Two Day trek to Kumara Parvata [10th -11th Oct 2009] - Registration is Open
 


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Kumara Parvata Peak also known by the name ‘Pushpagiri’ lies in the backdrop of ancient shrine of Kukke Subramanya. ‘Giri’ in Kannada means Peak. Kumara Parvata is the third tallest peak in Karnataka, Mullianagiri in Chickmaglur being the tallest and Thadiyendamol in Coorg being the second tallest. The peak, almost always playing ‘hide and seek’ with the clouds, is one of the most beautiful sections of the Western Ghats. The region is habituated to dense fogs and heavy winds and is rampant with leech and snakes, especially cobras
 
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary or Pushpagiri Forest Range spreads from Subramanya in Mangalore District to Somwarpet in Coorg district covering an area of 102 sq km. This range is abode to many gigantic peaks in the Western Ghats. Kumara Parvata Peak stands the tallest amongst the peaks in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary at an altitude of 5136 ft (1712 mts) above Sea level.

Distance: Kumar Parvata Trek 14-15 Kms approx. (one way)

Difficulty level: High

Tentative Schedule:
09th Oct 2009 Friday:
10:00 PM    Meet up at "Symphony Theater (Fame Cinema) - MG Road, Bangalore"
10:30 PM    Start from Bangalore.

10th Oct 2009 Saturday:
06.00 AM    Reach Base camp, Finish breakfast
08.00 AM    Trek to Kumara Parvata
01.00 PM    Finish lunch
06.00 PM    Pitch Tents, Campfire, Dinner 

11th Oct 2009 Sunday:
07.30 AM    Finish breakfast
08.00 AM    Start from Kumara Parvata
01.30 PM    Reach base
03.00 PM    Visit Temple, Finish lunch, Start to Bangalore

Charges: Rs. 2000 per participant
Above Charges includes: Transport in non-ac vehicle, Tented Accommodation, sleeping bags, 2 Break fasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, safety and medical kit.
Above Charges does not includes: Lunch on Sunday and any other food during bus travel.

 Read thru Things to Carry page and make your best judgment on packing your backpack.

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

 Important points to be noted before registering


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

To confirm your participation please transfer the Trekking registration charges to following account:

Bank Name

Axis Bank

Account Holder

Bangalore Mountaineering Club

Account Type

Saving

Bank Account Number

300010100030913

Branch

Marathahalli

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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

- You can visit above address to swipe the card. OR
- To save the hassle of driving all the way for payment, we have enabled facility of accepting payment via phone. Call on 9902027262, Give your Credit Card details and done. Do not forget to ask for Transaction Ref No.
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 I <Name>, authorize Bangalore Mountaineering Club to charge Rs. <Amount> to my Credit card # <Last 4 Digits only> for <Event Name>.

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