inme

What inme does

inme (legal entity: Inme Learning Private Limited) is an India-based outdoor adventure education company founded in 1996 by XLRI alumni Tarun Chandna, Gaurav Saklani, and Ronny Gulati. The company runs multi-day structured outdoor camps and expeditions for children aged 9–17 across 19 physical campuses spanning the Himalayas (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand), Western Ghats (Maharashtra, Karnataka), Eastern Ghats (Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry), Madhya Pradesh, and the Andaman Islands. Its portfolio of approximately 75 camps is tiered across Outdoor Initiation Programs (ages 9–11), Skill Building Programs (ages 11–17), and Activity-Led/Expedition Programs (ages 12–17), with flagship products including Camp Junga, Camp Coorg, Camp Tirthan, Har ki Dun Trek, Triple Trouble at Rishikesh, and Deep Sea Adventure Andamans.

The business has no proprietary technology platform; it operates on a standard website, mobile app, and third-party booking/payment infrastructure. The mobile app supports a closed-loop INME Coins loyalty program (2,500 coins per camp, redeemable for future bookings, merchandise, or cross-partner travel). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time camp program fees ranging from ₹34,900 to ₹76,900 per participant, with ancillary income from merchandise and loyalty-driven repeat bookings. GTM is direct-to-consumer via website, phone, WhatsApp, and a regional sales office footprint spanning Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai. Safety is a central operating principle: 1:6 instructor-to-child ratio, 190 trained instructors (including 39 NOLS-certified first-aid responders), UIAA-certified equipment, resident doctors, and a King's College London risk assessment certification.

The company is founder-owned and privately held, with no disclosed institutional funding. In 2019, inme reunited with sibling brand Youreka (school programs) under the same founder group, expanding the addressable market into B2B institutional outdoor learning. The merged organization has cumulatively served 130,000+ campers since founding.

Name

inme

Legal name

Inme Learning Private Limited

Website

https://inme.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

inme is an India-based outdoor adventure education company founded in 1996 that runs multi-day wilderness camps and expeditions for children aged 9–17 across 19 campus locations spanning the Himalayas, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and Andaman Islands, serving individual parents on a direct-to-consumer basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Adventure Education (Children's Summer & Expedition Camps)

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Adventure Camps & Summer Programs (THAAAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

Keywords

• Outdoor adventure camps
• Children's summer camps
• Adventure education programs
• Wilderness expedition programs
• Experiential learning camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Camp Program Fees: Primary revenue from multi-day outdoor adventure camp programs for children aged 9-17 years. Programs range from 5-15 days and include accommodation, meals, activities, travel supervision, and instruction. Fees vary by program type, duration, and location complexity.
2. INME Coins Loyalty Program: Closed-loop loyalty currency earned through camp attendance (2,500 coins), referrals (5,000 coins or ₹5,000 refund), and MyQuest activities. Coins redeemable on future camp bookings or merchandise store purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inme designs, markets, and operates multi-day outdoor adventure camps and expedition programs for children aged 9–17 across 19 owned/operated campus locations in India. Each camp bundles accommodation, meals, supervised travel, certified outdoor instruction, and an embedded life-skills curriculum covering confidence, resilience, teamwork, and leadership, with per-participant fees ranging from ₹34,900 to ₹76,900. The company also runs an INME Coins loyalty and referral program, a supporting mobile app, and an INME-branded merchandise e-commerce store.

Product overview

Inme is an outdoor adventure education company operating a portfolio of summer camps and expedition programs for children ages 9-17 across India. The company offers three camp tiers: Outdoor Initiation Programs (ages 9-11, 5-6 days), Skill Building Programs (ages 11-17, 5-9 days), and Activity-Led/Expedition Programs (ages 12-17, 7-15 days). Individual camps include Camp Junga, Deep Sea Adventure - Andamans, Coorg on Wheels, Camp Coorg, Camp Tirthan, Camp Yercaud, Camp Sitlakhet, Camp Tons, Camp Bhillar, Kedarkantha Expedition, Har ki Dun Trek, Triple Trouble at Rishikesh, Camp Skandagiri, and Kayak & More at Magadi. The company also operates a Loyalty Program (INME Coins), a mobile application, and manages multiple fixed campus locations including Tons Campus, Tirthan Campus, Rishikesh Campus, Sitlakhet Campus, Coorg Camp, Yercaud Campus, and Bhillar Campus. Founded in 1996 by XLRI and INSEAD alumni, the company merged with Youreka in 2019, with camps operating under the Inme brand and school programs under Youreka. Safety standards include 1:6 instructor-to-child ratio, UIAA-certified equipment, and NOLS/JIM/HMI-trained instructors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youreka: Adventure-based learning programs for schools; operates as a separate brand under the same founder group since 2019 reunification.

