Kodachadri Trek [31st July -1st Aug, 2010] - Houseful

About the place:
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 Idlumane falls and descent will be from Karraghatta via Arishinagundi falls.

Difficulty level  High
Approx Temperature  Max 30 degrees C
Accommodation type Dormitory & tents
Washrooms Only at base camp
Food Basic Veg food
Transport Non-A/C, Video-coach, Push back bus
Distance from Bangalore 380 kms (one way)
Total trekking distance 18 kms (approx)
Attraction Arisinagundi Waterfalls & Idlumane Waterfalls

Tentative Schedule:
30th July, 2010 Friday:
09:30PM   Pick-up at Pizza Hut
09:45PM   Pick-up at Domlur - Shanthi Sagar
10:00PM   Assemble at Lifestyle - Margrath Road.
10:15PM   Start from Bangalore
31st July, 2010 Saturday:
08:00AM   Reach Nittur and Freshen-up
09:00PM   Have breakfast
10:00AM   Reach Kumble Village and commence trek to Idlumane Waterfalls.
12:00PM   Reach waterfalls and relax.
01:30PM   Trek back to base
02:30PM   Reach Base and have lunch 
04:00PM   Start trek to Sarvagna Peetha
05:30PM   Reach peak.Rest and watch Sunset.
07:00PM   Back to base.
07:30PM   Campfire
09:00PM   Have dinner and retire for the night
1st Aug, 2010 Sunday:
05:30AM  Wake up, freshen-up and trek to Sunrise point
07:00AM  Start climbing down
08:30AM  Relax, finish breakfast
09:00AM  Start trek toward Karraghatta Route
10:30AM  Reach Kareghatta and relax
11:30AM  Ride to Kollur
12:30PM  Reach Kollur. Visit temple and have lunch.
02:30PM  Start back to Bangalore

Charges: Rs. 2000 per participant
 Above Charges includes: Non-A/C transport, Sleeping bags, 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, Instructor & Miscellaneous Charges.
Above Charges does not includes: Lunch on Sunday and food on the way back to Bangalore.

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

Things to carry:
- Personal medication (if any)
- Strong backpack.
- Change of clothes for two days.
- Toiletries
- Water bottles (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).
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Rain gear.
- Camera.

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

 Important points to be noted before registering

To confirm your participation please register yourself by clicking on the link below, once payment has been made.

 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

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

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