1 day trek - Nagala Mini Trek, Monday or Tuesday, July 20 or 21, 2009

Here is a trek on a Weekday. For all those who have been drooling at the beautiful photos of Nagala - the crystal clear water pools, streams, forests and rocky outcrops, but not been able to enjoy them because you are not free weekends. A rare event just for you - a CTC trek on a weekday - Tuesday, July 21st. (An option of Monday 20th July is also indicated in case this is a more convenient day for more people).

SUMMARY
Type - Easy to Medium. (First timers and family members of regular trekkers, Children accompanied by parents are welcome). Option to make it tougher for a select few if some of the group members seems capable(but that would be solely the organisers' decision).
Duration - 1 day - Tuesday early morning till late evening
Distance - 2 hours North of Chennai, 6 to 8 km 1 way walk to the first pool.
Transporation - own (cars)
Expense - around Rs 500Rs (shared petrol, food, ...) - Pay advance Rs 500 at the pickup point, difference will be settled by the end of the day

AGENDA
Start at 4:45 am from TIDEL PARK
Pick up people along route (see pickup points below)
Reach Nagalapuram hills entry point village by 8.00. Have breakfast prior to trek.
Walk through to the temple and reach the first waterfall near the temple. Climb the steep rockface and thereafter walk along the stream, taking the pools along the way, till 1 pm.
Enjoy the splendid views of Eastern Ghats, enjoy the pool and the waterfall, take pictures, have lunch.

Start the return trip at 3:00 pm.
Reach the cars before sunset - target 6 pm
Return to Chennai

Please reach the pickup points 15 minutes before start time. We will be unable to wait for latecomers - to ensure the trip is enjoyable to all.

Sources & Registration:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGZySEpZczlDNWhTRmVrbnkxb09WZVE6MA..

Seniors Trek - Nagada - 2nd August 2009

"LESS WALK MORE FUN"

Here it is, 1 day trek for the seniors above 35yrs. Its your chance to enjoy the green lush forest with some nice pools. We have already oraganised an orphan and ladies trek in this location. It's called Nagada and is different from our usual Nagala stream which is a bit more challenging. Its also bit of an picnic with more fun on gathering firewoods and cooking inside the jungle.
You are welcome to bring your young family members along with you.
I bet it will be great experience for the seniors.

SUMMARY
Objective - trek along crystal clear mountain stream in lush green forest surroundings
Terrain – small trail through sandy, rocky trail along river side, small uphill climbs
Difficulty – easy
Duration – 1 day, start Sunday early morning and return on the same day.
Distance - 3 hours North of Chennai, trek distance is around 10km
Transportation - using our own vechicles.If in case of insufficient transportation, we also have an option of hiring an tempo.
Expense - around 500Rs (shared petrol, food,..) - CTC is non-profit and cost is shared among all

AGENDA
Assemble Sunday 5am near TIDEL PARK main entrance
Pick up people along route (see pickup points below)
Leave Chennai before peak traffic
Take breakfast along the way
Park cars near village nearby the base of the mountains
Start trekking along the mountain stream
Swim in the many crystal clear water pools along the stream
We will be cooking our own food in the jungle - either Maggie noodles,soup or even fresh food.
Discover many scenic age old rock formations and beautiful waterfalls
Return along a the same trail and we'll be back before darkness to the vehicles and back to Chennai by 9pm.
Upload photos to make non-joiners jealous and sorry for not joining us

PICKUP POINTS:
TIDEL Park, Taramani – 5am
Guindy circle (Le Meridien) - 5:15am
Koyambedu (out gate of parking of public bus stand) - 5:40am
NH5 – 6am

MUST CARRY LUGGAGE:
Good walking shoes
Small/medium back-pack to carry food, clothes, water, snacks
1 water bottle (either full or empty) is sufficient - can be refilled along the stream
One extra set of clothes as we will get wet along the stream and pools
Sun cap and cream
Camera and 500Rs cash
Food will be taken care of by organizers

VERY IMPORTANT: Travel lightweight or you will find it difficult

More info. & registration:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEVWZHc2dTVjZlNZWURxSld5TkROa0E6MA..

Dabhosa Waterfall Trail 11th-12th July 2009, Thane, Maharashtra

As the monsoon sets in, a number of unexplored waterfalls cascade through the mountains in Sahyadris. The Jawhar region hosts many such unexplored waterfalls. Jungle Lore is organizing a special waterfall trail on 11th & 12th July 2009 in Jawhar region along with the visit to Bilyacha Dongar. (leopard’s mountain).The waterfalls we will cover are Palu, Vihi and many such along the road.
Dabhosa Waterfall is a seasonal fall in Thane District of Maharashtra. This 300 ft high waterfall is on Jawhar-Silvassa road, about 18 km from Jawhar. The fall is at its peak capacity during the rainy season. The entire depth of the fall can only be witnessed from a flat summit near the fall.
We will also visit an unexplored/uncommon place called “Bilyacha Dongar “(Leopard’s Mountain) which also falls in this region. Surrounded by 40 sq kms of thick forest inhabited by tribes, this forest is rich in hyena, jackal, leopard, spotted deer population, although, this place is most noted for presence of elusive leopards. The mountain is rocky and has many caves – a perfect habitat for leopards since it’s conducive for killing prey and is free from tourists. At a height of 1200 Feet, this thrilling trek can be enjoyed by all walks of people.

Cost of the trek: Rs 1,800/-

Schedule:
Meeting Point-At 6.00 AM near Swami Narayan Mandir Dadar (E) on 11/7/2009
Departure – 6.15 AM Sharp
-Reach Jawhar by 10.AM .
-Visit Palu,Vihi and other waterfalls before lunch.
-Lunch @ Jawhar
-Visit Dabhosa Waterfall
-Night Stay @ Jawhar
-On 12th July , leave for Bilyacha Dongar
-Post Lunch, leave for Mumbai

Contact:
Kaustubh Upadhye - 09987126233
Gaurav Athalye - 09833246740
Tejas Abhyankar - 09730001806

Sources:
Visit: www.junglelore.net and www.junglelore.ning.com
http://junglelore.ning.com/events/waterfall-trail-dabhosa-trek

Tadiyandamol trek on 11th and 12th July 2009, coorg, Karnataka

About Tadiyandamol:
Tadiyandamol is the second highest mountain in Karnataka only after Mullayanagiri in Chickamagalur district. Situvated near to Kakkabe town in Kodagu district, Tadiyandamol is a trekkers paradise. The views from the hill top are awesome and breathtaking. It is 260Km from Bangalore

Tentative Schedule:
Friday:
10:00PM Starts from Bangalore

Saturday:
03:00AM Reach Coorg Base Camp
07:00 AM Igguthappa Temple
07.30 AM Break fast
08:15 AM Start Trekking at Tadiandamol
12:15 AM Lunch
04:30 PM Chelvara falls
08:00 PM Back to Base camp
08:30 PM Fire camp with Dinner.

Sunday:
08:30 AM Golden Temple
09:15 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Chiklihole Dam
11:00 AM Dubare Forest (White Water Rafting Cum River Crossing)
01:30 AM Lunch
02:30 PM Nisargadhama
09:30 PM Reach Bangalore (Drop at same place as pickup point)


Participation Fees:
Rs. 2200.00


Cost Includes: Transport, Accommodation, 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 1 Dinner, 2 Evening Snacks, White water rafting, rappling, Campfire (depends on weather/availability)
For any clarification call: 9986589623 or 9900575892

Sources:
http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#CommMsgs.aspx?cmm=63252&tid=5353982785298893266&start=1

Nagala - Western conquer! July 4 and July 5 By CTC

This time we will be traversing through less known Western side of Nagala. The plan is start on Saturday early morning and start climbing Nagala from western side. We will eventually reach a pool by evening. We will camp there and start descending the same way or the other way to make it more interesting.

This is supposed to be more scenic. This will be a unknown trial and expecting different challenges. High steep rocks, boulders and streams will always give way to CTCians.

The seats are limited and it will be really tough trek. Each one needs to carry atleast 4 litres of water along with other food items.

Date : July 4(Saturday) and 5 (Sunday)
Pickup points :
Tidel Park (5 :00 AM)
Guindy Circle (Balaji hospital near to Le meridian hotel) (5:30 AM)
Koyambedu (Nathans Cafe outside Koyambedu bus stand)(5:45 AM)

Summary
Terrain – boulders and rocks, long walks and steep climbs
Difficulty – Moderate, participants need to be in good physical and mental condition. Expect to atleast walk for 8 hours non stop in hilly terrain. There would also be night time trekking
Distance - 3 hours North of Chennai, around 15km trek
Transportation - own (cars, bikes)
Expense - around 700Rs (shared petrol, food, ...)
Advance – to be paid when joining – 700Rs (difference will be settled later on)

Agenda:
Pick up people on their respective pick up points
Leave Chennai before peak traffic
Drive along NH5, NH205 towards Nagalapuram
Take breakfast + packed lunch along the way
Park cars at dam nearby the mountains
Proceed along mountain stream to enter Mountain range
Refill water bottles in the water stream, have lunch and start the trek
Reach Chennai on Sunday night around 10.30pm, take dinner at Chennai Deluxe hotel (optional)
Upload photos to make non-joiners jealous and sorry for not joining us

Registration & more information:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=clotSjN1aHF6UWt5TW1vMW10blg1cXc6MA..

