Written by INDUS MED NEWS 11 September, 2016 7:54 pm .
INDUSEM Leader Dr. Md. Yunus, the Sub Dean & Head of Department of Emergency Medicine & Traumatology, NEIGRIHMS Provided the Cherrapunjee Marathon runners with Basic & Advanced Life Support Medical Services.
NEIGRIHMS put in immense Emergency Preparedness Efforts and Dr. Yunus credits the same to Strong Leadership and TEAMWORK which is the essence of success in Mass Gathering Events. The Sohra Cherrapunjee Marathon stands out as one of the most scenic marathons in India. Marathon was participated by about 2000 participants from India & Abroad. Being a monsoon here in Meghalaya the day of marathon was pouring with heavy rain but enthusiasm of runner was higher than the rain.
NDUSEM Leader Dr. Yunus has been an active partner in progressing Academic Acute Care Services in Eastern Frontier of India. He is a sports enthusiast and also a Professional High Terrain Cyclist.
About the Sohra Cherrapunjee Marathon:
As per http://cherramarathon.com/
The Sohra Cherrapunjee Marathon stands out as one of the most scenic marathons in India. The full marathon route begins at Hynniew Mer Village 10kms from Shillong.
There are many interesting sights along the way. Runners will pass quaint villages with small old huts and be greeted by gentle villagers. They will climb hills and run down slopes, cross bridges and run along living waterfalls and the breathtaking plateau. The most striking of these experiences are the views offered if the mist allows it. Most of the route in July is shrouded in a mysterious mist that leaves you wondering what is around the corner. However, in certain pockets there are holes in the clouds and if one is lucky you can see undulating hills and steep gorges. It is truly a marathon of a lifetime.
About SHILLONG
“Shillong is the capital and hill station of Meghalaya, also known as “The Abode of Clouds”, one of the smallest states in India. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the “Scotland of the East”.
Weather conditions: Pleasant, pollution-free; summers: The temperature varies from 23 °C (73 °F); winters: The temperature varies from 4 °C (39 °F). Its summers are cool and very rainy, while its winters are cool and dry. Shillong is subject to vagaries of the monsoon. The monsoons arrive in June and it rains almost until the end of August. October–November and March–April are the best months to visit Shillong.
Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya is just 131.5 km (81.7 mi) from Guwahati which can be accessed by road along NH 40, a journey of about 2 hours 30 minutes through lush green hills and the magnificent Umiam lake in between.
Shillong is the 2nd host city for the 12th South Asian Games and will be hosting 8 Sport disciplines across 5 Venues
- Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya, it is also known as the Abode of Clouds.
- Shillong is connected to Guwahati by the NH 40 and takes approximately 3 hours to reach Shillong from Guwahati airport
- Shillong is the home to Shillong Lajong United FC, an I-League football team”
For more information log in to:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shillong
- http://megtourism.gov.in
About Cherrapunjee (Sohra):
Cherrapunjii Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on the planet and the only place in India to receive rain throughout the year. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the state’s capital Shillong. Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra or Churra, means ‘the land of oranges’. The cliffs of Cherrapunji also offer stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh.
While the debate about the wettest place on earth is an ongoing one Mawsynram, also in Meghalaya, is known to receive higher rainfall than Cherrapunji. Cherrapunji itself receives a staggering 11,777 mm of rainfall annually. Monsoon clouds which blow inland from the Bay of Bengal are stopped from moving further by the ridges of Cherrapunji. The town receives both south-west and north-east monsoon. Despite receiving excess rain, the town faces acute water shortage and the locals have to travel great distances to get fresh water. The relentless rain causes soil erosion which has denuded the land of Cherrapunji and the surrounding valleys.
Cherrapunji is famous for its Living root bridges, a result of bio-engineering practiced by the locals. The bridges can bear 50 people at a time and are spectacular to watch (though the one-of-its-kind double-decker root bridge requires at least a few hours of trekking).
For more information log in to:
- http://megtourism.gov.in/tours/sa-i-mika.pdf
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherrapunji
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About INDUSEM
The INDUSEM mission is to envision and implement the future of Patient Care across the world. The partnership brings together Expert Educators, Inquisitive Innovators and Physicians supporting Safe Patient Care across India, United States and the World. INDUSEM is the Top International Partnership across the World and brings together Institutions, Individuals and Initiatives focused on improving patient care globally. Till date INDUSEM has reached over 50,000 Experts and its reach continues to grow daily. For more information, visit www.indusem.org
About NEIGRIHMS
NEIGRIHMS was established by the Government of India in 1987. It has been designed as a Postgraduate Medical Institute in lineage of AIIMS, New Delhi and PGIMER, Chandigarh. It is the First Postgraduate Medical Institute in the North Eastern Region and the Third in the Country established by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The Institute was registered as a Society on 12th January 1987 by the Registrar of Societies, Meghalaya, Shillong under the name of -“North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences.” For More Information: http://www.neigrihms.gov.in/
