Finally, after 2 years of hesitation, work pressure and various other factors, I decided to take a plunge to one of the best rated treks. Youth Hostels Association of India (http://yhaindia.org) arranges trekking expedition every year to multiple places, especially in the Himalayan ranges.
I joined the Kedarkanth (not kedarNATH) trek and managed to take 14 days time off from work. Reported at the starting address today and met up with the camp director. Since i am a couple of days early from my actual starting date, they have agreed to let me join the group that starts today. As of now, I know there are 13 of us - names, will be able to recollect for the blog as days go by.
For more information on the trek program, refer to this URL.
http://yhaindia.org/files/adv_programs/description/kedar.html
For today, just the introduction to all members - all from different places in India. Had dinner with most of them - sumptuous dinner prepared by the YHAI employees. Need to take good rest tonight - have a 8 hour (175 kms) bus ride to the base camp @ Sankri. Though the distance is less, being a local bus, apparently the bus stops for everyone and anyone who waves at it. Have to ask the locals to tie down their hands, if they don't have any intention of taking that bus tomorrow :-)
Until i get network connectivity, Adios for now :-)