Gorakhgad Night Trek & Malshej July 5th /2009

Brief Introduction abt Gorakhgad
Height:~2140 ft
Grade:Easy
Time:~ Max 2.5 hrs frm Dehari
Location: Malshej
History
Though not famous for historical events, gorkhgad attracts trekkers due 2 its inviting pinnacle tht offer good opportunites for rock climbing..Fort Gorakhgad had strategic importance during the reign of Shahaji Raje.However, no major battle is recorded to have taken place here.It was used in Shivaji’s era to patrol the nearby region and was used as a stopover station during the journey to Junnar via Naneghat which was a very important commercial route
Journey Details
Rendezvous:On telecon
00:00 Hrs: Depart frm Mumbai
02:30 Hrs: Daheri
04:00 Hrs: Ascend
06:30 Hrs: Top
06:30-09:00 hrs Explore fort, Breakfast, Rest & enjoy the view of da surrounding
Descend
11:30 Hrs Base
Lunch in the bus itself
12:15 Hrs @ Malshej Ghat
Just Chill and have Fun Time in numerous waterfalls for 3 hrs in Malshej Ghat
16:30 Hrs: Evening snacks @ Flemingo resort, Malshej
A visit 2 Pimpalgaon Dam
18:30 Hrs @ Depart for Mumbai
We will be in mumbai around 21:30 hrs( thats-subjective)
The Estimated initial expenditure is abt Rs 400/-
This includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for private vehicle...Evening refreshments
seat 1st serve basis..Deposit full amount on following A/c
Name:JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI bank a/c no:026801521464
Vartak nagar branch,Thane(w)
Last date fr registration:Thursday 02/07/2009, 5 pm
Things To Carry
Pls do carry Breakfast & Lunch for da day ( a must)
A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs), Torch with spare batteries(a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Raincheater(Optional)
Avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready 2 eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
Extra Pair of clothes
Good trekking shoes
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagdish Patil:09869369836
शिखर वेध link
Sources:
http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=20439777

Talakona Trek - July 4th & 5th 2009 - Near Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

This is a moderate level trek. Nevertheless we have
climbs,shrubs,forests and many unknown obstacles before we reach our
destination.

The plan is to start from on friday night(3rd July),reach
Tirupati.Start in the early morning with our Bangalore members to reach
Talakona.

The Saturday night stay will be in deep jungles.We reach Tirupati on
Sunday evening(5th July) and start moving to Chennai/Bangalore.

The group size is restricted to 30,with 20nos from Chennai and 10 from
Bangalore.

Summary:
Terrain – boulders and rocks, long walks and climbs
Difficulty – Medium.Participants need to be in excellent physical and mental condition. Expect to at least walk for 5-6 hours and there could also be night time trekking
Distance - 6hrs hours North of Chennai, around 10-15km trek
Transportation - own (cars)
Expense - around Rs.700 (shared petrol, food, ...)
Advance – to be paid when joining – Rs.700 (difference will be settled later on).

Registration & more information:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=ckxMYl9GdERYNDF5eTVUZWtxWUNpY2c6MA..

Folks who wants join from Hyderabad & Bangalore, they catch the group in Tirupati.

Himalayan Trek: Brighu Lake - 11th to 18th July 2009

	Close enough to habitation, yet in a secluded, lush green dale, the Bhirgu Lake is at an altitude of 4235 meters. It lies east of the Rohtang Pass and is about 6 km from the village of Gulaba. The shores of this clear water lake are visited regularly by the people of the area and are held sacred to 'rishi' Brighu. Max Altitude: 4235m Number of days trekking: 5 days Trek Gradient: High altitude, moderate
11th July 2009 : Day 00: Suggested all participants to Reach Delhi by flight/Train to catch the bus evening going to Manali. 12th July 2009 : Day 01: The participants arrive in Manali. 13th July 2009 : Day 02: Manali - Rohtang - 14 Mod (3250m) The first day will be spent acclimatizing visiting Solang Nulla and Rohtang Pass. On the way back, you will be dropped at the camp at 14 Mod, the starting point of the trek. 14th July 2009 : Day 03: 14 Mod - Ravalikoli (3750m) Duration: 5 hours On the first day of the trek, the trail ascends gradually and will take you above the treeline with fabulous views of the entire Manali valley and peaks like Hanuman Tibba, Makarbeh, Shikharbeh among others. 15th July 2009 : Day 04: Ravalikoli - Bhrigu Lake (4235m) - Ravalikoli (3750m) Duration: 7 hours The trail initially gradually ascends before a short steep climb to the lake. Early in the season, the path also has snow patches. Take time off at the lake to soak in the 360 degree view. Local customs do not allow for camps to set up at the lake, so you will descend down to the camp at Tehli, a gaddi campsite which is almost at treeline. 16th July 2009 : Day 05: Ravalikoli - 14 Mod - Manali Duration: 4 hours We descend via the same trail and vehicles will pick us up at 14 Mod to take us back to Manali.
	Thing to carry: •Backpack / rucksack •Warm track pants / trousers and shirts •Good walking / hiking shoes •Flash light with extra batteries •Sunglasses •Suntan lotion and toiletries •Camera (optional) •Water bottle •Warm jacket / pullover •Warm gloves •Warm socks •Raincoat •Prescribed medication if any
	Photos are sourced from indiamike.com forums..

Charges: Rs. 7500 per participant

For registration pay Rs. 3000.00. Remaining Rs. 4500.00 you have to pay before 3rd July 2009

Above Charges includes:
- Budget accommodation in Manali on 1st day.
- Visit to Solang valley, Rohtant Pass.
- Guides, Cook, Porters, Utensils.
- High altitude Tents, sleeping bags.
- Medical firstaid kit.
Above Charges does not includes:
- Bangalore to Manali and back travel.
- Food, sight seeing in Manali.
- Detours or extension of tour.
- Emergency medication or evacuation.

Registration & more information:
http://bmcindia.org/events/himalayan-trek-brighu-lake.html

One Day Trek and Cave Exploring at Antargange - 21st June 2009 - Bangalore, India

Sixty kilometers from Bengaluru, Anthargange in Kolar is a hill range with huge volcanic rocks and boulders scattered all over. Thorny shrubs cover the hill, while there is dense plantation forest at the base. Flight of steps, halfway the hill leads to an ancient temple. The spring at this temple is claimed to wash off your sins. The forty-five minutes hill climbing will keep you panting for breath and opens up for an extensive and beautiful green plateau on the top.

Kolar town, the headquarters of this district was formerly known as Kuvalala. Kolar was the first capital of the Gangas, till about the 4th century A.D. In 1004 A.D., the Cholas annexed Kolar with their empire. Later, Kolar came under the Vijayanagar empire, before being taken over by the British in 1768. In 1792, Kolar was given to Tippu Sultan, by the British. Haidar Ali of Mysore was born around 1722 in the tiny village of Budikote, near Kolar. Haidar Ali died in 1782 during the Mysore Wars. His body was embalmed and lay in state for four months before being moved to a mausoleum built by his son, Tipu Sultan, in the middle of a garden on the island of Srirangapatam.

Anthargange is an ideal location for light trek, rock climbing and camping. Big and small boulders have heaped to form cave like formations offering exhilarating network of cave exploration activity.
(Source: http://www.woodyadventures.com)

Photos from Previous Antargange Trek

Distance: From Bangalore: 60 km

Route: Bangalore - Old Madras Road - Kollar - Antargange

Difficulty level: Moderate combination of plain walk + climbing.

Tentative Schedule:

21st June 2009

07:00AM – 1st Pickup from Symphony Theater, MG Road. 07:15AM – 2nd Pickup from Domlur Bus stop, Airport road. 07:40AM - 3rd Pickup from K R Puram Bus stop. On the way Breakfast, Pack Lunch parcels. 10:30AM - Reach Antargange, briefing, Start trek. 01:00PM – Explore caves, Reach the peak, Lunch, rest, explore. 04:00PM – Start climbing down. 06:00PM – Depart to Bangalore 08:00PM – Reach Bangalore, get drops at the same place as pickup.

To Carry:
- Personal medication (if any)
- Day bag back
- Water bottles (enough to carry at least 2 liters of water)
- A torch with new batteries. (must in case of emergency)
- Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucon-D, etc).
- Rain gear.
- Camera.

