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Right after the Outdoor Leadership Program, 18 seniors started their trek to Dayara Bugyal. And news just came in that yesterday (on April 8) they successfully summited on the trek!
For several years at Indiahikes, we have wanted to open special treks for Seniors. We have wanted our own parents to go on treks.
Seniors all set to start their trek from Raithal, the base for Dayara Bugyal trek. Photo by Shwetha Krishna
"When I see a senior trek I see them going home with a sense of rejuvenation much beyond what a younger person experiences. The entire experience makes them add on more years to their life — at least 4-5 years more. They go home more joyous and with a strong sense of accomplishment.
"They discover they have more strength than they thought; that they are capable of a lot more than they imagined. They find more purpose in their life," says Arjun Moundar, Founder-CEO, Indiahikes.
Seniors at the top of Dayara Bugyal, at 11,950 ft. Photo by Shwetha Krishna
The team is still on the trek. They are expected to reach the base at Raithal today (April 9). Stay cued into this space for more updates on the Seniors Trek.
Latika Payak
Senior Content Writer
About the author
Latika is a Senior Content Writer who started trekking after joining Indiahikes. She has trekked to Roopkund, Hampta Pass, Kedarkantha, Dayara Bugyal, Tarsar Marsar, and Har Ki Dun.
Before joining Indiahikes in 2014, she was a lifestyle journalist with print and online media.
Latika is always hunting for great stories hidden in the folds of the mountains. Horror stories from ancient routes and villages of the Himalayas are her favourite. If you have an interesting story from your trek, share it with her on latika@indiahikes.com.
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