Grasshopper Grasshopper Magazine June | Page 25

Kumta to Gokarna Beach Trek T Deserted beaches of Gokaran here are very to none of those who do not love being on a beach. But, you must be thinking what’s adventurous on a beach. Don’t worry, that’s what we are here for. We have added a twist to it, how about a beach trek? The Kumta to Gokarna Beach Trek will take you on a mesmerising journey that you will continue to remain fresh in your heart for years. During this trek, you will be visiting close to 10 beaches, most of which are untouched by regular tourists. These beaches are super clean and strikingly beautiful To name a few, the trail goes from Kumta to Kadle, Nirvana, Vannali, Paradise, Half-Moon and Om beaches and will end at Gokarna which is home to a famous Shiva Temple. Camping on the beach with a bowl of hot Maggi under millions of stars is an experience like no other. These beaches are ought to give you peace of mind as you would only hear the sound of the ocean during night time helping you to sleep peacefully in nature’s lap. Because mountain treks are too mainstream. Frozen River Trek, Chadar A nother form of the trek that you can opt for is Frozen River Trek, Chadar if you are looking to do something out of the league. Social media is flooded with people uploading their trekking images on snow covered mountains. You can opt out of this rat race anytime and go on an adventurous trek on a frozen river where you have to watch your steps as ice can be dangerous at times. Chadar River which is popularly known as Zanskar is located in Leh. The Frozen River Trek begins from a small village of Chilling, the place where Chadar river starts to freeze. Going for Chadar river trek is like stepping into the Arctic as the place is close to 20 degrees below the freezing point and decreases further after sunset. Frozen Chadar River You need to aware at all times and figure out the safe paths over a precarious sheet and keep watching the condition of ice below. Trekkers can also opt to camp in the caves along the bank of a frozen river or set up tents at the place where ice is most stable. Suitable warm clothing is recommended to keep yourself warm and keep your blood from freezing. The terrain is very harsh and only few dare to take the challenge it offers. June, 2018 g 23