Garhshankar (Hari Krishan Gangar):- Students of the History Department of Babbar Akali Memorial Khalsa College, Garhshankar, undertook a three-day educational and religious tour of Uttarakhand. During the tour, students visited several historical, religious and tourist destinations, including Paonta Sahib, Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar.
On the first day, the students paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Paonta Sahib and shared information about the life and history of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
On the second day, they visited the museum at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, where they gained knowledge about the environment, forests and biodiversity. They also explored the natural beauty of Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple and Guchhupani, also known as Robber's Cave.
In Rishikesh, the students visited Janki Setu, Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula and paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sahib, Rishikesh. On the final day, they visited Har Ki Pauri, followed by a trip to Crystal World Amusement and Water Park.
Throughout the educational tour, the students enhanced their knowledge of different religions, cultures, historical heritage and natural beauty.
Principal Dr. Amandeep Heera said that such educational tours enhance students' knowledge and provide practical learning experiences alongside classroom education. Dr. Harwinder Kaur from the History Department and Dr. Naresh Kumari from the Education Department accompanied the students on the tour.
