Summer Camping in Kashmir
Overview
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Introduction
Cliffhangers India is a registered trade mark and we are registered with the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department and are a member of the Adventure Travel Association of Kashmir, Skiing Association of Kashmir, and Indian Mountaineering Foundation. We have more than a decade of adventure experience in adventure camping and programs. We are the only company authorized and licensed to conduct Skiing, Snowboarding, Trekking, Mountaineering, Camping by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
Please note that we have been featured and called by Outlook Magazine as the Professional Company
In the summer camp program, we have summer camping in the breathtaking location of Kashmir – Sonamarg. The location of our summer camping is in the middle of pristine nature surrounded by jungle and meadows and beside the shimmering river stream. The camping site is just 5 minute’s drive from the hospital.
Our qualified and experienced outdoor mountain leaders supervise the summer camping. Our leaders are qualified and certified in Mountaineering Courses, Medical First Responder, Rescue and Evacuation, and have experience in Wilderness Survival Techniques.
We are the only adventure company in Kashmir licensed for camping, trekking, mountaineering, skiing, rafting, etc. Our campsite is situated in the picturesque Sonamarg area. The place is famously called the Golden Meadow. This camping site is situated on a lush patch of grassland with a breathtaking view of Thajwas Mountain Range. The campsite is in the middle from where some of the best hikes of Kashmir start. The camping site has snow-capped mountains in the background, plantation fields in the surrounding area, and a water canal running before it. The famous Thajwas Glaciers and Wildlife Santuary is just a walking distance from the camping site. This camping is in the vicinity of Thajwas Glacier, Thajwas Mountain Range, and the famous Table Top that leads to beautiful twin lakes called Kishansar and Vishansar Lakes.
Covid Guidelines
All our staff will be covid tested and only covid negative staff will accompany the groups. All our equipment will be sanitized before the start of the camping. Our trek leader will be carrying other than an oxygen cylinder and medical kit, a covid RAT kit. Extra sleeping bags and tents will be provided in case someone develops symptoms of covid. He/she will be quarantined and sent back to the nearest hospital for further examination. All the camping stations will have sanitizers, hand washes, and proper hygiene protocol. Furthermore, we strictly follow the policy of leaving the campsite with no trash. All the environmental guidelines will be followed as per the wildlife and tourism guidelines.
How Does Each Day Look Like
Day 1: Arrival. Reach the Campsite
Arrival. Transfer to our gorgeous campsite at Sonamarg. Sonamarg literally means “the meadow of gold.” Our camp is right on the river, with a view of the snow-capped Thajwas mountain range and its glaciers. Meet and greet. Your camp manager and coordinator will meet you, assign you the group name, and show you the campsite. Following this, you will receive your refreshment and a session outlining the camp activities and the surroundings of where you are in the Kashmir landscape. Post dinner, there will be camp activities—music, a bonfire, and some games to get to know each other.
Day 2: Activities & Sessions
The day starts with a yoga and meditation session in the early morning. After breakfast, you will have the river crossing session and rope session. You will be trained on how to rope up in any situation and taught about knotting. River crossing will be done via ropes and manoeuvring the boulder section, understanding the water current, and gauging the flow of river. Post lunch, relax and do some activities like tug of war or play different games like volleyball, badminton, etc.
By evening, you will take a tour of a nearby village. Take a fun tour of the village and experience their classic lifestyle.
Day 3: Hike & Wilderness Training
Today is a hike day. You will hike through the lush meadows and jungle. The hike takes you to the vantage point, which gives you a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. At the end point of trek, you will be near the Thajwas glacier, relax, spend time, and take your lunch here. Post lunch, wilderness survival and medical first aid training will be provided by our mountain experts. Descend to the campiste. In the evening, relax and enjoy yourself around the bonfire.
Day 4: Activities & Sessions
Start the day with yoga and meditation. Post breakfast, indulge yourself in farming, get to know the local culture and cuisines, etc. After lunch, there will be a session on self-defense and gender sensitivity. Take some fun activities and games, and spend your evening with music and bonfire.
Day 5: Departure
Departure. You will be driven to the airport.