Class time. What will it be today - Hindi, leadership, meteorology, or first aid? The NOLS syllabus is packed.
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The Kumaon and Eastern Garhwal regions of the Indian Himalaya are rugged glacially carved ranges world famous as destinations for climbing and trekking. Long ago, these low-lying valleys provided traditional trade routes between India and Tibet.
You’ll make your way up high mountain passes, some reaching 15,000 feet above sea level, and travel through river valleys lush with foliage. You’ll visit teahouses and hike past fields that are still worked with water buffalo.
You’ll accumulate backcountry skills and learn the core NOLS curriculum while experiencing the land and culture on a staggering scale. All the while, your cultural studies and classes in conversational Hindi will aid in your interactions with local villagers.
You’ll go beyond the normal parameters of tourist treks and see an India that few foreigners ever encounter, deep into the remote Himalayan wilderness.
Himalaya
Backpacking
Age:
18 and Over (average age: 23)
Tuition:
2010: $6,400
2011: $6,590
Dates:
September 21-October 25, 2010
May 1-June 4, 2011
May 12-June 15, 2011
September 21-October 25, 2011