Products and services

• Camp Junga 6-day beginner-friendly outdoor adventure camp for ages 9-11 set in pine forests near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, covering bouldering, low-ropes obstacles, guided Himalayan forest hikes, tent-pitching skills, and survival sessions (shelter building, fire-starting). Priced at ₹37,900 per participant inclusive of taxes; tent accommodation with attached bathrooms.
• Camp Skandagiri 5-day camp for ages 10-13 near the 18th-century Skandagiri Fort in Karnataka. Beginner activities including bouldering, low-ropes obstacles, Skandagiri trail hikes, shelter building, and match-free fire-starting. Priced at ₹34,900 per participant; tent accommodation with attached bathrooms.
• Camp Coorg 7-day camp for ages 10-13 in Kabinakadu, Coorg (Karnataka). Choice between rock climbing with backpacking or ropes course with outdoor survival. Includes cycling basics, community service, and dormitory accommodation in a coffee estate; non-vegetarian meals offered 4-5 times.
• Camp Sitlakhet Camp at 7,000 feet in the Kumaon Himalayas with Nanda Devi views, for ages 10-13. Choice between rock climbing with backpacking or ropes course with outdoor survival. Includes stargazing, ecological awareness activities, and community service. Priced at ₹39,900 per participant.
• Camp Tirthan 6-day wilderness camp for ages 12-14 along the Tirthan River in Himachal Pradesh, inside the Great Himalayan National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site). River craft, backpacking through oak and cedar forests, rappelling on natural rock faces, visit to Chhoie waterfalls, and multi-day alpine meadow camping. Priced at ₹44,900 per participant.
• Camp Yercaud Camp for ages 11-14 set in a 250-acre coffee estate in the Eastern Ghats at Yercaud, Tamil Nadu. Choice between mountain biking with outdoor survival or rock climbing with backpacking. Activities include fire-building, navigation, shelter-making, water purification, and the Helter Skelter community challenge; 25 tent accommodation with fixed toilets/baths.
• Camp Bhillar 6-day camp for ages 12-14 in Bhillar, Maharashtra (Western Ghats), 12 km from Panchgani at 4,200 ft, surrounded by strawberry farms. Cave exploration plus choice between rock climbing with backpacking or ropes-course progression with survival skills (shelter building, water purification, guided night-out). Accommodation in tabins (tent-cabins). Priced at ₹34,900 per participant; departure from Mumbai.
• Kayak & More at Magadi 6-day camp for ages 11-14 in Magadi, Karnataka beside YG Halli Dam backwaters. Activities progress from kayaking fundamentals (flat-water basics to open-water sessions) to rock climbing (bouldering through rappelling). Dormitory accommodation.
• Camp Tons Wilderness camp for ages 12-15 along the Tons River in Uttarakhand at inme's flagship Tons Campus. Features a 3-day river rafting journey with choice between mountain biking or backpacking, natural pools, village visits, and camp traditions (Chhota Hazri and Helter Skelter). Coming in Summer 2026.
• Coorg on Wheels Multi-day cycling expedition for ages 13-17 through Coorg's rainforests and coffee estates, combining off-road biking, wilderness camping, and a summit trek to Thadiyandamol peak. Requires minimum height of 5 feet and cycling comfort; supported by a backup vehicle throughout.
• Har ki Dun Trek 9-day expedition in the Har Ki Dun Valley of the Himalayas for ages 14-17. Progressive trek through forests, villages, and alpine meadows from Seema (8,500 ft) to Kalkatiyadhar (9,800 ft) to Har Ki Dun Valley (11,700 ft), departing from Camp Tons. Wilderness first-aid certified instructors. Priced at ₹49,900 per participant.
• Kedarkantha Expedition High-altitude trek to 12,500 feet for ages 14-17, departing from Camp Tons. Four-day expedition through rocky terrain, deodar forests, and alpine meadows, culminating at Kedarkantha Peak summit. Includes prior tent-pitching training, introductory rafting on the Tons River, and wilderness living with participant-cooked meals.
• Triple Trouble at Rishikesh 8-day high-adventure program for ages 14-17 in Rishikesh combining white water rafting on the Ganga (with partner Aquaterra), kayaking expedition through the upper Ganga gorge to Kaudiyala, and progressive high ropes course. Jungle campsite with riverbank tenting during the expedition; luxury AC bus travel. Priced at ₹59,900 inclusive of taxes.
• Deep Sea Adventure - Andamans Marine adventure program for ages 12-17 in Havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Features SSI Scuba Diver certification (valid in 100+ countries), snorkelling, sea kayaking, intertidal marine walks, and sunset hikes. Hotel accommodation at Port Blair and Havelock on triple-share basis; 50m freestyle swimming required. Priced at ₹76,900 per participant.
• INME Coins Loyalty Program Closed-loop loyalty program where households earn 2,500 INME Coins per camp attendance. Coins are redeemable on future camp bookings, INME merchandise, Family Weekend bookings, and LETS Holidays holiday packages. Referrals earn the referrer 5,000 coins or ₹5,000 refund; first-time referred campers receive a ₹2,000 discount. MyQuest activities also earn coins.
• INME Mobile Application Mobile application (Android and iOS, distributed via onelink.to/cm52gt) for displaying camp-related information and updates, facilitating the INME Coins loyalty and referral programs, coin balance checking and redemption, referral code sharing, and redirecting users to the external booking platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130,000+ children served since 1996
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AquaterracoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialist water sports provider for white water rafting activities on the Ganga at Rishikesh. Provides trained and certified rafting instructors. inme's Rishikesh campus (Camp Aquaterra) operates in partnership with Aquaterra, with highly trained instructors ensuring safety on the river during Triple Trouble and other water-based programs.
• Dive IndiacoreTechnology or IntegrationOne of India's oldest diving organizations providing PADI and SSI certified scuba diving instructors for the Deep Sea Adventure Andamans program. Participants earn SSI Scuba Diver certification usable in over 100 countries.
• Lets HolidaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLETS Holidays partnership allows INME Coins redemption on holiday bookings at INME campsites. Cross-promotional relationship for family adventure experiences.
• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)coreOthers39 instructors certified from NOLS as first-aid responders trained to handle emergencies in outdoor environments. NOLS certification provides international wilderness medicine standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Indiahikes: India's leading organized trekking company operating in the same Himalayan geographies as inme (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh). Comparable in terrain expertise, instructor safety standards, and target Indian middle-class customer, though Indiahikes serves adult trekkers rather than children. Their safety protocols and gear standards operate as indirect competitive benchmarks in the same geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Outward Bound International: Global network of outdoor education organizations operating in 30+ countries with a curriculum centered on character development through outdoor challenges. Highly comparable in pedagogical approach and target outcomes, but operates at international scale across multiple geographies rather than focusing on the Indian children's camp niche that inme owns.
• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS): US-based global leader in wilderness education and instructor training, and an existing training partner to inme (39 inme instructors certified by NOLS). Comparable in mission (outdoor leadership development) and curriculum framework, but operates as a broad international institution rather than a niche Indian children's camp operator.