Registration & more information:
http://bmcindia.org/events/antargange.html

One Day Trek to Kalwarbetta (Skandagiri) - 20th June 2009 - Bangalore, India

About Kalwarbetta:
Kalwarbetta, 68 Kms from Bangalore is one the hill forts amongst the Nandi Hill ranges. The dilapidated walls of Tipu's fort can be found today on steep Kalwarbetta (Skandagiri), near the village of Kalwara. History says this was a small but strong hill fort. It surrendered to British troops on 19 October 1791. It remained in British hands until the peace treaty of 1792, which concluded of the third Anglo-Mysore war.

This is a tedious trek as the hill is precipitous and high. The trek starts from the Papagni Temple at the foothills of Kalwara village. The fortress of Kalwarbetta is in full sight throughout the walk uphill. This steep and fantastic trek through a maze of dense shrub is highly intriguing. Kalwarbetta is a teaser. Just as you reach the fort wall contended that you have topped the hill, you see another ring of fort. No sooner you reach there; you will find another majestic fort wall waiting to be conquered. There are six such series of stonewalls protecting an abandoned temple on the hilltop.

There are 2 caves, one starts from the base and as per locals, leads to the temple at peak and another one is somewhere midway which is about 30 feet only. Both are yet unexplored, especially the first one. Local say that there are pythons in the caves and had galloped their goats at times. Supposedly, there are 6 Samadhi in that cave.


Distance From Bangalore: 68 km

Route: Bangalore - Chikkaballapur - Mudenhalli - Kalwara Village - Papagni Mutt /Temple.

Difficulty level: Simple but very exhausting.

Tentative Schedule:
20th June 2009
07:00AM – 1st Pickup from Symphony Theater, MG Road.
07:30AM – 2nd Pickup from Mekari Circle.
08:00AM - 3rd Pickup from Hebbal flyover (Hyderabad road), Pack lunch on the way.
10:00AM - Reach Kalwara halli. Start trek
01:00PM – Reach the peak, Lunch, rest, explore.
04:00PM – Start climbing down.
06:00PM – Depart to Bangalore
08:00PM – Reach Bangalore

To Carry:
- Personal medication (if any)
- Day bag back
- Water bottles (enough to carry at least 2 liters of water)
- A torch with new batteries. (must in case of emergency)
- Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucon-D, etc).
- Rain gear.
- Camera.

Registration & more info:
http://bmcindia.org/events/kalwarbetta-skandagiri-trek.htm

Tamhini Nature Trail by trekdi 27th June 2009- Pune, India

Date: 27 June 2009
Duration: 1 Day
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Endurance Level: 2 (Easy)
Fees: Rs. 450 /- (Inclusive of Service Tax)
Food Arrangement: Lunch to be carried by participants. Tea and breakfast will be provided by Trek'Di.
Transportation Arrangement: Private Transport

What is included in fees:
Private transport from Pune to Pune.
Tea and Breakfast.
Expertise.
Safety equipment.
First aid kit.
Schedule of trail:
Fergusson College main gate at 6:00 a.m. Sharp !!
Leave Fergusson College by 6:20 a.m.
Have breakfast on the way and reach tamhini by 9:00a.m.
Start the Trail.
Have a Lunch Break at 12 noon near a stream
Start the return Trail.
Reach Tamhini village back by 5:00 p.m.
Start the Return Journey around 5.30
Reach Pune by 7:30 p.m.
.
For Further information or registration:
log on www.trekdi.com & check
http://trekdi.com/register-for-outings/tamhini-nature-trail-3.html
or Call Trek'Di Office on 25454205
or Pinakin on 9822444963 / Shridhar 9822013152
or write to us at events@trekdi.com
Office Details
Flat No - 106, Saket apartments, Karve Nagar,
Near Vitthal Mandir, Pune 411052
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday)

Mansoon Trek in Sharavathi valley in a new route on 20-21st June 2009, Karnataka India

Monsoon has set in the valley. As you are know, valley is so beautiful when it rains and it looks like heaven on earth. Many of our regular trekkers were keen to start the monsoon trek ASAP. So here is the new route to begin with for this season. This route is from Kattinakaru to
Sullalli in sharavathi valley. On the route we will visit a water falls which we explored recently and which is yet to be named.

The Sharavathi Valley:- The Sharavathi river valley nestled in the central Western Ghats, Shimoga district has been an ecological paradise. The Sharavathi River, rising at Ambuthirtha in Thirthahalli taluk flows north-west and drops down in the Ghats at the world famous
Jog falls. The sharavathi Valley is home for many water falls and to some of the beautiful streams. The valley is evergreen to semi-evergreen forest along with moist deciduous type of forests dominate the entire basin along with scrub savannah, grasslands, marshy areas and plantation of acacia, cash crops like areca and rubber providing diverse niches for a variety of taxa. Rare evergreen species such as Dipterocarpus, Syzygium, Cinnamon, Diospyros, Aglaia,
endemic Palms along with the globally endangered Myrist-icasps makes this an ecologically sensitive region to be conserved and not marketed.


Likely Itinerary ,
Date:- 19-06-2009
Departure from Bangalore at around 10PM.

Date:- 20-06-2009
Arrive at Kargal, Freshen up, Have breakfast and leave to Trek
starting point by hired jeep
Start the Trek from Kattinakaru
Have lunch on the way and continue the trek to water falls.
Reach the the falls and enjoy the beauty
Trek to Mincha and camp at a tribal house

Date:-21-6-2009
Wake up very early in the morning, have tea.
Start the trek towards Sullalli.
Have lunch on the way
Reach Sullalli and Travel back to Sagar
Reach Sagar and Have dinner
Catch bus back to Bangalore

The above itinerary is totally tentative. It all depends on how people trek. The trek will be bit hard.

The above route is completely new route and it is in the core forest. So no snaps of the route is available.
Please email to prapancha@gmail.com , if u need any more info.

About sharavathi valley:
http://sharavathi.blogspot.com
http://kuchodya.blogspot.com

Calendar of events

Trekking/Hiking gear in Kolkata

Alpine360degree:
Head Office
39/2, Sarada Chatterjee Lane
Kadamtala, Howrah - 711101
(Opposite Power House)
West Bengal, India
Hello : +91 33 2643-4619
Fax : +91 33 2829-0752
Mobile : 9231581177
City Office
40B, Gokul Baral Street
Kolkata - 700012
(Near Raja Subodh Mullick Sqaure Jagannath Bari)
West Bengal, India
http://www.alpine360degree.com/

Hi-Trek - (033) 26460979 closed on thu and sun / off.hrs 2pm to 8pm

Cliffline - (033) 24160155 / 9433279318

UBAC
34, Mahatma Gandhi Rd,
Raja RAM Mohan Roy Sarani,
Kolkata - 700009
+(91)-(33)-23512628,23543627

Alpine
Mr. Dilip Naskar 9830194296 closed on sun and mon / off.hrs 3pm to 7pm
+(91)-(33)-26434319
+(91)-9830194296
18/6, Ballygunge Place (E), Ballygunge, Kolkata - 700019
http://alpinemountaingear.com/
alpine360degree@rediffmail.com

Ria Mount Support
OFF-4/2A,WATERLOO STREET
2ND FLOOR
KOLKATA-700069
TEL-033-22135048
WORKS-3,D.N.STREET
HARINAVI
MOBILE-098831 76092 / 094320 75370
NAME-SATYAJIT KAR

IDRIS
Address: 6/14 Nilmoni Haldar Lane, (top floor), Kolkata -13
phone: +91 33 2245 5154. it's near Jyoti theatre.
Among the above UBAC and Ria are situated close to the hub of the city.
Others are a bit far flung.
All the above are run by mountaineers/trekkers.

Camp Craft
25a, Nehru Colony, Regent Park, Kolkata - 700040
+(91)-(33)-24715107
+(91)-9433077447
camp_craft @ rediffmail.com

Snow Down Mountain Equipment
26837111,26850590
Hooghly, Kolkata

Yak Equipment
9,Sahid Kanai Kanan, Ru De Morera St,, Barasat, Hooghly - 712136
+(91)-(33)-26838007
yakequip_cal @ yahoo.com

Chakra Equipments
#3A Shyamlal Street
Shyam Bazar
Kolkata - 700004
Landmark: Near Desbandhu Park
Phone: 033-25300648

Trekking/Hiking gear in pune

Sports Equipments (INDIA)
Mehta apartments, 813/14, Bhavani Peth
Opp. Old Motor Stand, Pune 411 042
Tel : 91-20-2635 6105
E-mail : gypsytents@vsnl.net
Web : www.gypsytents.com

Adventure World
Address - Kothrud Showroom - Flat no 6,
Bld no - 5, Daulat Soc, Opp Choice health Club,
Behind McDonald, Karve Rd, Kothrud, Pune-411029
ph - 020-25423188,64000482 Cell - 9422504030

Koregaon Park Showroom - Shop No - 12,
Gulmohar Garden, Opp Koregaon Police Chowky,
7th Lane, Meeranagar, North Main Rd, Koregaon Park, Pune - 411001
Ph - 9422504030
Timings 10am to 8pm ( Open 7 days a week ).

