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Summer camps for students
Shuru Camp
A base camp in the orchards and deodar forest at Shuru, across the Beas from Manali — the first night in a tent, the first climb on rock, the first river crossing on a rope, with friends.
Photo: Catherine Lunaa via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Duration
- 3–7 days
- Level
- Easy
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Where
- Shuru
Summer camps for students
Shuru Camp
Shuru is a quiet village on the left bank of the Beas, between Prini and Jagatsukh, with apple orchards below and deodar forest above. Our base camp there is a safe, gentle place for a student's first real outdoor experience: the group lives in tents, eats together, and spends each day on a different skill — walking in the forest, climbing a boulder, crossing a stream on a rope, pitching a tent, reading a map, cooking a camp meal. Evenings are for games, a campfire and the stars.
- Duration
- 3–7 days
- Level
- Easy
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Where
- Shuru, left bank of the Beas, ~4 km from Manali
- Stay
- Tents at our base camp
- For
- School groups and students
- A first night in a tent — with the whole class
- Rock climbing and rappelling on natural boulders, on rope, with instructors
- River crossing, knots and rope work
- Forest walks to Arjun Gufa and the villages around Shuru
- Map, compass and camp skills
- Campfire nights, team games and stargazing
Photo: Catherine Lunaa via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
How a day runs
- 7:00 — wake-up, stretching, breakfast
- 9:00 — the day's activity (climbing, a walk, a river skill)
- 13:00 — lunch at camp
- 15:00 — a second activity or a nature session
- 18:30 — campfire, games, the day talked over
- 21:30 — lights out
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- A warm layer — evenings are cool even in summer
- Water bottle, cap, sunscreen
- Torch
- Personal medicines with a note for the leader
Safety
Every activity runs with an instructor and the right gear; the camp has a first-aid kit, a vehicle on call and a plan for weather. Teachers get the day's plan each morning.
Included
- Tents, sleeping bags and mats
- All meals at camp
- Instructors and camp staff
- Climbing and safety equipment
- First-aid and a camp safety plan
How it runs
A typical programme
We set the final plan with you.
Day 1
Arrive at Shuru
Pick-up in Manali, the short drive across the Beas, tents allotted, a safety briefing and a first walk around the village.
Photo: Catherine Lunaa via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Day 2
Rock and rope
Bouldering, climbing and rappelling on natural rock — harnessed, roped and coached.
Photo: Sumita Roy Dutta via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Day 3
River and forest
Rope river-crossing, knots, and a forest walk with a lesson in the trees, birds and plants of the valley.
Photo: sergejf via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Day 4
A day hike
A longer walk up into the forest above Shuru, packed lunch on a ridge, back to camp for the last campfire.
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Day 5
Home
Camp packed, a certificate for every student, drop to Manali.
Photo: Ksuryawanshi via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Plan it with Khem Raj · Manali
Plan your Shuru Camp
Tell us who's coming, the dates you have in mind and anything we should know. We reply on WhatsApp with a plan and a price.
- 01Tell us the plan
Who is coming, when, and what you'd like to do.
- 02Get a programme
Route, camps, food, transport and a price — on WhatsApp.
- 03Go climb
We handle the ground; you enjoy the mountains.
Rather call? +91 98160 34297
Questions
Where exactly is Shuru?
On the left bank of the Beas, about 4 km from Manali, between Prini and Jagatsukh. The camp is a short drive from Manali bus stand.
How long is the camp?
Usually 3 to 7 days — the plan above is a 5-day version. We set it with the school.
Can parents reach their children?
Yes. The teachers have our numbers and the camp's, and we share the day's plan with them every morning.
What does it cost?
It depends on the number of students, the days and transport. Send an enquiry and we come back with a plan and a price.