tone—calmness, clarity, and crisis response.
Learn to build lean-to and A-frame shelters using natural resources and minimal tools. Practice essential knots like bowline, clove hitch, and taut-line. End the day with a group shelter challenge in the nearby forest and camp overnight in your creations (optional).
Build fires using flint, steel, and organic tinder. Practice site selection and fire safety, then learn how to find, filter, and boil natural water. End the day building an emergency signal fire and reflecting by the flames on survival responsibility.
Master map reading, compass use, and contour interpretation. Participate in solo and group navigation tasks through trails. Learn backup methods using the sun, stars, and landscape features. Evening campfire shares real-life wilderness survival stories.
Identify edible vs toxic plants, witness a fishing/snaring demo (ethical focus), and learn wilderness first aid—cuts, sprains, hypothermia, dehydration. Simulate a rescue scenario to apply your emergency response training. Group reflection builds confidence.
Join forces for a final survival task combining shelter, fire, navigation, and first aid. Debrief your journey, discuss your personal growth, and celebrate with a group photo and certificate ceremony. Depart after lunch with lifelong outdoor readiness.
Certified survival instructors and outdoor facilitators
5 nights’ stay at Into Wild Himalaya Camp, Kalath
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Field activities and forest excursions
First aid training and simulation
Instructional material
Course completion certificate
Emergency Kit: first aid and oxygen canister
Travel to and from Kalath (Manali base)
Outdoor clothing, backpack, boots, and personal gear
Personal expenses (laundry, phone, snacks, etc.)
Personal insurance
Weather-related delays or emergency costs
Staff tips or voluntary gratuities
Rental gear available at: Into Wild Himalaya Shop
Outdoor wear (layers for day and night)
Sturdy hiking shoes or boots
Rain jacket or poncho
Daypack (20–30L)
Water bottle
Headlamp or torch
Notebook and pen
Personal toiletries and medications
Sunscreen, cap, and sunglasses
Energy bars or light snacks
Safety is our top priority. Our guides are trained First Aid Responders and prepared for high-altitude situations. Every trek, expedition, and motorbike tour includes a comprehensive first aid kit tailored for remote and high-altitude environments.
Core Medical Supplies
Wound Care: Bandages, sterile gauze, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment
Blisters & Burns: Moleskin, burn gel, petroleum jelly
Fractures & Sprains: SAM splint, triangular bandage, compression wraps
Medications: Painkillers, antihistamines, anti-diarrheal, ORS, antacids, Diamox
Tools: Tweezers, scissors, gloves, CPR face shield, thermometer, pulse oximeter, whistle, mirror
Additional (for Remote/Extended Treks)
Tourniquet, emergency bandages, quick-clot gauze, sterile eye wash, foil blanket, water purification tablets
Optional Add-ons (As Needed)
Personal meds (inhalers, insulin, EpiPen)
Snake bite kit (in high-risk zones)
Tick remover (for forested routes)
High-Altitude Protocol
Above 4500 meters: A portable hypobaric chamber is always carried for emergency altitude management.
More than 30 days before your trip: 90% refund
15–30 days before: 50% refund
7–14 days before: 25% refund
Less than 7 days or no-show: No refund
Custom/private trips: Booking advance is non-refundable. Last-minute changes are subject to availability and costs.
For more details on our cancellation policy, please refer to the following link:
https://iwhexpeditions.com/cancellation_policy/