M/S X-limitz.
Contact: Mr. Surender Shelke
Adventure World,
Flat no - 6, Bld no - 5,Daulat Soc, Opp Choice Health Club,
Behind McDonald, Karve Rd, Kothrud, Pune - 411029.
Ph: +91-20-25423188

Trekking Gear in Delhi

Stikage :
(Outdoor Adventure Sports Equipment and Tours)
7-UB, Jawahar Nagar-Kamla Nagar, Delhi-110007 India
Phone: 91 11 23850036, 23850026 Telefax: 91 11 23850026
Mobile: Surender Sonik- 9810025536 / Ravi Sonik- 9868064114
email: stikage@yahoo.com
http://www.stikage.com

Indian Mountaineering Foundation : They sell and also rent out the stuff :
www.indmount.org

CARABIN adventure
C-62/3, Okhla Industrial Area,
Phase-2,
New Delhi
110020
Mobile: +91 9873780333
Tel: 91 11 41611082, 65544434
Email: rajat.sethi @ hotmail.com
rajat @ carabinadventure.com
Web: www.carabinadventure.com

Adventure18
www.adventure18.com
Mr Amrish Arya/Mr Mohit Oberoi
+(91)-(11)-26878888,9899423299
+(91)-(11)-32970400,9810043029
+(91)-(11)-26878888
mo1 @ vsnl.com
18, Op Venkateshwar College, Satya Niketan, Delhi - 110021

Zanskar Outdoor Equipment
Mr T Anil Kumar
+(91)-(11)-32961516, 26386557
+(91)-9811676556
+(91)-(11)-26386557
zanskar @ hotmail.com
www.zanskarequipment.com
21,Dsidc Scheme 3, Okhla Indl Area PH II, Okhla, Delhi - 110020

Rocksport Outdoors
127, Rajendra Bhawan,
Rajendra Place, New Delhi 110008
Phone No.: +91-11-25815128, +91-9810215848
E-Mail : manish @ rocksport.in
URL : www.rocksportoutdoors.com
www.rocksport.in
www.anubhav.in
www.adventurecapsule.com
http://www.rocksportoutdoors.com/download_catelouge.asp
http://www.rocksportoutdoors.com/climbing_walls.asp


TREKKERS POINT
Contact: Mr O.P Tripathi
PVR Plaza, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001
Ph: +91-11-23325475, 9313709326, Email: Eagle@Eagle-Grp.Com
Time: 11am- 7:30 Pm

HARPREET KAUR
Main entrance,PVR Plaza cinema bldg.
H Block, Connaught place,
New Delhi-110 001.
Ph - 011-23325475, 41513949
M-098119 52546, 093137 09326
www.trekkerspoint.com

Inesca India (May 2009)
3rd Floor, M-5
M-Block Market, Greater Kailash-2
New Delhi-1100048
Phone : +91-11-29219824
Mobile :+91-9711115002
+91-9711115003
Email : contact @ inescaindia.com
sales @ inescaindia.com
http://www.inescaindia.com/

Chogori
511, Kailash Building
26, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
Delhi
Ph. +91 11 331 2783
info@chogoriindia.com

Adventure Equipment:
F-25/A, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi - 110016
Contact Number: +91 - 11 - 41656133 / 34 / 35
Fax: +91 - 11 - 41655497
Email Address: mails@adventure-equipments.com
http://www.adventure-equipments.com

Han-Yin, Korean Equipment
http://www.bestindiatours.com/camping-india/index.html

M K tents:
B-310 & 311,3rd Flr,r G Cplx, Motia Khan, Pahar Ganj, Delhi - 110055
PH: 9811074359

Trekking Gear in Bangalore

Wildcraft India Private Limited
Store 1: No.4,5 & 6.lakhmi Mansion,Opp Food World, Near ICICI Bank, 22nd Cross, Jayanagar 3rd Block,Bangalore
Phone +(91)-(80)-22455608
Mobile +(91)-9844166986

Store 2: Near Delmia, Dollars Colony, JP Nagar

Store 3:
#43, BSVN Complex
Uttarahalli Main Road
Subramanyapura Post
Bangalore
Karnataka 560 061
+91 80 2639 4334
http://wildcraft.in
info @ wildcraft.in

Adventure One (Ozone's Retail outlet) -
15/1, Near State Bank Campus, Museum Road
PH: 41231007
Note: Get 30% discount on ozone products.
http://www.adventureone.in

Indian Adventure Club (they give gears on rent too)
Contact - Mayuresh
No.35 3rd Cross,Byrsandra Main Road,
G M Palya,New Thippsandra,
Bangalore - 560075
Phone +(91)-(80)-42063624/25
Mobile +(91)-9449077022 / 9008362005
http://www.iacindia.org

Adventure Worx
Shop 1: Near Bhema Jewelary, 3rd Block, Jaynagar, Bangalore
PH: 26647036
Shop 2: No.30/6,Op St Patricks Cmplx,Residency Road,Bangalore - 560025
PH: +(91)-(80)-25583324
http://www.adventureworx.in

Getoff Ur Ass (they give gears on rent too)
No.259,Nr Indiranagar Rto,2nd Mn Rd,6th Crs,Indiranagar, BangalorePhone +(91)-(80)-26722750
Mobile +(91)-9845442224
http://www.getoffurass.com/

Decathlon
Survey 96/1, (Old No.96)
Sarjapur Road,
(After Railway Crossing)
Bangalore - 560035
Karnataka
INDIA
+91-80-65399922
customer.india@decathlon.com
http://decathlon.in
Store opening hours:
8:00am to 9:00pm, Monday to Sunday.

I and I-Carbon brands (Sleeping Bags, backpacks, etc., only wholesale)
Mr Bharath Palgota
#16, Nr Parmeshwara Market, Gc Market, Mamulpet, Chickpet, Bangalore - 560053
Tele : -+(91)-(80)-22873711,,41327110
Mob:- +(91)-9448333111,9448373711

Le Wild (they give gears on rent too)
No.44,G1, Maciver Place,6th Crs,Lavelle Road,BangalorePhone +(91)-(80)-41148539
Mobile +(91)-9845333950

Outback India
#3, First Cross, Chamrajpet,
Bangalore - 560018
Phone: +91-80-26674673
info@outbackindia.com
http://www.outbackindia.com/

Mayur Army and General Stores
No 5 Church Complex, 1st Floor (opp Russel Market),
Shivajinagar, Bangalore 560051
PH: 22869072, 9844094736, 9886794736

Essential Outdoors
No.84/2,sks Masjid Cmplx,kudlu Gate,
Bommanahalli,Bangalore - 560068
PH: +(91)-(80)-65908947,22216605
http://www.essentialoutdoors.com

Trekkers Point
#34, 1st Cross, CSI Compound
Mission Rd, Bangalore 560027
PH: 9845758011, 080-22271409
email: bbqking@asia.com
www.trekkerspoint.com

Adventureera
Office Address :
No 4, Vinayaka Complex, Kanakapura Main Road,
Next to Banashankari Bus Stop,
Bangalore
Phone : 099801 48017
Contact Person : Narendra
http://www.adventureera.com
narendra@adventureera.com

Trekking Equipment/Gear in Mumbai

Avi Industries
13, Shriji Sadan, 352, Chandavarkar Road,
Matunga (E), Mumbai 400 019, Maharashtra, India.
(Timings - 11.30 am to 8 pm ; Sunday Closed)
Phone: +91 22 2414 3810 / 6577 9787
Email: avinashkamath@gmail.com
http://www.aviindustries.com/
wikimapia Avi Industries

Adventure 18 mumbai
Mr Sameer
+(91)-(22)-23803102
+(91)-9892626812
adventure18@gmail.com
9/10 Wallace Appt, 4 Roushir Bharuch Marg, Grant Road, Mumbai - 400007

Nisarga Vihar
Mr Mrugendra Mantri
+(91)-2503206583
+(91)-9892472377
mantrims@vsnl.com
106 Adarsh Commercial Centre, Behind Gurudwara Guru Nanak Nagar, Ambadi Road, Vasai W, Thane - 401201

http://www.greatoutdoorsindia.com/
Office:
Shop No.1, Gautam Villa Soc.,
Ghantali Devi Rd., Thane (W),
Maharashtra, INDIA 400 602
0091 22 540 3144
0091 22 542 2072
Fax 0091 22 540 9920

Factory:
Unit No.1,2,3 & 4, 2nd Floor, Sachin Industrial Estate,
Kolbad Rd., Kolbad, Thane (W),
Maharashtra, INDIA 400 601.
0091 22 544 3034

Shop - Dadar
Address Shop No. 10, Sunshine Hights,
Gyan Mandir Road., Opp Jai Health Center, Dardar (W) Maharashtra, INDIA 400028.
Telephone 0091 22 65178100
E-Mail info @ greatoutdoorsindia.com

www.OutdoorTravelGear.com
MUMBAI Store
207, Hanuman Industrial Estate, G.D. Ambekar Marg, Wadala, Mumbai 400031. INDIA
+ 91 - 22 - 2412 2030/ +91 - 22 - 6663 5228

Outdoor Safety & Wilderness Medicine Programs, Bangalore -

WILDCRAFT is undertaking an initiative to equip outdoor experts and outdoor enthusiasts with safety techniques, first aid and medical care.

