Two Day trek to Kumara Parvata [21st-22nd Aug, 2010] - Houseful
 


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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.
 
Difficulty level  High
Approx Temperature  Max 30 degrees C
Accommodation type Bhattramane
Washrooms Only at base camp
Food Basic Veg food
Transport Non-A/C, Video-coach, Push back bus
Distance from Bangalore 230 kms (one way)
Total trekking distance 14-15 kms approx. (one way)
Attraction Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Kukke Subramanya Temple

Tentative Schedule:
20th Aug, 2010 Friday:
10:00 PM  Meet up at Lifestyle - Margrath Road
10:30 PM  Start from Bangalore.
21st Aug, 2010 Saturday:
06.00 AM  Reach Base, Finish breakfast
07.30 AM  Start trek to Kumara Parvata
11.30 PM  Have early lunch (or carry - optional)
12:00PM  Start trekking to peak
04.00 PM  Reach the Peak & explore
04:30PM  Trek back to camp
07:30PM  Reach back to camp
09:00PM  Dinner
22nd Aug, 2010 Sunday:
06:00AM   Wake up and freshen up
07.30 AM  Finish breakfast
08.00 AM  Start from Bhattramane
12.00 PM  Reach base
01:00 PM  Freshen up and have lunch
02.30 PM  Start to Bangalore

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

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

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

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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

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