Dhinodhar mountain climbing competition on 20 February

Dhinodhar mountain climbing competition on 20 February
Bhuj, 6 February, 2011



Dhinodhar as clicked from Chhari Dhand:Picture by Praabhat P. Sharma {Lucky}


Dhinodhar mountain is considered Kutch’s Himalaya. An ascending-descending steps climbing competition will be held at Kutch’s Dhinodhar mountain on 20 February. The competition will be held under supervision of the district collector.

According to Nakhatrana based official S.P.Muniya the tracking competition is being held to boost tourism in Kutch. The competition will start at 7.00 am on 20 February on Than Jagir – Dhinodhar – Than Jagir route.

Participants in 15-45 age range will be able to participate after paying Rs. 50 entry fee. Those wanting to participate can register their names at Virani Moti, Aral Nani, Vithon and Bhuj by 15 February. Only those who are from Kutch can participate in this competition.

A committee consisting 18 members has been formed for taking decision on winners and prizes. The first prize will be Rs. 2500. All participants will get white T-shirt from Mata na Madh Jagir.