Outdoor Learning

A practical, honest guide for schools new to trekking—covering terrain, altitude, weather, gear, remoteness, and why carrying your own backpack, sharing tents, and going off-network turn a Himalayan trek into a powerful learning experience for students.

A science-backed look at why children focus better outdoors than in classrooms — showing how nature restores attention, reduces stress, builds discipline, sparks curiosity, and strengthens learning far more deeply than we realise.

A close look at how an 8-day Himalayan trek transforms children — building real confidence, independence, and emotional resilience through nature, safe risks, and hands-on learning that classrooms simply can’t offer.

This article speaks about simple, creative outdoor activities that help preschool and kindergarten children learn essential concepts like colours, letters, shapes, and patterns while developing motor skills and a deep connection with nature.

Students from the National University of Singapore’s Mountaineering Club returned to the Indian Himalayas with InSOUL after two treks — Bodpathri and Buran Ghati. What drew them back was a mix of safety and expert guidance, hearty vegetarian food, sustainable trekking practices, clean and comfortable camps, rich cultural exchanges, and the sheer wonder of exploring India’s stunning, lesser-known Himalayan landscapes.