UDHAMPUR, Jun 15: A group of 109 students, including 43 girls, from Aryan Oriental Convent Higher Secondary School, Udhampur, left for Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh to participate in an adventurous and educational trekking programme being organized by Tawi Trekkers J&K in the picturesque Dharamshala–McLeodganj region.
The group was jointly flagged off by Upkar Singh Jamwal, Chairman, and Kiran Jamwal, Principal of Aryan Oriental Convent Higher Secondary School. The expedition is being led by veteran mountaineer and President of Tawi Trekkers J&K, Sumit Khajuria. Five teachers—Nitika Verma, Jahanvi Sharma, Kuldeep Kumar, Pragti and Mangal Singh—are also accompanying the students during the programme.
Speaking on the occasion, the organizers said that the objective of the trekking programme is to introduce young minds to the spirit of adventure, develop a love for nature and provide students with valuable outdoor learning experiences. The initiative is also aimed at encouraging physical fitness, teamwork, self-confidence and environmental awareness among the participants.
During their stay, the students will trek through the lush green trails of the Dhauladhar mountain range and visit several important tourist, cultural and spiritual destinations. These include the Dalai Lama Temple, Norbulingka Monastery, the renowned Dharamshala Cricket Stadium, tea gardens and a tea manufacturing factory, the scenic Bhagsu Waterfall and the revered Chamunda Temple.
The programme will provide students with an opportunity to explore the rich natural beauty, cultural heritage and spiritual traditions of the region while gaining firsthand experience of outdoor adventure activities.
Aryan Oriental Convent Higher Secondary School has been actively participating in trekking programmes organized by Tawi Trekkers J&K for nearly three decades. The institution has also played a significant role in promoting sport climbing by regularly deputing climbers to various competitions in Jammu and has established itself as one of the leading schools in the discipline.
Meanwhile, Tawi Trekkers J&K is making necessary arrangements for the conduct of a high-altitude trekking expedition to Triund Meadow, situated at an elevation of over 10,000 feet in the Dhauladhar range, which is expected to provide participants with an even more challenging and memorable adventure experience.