August 13, 2019
The Blind Graduates’ Forum of India is organising an inclusive trek
on the occasion of India’s 73rd Independence Day. The BGFI works to empower
the visually impaired community in many ways.
On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, the Blind Graduates
Forum of India (BGFI) is organising an inclusive trek to the
picturesque Sankshi Fort in Maharashtra’s Raigad district.
This is a magnificent fort built by a king called Sank and
is at a height of 800 meters.
The fort is also famous as the Dargyacha Killa, which means
Fort of Dargah. This is because there’s an ancient dargah or shrine at
the foot of the hill. Surrounded by lush greenery, this is an amazing picnic
spot.
The BGFI is collaborating with the Young Zingaro Trekking Club
(YZ) for the trek. Its a great opportunity for adventure lovers to
enjoy the balmy monsoon weather and make new friends.
Santosh Salian, Member, BGFI, is going to be there. After
attending a trek last year, he has acquired a taste for adventure.
Last year’s trek was an awesome experience. The thrill of walking up a hill
to visit an ancient monument is indescribable. Such activities have helped
me gain more confidence in myself. For most people, it is hard to imagine
that blind people can go on treks but BGFI is changing that mindset and
will continue to do so on the future. – Santosh Salian, Member,
Blind Graduates’ Forum of India
The Sankshi Fort trek offers wholesome inclusive fun and hopes to create
awareness among people about abilities of people who are blind and visually
impaired. The trek is for people with and without vision who will walk up the
slightly treacherous route together.
Visually impaired trackers can bring their own escorts. If you don’t have
one, don’t worry as sighted escorts will be provided. Shraddha
Edke, public sector bank employee and BGFI member, believes such
treks help break barriers and build greater awareness about the disabled
community.
“The motive of the trek is not only to have a fun and adventure filled day,
it is also a great means of bringing people together and involving them in
tasks that are ideally believed to be impossible for the visually impaired
people,” says Shraddha
The trek will end on a patriotic note with a flag hoisting ceremony followed
by the national anthem.
So if you would like to spend this national holiday doing something a little
different, sign up. All you need is sturdy shoes, snacks, water, rainwear,
and a spirit for adventure!
GET IN TOUCH:To register or know more about the trek contact on +91
98921-45699
Source: https://newzhook.com/story/independence-day-trip-for-visually-impaired-trekkers-raigad-maharashtra
