The News Craving
Staff Report
Srinagar,
Authorities will involve the educational institutions here for undertaking the trek to Shankaracharya temple.
According to officials this will be done soon as the work on the trekking route of the temple overlooking Dal Lake was going on.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF), Mohit Gera who is on four day tour to Kashmir visited Shankaracharya Forest trail to inspect the progress of this 5.5 km trek route being developed for trekking around Shankaracharya Hills.
Officials said that the trek offers 360 degree view of Srinagar City and the surrounding landscapes and amenities like signages, sitting benches and viewpoints are being provided on this trail to facilitate the trekkers “who are generally the young students.”
The Forest department is planning to work with local communities to initiate treks for school and college students and other visitors to the temple.
The Forest Department is developing 75 trekking routes both in Jammu and in Kashmir of which many are already in operation like Badrikali to Galganzara, Bhadrakali to Sanzipora, Rajpur-Pathri-Trimukhan-Kairvan Diver in North Kashmir and Mansar to Mahoregarh, DKG to Ratanpeer and DKG to Noori Chamb in Jammu region.
Officials said that the trekking offers a closer sneak peek into the culture of “mountain dwellers as one enjoys the rugged mountains, lush green meadows, diverse forests and breathtaking scenic views dotted with wetlands.”
“Trekking activities also involve birding, hiking, nature interpretation and wildlife photography.”