Excelsior Sports Correspondent
BANIHAL, Oct 8: Rashtriya Rifles in collaboration with J&K Tourism flagged off a six day trekking expedition from Batu in Ramban, here today.
The event was witnessed by civil dignitaries and media personnel. A total of 17 trekkers from various walks of life including sportspersons, bloggers, photographers and local celebrities have congregated for the event. These include nine female and eight participants, with a healthy mix of local and outstation trekkers.
The trek commenced from the picturesque Neel Valley and will traverse unexplored meadows, lakes, waterfalls and jagged peaks in the majestic Pir Panjal ranges which will culminate on October 13 on the occasion of Banihal Youth Festival at Lambar Ground.
The participants will also interact with the local youth to showcase patriotism, women’s empowerment and self-employment. They will also be closely exposed to the local way of life including participating in local cuisine.
The event is aimed at promoting tourism which has received an impetus due to the return of normalcy in the region and the various developmental changes, courtesy the dynamism of the J&K UT machinery, especially the JKTDC.
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