Kodachadri Trek [1st -2nd  Dec 2007]
Houseful!!  Next registrations will be on WL/RAC, call Jagadish or email team to know cancellation.

 

Kodachadri is in Shivamogga (Shimoga) district, 1343 meters above sea level. A beatific hill abode that overlooks the panoramic Western Ghats. It is clothed with splendid evergreen forests. This place is is around 380 KMs from Bangalore and 20KM from Kollur.The peak of the hill is around 8-10 KM from the base and on an average takes 4-5 hrs to climb.

 

Kodachadri is famed for its glorious sunrises and sunsets. The famous temple town of Kollur is 12km away. These hills (4411ft.) constitute one of the largest forest areas in Karnataka, and part of this region forms the Mookambika Nature Reserve. Kollur is an ideal base to explore the hills. The Mookambika Nature Camp is 4km south of Kollur.

 

In this trek, the ascent from Marakuttaka via Hidlumanne falls and descent will be from Karrakette via Arishinagundi falls.

 

 

Route: Bangalore – Kadur – Shimoga -  Hosanagara – Nagara

 

Tentative Schedule:

 

30 Nov 2007:

11:00 pm Assemble at Symphony Theater, MG Road, Bangalore.

 

1st Dec 2007:

06:00 am reach Nagara. Start the trek after breakfast at Nagara via Marakuttaka and Hidlumane falls. Reach Mookambika Temple by 2:00 pm and have lunch in a nearby hotel. After dropping the luggage at PWD Guest House, start the 2km trek to the peak from the temple and visit Agastya Teertha (a small water fall) and Sarvagna Peetha, a sacred place. Start back towards the Guest House after sunset.

 

 

2nd Dec 2007:

Reach the peak for the Sunrise and after sunrise, reach the guest house pack the luggage. On the way back, have breakfast and head towards Karrakette route and reach Arishinagundi falls. Have lunch after reaching the base by 2:00 pm. Relax for a while and start back towards Bangalore.

 

Difficulty: Moderate to difficult.

 

Distance: 10-12Kms approx. (one way)

 

Expenditure:

Participation Fees: Rs. 1350.00
Above charges includes: Traspotation,2 Break fast, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner and accommodation at PWD Guest House, Forest Office and Trek guide

Please deposit Cheque/Cash to transfer online to follow Bank Account or Swipe your Credit Card at below address before registering for this event:
Bank Name: Axis Bank
Account Holder: Bangalore Mountaineering Club
Account Type: Saving
Bank Account Number: 300010100030913
Branch: Marathahalli
IFSC: UTIB0000300

Address:
Gokulam, #1310, 6th Cross, 10th main,
HAL 3rd Stage ext, Bangalore - 560008.

 

Terms and Conditions:
1. Registration 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 not allowed.
5. We are providing basic facilities, please do not expect luxury.

6. We will try our best to make it safe for all age group people, we expect people not to try extra adventure.
7. Jagadish is Leading this trek, for any clarification call him at 9845824741 or email us at team@bmcindia.org.

 

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