On the road

It would actually begin today. We would be trekking from Govindghat to Ghangria, which was the starting point for both the VoF and Hemkund Sahib trek. We were woken up by our trek leader at 6.30 am and were supposed to start trekking by 8 am, after another briefing. This briefing included some pointers on how to use the trekking pole, the correct way of wearing the trekking shoes and the correct way of carrying a backpack. Most of us got a pouch called the 'ecobag'. This bag is worn around the waist and is used to dispose off any trash we might generate on the way such as chocolate wrappers, biscuit wrappers, etc. It is also used to collect the trash left on the trail by other trekkers. This is a commendable and superb initiative by Indiahikes. The waste thus collected is segregated and then carried all the way down, away from the mountains, where it is finally disposed off. River Pushpavati accompanied us throughout This day involved walking for approximatel