Two trekkers from Pune were found dead at Devkund waterfall in Raigad district after an almost 24 hour rescue operation. Few days ago, about 55 students from Mumbai were stranded near Kundalika river in Maharashtra when they were caught unaware by the sudden rise in water levels.
While organised trekking groups have made access to remote spots easier, the onus of one’s safety lies on individuals. This is where adventure insurance comes into focus and trekking groups have slowly started to encourage participants to opt for these covers.
Take the example of Travel Trikon. The Mumbai-based trekking group that organises trekking and adventure sports activities in Maharashtra and other parts of India has become one of the first groups to start offering adventure insurance.
“When we looked at all the fatal accidents during the course of trekking reported over the last few months, we felt that there should be a cover to protect our participants,” Manoj Kalwar, founder and CEO, Travel Trikon said.
