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Observe
Study ecosystems, biodiversity and ecological relationships in the field.
All expedition circuits
Himalayan Ecology Expedition
Forest Ecosystems of Garhwal
Where Forests Become Classrooms
Explore the living ecosystems of the Garhwal Himalayas through an immersive field expedition that combines biodiversity studies, ecological observation, community interaction, and sustainability learning. Participants gain first-hand experience of how forests sustain life, livelihoods, and landscapes across the Himalayan region.
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Age group
16-30 Years
Season
March-June, September-November
The Himalayas are your classroom.
Interpret
Connect field observations with the expedition's central question.
Document
Create field notes, sketch maps and observations.
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Discuss
Learn directly through expert sessions and group interpretation.
One expedition. One big question.
How do Himalayan forests sustain ecological and human life?
The Forest Ecosystems of Garhwal Expedition is an immersive ecological field program designed to help participants understand how Himalayan forests function as interconnected living systems.
Recharge water systems
Regulate climate
Support biodiversity
Sustain rural livelihoods
Protect fragile mountain slopes
Experience the expedition in the field
Forest interpretation walks in Charekh
Biodiversity documentation exercises
Community forestry interaction
Forest ecosystem mapping
Village sustainability dialogue
Ecosystem services workshop
Travel Tribes Ecology Journal
Forest Health Assessment Project
Follow the expedition route
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Dehradun
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Charekh
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Lansdowne
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Pauri
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Dehradun
Dehradun → Charekh → Lansdowne → Pauri → Dehradun
The expedition, day by day
5 Days / 4 Nights
Departure from Dehradun
- Travel Tribes Orientation Session
- Topic-Understanding Himalayan Forest Landscapes
- Discussion
- What is an ecosystem?
- Why are forests important?
- What makes Himalayan forests unique?
Arrival at Food & Forest Resort, Charekh
- Field Walk Activity Forest Familiarization
- Students observe
- Tree diversity
- Forest layers
- Soil conditions
- Signs of wildlife
- Field Journal Activity
- Participants begin:Travel Tribes Ecology Journal
- Recording
- Species observations
- Weather conditions
- Forest characteristics
Reflection Circle
- Question: What does a healthy forest look like?
Theme-Biodiversity and Ecological Relationships
Guided Biodiversity Walk
- Students document
- Flora
- Birds
- Insects
- Fungi
- Learning Session
- Topic-Food Chains and Food Webs
- Participants map
- Predator-prey relationships
- Pollinator networks
- Ecosystem interactions
Field Exercise-Biodiversity Audit
- Teams conduct
- Species counts
- Habitat observations
- Ecological assessments
Workshop-Creating a Forest Biodiversity Map
Travel to Lansdowne
- Learning Session
- Topic
- People and Forests
- Discussion
- Forest livelihoods
- Traditional knowledge
- Resource dependence
Village Interaction
- Participants explore
- Fuelwood use
- Water collection
- Agricultural practices
- Community Dialogue
- Question: How do local communities depend on forests?
Reflection Exercise-Human-Nature Relationships
Field Session
- Topic-What Services Do Forests Provide?
- Participants investigate
- Water recharge
- Carbon storage
- Soil stabilization
- Biodiversity conservation
Conservation Workshop
- Activity-Ecosystem Services Mapping
- Teams identify
- Ecological assets
- Threats
- Conservation opportunities
Group Project Preparation
Student Presentations
- Each team presents Forest Health Assessment Including
- Biodiversity findings
- Community observations
- Conservation recommendations
- Travel Tribes Reflection Session
- Question How can we become better stewards of ecosystems?
- Return to Dehradun
- Closing Ceremony
- Certificates
How the expedition works
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Pre-field briefing
Understand ecosystems, biodiversity and ecological relationships before entering the field.
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Field observation
Observe ecosystems, biodiversity and ecological relationships directly.
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Guided interpretation
Connect observations with scientific concepts.
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Documentation
Record findings through notes, maps and field journals.
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Reflection and discussion
Turn observations into questions and insights.
Designed for learners who want to go beyond the classroom
Recommended age16-30 Years
Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
Environmental Science Students
Sustainability Programs
Schools (Grades 9-12)
Design Schools
Geography Programs
What participants take away
Understand forest ecosystem dynamics
Study biodiversity interactions
Explore ecosystem services
Examine forest-community relationships
Develop ecological observation skills
Ecology Field Journal
Biodiversity Inventory
Ecosystem Map
Community Interaction Report
Forest Health Assessment
Team Presentation
Learn from people who study the mountains
Forest Ecologist
Naturalist
Community Forestry Expert
Biodiversity Specialist
Sustainability Practitioner
Choose your expedition experience
Standard School Expedition
Investment
₹18,000-25,000 per participant
per participant
Plan expedition
Premium Academic Expedition
Investment
₹28,000-40,000 per participant
per participant
Ecologist sessions
Biodiversity kits
Printed field handbook
Expedition format
Signature University Expedition
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Investment
₹45,000-60,000 per participant
per participant
Faculty mentor
Research assignments
Final ecological assessment report
Go beyond conventional destinations.
Engage with landscapes, communities and experts.
Return with new perspectives, questions and knowledge.
Take the classroom into the mountains.
Bring your learners into the field to observe, document and discuss the expedition's central question.
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