Sir,
This refers to the news item’Trekkers leave for Moungri to participate in J&K Himalayan Trekking Prog’ (DE, June3, 2016). It is heartening to read that the first group of Tawi Trekkers J&K comprising 41 girls of Shiksha Niketan Senior Secondary School,Jeevan Nagar Jammu left for Moungri to participate in J&K Himalayan Trekking Programme.Moungai -Panchari -Mantalai region is endowed with unparalleled natural beauty and thus,ideal for conducting trekking programmes.There are lofty mountains covered with dense forests having tall trees and beautiful lush green meadows,bubbling springs which present a breathtaking view to the trekkers and nature lovers.This enthralling trekking route passes through Sankri, Nathatop Mantalai which are endowed with pastoral beauty and mesmerising sights having idyllic environs which present Nature at its best and donot let the trekkers feel any fatigue on account of long and arduous trek.The pollution free air and salubrious climate keep the visitors healthy and agile.This region is liberally gifted with unparalleled beauty and must be promoted for large scale trekking activities.There is need to extend the trekking activities to the students of Secondery,Sr.Secondary and College students as most of the students are drifting away from nature in the modern hectic life.They are more interested in browsing sites on social media,watching TV, playing video games rather than doing physical activity and enjoying nature. As a result they are developing problems such as obesity, hypertension, depression, anxiety etc. Trekking as a funfilled physical activity can help them in exploring the natural beauty and bring them close to nature
It can also help them in testing their endurance and physical stamina. Tawi Trekkers is rendering a yeoman’s service by conducting the trekking activities in J&K and their efforts must be appreciated and supplemented by the Government and other organisations.
Yours etc…
Ashok Sharma,
Udhampur
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