One Day Trek to Kalwarbetta (Skandagiri) - [31st July 2010] - Registration is Open
 

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: Moderate

Tentative Schedule:

31st July, 2010

06:30AM    Start from Wind Tunnel Road. 06:45AM    Pickup from New Shantisagar, Domlur. 07:00AM – 1st Pickup from Lifestyle - Margrath Road (Near Garuda Mall) 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.

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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.

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Account Holder	Bangalore Mountaineering Club
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