The Chills and thrills of adventure

Journey form Kunti Betta to Ethina Bhuja by Twins During the second wave of COVID-19, I introduced kids to the wilderness and hillocks, aiming to connect them with nature. We embarked on their first trek to Bhimana Honke in the Kunti hills range, and it was amazing to see how naturally they took to it - it's like it was ingrained in them!   While kids their age were busy playing with toys at home or in the park, my twins stood out, thanks to their mountaineer father's influence. On September 21, 2021, they embarked on their first mission to climb a hillock in the Kunti Range - a journey that would spark a lifelong passion.   The twins surprised everyone, including their dad, with their fearlessness and enthusiasm. They led the way, literally following in their father's footsteps, and climbed without a single complaint. Their excitement was palpable as they explored every nook and cranny, taking in the sights and sounds of nature.   Master Kriyansh Solanki's narr...

  Trekking Through Nature's Unrelenting Fury Landslides, cloudbursts, falling boulders, orange alerts, flooding rivers, broken roads, and anxiety-ridden moments made for a harrowing experience," says Asst. Prof. Dr. Santosh Kumar Bennur, an anesthesiologist at Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences. "I've done a few treks in the past, and this one was on my bucket list. I was wondering when it would happen, and I even discussed it with my husband, who's equally enthusiastic about trekking to the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib," says Dr. Tanushree, a gynecologist at Nanjangud. "A trek to the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib is highly sought after due to its stunning flora, fauna, and birdlife, culminating in a spiritual experience. The abundance of Brahma Kamal adds to its allure, making it a feast for pilgrims and trekkers alike," says Dr. Hema Amit, a pediatrician at K R Nagar. On August 5, 2025, our team arrived at Dehradun Airport f...