WILDCRAFT is sponsoring Wilderness Medicine Institute’s programs during August 2009.
For almost two decades the Wilderness Medicine Institute has defined the standards in wilderness medicine training.

WMI has trained more than 75,000 Students.
WMI has the best staff. WMI instructors get their start as professional outdoor educators, urban EMS providers, remote researchers and military special operators.
WMI’s curriculum is evidence based.

This year WILDCRAFT is conducting WFR and WFR recertification programs.

What is WFR?
Wilderness First Responder is a recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings.
The 80-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended care situations.
This course is designed specifically to provide you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. The WMI Adult & Child CPR is included in this course.
The tentative schedule and program details are as below.
PROGRAMS
WFR
WFR Recert

TENTATIVE DATES
WFR- August 15-25
WFR Recert- August 26-27

PROGRAM TYPE
WFR-Residential
WFR Recert- Residential

LOCATION
WFR-Bangalore
WFR Recert- Bangalore

ELIGIBILITY
WFR- Outdoor Enthusiast
WFR Recert- Outdoor professional with WFR
MINIMUM AGE
WFR - 21
WFR Recert- 21
MAX. NO OF STUDENTS
WFR-30
WFR Recert-30

For more information and registration, please visit www.nols.edu/wmi, www.wildcraft.in or call 9008400946 or email tarsh@wildcraft.in

Ladies Trek - Nagala 30th- 31st May 2009

Note: This trek is only for ladies organised by chennai trekking club (CTC).

Location:
Nagalapuram is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.
More on Wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagalapuram

SUMMARY
Objective - trek along crystal clear mountain stream in lush green forest surroundings
Terrain – small trail through sandy, rocky trail and grass land along river side, small uphill climbs
Difficulty – easy/moderate
Duration – 2 days, Start Saturday early morning, 1 overnight camp and return by Sunday night.
Distance - 2 hours North of Chennai, trek distance is around 20km
Transportation - using our own cars, bikes
Expense - around 500Rs (shared petrol, food, ...) - CTC is non-profit and cost is shared among all

AGENDA
Assemble Sunday 5am near TIDEL PARK main entrance
Pick up people along route (see pickup points below)
Leave Chennai before peak traffic
Take breakfast along the way
Park cars near village nearby the base of the mountains
Walk towards the dam and start trekking along the mountain stream
Swim in the many crystal clear water pools along the stream

PICKUP POINTS:
TIDEL Park, Taramani – 5.00 am
Madya Kailash – 5.05am
Guindy circle (Le Meridien) - 5:10 am
Koyambedu (out gate of parking of public bus stand) - 5:40 am

MUST CARRY LUGGAGE:
All participants must carry following items
http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/what-to-carry-during-a-trek
Good walking shoes, preferably boots
Own Water bottle (with water), lightweight Plate, Spoons and Cup
Small/medium back-pack to carry water, food, camping gear
LED torch to get around at night - MUST
One extra set of clothes to be kept in car to change later (optional)
Sun cap and cream
A sprain relief spray -- like Volini / Amrutanjan
Camera and 500Rs extra cash
Food will be taken care of by us
VERY IMPORTANT: Travel lightweight or you will find it difficult

Registration & more information:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=clhTQTBCbklSVFZiY1hpRE9ZTC01NWc6MA..

http://chennaitrekkers.org

Wild life expedition in Jim Corbett Park May - September 2009 from YHAI

CORBETT PARK
Jim Corbett National Park India had the proud distinction of being chosen as the venue for the inauguration of Project Tiger in India; earlier part of Uttar Pradesh now comes under Uttaranchal, the newly found state. Jim Corbett National Park India is home to a variety of flora and fauna, Corbett park is famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. Corbett Tiger Reserve has a great variety of fauna on account of habitat diversity. In the Jim Corbett National Park are found 110 tree species, 50 mammals' species, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species.

Jim Corbett National Park India has always been famous for their resident tigers. Initially Jim Corbett National Park reserve was named as 'Hailey National Park' in 1936. Jim Corbett National Park was renamed in 1954-55 as 'Ramganga National Park' and again in 1955-56 as 'Jim Corbett National Park' after Jim Corbett who hunted down tigers that had turned man-eaters, between 1907 to 1939. Jim Corbett National Park India is the 1st and oldest National Park of India. Jim Corbett National Park India was one of the nine Tiger Reserves created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973

ABOUT YHAI Jim-Corbett
Corbett Camp is an effort and commitment to promote eco - friendly wild life tourism in India. Great care has been taken to create a small-scale jungle camp resort, overlooks the river Kosi flowing along its one edge, in harmony with its superb natural setting situated, a stone throw from Corbett National Park and facing the Himalayan foothills. The resort reflects high standard of jungle eco-friendly accommodation in Corbett National Park, which is unique in India.

PACKAGE PRICE: INR 3999/- each participant

INCLUSION
04 Days - 03 Night Accommodation on 3/4 sharing in a air-conditioned cottage/ Villa.
04 Mornings and Evening Tea.
03 Breakfast & Dinner. ( Vegetarian/ Non-Vegetarian Buffet).
03 Lunch
01 Full Day Jeep Safari with all personal Entry & Guide fee.
Taxes.

ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive YH- Check-in & Relax. Evening Do’s/Don’t, Dinner and Musical entertainment.
Day 02: Full Day Jeep Safari in the Tiger Kingdom in 4 x 4 WD Jeeps.
Day 03: Day visit to Nainital en route Corbett Fall and Museum at Kaladhungi.
Day 04: Wake-up at leisure. Check-out after Breakfast.

SCHEDULE OF THE PROGRAM
May- 5th May, 12th May, 19th May, 26th May.
June- 2nd June, 9th June, 16th June, 23rd June, 30th June.
July- 7th July, 14th July, 21st July, 28th July.
August- 4th August, 11th August, 18th August, 25th August,
September- 1st Sept, 8th September, 15th September, 22nd September, 29th September.

TERM & CONDITIONS
The mentioned program is on minimum 18 Full paying person in a group at a time.
Package to be booked minimum 15 days prior to date of arrival, late arrivals will also entertained subject to availability ( guests need to send the details to book their Jeep Safari- Name, Age, Gender, Nationality, some Id proof establish your Identity)
Package will be available from Tuesday ( check-in)- Friday( check-out).
100% payment in advance in YHAI- New Delhi or directly to YH-Jim Corbett.
Minimum passengers required to operate a Jeep Safari is 06 Full paying.
Program start fro May 01st and ends on September 30th.
No Refund in case of cancellation.

Registration & more details:

http://www.yhaindia.org/files/corbettwilds.htm

Nagala treasure hunt May 16-17

Location:
Nagalapuram is a village and a Mandal in Chittoor district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.
More on Wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagalapuram

SUMMARY
Objective - Locate the hidden treasure inside the Nagala mountain range
Terrain – walking through valleys/streams, over mountains, boulders and rocks
Difficulty – high, participants need to be in good physical and mental condition. Expect to walk at least for 8 hours non stop per day in hilly terrain. Night time trekking is also likely
Duration – Saturday early morning till Sunday late evening
Distance - 3 hours North of Chennai, around 15km trek
Transportation - own (cars, bikes)
Expense - around 500Rs (shared petrol, food, ...)
Advance – to be paid when joining – 500Rs (difference will be settled later on)

AGENDA
Start from Chennai around 5am in the morning
Pick up people along route (see pickup points below)
Leave Chennai before peak traffic
Drive along NH5, NH205 towards Nagalapuram
Take breakfast + packed lunch along the way
Park cars at base near mountains and start treasure hunt in several sub-teams
Reach back to Chennai on Sunday night around 11pm, take dinner at Chennai Deluxe hotel (optional)
Upload photos to make non-joiners jealous and sorry for not joining us

PICKUP POINTS:
TIDEL Park, Taramani – 5 am
Guindy circle (Le Meridien) - 5:20 am
Koyambedu (Natan Cafe) - 5:40 am

MUST CARRY LUGGAGE:
Good running shoes, extra pair of sandals/cheppels
Small/medium back-pack to carry water, food, camping gear
LED torch to get around at night - MUST
One extra set of clothes to be kept in car to change later (optional)
Sun cap and cream
A sprain relief spray -- like Volini / Amrutanjan
Camera and 500Rs extra cash
Food , water will be taken care of by us

VERY IMPORTANT: Travel lightweight or you will find it difficult

Registration:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cnN1MFV4TGozaGtZbW5OdVhpeTYzd2c6MA..

