Schoolkids from Oman take Himalayan fitness challenge

Muscat: The Outward Bound Club of Indian School Al Ghubra organised a 14-day Himalayan Trek for the students from May 24 to June 5, 2018.
Sixteen students accompanied by two teachers undertook the journey, which challenged their physical fitness and tested their mental toughness.
After two days of acclimatisation in the Galu Devi area and undergoing training over the use of trekking gear, the group trekked by day and night to reach Guna Devi.
The next day at Kerreri village, they took on the might of the river, which lay in their path and crossed it, displaying courage and agility.
The days of the trek were filled with daring activities such as rock climbing and rappelling, while the nights were spent dancing and singing around campfires until they retired to the tents the students had pitched themselves. During the trek, the students were mesmerised by the beauty of the Laca Glaciers.
There was also time for sightseeing and shopping when they reached town. The highlight of the trip was the visit to the Dalai Lama’s monastery in Dharamshala.
The trip exposed the students to new hobbies and interests thus widening their sphere of
experience.
The challenges they faced during the trek made them understand the importance of teamwork and helped build their confidence as they picked their way through the majestic Himalayan mountains.
The students were grateful to their parents and the school management for this opportunity, which will go a long way in the overall development of their personalities.