Namaste उनाड मंडळी, I am Kirti. I am associated with उनाड भ्रमंती since 2020. I am a professional social worker, and through that, I got connected with Oonaad Bhramantee.

We met through Jeet's social work and worked together for some time. Especially during the Corona period, we worked together to provide help to the base villages of forts, We provided study materials to students. Also providing help to patients & relatives. I did a Women's Day Ladies special trek with Oonaad Bhramantee.

I went on the trek alone because my friend ditched me at the last moment. But during this trek, I met new friends of all ages and had a great experience. At that time, I liked some things about Oonaad Bhramantee, one of which was that there was no age limit to join here, there was no rushing during the trek, yet we completed everything on time and returned home on time after enjoying a delicious meal.* *Trekking, traveling were my passion from the beginning.

I was also working and traveling. So I traveled with some trekking groups in Pune. I had a lot of good experiences in that and some different ones. At that time, as a girl, I always felt one thing, that is, there is a lot of participation of boys and men in trekking & traveling. The proportion of girls and women is very low. But there is a reason for that! Trekking is very hectic & tiring. Sometimes there is no time limit. Will there be girls in the group? Will it be safe? Will there be a lady leader among them? Will someone meet me if I go alone? There are only young boys in trekking. Can we enjoy it? For travelling, we need to spend a lot of money. Many such questions used to arise. But I enjoyed the first trek with Oonaad Bhramantee a lot. Then, somewhere, one thing clicked in my mind that everyone should get such a group, such a company. Girls and women will like it. They will take some time for themselves and join us. From there, my journey with Oonaad Bhramantee began. Instead of just doing treks and tours, I started working full-time with Oonaad Bhramantee. After that, through Oonaad Bhramantee, not only did we trek, but we started small seasonal trips, camping, small picnics, tours, etc.

In this journey, many Oonaad friends, many people, and experienced people from various fields were connected. Trekking & travelling not only gives you fitness and happiness, but also gives you the opportunity to connect with nature, with different people. And enriches you as a person. It feels great that such an opportunity can be given through उनाड भ्रमंती.