More info:

http://chennaitrekkers.org

National Motor Bike Expedition by YHAI

Dates:
Last date for Registration is 31th May 2009. The YHAI reserves the right to close the registration early or extend the date of registration.
Date of announcement for selected Participants:- 6th June 2009
Last date of submission of the Participation fee:- 15th June 2009
Expedition starts on: August 24th.

EVENT:
100 Motor Cyclists will undertake about 2500 km journey starting from New Delhi to Chandigarh, Kullu-Manali, Leh & Khardungla Pass covering the most challenging mountain route via Rohtang Pass (13,051 ft.) (3978mtr.), Bara Lacha Pass (16,040 ft.) (4890 mtr), Lachung La Pass ( 16,600 ft.) (5059 mtr.) and Tanglang La Pass ( 17,582 ft) (5359 mtr.) and finally to
world’s highest Motorable road reaching Khardungla Pass (5602 mtr, 18380 ft.). They will return via Kargil, Drass through Zozila Pass (3528 mt, 11575 ft ), Srinagar, Jammu & Ludhiana, Delhi.

ROUTE:
Delhi-Panipat-Ambala-Chandigarh-Kullu-Manali -Tandi- Sarchu – Upshi- Leh-Khardungla-Leh--Kargil-Drass –Zozila Pass- Srinagar-Jammu-Ludhiana-Karnal-Delhi.

The actual route may change depending upon geographical, social and environmental conditions.
Duration: 17 days. Participants will report at Base Camp, International Youth Hostel, New Delhi on 24th August 2009. After expedition, they will leave from New Delhi on 09th September 2009.

Criteria for Selection:
• Preferred Age Group: 20 Years – 50 years
• The participant (male/female) should be in excellent physical and medical fitness.
• They must have a taste for adventure and willing to live life in the rough and tough terrain.

Fees:
Rs. 9,500/- per participant (USD 225 for foreign national)

Registration & More inforamtion:
http://www.yhaindia.org/files/forms/yhai_motorbike.pdf

National Mountain Biking Expedition from YHAI, 19th August 2009

EVENT:
100 mountain bikers will undertake about 600 kms of cycling through world’s most hazardous and difficult terrain on Mountain Bikes starting from 19th August, 09. They will cover this distance in 17 days climbing Rohtang Pass (13,051 ft.) (3978mtr.), Bara Lacha Pass (16,040 ft.) (4890 mtr), Lachung La Pass ( 16,600 ft. ) (5059 mtr.) and Tanglang La Pass ( 17,582 ft.) (5359 mtr.) and finally to world’s highest Motorable Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft.)(5602 mtr).

ROUTE:
Kullu-Manali - Solang Nala-Marhi-Rohtang Pass-Sishu-Jispa-Zing Zing Bar-Sarchu-Whisky Nala-Pang- Debring-Rumtse-Choglamsar-Leh - South Pullu - Khardungla Pass-Leh
The actual route may change depending upon geographical, social and environmental conditions.

Duration: 17 days. Participants will reach at Base Camp, Seobagh, Kullu on 19th August 2009. After concluding the expedition, they will leave from Leh on 04th September 2009.

How to reach Base Camp at Seobagh,Kullu-Manali
Kullu-Manali is well connected from Delhi, Chandigarh & Pathankot by Bus, Train & Air. Nearest Railway station is Chandigarh & the nearest Airport is Bhuntar(Kullu). The base camp at Youth Hostel Seobagh is 3 km from Kullu bus stand on left bank, near Jairu Mineral Water Plant. Tel. no. +91-1902-230113.

Criteria for Selection:
Preferred Age Group: 20 Years – 50 years
The participant (male/female) should be in excellent physical and medical fitness.

Participation Fee:
Rs. 4,500/- per participant.

ROUTE FOR NATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPEDITION
KULLU (1230 mt.) – LEH (3500 mt.) – KHARDUNGLA PASS (5606 mt.) ‐LEH
Day 1: 19.08.2009 Reporting at Seobagh(Kullu) Base Camp & Orientation.
Day 2: 20.08.2009 Bike Acclimatization, Equipment distribution
Day 3: 21.08.2009 Kullu to Solang Nala (52 km)
Day 4: 22.08.2009 Solang Nala to Marhi (3320 mt.)( 23 km)
Day 5: 23.08.2009 Marhi – Sishu (3100 mt.) (43 km)
Day 6: 24.08.2009 Sishu – Jispa(3142 mt.) (58 km)
Day 7: 25.08.2009 Jispa ‐ Zing zing bar (4150 mt.) ( 31 km )
Day 8: 26.08.2009 Zing zing bar –Sarchu Plain (4253 mt.) (54 km)
Day 9: 27.08.2009 Sarchu Plain ‐ Whisky Nala(4700 mt.) (46 km)
Day 10: 28.08.2009 Whisky Nala – Pang (4240 mt.)( 29 km)
Day 11: 29.08.2009 Pang – Debring(4572 mt.) (43 km)
Day 12: 30.08.2009 Debring ‐ Rumtse (48 km)
Day 13: 31.08.2009 Rumtse ‐ Choglamsar ( 57 km)
Day 14: 01.09.2009 Choglamsar – Leh( 3500 mt.) (08 km)
Participating in Ladakh Festival, Leh.
Day 15: 02.09.2009 Leh to South Pulu(4636 mt.) ( 26km)
Day 16: 03.09.2009 South Pulu to Khardungla (5606 mt.) ( 12 km)
03.09.2009 Khardungla to Leh , (50 km) Valedictory Function.
Day 17: 04.09.2009 Group breaks after Lunch.
Note: There may be changes in the mountain biking route and final programm due to any
unforeseen event.

Registration & more information:
http://www.yhaindia.org/files/forms/yhai_mountainbike.pdf

Trekking Equipment in Hyderabad

Are you searching for trekking equipment in Hyderabad, the wait is over, Wild craft has recently started its official showroom in Gvk One, Banjara hills.

Address:
GVK One, Shop no. 10, Lower Ground,
Road No.1, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad,Andhra Pradesh
500034
Phone: 44767890

You can also find wildcraft backpacks in Hyderabad Central (4th floor). But they have limited models.

There are a few shops in Orient Estate who sell trekking equipment like backpacks, sleeping bags and more, they have brands like Season, Fashion etc.. The best part is they are cheap and you can bargain with them.

Here is the list of shops:

Asian Luggage and Leather
Orient Estate, Abid Road,
Hyderabad - 500 001.
Phone: 23204062 (contact: Mr. Noor Ali Budhwani)

IBrahim Bros Annexe
Orient Estate, Abids Road,
Hyderabad - 1.
Phone Numbers: 66848312, 23202202

Modern Shoppe (Space Planet Exclusive Showroom)
Shop No. 1 & 2, Northern Wing, B Block
Orient Estate,
Abids Road,
Hyderabad - 500 001.
Phone: 667514444 (contact Mr. Mohmood Ali)

Please let me know if you guys have any more information, will append this blog. Leave a comment if this is useful to you.

Horse Riding Training Program

Tentative Syllabus for Module:
Day 1: Introducing the horse, mounting and dismounting, balance and posture building.
Day 2: Repeat the previous lesson and introduce the new tasks like walk & trot.
Day 3: Repeat the first and second lesson, depending on the riders ability to learn.
Day 4: Horse Management, learn about horsemanship.
Day 5: Grooming, tacking, feeding and repetition of previous lessons. (Partial)
Day 6: Repeating the previous lesson and introducing new task - Cantering.
Day 7: Test on independent riding.
Day 8: Outride day
Day 9: Grooming, tacking, bridling, feeding and sadledown (without assistance)
Day 10: Individual test riding in the arena.
Day 11: Repeat all the lessons and theory exam for 10 mins.
Day 12: Outside Jolly ride in a group.

Above is the minimal plan, depending on the ability of learning of entire group you will get to learn much more!

Schedule:
Batch 1:
Every Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 6:15AM to 6:45AM
Batch 2:
Every Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 7:00AM to 7:30AM
Batch 3:
Every Saturday-Sunday, 6:15AM to 6:45AM
Batch 4:
Every Saturday-Sunday, 7:00AM to 7:30AM

Dress code:
Long streached jeans and full sleeves shirt/t-shirt.
Cotton shoes with long socks.
Horse riding Safety helmet (We will try to get a bulk buy deal, great if anyone here can help out)

Venue:
Princess Academy Of Equitation
Bangalore Palace Grounds,
Bellary Road Entrace
Opp. Talisma Software
Bangalore 560080

Points to be noted:
- Each module will last for upto 45mins to 1 hr, in which total riding time will be 30 mins.
- Please carefully go through the batch time table and choose one batch while registering.
- Right now we are collecting money for Module 1. To learn complete Horse riding, undergoing Module 2 is must. But you can take that decision after finishing 1st Module.
- To provide horse riding training we have tied up with another Non-profit organization - Princes Academy, Palace ground, Bellary Road Entrance, Opp. Talisma Software, Bangalore 560080.
-Every batch we are taking only 5 members. I will send confirmation to first 15 people who have made payment.

