One Day Trek to Kalwarbetta (Skandagiri) - [Saturday 2nd Aug 2008] - Registration is On
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: | 2nd Aug 2008 |
|
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.
Participation Fees: Rs. 500.00
Above charges includes: Transport, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch,
Evening Snacks, First aid kit, safety gears, guide, permission charges and
miscellaneous.
Please deposit Cheque/Cash to transfer online to BMC Bank Account before registering for this event,
or pay cash at BMC address:
Please mail your transaction details to team@bmcindia.org for final confirmations.
| Bank Name | Axis Bank |
| Account Holder | Bangalore Mountaineering Club |
| Account Type | Saving |
| Bank Account Number | 300010100030913 |
| Branch | Marathahalli |
| IFSC | UTIB0000300 |
| 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 |
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. No facility of rest rooms on Kalwarbetta, one can use natural resources.
6. Last Date of registration is set to 12:00AM 31st
July 2008
Register for this event:
Please transfer the
Participation fees before you register.
