Nols Spring Semester In India 2026

Spend a semester immersing yourself in the culture and landscape of the Indian Himalayas. From towering peaks to the rushing waters of the Kali River, youll challenge yourself and grow as a leader while developing outdoor leadership, and intercultural skills. If youre seeking an experience beyond the tourist track, this is the course for you.? Find your leadership style in the Himalaya Leave the tourist destinations behind and head to the remote corners of northwest India to learn about leadership and yourself. Hike deep into the Himalaya and visit places where animal-powered farming is a way of life. Drink spiced cups of chai and challenge yourself with long days of backpacking. Hear the River Kali roar as you and your group learn about teamwork and whitewater rafting. Live with an Indian family and deepen your cultural awareness with classes in ecology and history. On this course, youll focus on building a range of outdoor skills, cultural competence, and leadership as you gain a deep understanding of this region of India. On each section of the coursebackpacking, rafting, first aid, and cultural competenceyoull start with the basics and work toward mastering the skills by the end of the section. As you progress through your semester, leadership will be a constant theme, and youll build on what you learned throughout the course. You might start by focusing on leadership skills like tolerance for adversity as you learn the art of Leave No Trace camping in the crags of the Himalaya. Or maybe youll focus on communication and decision-making as you and your group problem-solve how to paddle a challenging section of a river. With support from your instructors and your group, youll learn to navigate various leadership roles and develop your personal leadership style. Youll finish the course ready to be a leader wherever you find yourself and armed with the skills to continue exploring the wilderness. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.