8th Light Cavalry undertook a trekking expedition from Dharamsala to Truind with effect from March 26 to commemorate its 225th year of raising.
Jalandhar, April 5, 2013: 8th Light Cavalry undertook a trekking expedition from Dharamsala to Truind with effect from March 26 to commemorate its 225th year of raising.
The expedition team was flagged off by the Commander from Khasa Cantt Amritsar. The expedition undertook to celebrate the indomitable spirit and never back down attitude of the men in olive greens.
The expedition team comprised three officers, one JCO and nine Jawans, led by Maj Raj Singh and inclusive one medical officer and a Nursing Assistant. Due to prolonged winter at Baloni Jat pass on Dhauladar Ranges, the original route was altered. The trekking route passed through Dharamsala, Kareri Village, Kareri Lake, Guna Temple, Gullu Temple and finally Truind before getting back to Dharamsala. The team covered a total distance of 93 Km in 6 days with five night halts in bivouac. One guide and two civil porters were also went alongwith the team.
The trek, which traversed the traditional trekking routes in the area, become more adventurous and challenging due to the snow spell during the first two day of trekking. The team interacted with local as well as other trekking team en-route. A medical camp was set up at Kareri village in which large Number of locals participated. The expedition helped inculcate spirit of adventure, develop leadership qualities, build team spirit and instill a sense of offensive spirit amongst the officers and men.
