Events Abroad
Indian Himalayas 2010
Sewa International – Sources of the Ganga trek 15 August -3 September 2010 Funds raised: £18,000 Report by Rajen Mistry Twenty-two swayamsevak and sevika from the UK participated in a fund raising trek on the Himalayas. The first trek was a challenging trek from Gangotri to the top of the Rudragaira mountain which stands at … Continue reading
Mount Kenya 2009
In August 2009, a group of 40+ from the UK tackled Mount Kenya. Funds raised: £40,229 From the group of 54 from the UK, 49 completed the full rim walk of Mt Longonat which is 14 miles at 2776m. 40 of the group summitted Mt Kenya , to Pt Lenana 4985m. The age range of … Continue reading
Ladakh 2008
Sewa International organised a high altitude trek to Ladakh again for 2008 24th August to 13th September 2008. Funds raised: £31,541 Satish Shah, Trek Co-ordinator Reports. Facts: – This trek is graded D, similar to Mt Kilimanjaro, but Stok Kangri is graded E. – The group has raised £31,541, and the trip itself was self-financed. … Continue reading
Ladakh 2007
Sewa International organised an 8 Day High Altitude Trek to Ladakh From 1st – 14th July 2007. Satish Shah, Trek Co-ordinator Reports. Facts: – The group flew to Leh, at an altitude of 3500 meters. – The group crossed three high mountain passes, summiting Palam Peak, 5360 meters and Stok Kangri (optional), 6114 meters (20130 … Continue reading
Mt. Kilimanjaro 2006
The Mount Kilimanjaro trek was organised for the very first time by Sewa International. 23 Participants completed the trek from 11 July to 18 July 2006 (12 were from Bradford and Leeds) and with ages ranging from 16 to 58. Sewa International have raised a phenomenal £61,858 in funds to date. The organisers would wish … Continue reading