The backpacker training programme or BTP is something which has evolved with numerous travellers over the last decade being curious about what exactly we do and how we go about doing what we do. If you’re young at heart and soul and are confused about how to begin your journey as a backpacker be it solo or to start a travel brand similar to ours then this is Kinder Garden for you on your pathway to be a Seasoned backpacker or wildernesses junkie.
Yolo Camping, Near Jari Police Station. Parvati Valley, HP
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
Seven days of living in a Himalayan fruit farm. What more can We say? No matter what we write out here it won’t justify the experience. With the Parvati River following downstream and the Himalayas all over this is the last Hippie Paradise!
When it comes to BTP it’s all about soaking in every moment of the journey. From making new friends in the campsite to getting a fitness reality check this will end up being one of the most cherished experiences of your life.
Arrive at Yolo Camping (Kasol) between 07:00 -09:00 HRS
Breakfast between 08:00-10:00 HRS
Meet the rest of the team at Yolo 10:30-12:00 HRS
Download the list of apps needed for the training.
Lunch break 14:00-14:30 HRS
Rest of the day at leisure
Acclimatize & rest well in the Himalayas after a long journey from home.
Wake up. Head for a morning Jog/Walk to Chowki village.
Return back by breakfast time 08:30 HRS latest.
Post breakfast, learn the basics of Photo photography.9:30-11:00 HRS
Practice around the farm from 11:00-14:00 HRS.
Lunch break. 14:00-15:00 HRS.
Post lunch, learn how to fold & pack a sleeping bag. 15:00-16:00 HRS
End of day presentation 17:00 HRS
Rest of the evening at leisure
Wake up. Head for a morning Jog/Walk to Chowki village.
Return back by breakfast time 08:30 HRS latest.
Post breakfast, learn the basics of Taking videos on your phone. 9:30-11:00 HRS
Practice around the farm from 11:00-14:00 HRS.
Lunch break. 14:00-15:00 HRS.
Post lunch learn how to setup a tent. 15:00-16:00 HRS
After tea, play Kilta ball. 17:00-18:00 HRs. (Make 59 secs video)
Rest of the evening at leisure.
Wake up Head for a morning Jog/Walk to Chowki village.
Return back by breakfast time 08:30 HRS latest.
Post breakfast learn the basics of video editing from a phone
Spend time editing the videos from day three.
Make an IGTV video 120-300 sec. Post the video on your personal handle
Post lunch, learn how to chop wood with an axe.
After tea, play Himalayan Box cricket 17:00-1800 HRS
Post sundown, learn how to set-up & start a bonfire 20:00 – 21:00 HRS.
Wake up. Head for a morning Jog/Walk to Chowki village.
Return back by breakfast time 08:30 HRS latest.
Post break ast, hike solo to the village of Mateura 2.5km from Yolo Campsite.
Explore the village, interact with locals & get required content.
Packed lunch will be provided.
Return back to Yolo by sundown.
Spend rest of the evening at leisure.
Wake up Head for a morning Jog/Walk to Chowki village.
Return back by breakfast time 08:30 HRS latest.
Post breakfast hop onto a local bus from Yolo to explore Kasol & Manikaran.
Explore the temple & hippie towns , interact with locals. Get necessary content.
Lunch to be eaten at Manikaran Gurudwara (Langar Meal)
Return back to Yolo with the last bus from Kasol.
Bus travel allowance ₹50 for the day will be provided.
Last day of the training program.
Wake up. Head for a morning Jog/Walk to Chowki village.
Return back by breakfast time 08:30 HRS latest.
Spend first half of the day writing post cards
Complete necessary content (Blogs, Videos, pictures)
Submit final project by 12:00 HRS.
Collect certificate + tlow merchandise
Pack your bag and get ready to leave.
Checkout anytime till 22:00 HRS.
