Here’s the essential information …
- Trek dates: Saturday 25 April – Monday 4 May 2026
- Fundraising minimum target: £2000 Click here to read what we’re fundraising for
- Trek cost: £2499 (leaving £2100 to pay by 28 Feb 2026 after your £399 deposit)
- Other costs: £300-400 for insurance, visas, crew tips and trekking kit
- Golden Triangle extension cost: £999 (optional) returns Saturday 9 May (late night)
- All trekkers must complete and return a Medical_Form.
For those under 65, with no declarable medical conditions, and under BMI 35, please complete your medical form thoroughly and return to info@discoveradventure.com
If you need to get your form signed off, ie you’re 65+, or with medical conditions or BMI 35+, please complete the form thoroughly, with details of medications you use and full details of everything that might be relevant. Please try to get your doctor to sign this off, or if you see a consultant or specialist about your condition please ask them to sign off your form. If you’ve exhausted those routes, send your form without signature to DA info@discoveradventure.com, and explain you haven’t been able to get a signature in the email.
The DA doctor may then contact you if she needs more information or to give you advice on what you might need to consider before trekking. That might be now, or it might be closer to our departure when DA will review forms and arrange a call if necessary.
If you read nothing else, read this bit!
Where are we going? – Dalai Lama Mountain Trek Itinerary
View the Discover Adventure presentation: Stars Appeal Dalai Lama Fundraising Trek 2026
What shall I bring? – Dalai_Lama_Mountain_Trek_Kitlist
What’s the trek like? – Dalai Lama Mountain Trek FAQ
What’s India like? – India_Factsheet
Optional 6-Day Extension (3 May – 9 May 2026) – Stars Appeal Golden Triangle Extension Itinerary 2026
Book your extension – Stars Appeal 2026 Golden Triangle Extension Booking Form
Notify DA that you want to make Flight Change & Own Arrangements (one way or both)
Our January 2025 Meeting
Watch the video here
See the slides here: Dalai Lama Trek Jan 2025 meeting for sharing
And here are Notes from Jan meeting
Kick start your fundraising
Stars Appeal Fundraising Pack
Enthuse Fundraising: Start here to set up your page
Discover Adventure and Enthuse Top Tips
Create a JustGiving page linked to our Trek here
Fundraising Ideas from Stars Appeal Trekkers
Stars Appeal Dalai Lama Trek sponsor form to print out
Get in training
We walk regularly as a group, usually on the first Sunday of the month. Check your emails and Facebook for the latest walks.
China and Petra Leader Huw’s Advice Videos
Basic Fitness TrustHealth and Insurance
Log in to your Discover Adventure portal
Read all about travel insurance – make sure you’re covered for charity treks, in India, up to 3200m. These two companies definitely cover that altitude – I’m sure there are more:
Find health advice including vaccinations you may need at Fit For Travel or TravelHealthPro
Read the latest Foreign Office advice on travel in India
Get the lowdown on The_Effects_of_Altitude