Some memories of Sjoba Rally-2009

SJOBA is the alumni association of St. John’s High School, Chandigarh, voted as amongst the top 10 schools in the country by Outlook magazine. SJOBA was founded in 1980 and now has over 2,500 strong members and a global presence with a Chapter of the Americas also. Apart from the Rally, SJOBA organizes various events through the year like the SJOBA Winter Ball,  Blood Donation Camp and the Mini Marathon.

The idea of Motor Sport came into being, when SJOBA decided to do something for the region. Ideas were thrown about and SJOBA decided that motor sports would be its forte. So, the first SJOBA Motorcycle rally was held in 1981 and this graduated to the SJOBA Open Rally in 1982 where, for the first time, amateurs in the region were exposed to motor sports in a professional way.

Himalayas closed for serious treks and climbs.

Yes, weather changes and sudden snowfalls have closed MANALI- LEH route and with this serious high altitude treks of Ladakh, zanskar, Lahaul and Spiti have closed. Himachal Pradesh too is feeling brunt of sudden change in weather and inclusing KINNER KAILASH CIRCUIT, all tough options have been closed by HIMADVENTURES.

Trekkers and travellers coming to India are welcome to explore lesser known region of SAHYADRI MOUNTAINS in Central India which is home to Tribal villages, wildlife regions and ancient caves and temples.You can reach by train – ONE DAY JOURNEY from DELHI or land up in Mumbai.

Please visit: http://sahyadri.himadventures.net or contact 919878903221, 919915160121

Tribal Village Hut- Sahyadri Mountains

COASTAL TREKKING INDIA

Coastal trekking is not as popular in India as it should be. Not very takers for walking along with the huge coastal line India offers. No one has explored much in this erena except trekking in Goa which is reduced to walking from one beach to another but a serious route has yet to be established.

I suggest to hardcore trekkers to explore this scenic land starting from North Goa to South Goa. North Goa does not have plam trees and most of the time you will be walking under Sun- so start early if you do not like a Sun tanned skin.

 

Same situation is in Kerala – not much takers for coastal trekking which could have been a boon for looking deep into village lives of people living at coast.