Free trekking for female students

On 26th June, I took 16 female students for a #free trek to #Karnala Fort. Our aim was to promote outdoor #adventures amongst young females. As expected the girls were all charged up and enthusiastic about this trek. They enjoyed walking in rain all the way up to the pinnacle.

Karnala Bird Sanctuary is located near #Panvel with an area of 12.11 km2. It is centred around historic karnala fort and home to about 150 species of bird including three rare birds i.e. Ashy Minivet, three toed #kingfisher and #Malabar Trogon.
Trek to the karnala fort is an absolute beginner’s trek amidst the natural flora and fauna of the enclosed sanctuary. The relative ease of this trail also provides an excellent opportunity to introduce beginners to #trekking and nature. After a final walk up to the bastion, one is presented with a splendid 360 degree view of the surrounding #Raigad district. A 125 ft high basalt pillar sticks out like a thumb at the centre of the peak. It is clearly visible from far away on all the sides.

#DGA, #DarkGreenAdventures, #Photography
#Feminism, #womenempowerment