Fees for Module 1 (12 sessions): Rs. 2700.00

Registration and more information at:
http://www.bmcindia.org/events/horse-riding-course.html

Two days trek to Tadiyandmole & Chalwara falls, Coorg - 6th-7th June 2009

About the place:
TADIYANDAMOL is the highest mountain in Coorg (Mercara) Dist (1750 Mtrs. MSL). This place is around 250 Kms from Bangalore - via Virajpet. The climb to this mountain is gradient passing through grassland. If you are the type who likes to mingle with nature, see the snow-like mist romance with mountain slopes, feel the tingle of the cool and gentle breeze, watch the leaves flutter in dance-like movements, hear the sounds of chirping birds fill the air, and then Coorg is the place for you. Kodagu is noted for its scenic beauty. Hiking, cross-country, or simply motoring down mountain trails in Coorg, the visitor encounters panoramic views of the morning mist rolling down thickly wooded hill slopes and the undulating paddy fields and neat rows of coffee bushes resplendent under the blue skies. Now a flourishing agricultural center, Kodagu produces cash crops of coffee, rice, orange, pepper and cardamom. With its misty mountains and dense forests, Coorg seemed like a little corner of England to the British. They left behind a legacy, which is still an important source of national wealth. The well laid coffee plantations in Coorg account for almost half of Karnataka's coffee production. And Karnataka continues to be India's largest producer of coffee. Other reminders of the colonial past are the spacious estate bungalows, many of which still have British names and the meandering roads that wind through the district

Tentative Schedule:
05th June 2009 Friday:
10:00 PM Meet up at "Symphony Theater - MG Road, Bangalore"
10:30 PM Start from Bangalore.
06th June 2009 Saturday:
06.30 AM Reach Coorg, go to lodge for fresh up have breakfast carry lunch pack.
09:30 AM Trek to Tadiyandmole
05.00 PM Reach peak, pitch Tents prepare food.
07th June 2009 Sunday
06.30AM Finish Break fast, wind up tents, Start trekking down.
10:00 AM Visit chalwara falls
02:00PM Start back to Bangalore, Visit Golden Temple on the way back.
10:00PM Reach back to Bangalore.

Note: Please reach back to Bangalore before 10PM.

Participation Fees: Rs. 2000.00
Above charges includes: Transport, 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, Tented accommodation, sleeping bag, First aid etc.
Above charges does not includes: lunch, dinner on the way.

Terms and Conditions:
1. Registration is on First come First serve basis.
2. No Cancellation will be accepted. (No refund)
3. Need Advance payment for confirmation of registration. No on the spot payment will be accepted.
4. Consumption of alcohol is STRICTLY prohibited.
5. We are providing basic facilities, please do not expect luxury.
6. No facility of restrooms at Camping location.
7. Please keep 3-4Kgs of free space in bag, we have to carry additional load of Tents, sleeping bags & Food items.

Things to carry:
1. A strong Back-Pack (preferably water proof).
2. Water bottle (enough to carry at least 2 liters of water).
3. An extra pair of socks, under garments, T-Shirt.
4. Toothbrush & toothpaste, towel, liquid soap.
5. A torch with two new batteries and extra bulb.
6. A small pocket knife (if you have a Victorinox -SWISS ARMY knife then great).
7. Some tissue/toilet paper.
8. Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucon-D, etc).
9. Floaters/Slippers.
10. Plate, Spoon, Tumbrel.

Registration & more details at:
http://bmcindia.org/events/tadiyandmole-trek.html

Aquasports Camp at Karwar, Karnataka - 23rd - 24th May 2009

About the place:
karwar is the district & the taluka head quarters of Uttara Kannada, (519 km north-west of Bangalore). Karwar, is a good place to enjoy the thrills of sun, sea and sand & thus becomes an ideal place to relax.

Karwar is a small town containing relatively undiscovered beaches and placed snugly on the coast. It's a calming sight anywhere, but in Karwar the sunrise is especially beautiful for the topography it unveils. On one side of the road is the dim outline of the narrow coast hugging the sea, while the dark shapes of the Western Ghats loom across the other. Miraculously straddling both mountain and sea, Karwar is a nondescript little town perched in between, seemingly oblivious to its own overwhelming beauty.
Since it is sandwiched between the sea on one side and Western Ghats on the other, Karwar is rich in flora and fauna. The monsoons last long and it rains heavily, the climate and sea beaches are similar to Goa, but is ignored in terms of tourism.

The most popular attractions of Karwar are its palm-fringed beaches. Koodi Bagh beach at the exact point where the Kali river flows into the sea, and the Kaju Bagh beach, brims with a cardinal atmosphere with the local gentry congregating every evening.Kayaking:Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking is generally differentiated from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. Almost all kayaks have closed decks, however, there are many sit-on-top kayaks, and these boats are growing in



Canoeing: Canoeing is the activity of paddling a canoe for the purpose of recreation (also called a float trip), sport, or transportation. It usually refers exclusively to using a paddle to propel a canoe with only human muscle power. A kayak is propelled using a paddle with two blades where the paddler sits with their legs mostly extended in front of them, whereas canoes are propelled using single- or double-bladed paddles where the paddler - a "canoeist" or "canoer"- is kneeling or sitting on seat or thwart, with their knees bent and their legs more or less beneath them.
Windsurfing: Windsurfing, or sailboarding, is a surface water sport using a windsurf board, also commonly called a sailboard, usually two to five meters long and powered by wind pushing a single sail. The rig is connected to the board by a free-rotating flexible joint called the Universal Joint (U-Joint). Unlike a rudder-steered sailboat, a windsurfer is steered by the tilting and rotating of the mast and sail as well as tilting and carving the board.

Windsurfing: option is available only for people with 2 days booking, so we MIGHT only surf



board without sail. Coracle: Oval in shape and very similar to half a walnut shell, the structure is made of a framework of split and interwoven willow rods, tied with willow bark. The outer layer was originally an animal skin such as horse or bullock hide (corium), with a thin layer of tar to make it fully water proof - today replaced by tarred calico or canvas, or simply fibreglass. The structure has a keel-less, flat bottom to evenly spread the weight of the boat and its load across the structure and to reduce the required depth of water - often to only a few inches, making it ideal for use on rivers.

Banana Boat: A banana boat, often referred to simply as a banana, is an unpowered recreational boat designed to be pulled by a larger boat. Riders sit astride a large tube which is supported by two smaller tubes which provide balance and footrests, allowing them to experience some of the thrill of moving fast and close to the water much more easily and safely than by water-skiing or surfing and they are therefore a popular ride for children. Many large motor yachts or luxury yachts have a banana as one of their onboard "toys", but any powered boat can pull a banana, and they are sometimes available as a commercial ride at holiday resorts. Most models seat between three and ten people. Double models with two seating tubes side by side are available. Banana boats are often yellow and are sometimes actually moulded into the shape of a banana.


Tentative Schedule:
Friday 22nd May 2009:
08:00PM Pickup from Symphony Theater, MG Road, Bangalore
08:30PM 2nd Pickup from Shell Petrol Bunk, Yeshwantpur.
Saturday 23rd May 2009:
09:00AM Reach Karwar (without taking halt at Jog falls), Check in Lodge, Freshup, have breakfast.
11:00AM Start Aqua sport activities listed above. Take lunch break in between and continue activity again.
06:00PM Come back to room, shower, relax.
08:00PM Dinner
09:00PM Sleep
Sunday 24th May 2009:
05:00AM Get up, get ready have breakfast.
06:00AM Trek at Guddali, Thick costal side forest.
12:00PM Start back to Bangalore after having lunch. Stop at 1 or 2 places for sight seeing (Gokarna/Kumta etc)
Monday 25th May 2009:
02:00AM Reach Bangalore [suggesting participants to park their vehicles at Symphony theater for easy conveyance.]
We will provide door drop to girls as it will be unsafe for them to travel in auto rickshaw so late.


Cost per person: Rs. 3500.00

Above cost includes: Non-AC Transport, Lodging on twin sharing basis, basic veg food on AquaSports Campsite (3 break fast, 2 lunch, 2 dinner), Equipments, Activities, Instructors, Sleeping bags, boat hire etc.
Above cost does not includes:
Dinner on 26th & 29th March. Lunch on 29th March.
Important points to be noted before registering
Registration & more details:
http://bmcindia.org/aquasports/

Trek To Shingani Gudda & Night Jungle walk in Arasinamakki 23-24th May 2009

About Shingani Gudda :
It is one of the major peaks in Charmadi range and is also known as Buddha's Peak. This is a 3 hour trek and being a moderate one, ideal for beginners too. One passes through thick jungles adjoining Amedikallu and Sibile Gudda peaks. It is in Uttar Karnataka, India.

Night Jungle walk:
Walk through the jungle and some Adivasi colonies for 8 km. One will reach highway from there. Either one can walk back through the road which is 13 km. Or return through the same jungle. Ideal for trekking enthusiast.

