By Tiger Solanki Thanks to the shift in media attention from COVID to Taliban, many trekkers backed out apprehending an attack in Kashmir. But a small group of people from Mysuru and Bengaluru made up their mind and trekked to the Great Lakes of Kashmir from Aug. 24 to 31 and the expedition was organised…
When the people of the State were gripping under the fear of the pandemic, few adventure buffs took a leap into the mountains as a stress-buster. It was pandemic time here in Karnataka and the State where we were visiting was abated with challenges like monsoon tragedies — cloud bursting, sudden surge of the waters…
By B.N. Ramya, Trekker Amidst the montage of people, there exists a divine circuit of hundreds of pilgrims who dedicate their entire life to a journey to wash away their sins and seek the blessings from the deity whom they worship. India is a holy land which unites people as they go for long treks…
The trekkers, who went to Mt. Saurkundi Pass in Dhauladhar range in Manali region in Himachal Pradesh as part of Asha-2019, an exclusive expedition for the tribal girls organised by Tiger Adventure Foundation (TAF) and Ladies Circle India, were felicitated for their successful summit, at Rotary Centre in city recently. The team consisted of 12…
By Tiger Solanki Having heard about the tales of Himalayan Expedition on several occasions and having listened to my son’s tales several times, I was little apprehensive whether I can do a Himalayan expedition or not. I was having back pain and was apprehensive about the cold too but I could still do it and…
Mysuru: The Forest Department that had banned trekking in the forests of Karnataka in the wake of fire tragedy at Kurangani Hills in Theni District of Tamil Nadu in which nearly ten students were killed, has now modified its order and said that trekking will be permitted in certain areas of the forest. The order…
Mysuru: The Karnataka Forest Department has banned trekking in forests in the State till the end of summer. This decision was taken at a meeting of High-Level State Forest officials yesterday in Bengaluru in the wake of forest fire at Kurangini Hills in Theni district of Tamil Nadu where 10 trekkers perished. In a circular…
By V. Shourabh Trekking has become a popular trend and a picnic-sort of an activity these days. Mysuru and surrounding areas, which have several picnic spots and beautiful nature nearby, is something that needs to be explored. This Weekend Star Supplement focuses on some of the favourite trekking spots in and around Mysuru and also…
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