Day Trek to Madhugiri - [28th Aug, 2010]- Registration are On

One of the well-known fort hills of the State is Madhugiri in Tumkur district, which has the distinction of being the biggest monolith in the whole of Asia .

A fort was built around 1678 during the reign of Raja Hera Gowda. According to historical records, this was further fortified by Hyder Ali, taken over in succession by Marathas and again by Tipu before becoming a part of the erstwhile Mysore empire. Though the historical significance has faded with time, it is today a fascinating tourist spot enticing trekkers and climbers.

To climb the hill that climbs up a height of 3930 feet, walk through the entrance from the east between the buildings housing government offices and a series of well laid wide steps leading to the top. Several circular bastions on the way, provide place for rest, apart from a great view of the town below.

The most thrilling part of the climb is a steep section just below the top where small ledges have been carved to serve as footholds. With the wind trying to below you off, you feel greatly relieved to overcome this stretch.

On the summit is a temple of Gopalakrishna which is ruined but the circular granaries which were used to store ragi, oil and ghee are intact. It is well worth spending some time at the top looking at the smaller hills around and fields in the villages below. But the solitude is broken by the honking of buses below.

Tentative Schedule:
28th Aug, 2010:
06:30AM   Start from Windtunnel road, Airport Road.
06:45AM   Pickup from New Shanti Sagar, Domlur
07:00AM   Pickup at Lifestyle, Margrath Road.
09:00AM   Have breakfast on the way and pack lunch.
10:00AM   Start Trekking on Madhugiri Fort
02:00PM   Start trekking down
05:00PM   Depart to Bangalore.

To Carry:
- Personal medication (if any)
- One strong backpack
- Water bottles (enough to carry at least 2 liters of water)
- Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucon-D, etc).
- Headwear - Hats, caps, bandanas
- Sun screen lotion & sun glasses
- Light coloured - full-armed clothes (suggested)
- Sports shoes (for better grip)
- Camera.

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

 Important points to be noted before registering

Participation Fees: Rs.700.00
Above charges includes: Transport, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, Evening Snacks, First aid kit, safety gears, guide, permission charges and miscellaneous.

Note: Drop points will be the same as pick-up points.

 For any clarification email us at team @ bmcindia.org or call on 9902027262.

Bank Name

Axis Bank

Account Holder

Bangalore Mountaineering Club

Account Type

Saving

Bank Account Number

300010100030913

Branch

Marathahalli

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BMC Office Address

No, 69, K. R. Garden, 3rd Main,
Bank colony, Murgeshpalya,
Vimanapura Post, Bangalore - 560017

Airport Road -> ISRO office Signal - > Wing Tunnel Road -> Left turn from Airport compound wall -> Left turn to KR Garden 3rd Main -> Left hand side 3rd House.
See MAP for detailed route

Payment options:
- You can visit above address to swipe the credit / debit card or pay by cash.
- You could deposit cash/ cheque in our Bank Account (see details above).
- Transfer funds online to the above Bank details.
- To save the hassle of driving all the way for payment, we have enabled facility of accepting credit card payment via phone. Call on 9902027262, Give your Credit Card details and receive authorization code which can be used as Transaction i.d. while registering for the event.
In order to pay by phone, we need your confirmation email in following format to accounts@bmcindia.org:
I <Name>, authorize Bangalore Mountaineering Club to charge Rs. <Amount> to my Credit card # <Last 4 Digits only> for <Event Name>.

Please transfer the Participation fees before you register.

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