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Home / Get involved / Dalai Lama Himalayan Trek 2027
From the madness of Delhi to the beauty and tranquillity of the Indian Himalaya, this unique expedition is the perfect introduction to India.
Follow the Uhl River, through the heart of the world’s highest mountain range in Dharamsala, where the Dalai Lama and the centre of the Tibetan community are located. A pristine and unspoilt area to explore.
We have partnered with Charity Challenge to offer our first overseas challenge to raise funds to help us support people with brain injuries and neurological conditions to live better lives.
The Challenge
Key Information
Dates – Friday 17 September – Monday 27 September 2027
Registration Fee – £449 (non-refundable)
Fundraising Options Available
Option 1: Minimum Fundraising Registration Fee – £449 (to be paid by the participant) Min. Fundraising – £4,050 for Brainkind
Option 2: Flexi Registration Fee – £449 then a further £449 to Charity Challenge 10 weeks prior to departure (to be paid by the participant) Min. Fundraising – £3,135 for Brainkind
Please note for Options 1 and 2 – Brainkind will pay the balance of the trip and Brainkind benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.
Option 3: Self Funding Registration Fee – £449 (to be paid by the participant) Balance £1,985 to Charity Challenge 10 weeks prior to departure (to be paid by the participant) Min. Fundraising – £1,000 for Brainkind
Location – India
Level of Difficulty – Challenging
You will trek an average of 15km – 20km per day.
You will go to high altitude and reaching a maximum altitude of 3000 metres above sea level.
You will trek through unique remote areas in which you will see no other tourists or trekkers.
You will stay in lodges with very basic facilities, or camping.
How Brainkind will support you on your Challenge
For more information, visit the Dalai Lama Himalayan Trek Challenge webpage.
To view the full itinerary, please click here.
To register for the challenge, please click here.
This challenge is being operated on our behalf by Charity Challenge, a multi-award-winning adventure travel company with 26 years’ experience, organising challenges all around the world.
The charity is acting as a disclosed agent of Charity Challenge (who hold an Air Travel Organisers Licence #6546). When booking onto this challenge, you will be contracting directly with Charity Challenge.
Learn about the people we support, their experiences and how through rehab they have become more mobile and independent.
The Disabilities Trust (Brainkind’s trading name). Brainkind Fundraising, Neurological Centre, Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1DE. For bank transfer please email fundraising@brainkind.org.