Mesmerizing Mountains Calling

MESMERIZING MOUNTAINS CALLING

I wanted to go on a Himalayan trek for the longest time

to experience the wondrous beauty and the freezing cold

I booked the Kedarkantha summit trek with Indiahikes

After convincing my family to let me go solo and be bold

This trip would give me the solitude to sort out my head

It would allow me to travel solo and mingle with strangers

I wanted a break from the boiling Bangalore summer heat

and bring back the old energetic me through new adventures

From Delhi, I traveled to Dehradun and met our trek group

After introductions, we started for Sankri on our long road ride

Got to know everybody better over breakfast and lunch

Witnessed a beautiful rainbow & even stopped by the riverside

We were welcomed at Sankri with a sudden drop in mercury

After initial briefing, our trek leader advised some rest

We slept soundly and ecstatically started trekking next morning

Amidst gorgeous views, our stamina level was put to test

We ascended from 6455 ft to 9100 ft with many short breaks

And managed to reach Juda ka Talab, our first camp site

We took in the breathtaking view of the tents by the lake

With mixed feelings of hunger, accomplishment and delight

After having delicious lunch, we enjoyed playing Frisbee

With team games & crazy walks, the day soon passed by

Loved star gazing while sleeping on the grass at night

Inside the tent, snuggled up cozily in sleeping bag with a sigh

Next day we started the short trek to the KK base camp

All the way surrounded by beautiful backdrop of snow caps

The sunset was fabulous against mesmerizing mountain views

Played numerous fun-filled games and took countless snaps

At 3 am we started our ascend to the KedarKantha peak

Wrapped up in layers and our torches shining bright

We slowly trekked up along the ridges against the cold wind

Saw the most beautiful sunrise at the crack of daylight

The peak approached near, yet stood tall and mighty

Slow and steady, we helped each other hike up the way

We came across patches of snow and felt the adrenaline rush

Finally reached the mountain summit and screamed out yay!

With a sense of victory, we relaxed at 12500 feet up top

Relished delicious parathas and captured the moments historic

Soon after we started the descend which was a little tricky

Did snow sliding along the way, felt energized and euphoric

Exhausted after the long trek, we relaxed and had lunch

Soon after we descended to Hargaon, our final camp site

We enjoyed playing Lagori, Cricket, Cards and Dumb Charades

Couldn’t get enough of the fantastic star gazing at night

Next day we returned to Sankri while singing with joy

Received our certificates after a much awaited hot shower

Everybody shared their trek and summit climb experience

Applauded our team spirit and the doctor duo's healing power

In few days, we had all bonded well and become so close

To part ways & return to urban routine felt like a sad crime

We all headed home with fabulous memories to cherish forever

It had indeed been a wonderful experience of a lifetime!!