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