The outdoors has the potential to transform a person in many ways. By constantly throwing up new challenges, the outdoors provides an enriching experience. It encourages Initiative, rewards innovation and enhances self belief. From confidence building to personality development; from decision making to leadership skills from learning to laugh at oneself to empathizing with others it all happens here. And we haven't said anything about the friends one makes!
Set miles from the thronging crowds amidst breathtaking off-the-beaten-path locales, our Himalayan Eco Lodges & Camps (www.himalayanecolodges.com), are ideal bases for such programs. Here, nestled in the lap of nature in all her glory we introduce our participants to activity-based programs that give equal emphasis to fun and learning, Designed to stimulate and excite, each activity fires the children's imagination as they face up to and overcome each challenge. In addition to programs at the experience is tangible, meaningful and capable of extending beyond the span of the program
Our wide range of activities ensures that the children are occupied during the time of stay with us. These activities include a number of adventure activities like rafting (10+ yrs), rappelling, rock climbing, trekking, valley crossing, bridge slithering, cliff jumping, body surfing, kayaking, etc. and a number of non-adventure activities like village visits, sessions on ropes & knots, outdoor survival, bonfire games, beach volleyball, bird watching, etc. These activities in addition to being fun and exciting also provide a platform for children to inetract and learn a number of things beyod what they are exposed to in their school.
Safety always comes first at GIO and we continue to have an excellent safety record. Our focus is on safety, followed by learning and fun. While we are proud of our record, we never let ourselves get complacent. As people who enjoy the great bounty that nature has bestowed upon us, Team GIO takes its individual and collective responsibility very seriously. Our first commitment is to the physical, psychological, and emotional safety of every participant, and staff member, and ourselves. We leave no stone unturned to provide a safe experience and create an environment where people feel free to stretch their limits.
Set miles from the thronging crowds amidst breathtaking off-the-beaten-path locales, our Himalayan Eco Lodges & Camps (www.himalayanecolodges.com), are ideal bases for such programs. Here, nestled in the lap of nature in all her glory we introduce our participants to activity-based programs that give equal emphasis to fun and learning, Designed to stimulate and excite, each activity fires the children's imagination as they face up to and overcome each challenge. In addition to programs at the experience is tangible, meaningful and capable of extending beyond the span of the program
Our wide range of activities ensures that the children are occupied during the time of stay with us. These activities include a number of adventure activities like rafting (10+ yrs), rappelling, rock climbing, trekking, valley crossing, bridge slithering, cliff jumping, body surfing, kayaking, etc. and a number of non-adventure activities like village visits, sessions on ropes & knots, outdoor survival, bonfire games, beach volleyball, bird watching, etc. These activities in addition to being fun and exciting also provide a platform for children to inetract and learn a number of things beyod what they are exposed to in their school.
Safety always comes first at GIO and we continue to have an excellent safety record. Our focus is on safety, followed by learning and fun. While we are proud of our record, we never let ourselves get complacent. As people who enjoy the great bounty that nature has bestowed upon us, Team GIO takes its individual and collective responsibility very seriously. Our first commitment is to the physical, psychological, and emotional safety of every participant, and staff member, and ourselves. We leave no stone unturned to provide a safe experience and create an environment where people feel free to stretch their limits.
Team GIO
The lynchpin of any safety program is the people who guide the program. All the GIO members guiding the program are certified professionals from institutions like Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (Uttarkashi) and have the best credentials in their field. They are individuals of the highest caliber who have proven themselves time and again. We run a low 1:6 Staff to participant ratio. This means that participants always have access to and are supervised by an adult leader. It also ensures individualized attention for the participants. Further, at every point at least 2 members from Team GIO go through all the safety aspects of the activities to ensure foolproof safety for all participants. All the Guides/instructors at team GIO are trained in First aid and CPR to address any eventuality. Every member of Team GIO carries basic safety kits & First aid boxes at all times. This includes all our camps & off site locations. While Trekking or Alpine Camping, the expedition leaders always carry a powerful, twoway radio with which emergency procedures may be initiated.
Safety Checks
We have three tiers of safety built into our programs:
- Safety while indulging in outdoor activities
- Safety at the camp
- Safety while travelling
Each one of these aspects is addressed individually to put together a comprehensive safety program.
At the beginning of the program, all participants go through a briefing to familiarize them with basic safety guidelines and to ensure a safe and enjoyable stay at the camp. The issues addressed are the do's and dont's that include handling of bonfires, river / water safety guidelines if applicable, terrain and camp territory guidelines to guard against inadvertent errors. The participants are given an extensive briefing and demonstration on how to use the equipment. Participants are not allowed to take in an activity until the instructor is satisfied that they have fully grasped the basics. When in the outdoors, it is of utmost importance that one can trust ones gear. GIO uses state-of-the-art equipment that is double-checked to ensure quality and reliability. We will be happy to provide detailed information regarding the safety equipment on request.Safety at the camp
All GIO properties are located keeping safety as the primary objective. The camps are away from the main roads, the threat of wildlife is non-existent and the participants are under constant supervision of the camp staff.- Weatherproof Swiss cottage tents for a safe and comfortable stay at all times.Tents are made of thick canvas material, which does not catch fire easily.
- There is a boundary wall made of ropes to prevent any outside intrusion.
- Fire extinguishers and sand buckets are kept at various locations in the properties.
- Doctor on call to attend to any emergency.
- There is a camp vehicle and a driver present round the clock for any kind of emergency evacuation.
Safety while travelling
We design our programs in such a way that majority of the distance is covered by train. In the eventuality that this is not possible we use transporters who comply with the following criterion:- Vehicles should not be more than 6 years old
- Driver should possess a license for driving in the hills and should have an experience of more than 6 years.
- Company should have previous experience in dealing with groups of this nature
- At least one GIO escort will travel with each batch
- We set the speed limits for driving in the plains at 60 kms an hour and in the mountains at 40 kms per hour.
- We ensure that the vehicle has no lacuna in it's documentation
School Trips

