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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
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
Monday, May 18, 2009
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.
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
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
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
http://spreadsheets.google.
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.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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
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
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