Department of Physical Education of Islamia College organised a tent pitching and trekking trip to Dodhpatheri, Discal and Ashtar Medow in Pirpanchal mountan range for its newly admitted adventure club student members.
The trekking group comprised of 21 students and five staff members under the supervision of Dr. Altaf ur Rehman, Director Physical Education of the college left the college at 7:00 am in the morning.
The trek was started from Dodhpatheri through snow bound trail uphill up to Discal and Ashtar Medow which is still under snow. After having their lunch in the all white surroundings the party started the return journey using downhill snow slipping mode most of the trek and reached the Dodhpatheri Medow, a distance of about 9 kilometers, at 4:00 pm.
The intermittent rains increased the challenges of the trekking party. At Dodhpatheri a tent pitching class was organised for the participants with tips on other basic trekking essentials. The group started return journey from there at 5:00 pm and reached the college back safe and sound.