River walk (optional):
Shishila to Arasinamakki. This trek is through water body. Walk through plantation, river bed and sometimes through the river. Extremely interesting. Takes nearly three hours. Ideal for trekking enthusiast only.




Nature of trek: Easy - Moderate

Distance: Shingani Gudda Trek - 8-10 Kms approx. (Both way)
Night Jungle walk - 8 Kms approx.

Tentative Schedule:
Friday 22nd May 2009
10:00PM Meet up at "Symphony Theater (Fame Cinema) - MG Road, Bangalore"
You can park car/bike in Symphony Theater basement. Once assembled we will take a count and head towards Bus/cab standing at Mayhall bus stop.
10:30PM Start from Bangalore.

Saturday 23rd May 2009
07:30AM Reach Arasinamakki
08:00AM Breakfast
09:00AM Start the trek
12:00PM Reach the peak & explore the place and Lunch
02:00PM Reach the base camp
06:30PM Start the Night Jungle walk
10:00PM Reach the base camp
Campfire (if possible) and Dinner

Sunday 24th May 2009
08:00AM Breakfast
09:30AM River walk , Bamboo rafting etc (Optional)
12:00PM Reach the base camp
01:00PM Lunch ,Start back to Bangalore

Charges: Rs. 2000 per participant
Above Charges includes: Transport in non-ac vehicle, Tented Accommodation, sleeping bags, 2 Break fasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, safety and medical kit.

Above Charges does not includes: Lunch on Sunday and any other food during bus travel.

Registration & more information:
http://bmcindia.org/events/bmc-shingani-gudda-trek.html

Trek to the highest mountain peak in Karnataka Mullayanagiri- Bababuddhangiri-Kemangundi - 16 -17th May 2009

About Place:
275 Kms from Bengaluru, near Chickmagalur, Bababudangiri hills are heaven on earth in the Western Ghats . Luxuriant green grass, moss infested trees, sparkling waterfalls, rugged hills and pure air seems generously God gifted. The dense mist reduces the visibility to just a few meters. The wind almost blows you off the hill. Sometimes it appears as if the mountain has conspired with the rain and the wind and is trying to throw away the unwelcome intruders. Also the daytime temperature drastically falls from 34 C to below 10 C by nightfall.

There are very exceptional and challenging treks between Mullayanagiri, Bababudangiri and Kemmangundi. The trek from Kaimara to Mullayanagiri is steep. Mullayanagiri is the highest peak in South India standing at 1919 m. The 15 Kms trek along the ridges of the steep mountains crosses the Attigundi waterfall and concludes at Bababudangiri. One route will take you to the beautiful hill station Kemmangundi via Gali kere. This trek is about 25 Kms.




Tentative Schedule:
Friday 15th May 09:
09:45PM Pickup on Windtunnel Road -> Manipal Hospital -> Domlur (New Shanti Sagar)
10:30PM Start from Symphony Theater (Now named as Fame Cinema), MG Road.

Saturday 16th May 09:
06:00AM Start 1st day trek from Sarpadhari to Mullyangiri, Have break fast on the way.
02:00PM Reach down on the road have Lunch, Start trekking the ridge
05:00PM Reach Bababuddhangiri, have self sponsored snacks at hotels there, Camp at Gali Kere.
Due to Heavy wind pitching tents is not possible, camping will be done in open sky using sleeping bags.
Sunday 17th May 09:
07:00AM Start 2nd day trek from Gali Kere to Kemangundi. Tired people can goto Kemangundi by our bus.
02:00PM If time permits visit Hebbe falls, Depart to Bangalore. Do your own arrangements of transport from Drop points.

Read thru Things to Carry page and make your best judgment on packing your backpack.

Read thru Cancellation Policy page, just in case you have to cancel participation.

Important points to be noted before registering.

Participation Fees: Rs. 2000.00
Above charges includes: Transport, 2 Break fast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, Sleeping bags, Trek guide charges, Permission, coordinators etc.

Registration & More information at:
http://www.bmcindia.org/events/Mullyangiri-Bababuddhangiri-Kemangundi.html

Rock Climbing & Rappelling at Ramnagaram, near Bangalore - 16th May 2009

About Ramanagaram:
RAMANAGARAM situated in a valley surrounded by (48 km from Bangalore) rocky hillocks is sub-divisional headquarters from 1884. It became a taluk headquarters in 1928, and the place was named Ramanagaram in 1949 . It is the biggest cocoon marketing centre now. It is spread on either banks of the Arkavati and the old bridge connecting the town was built by Sir Barry Close, the Resident at the Royal Court of Mysore. Hence, the place was named as Closept, as mentioned in a Persian as well as Kannada record, erected by Diwan Purnaiah in 1800. The township was also founded around the same time for greater security of the high road, which then passed through a wild forest route.
But the present name, of Ramanagaram finds its origin from the once existed village Ramagiri below the Ramadevarabetta. The present town has an Agrahara on the left bank of the Arkavati with a temple of Arkeshwara built in later Vijayanagara style. The temple is said to have been renovated by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III. It is facing west and has a Garbhagriha, a spacious Navaranga and has an inner Prakara. The Linga was reinstalled about four years ago. The annual Jatra is held on Phalguna Shuddha Poornima, when more than 2,000 people assemble. Beside this temple, to the left, is the Prasannambadevi shrine and to the right is another small shrine of Venugopalaswamy.

Difficulty Level:
This event is specially made for beginners and newbie's who want to experience the Rock climbing and Rappelling fun.

Tentative Schedule:
16th May 2009
7:00AM - Pick up from Symphony Theater.
7:30AM - 2nd Pickup at Rajrajeshwari Nagar Arch
Have Break fast (Famous Tatte Idly of Bidadi) at Bidadi .
9:30AM - Reach Ramnagaram, Warm up, Rock climbing & Rappelling
1:00PM - Lunch break.
2:00PM - Rock climbing and Rappelling
6:00PM - Start from Ramnagar.
8:00PM - Reach Bangalore.

To Carry:
- Personal medication (if any)
- Day backpack
- Water bottles (enough to carry at least 2 liters of water)
- A torch with new batteries. (must in case of emergency)
- Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucon-D, etc).
- Rain gear, Sunglass, Sunscreen.
- Camera.


Important points to be noted before registering
Rs. 700.00 per participant
About charges are inclusive of: Transport, Break Fast, Lunch, Coordinators, Instructors, Safety and climbing equipments, communication devices, Activities, Forest dept. Permission charges.

Registration & more information, visit:
http://bmcindia.org/events/rockclimbing-at-ramnagaram.html

Night Trek to Cave Exploring at Antargange near Bangalore - 9th May 2009

About the place:
Sixty kilometers from Bengaluru, Anthargange in Kolar is a hill range with huge volcanic rocks and boulders scattered all over. Thorny shrubs cover the hill, while there is dense plantation forest at the base. Flight of steps, halfway the hill leads to an ancient temple. The spring at this temple is claimed to wash off your sins. The forty-five minutes hill climbing will keep you panting for breath and opens up for an extensive and beautiful green plateau on the top.

Kolar town, the headquarters of this district was formerly known as Kuvalala. Kolar was the first capital of the Gangas, till about the 4th century A.D. In 1004 A.D., the Cholas annexed Kolar with their empire. Later, Kolar came under the Vijayanagar empire, before being taken over by the British in 1768. In 1792, Kolar was given to Tippu Sultan, by the British. Haidar Ali of Mysore was born around 1722 in the tiny village of Budikote, near Kolar. Haidar Ali died in 1782 during the Mysore Wars. His body was embalmed and lay in state for four months before being moved to a mausoleum built by his son, Tipu Sultan, in the middle of a garden on the island of Srirangapatam.

Anthargange is an ideal location for light trek, rock climbing and camping. Big and small boulders have heaped to form cave like formations offering exhilarating network of cave exploration activity.

Photos from Previous Antargange Trek

Distance: From Bangalore: 60 km
Route: Bangalore - Old Madras Road - Kollar - Antargange
Difficulty level: Moderate combination of plain walk + climbing.

Tentative Schedule:
9th May 2009
10:00PM Start from Symphony Theater, MG Road, Bangalore
10:35PM Pikcup from Domlur Bus depot
10:45PM Tin factory bus stop, K R Puram Cable bridge
12:00AM Reach Antargange, Start trekking up Antargange
01:30AM Reach on top, Cave exploring
06:00AM Start climbing down after Sunrise
Have self sponsored breakfast on the way back.
08:30AM Reach back Bangalore.

To Carry:
- Torch light (Mandatory)
- Shoes with good grips
- Jeans, Full T-shirt (So you can crawl in the narrow caves easily;)
- Minimum 3 litters of water (You have to spend whole night on that water, there is no water on hill top)
- Snacks, chocolates etc.

Important points to be noted before registering

Participation Fees: Rs. 450.00
Above cost includes: Transport, Sleeping bags, trek, coordinators.

Does not include: Food (Dinner, breakfast)

Registration & more details:
http://bmcindia.org/events/antargange-night-trek.html