Trek to Har-ki-Dun
The outdoors has the potential to transform a person in many ways. By constantly throwing up new challenges, the outdoors provides an enriching experience. It encourages Initiative, rewards innovation and enhances self belief. From confidence building to personality development; from decision making to leadership skills; from learning to laugh at oneself to empathizing with others; it all happens here. And we haven't said anything about the friends one makes!

- Feb-June, Sep-Nov

- Modrate +

- 8 Days
Trip Code
STHD

Kaudiyala (3 Days and 2 Nights)

- Feb-June, Sep-Nov

- Easy

- 3 Days
Trip Code
STK01

Jayalgarh (3 Days and 2 Nights
Camp High 5, GIO's premier riverside camp stands on the banks of the River Alaknanda at Jayalgarh (Uttarakhand). Far from the bustle of popular touristy destinations yet conveniently close to a rail head and airport, Camp High 5 is ideally located for the urbanite who loves the natural experience.

- Feb-June, Sep-Nov

- Modrate

- 3 Days
Trip Code
STJ01

Viraatkhai and Mori(RR-MR)
The outdoors has the potential to transform a person in many ways. By constantly throwing up new challenges, the outdoors provides an enriching experience. It encourages Initiative, rewards innovation and enhances self belief. From confidence building to personality development; from decision making to leadership skills; from learning to laugh at oneself to empathizing with others; it all happens here. And we haven't said anything about the friends one makes!

- Feb-June, Sep-Nov

- Modrate

- 6 Days
Trip Code
STVM

Jayalgarh & Kund (5 Days & 4 Nights)
The outdoors has the potential to transform a person in many ways. By constantly throwing up new challenges, the outdoors provides an enriching experience. It encourages Initiative, rewards innovation and enhances self belief. From confidence building to personality development; from decision making to leadership skills; from learning to laugh at oneself to empathizing with others; it all happens here. And we haven't said anything about the friends one makes!

- Feb-June, Sep-Nov

- Modrate

- 5 Days
Trip Code
STJK

Rajaji National Park, Harsil & New Tehri (HEL)
The outdoors has the potential to transform a person in many ways. By constantly throwing up new challenges, the outdoors provides an enriching experience. It encourages Initiative, rewards innovation and enhances self belief. From confidence building to personality development; from decision making to leadership skills; from learning to laugh at oneself to empathizing with others; it all happens here. And we haven't said anything about the friends one makes!

- Feb-June, Sep-Nov

- Modrate

- 6 Days
Trip Code
STRH

Trek to Nagtibba and Rafting on the Yamuna
The outdoors has the potential to transform a person in many ways. By constantly throwing up new challenges, the outdoors provides an enriching experience. It encourages Initiative, rewards innovation and enhances self belief. From confidence building to personality development; from decision making to leadership skills; from learning to laugh at oneself to empathizing with others; it all happens here. And we haven't said anything about the friends one makes!

- Feb-June, Sep-Nov

- Modrate

- 5 Days
Trip Code
STNY










