Excelsior Sports Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, May 21: Senior Superintendent of Police Udhampur, Mohd Suleman Choudhary today flagged off a contingent of 30 trekkers from different parts of country participating in 7th National Heritage Trek Expedition being organized by Youth Hostels Association of India J&K State Branch.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Choudhary said that he himself is fond of trekking and assured the organizers of all help in promoting this sport.
Dr Taran Singh, State Secretary also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the achievements of Youth Hostels Association of India J&K State Branch.
He said that the trek will cover the areas with Udhampur as the Base Camp, Krimchi temples of heritage importance, with first night halt at Pancheri Forests with rich flora and fauna on way to 2nd night halt at Lander, 3rd night halt at Sanasar a beautiful meadow with a lake in the centre and perched with Fur forests on all sides is also a hub for Para-droppers.
Passing through Natha Top with barren hills and high velocity winds giving a varied experience to the trekkers, the 5th night was passed at the world famous tourist resort of Patnitop in thick Deodar forest, while 6th night halt took place at Mantalai, where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parwati were married via Gauri Kund, where Goddess Parwati used to worship Lord Shiva and then to Sudh Mahadev, where Lord Shiva had killed the Demon who was chasing Goddess Parwati. On the 7th day morning, the trekkers were taken by bus to Base Camp Udhampur and dispersed after evaluation and receiving certificates.
This trek was organized under the active guidance of Mohd. Shafi Pandit, National President of the Youth Hostels Association of India. Er Padamshree SP Varma, Chaiman YHAI J&K State branch send his message for the success of trek.
Balwan Singh Jamwal, Deputy Director, Adventure Promotion presented the vote of thanks.
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