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camping3–7 daysShuru, left bank of the Beas, near Prini — ~4 km from Manali
Shuru Camp
by Mountain Expeditions · 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.
Quick facts
Duration
3–7 days
About this experience
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.
Highlights
- 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
What's 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
Packages & pricing
3-day base campPrice on request
A first camp: tents, rock and rope, river skills, a campfire night.
5-day base campPrice on request
The full programme — climbing, river crossing, forest walks and a day hike.
7-day camp + day hikesPrice on request
A week at camp with longer hikes into the forest above Shuru.