Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, June 5: As a part of the ongoing Himalayan Trekking Programme being organized by Tawi Trekkers J&K, third group of trekkers comprising 45 students including 20 girls of Shangrila Public School, Sarwal left today for Chamunda under the leadership of Sonam Sidharth, Joint Secretary of the club.
Two teachers of the school Tejinder Singh and Ranjana Gandotra along with two members of Tawi Trekkers J&K namely Puneet Sharma and Bhanu Partap Singh also accompanied the group.
The group was flagged off by Principal of Shangrila Public School Surestha Khajuria. A large number of members of the club and parents of the participants gave them a warm send off in the school premises.
Students taking part in this Trekking Programme besides being explained the benefits of such venture in the personality development of a child are also taught to respect nature and environment and not create a clutter of left over in the jungles enroute.
Meanwhile, the first group of trekkers of Oriental Academy Senior Secondary School has reached back after a trekking experience. Next group of trekkers of Shiksha Niketan Senior Secondary School, Jammu shall leave for Moungri on June 7.