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..
Monday, June 29, 2009
Nagala - Western conquer! July 4 and July 5 By CTC
Gorakhgad Night Trek & Malshej July 5th /2009
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.a
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.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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. |
| 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. |
- 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.
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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.
http://kuchodya.blogspot.com
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