Monday, March 21, 2016

CAMP ANUBHAV||Camping in Mashobra

I was going for our school's annual adventure camps, and this time it was a long expedition right into the heart of a splendid hillstation, known as Mashobra near Shimla. We set off in Gurgaon in the early morning, just before the sunrise. After some time and a hearty meal and McDonalds, we found ourselves up on the hill, and I couldn't describe the picturesque beauty of the hills and natural features in India. After a tiring 12 hour journey, we trekked down the rocky mountains into the midst ofan apple   orchard, which was where our campsite was present. Tall green trees borderes the site with openings with stunning landscape. What a great time I would have! Though, funny story. I packed light and only a few warm clothes, and when I reached there, it was chillingly frigid, with temperatures going down to about 1c. I underestimated Mashobra clearly, but after layering myself, it was all good again. After some rest and a bonfire to spread some heat, we slept with stories and jokes, and it was extremely cold in the cottages too. Next morning, we got up for some activities. After cookies and warm milk, we were in line for some tightrope walking using vines as our support. After the rope climbing and breakfats, we made our way into the vast expanse of the lush forest, with plants and sparkling flowers all around. What a breath-taking image. The scenery consisted of snow-capped mountains, which looked stupemdous. At 2035 feet, we were here to zipline, and what an enjoyable activity it was. Rocks and canals finished the scenery, and I was spellbound by the exquisite nature surrounding us. After energisers and meals, we wanderes out into the woods agin, this time for a night trek with torches and the instructor showed us a temple in the middle of nowhere where the Pandavs in the last year of Mahabharta resided. Next day was a great one, but a chilly one too. In the morning, we leanrt how pitch a tent in the forest, and that day the forest was full of dew, and looked like paradise with the luxuriant greenery. After breakfast, at noon we did rappoing, as we went down the cliff with a rope. In the evening, we played some games, watched a documentary, and had a DJ night, as the rain ouside frosted the weather. What a blast I had at Camp Anubhav. Hats off to the instructors, the food was scrumptious, and overall it was just fantafabulous. I also learnt survival skills, and other techniques handy in hilly areas, animals and their attacks, and how to be safe in a dangerous area like this. So a shoutout to Rocksport, for a great camp time and a great place to put in a campsite, full with breath-taking natural features!

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