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JUNGLE OUTBACK - Yercaud
Located in Orchardale Estate at an altitude of 5100 ft amidst coffee plantations and orange trees. The estate has thick foliage and maximum rainfall is about 65-70 mm. The place is famous for its coffee and pepper.
Route: Bangalore/Chennai - Salem - Yercaud
Travel Options:
- Morning train from Bangalore/ Chennai to Salem (D 0615 am, A 1015 am). Salem to Camp by road (approx 2 hrs) - This is the option used for the Summer Programs
- By road from Bangalore to Camp (approx 7hours). By road from Chennai to Camp (approx 9 hours)
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PINEWOOD CLIFF- Sitlakhet
Nestled at a height of 7000 ft on the 80 acres Stifles estate, the campus is surrounded by lush orchards, pine, oak and deodar forests. Sitlakhet has a 700 year old temple and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan mountain range
Route: Delhi - Kathgodam - Ranikhet - Siltakhet
Travel Options:
- Overnite train from Delhi to Kathgodam (D 1040 pm, A 0530 am). Kathgodam to Camp by road (approx 4 hours) – This is the option used for the Summer Programs
- By Road from Delhi to Camp (approx 10 hours)
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GREEN RIVER VALLEY - Sai Ropa
On the banks of river Tirthan at Sai Ropa, bordering the Great Himalayan National Park, Tirthan is renowned for its medicinal herbs and plants. The campus is in a valley facing the river and a wood and stone structure built in the local style forms its central hub.
Route: Delhi - Kiratpur - Aut - Tirthan Valley.
Travel Options:
- Overnite train from Delhi to Anandpur Sahib (D 1020 pm, A 0600 am). Anandpur Sahib to Camp by road (approx 6 hrs) - This is the option used for the Summer Programs
- By road from Delhi to Camp (approx 14 hours)
- By air to Kulu (currently 2 flights in the morning. Please check schedule with Airlines). By road from Airport to Camp (approx 1.5 hours)
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HIGH 5 - Jayalgarh(A GIO Campus)
Located on the banks of the Alaknanda at Jayalgarh (near Devprayag), the camp offers a unique rafting experience. The beautifully isolated glades full of exotic birds and butterflies add to the magic.
Route: Delhi - Haridwar - Jayalgarh
Travel Options:
- Overnite train from Delhi to Haridwar (D 1145 pm, A 0415 am). Haridwar to Camp (approx 3.5 hours) - This is the option used for the Summer Programs
- By road from Delhi to Camp (approx 10 hours)
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VERDANT VALLEY - Kund(A GIO Campus)
140 km from Haridwar, the Camp is cradeled by lush green forest. The valley is thrust into motion by the mighty river Mandakini, the view of the Kedar peaks and the bugyals (meadows) of Chopta. The Chandrashila peak is the last step on route, taking one to an altitude of 4050 m.
Route: Delhi - Haridwar - Jayalgarh - Rudraprayag
- Kund
Travel Options:
- Overnite train from Delhi to Haridwar (D 1145 pm, A 0415 am). Haridwar to Camp (approx 6 hours)
- By road from Delhi to Camp (approx 14 hours)
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ROOM ON THE ROOF-Chakrata (A GIO Campus)
Set atop a series of step farms overlooking the Viraatkhai valley, ROR stands in splendid isolation at an altitude of 1900 m. The camp offers breathtaking views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
Route: Delhi - Saharanpur - Chakrata
Travel Options:
- Morning train (Shatabdi) to Saharanpur (D 0650 am, A 0950 am). Saharanpur to Camp by road (approx 3 hours) - This is the option used for the Summer Programs
- By road from Delhi to Camp (approx 9 hours)
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