JAMMU, Jun 12: Three groups of young adventure enthusiasts from Jammu today left for the Dharamshala Himalayan Trekking Programme being organized by Tawi Trekkers J&K under the chairmanship of former Union Home Secretary Anil Goswami.
A total of 85 students, including 37 girls from R M Public School, Chowadi, Jammu, and 42 students, including 18 girls, from Shri Ram Universal School, Jakh, Samba, along with students from JK Montessori Higher Secondary School, Jammu, are participating in the four-day trekking and adventure programme.
The group from R M Public School is being led by Tawi Trekkers J&K Working President Shawetica Khajuria and international sport climber and mountaineer Shivani Charak. The Shri Ram Universal School contingent is being led by senior trekker Vikas Singh, assisted by two junior leaders.
Six teachers from R M Public School — Summit Kour, Arief Akhter Shan, Rohit Sadotra, Arti Gupta, Mukesh Kumar and Mamta Devi — are accompanying the students. From Shri Ram Universal School, teachers Vandhana, Coach and Kashish are also part of the expedition.
The R M Public School group was flagged off by Tawi Trekkers J&K President Sumit Khajuria, while the Shri Ram Universal School group was flagged off by Vandhana in the presence of school staff and a large number of parents.
According to the organizers, the four-day itinerary has been carefully designed to provide a blend of adventure, exploration and learning. The programme aims to introduce students to the beauty of the Himalayas while helping them develop confidence, resilience, leadership qualities and teamwork skills.
Tawi Trekkers J&K has made elaborate boarding and lodging arrangements to ensure the comfort and safety of all participants. The trekking programme is expected to offer a memorable and enriching experience, encouraging students to connect with nature and embrace outdoor adventure.