Bengaluru: The lure of the hills has always been irresistible for humans. No wonder Uttarakhand’s snow-covered peaks and verdant landscapes captivate adventure lovers in distant Bengaluru. Trekkers of all ages and genders are drawn to its serene environment, religious sites, and challenging trails.
The recent tragedy of nine Bengaluru trekkers dying while on an expedition in high-altitude Sahastra Tal near Uttarkashi is unlikely to dampen the instincts of the city’s adventurers. Deepa Annigeri from Malleswaram is preparing for yet another expedition to Uttarakhand in the next few days. “This is my third Himalayan trek .
The mountains calm me down and I feel like going back there again and again,” says the 49-year-old woman. One of her former fellow trekkers, John, a doctor-turned-chef, was 68 years old. On the recent tragedy, Deepa says, “It was very sad to read about the deaths.
However, trekking in the Himalayas is like meditation for me. Moreover, fear is a state of mind, and everyone should challenge themselves.” Uttarakhand is known for its numerous places of worship such as Kedarnath, Tunganath, Hemkund Sahib, Yamunotri, Gangotri.
RT Nagar resident Kinnari Mehta, 47, recently trekked to Tunganath to visit one of the highest Shiva temples in the world. Tunganath is also part of Panch Kedar (five temples dedicated to Lord Shiva). “I did Tunganath, Chandrashila, Deorital and Kartikswamy temple trek and came back Tuesday night.
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