Emerging players

• Thrillophilia: Indian adventure and experiential travel marketplace aggregating outdoor activities, treks, and camps from multiple operators. Not a direct operator but a potential distribution threat to inme as it could aggregate competing children's adventure programs and capture discovery/booking share from inme's direct-to-consumer funnel.

Direct peers

• Banjara Experience & Camps: Indian outdoor adventure company offering camping, trekking, and adventure experiences across India. Directly comparable to inme in target market (Indian urban travelers seeking adventure experiences), product format (multi-day outdoor programs), and operational model, though Banjara skews more adult-focused than inme's kids-only positioning.
• Grassroutes Culture: Indian experiential travel company offering curated rural and outdoor experiences, including farmstays, village immersions, and adventure activities. Comparable to inme in the experiential/outdoor activities space and Indian middle-class target market, though Grassroutes emphasizes cultural immersion while inme emphasizes adventure skill-building.
• Outward Bound India: Indian affiliate of the global Outward Bound network delivering outdoor experiential learning programs for youth and adults. Most directly comparable to inme in mission (outdoor-based character development), target audience (school-age children), and curriculum (experiential life skills), making it inme's closest competitor in the structured youth outdoor education category in India.

Others

• Wildcraft: India's leading outdoor gear and apparel brand, serving the same Indian urban outdoor enthusiast demographic as inme. Comparable as an ecosystem player in India's outdoor lifestyle category - not a direct competitor in camps but an adjacent brand that benefits from the same secular tailwinds in outdoor activity participation and could potentially expand into guided experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/inme.in
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@inmein
• Xx.com/inme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inmelearning

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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