STRANDED!


NIKITA PAWAR

We spent an entire day on a dam, waiting to be evacuated from Sangla. We gave up all hope of getting out. At last, an IAF chopper started flying overhead after hours of waiting, but they didn’t know our exact location. Frustrating! The guards didn’t even have a flag or a cloth with them to signal, so they borrowed my dupatta. Finally, our turn came to board the chopper.

We thought our journey was over. Little did we know that, this


ARISTO MENDIS

Rescue rush hour: The stress of being stranded finally takes its toll, resulting in a mad rush of people trying to barge into the rescue helicopters.


POOJA KULKARNI

This was the first time I ever stayed in a tent and it was an extremely memorable experience! As the rain entered our tents, all of our bags and sleeping bags, got drenched and we struggled to sleep. While this was happening, water was collecting on top of our tents, and we feared that they would collapse sooner or later. Because of this, I couldn’t manage to sleep. The next morning, we trekked 2km in the rain, to a local hotel, where we were stranded for three days.

During this epic trip, many of us experienced things that we never faced before. From staying in tents and high altitude army bases to trekking 15 km on a road completely destroyed by multiple landslides and unrelenting rain. Here are some of the things we experienced along the way:

SHUBHAM BOHRA

Relief- Stops: Long tiring journeys can be relatively easy when the entire community supports you unconditionally! Food packets, fruits, vegetables and refreshments were given to all with love!



SAYLEE SALVI

It was constantly pouring and the snow was slowly descending into the valley. The bonfire was our only shield against the freezing cold. It helped us dry our wet clothes and it also brought everyone together.

ZAEEN DE SOUZA

During our trek to Wangtoo, we came across a section of the road that was completely destroyed by a recent landslide. Due to this, the Army base we were staying at was completely cut off from their supply convoy. The same landslide also destroyed one of their water pipes, cutting off their fresh water supply.