India Dalai Lama Trek 2024 - sold out!
2024-11-02 - 2024-11-13 | Dharamsala, India, Dharamsala, India
Move mountains for Royal United Hospitals Bath.
Take on an epic bucket list challenge in 2024, for patients, hospital staff, and everyone in our community.
2 – 13 November 2024

Trek the breathtaking Himalayan foothills
Explore the home of the Dalai Lama
Visit the Taj Mahal, one of the new Wonders of the World

Our India trek begins in Dharamsala, where the Dalai Lama and the centre of the Tibetan Community are situated, before we set off on foot to journey through the foothills of the beautiful Himalayas. Along the way we will journey through rhododendron forests, as well as passing through Hindu settlements and Buddhist Monasteries.
The trek is graded as challenging, and involves 6-9 hours of walking each day, covering 50km in total over five days.
On finishing, we celebrate with a visit to one of the world’s greatest monuments, the Taj Mahal!
Places for the India Dalai Lama Trek have now sold out.
We’re here to support you and answer any questions you have! Please get in touch with our Events & Community team by emailing fundraising@ruhx.org.uk or calling 01225 825691.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does the trip cost?

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There are two options for paying and fundraising for your challenge:
Self-funding
£299 registration fee + £2,081
Then simply raise as much as possible with no minimum target.
Minimum sponsorship
£299 registration fee + raise £3,800 in sponsorship.
80% of this is due with us 12 weeks before departure and the remaining balance is due 4 weeks after arrival home.
You will be fully supported with your fundraising along the way by our Events & Community team. Please get in touch at fundraising@ruhx.org.uk if you have any questions about sponsorship.

Where does my fundraising go?

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Funds raised from the trek help us go further to give every patient in the RUH community the extra extraordinary care they deserve, while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals.
£4,000 could fund art activity bags in the hospital for a whole year
£5,000 could fund a sleeper chair for family members to stay overnight with their loved ones
£6,500 could fund a system for dementia patients that offers music and activities to ease distress

What support is there on the trek?

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You will be accompanied by an English speaking guide as well as an experienced Trek support team, including a cook, a UK doctor, porters/ponies to carry baggage, and a leader from Global Adventure Challenges, all on hand to make sure you have the adventure of a lifetime.

Itinerary and kit list

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Find out more at our information evening on 1 November 2023.

Global Adventure Challenges

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Global Adventure Challenges are an experienced challenge provider who have worked with us on many occasions. They are committed to providing you with the best possible experience on your trek.
Find out more https://globaladventurechallenges.com/

Terms and conditions

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Read the Terms & Conditions Here
