Question

You have gone to a summer camp for two weeks. It was a survival training camp where you lived in a tent without any modern amenities. You went for long treks and learnt skills of mountaineering and river rafting. Write a letter to your cousin telling him/her about your trip.

Answer 1

Hint: Informal letter is a type of letter written for friends, relatives or an acquaintance.
Format of informal letter:
1) Sender’s address
2) Date
3) Receiver’s address
4) Salutation
5) Body of the letter and conclusion

Complete answer:
House number – 24
New Delhi
31st March 2021

House number 821
Gurugram, Haryana

Dear Shikha,
I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing this letter to share my summer camp experience with you. It was a thrilling experience at the summer camp. My parents enrolled me to a summer camp this year as you know they were really willing me to experience such camps.

This was a very different summer camp far away from the crowd of the city. The pleasant and refreshing weather refreshed us. I enjoyed camping and trekking expeditions. The trekking along with camping was so extremely wonderful!

While trekking, we at times came so close to the river that we could not resist the desire of crossing into the chilled water. We were not allowed to go farther than the shallow water, as the flow was so strong. The scenic beauty of the surroundings and the refreshing water of the stream just refreshed our mind, body and soul. I learnt new things during this expedition. At times, the trekking trail became quite difficult; I really had to focus my mind and body to overcome the obstacles. I learnt to be self-reliant.

Sleeping in the sleeping bag in a tent in the open, without the comforts and luxuries of home was another and the biggest challenge. By the evening we all used to get so tired, that sleep came so easily and smoothly.

Every morning, we were woken up by the chirping of the birds. I feel each human being must go on such adventurous expeditions to learn new things. I will always cherish the memories and the wonderful experience of this summer camp and other important things I would like to share that the food at the camp was quite good. I would like you to experience such a wonderful camp and then share your experience with me. Greetings to uncle and aunt.

Your loving friend
Rohan

Note: The main difference between formal and informal letter is: Formal letter is a type of letter which is written in a very formal and ceremonious language. Such letters include: letter to the authorities, dignitaries, seniors and etc. Whereas, formal language is written to the relatives and friends.