Five youth from Shimla hoist tricolour at Churdhar peak

Shimla, August 16 (PTI) Five spirited youth fromNaina Tikker in Sirmaur district of Himachal exhibited raresentiment of patriotism and hoisted the tricolour on the11,500 ft high Churdhar Peak, facing all odds and inclementweather. Amrit Raj Chauhan, Yaman Chauhan, Raman Chauhan, Ayush andPrince had decided to celebrate the Independence Day atChurdhar Mountain peak. They accomplished the mission amidsinging of national anthem at the peak. They started the journey on August 14 and returned toNauradhar in the evening on the same day, Amritraj Chauhansaid. The last base camp is at Shrigul Devata temple and forcompleting the last journey a distance of 800 metres has to betrekked by climbing the rocks and boulders on a treacherousand perilous track. PTI PCL AQSAQS