Sakleshpur Railway track Trek [21st - 22nd May 2011]
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Houseful
| The
Green Route "Trek on the Railway Track", as it is well known, is a
stretch of track from Sakleshpur to the Subramanya Road Station, which
was closed down in 1996 to convert the gauge from Meter to Broad Gauge.
This track, that traverses some distance
of the Western Ghats, had been abandoned, but now the track is being
converted to broad-gauge. It forms a part of 56.80-km stretch from
Sakleshpur to Kukke Subrahmanya, dotted by 58 tunnels, 109 bridges and
about 25 waterfalls. So, for all you trekking freaks, this is the place
to be in. Since 2005 goods trains are carrying freight to/from the
Mangalore Port. Its recommended to trek after monsoon season i.e. during
october.
BMC is trekking between Donigal to
Edkumeri Railway station which is around 16-20km Distance and next day
we will cover 3 to 5km from Edkumeri Railway station to Gondiya pass
(Sakleshpur Highway) |
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| Difficulty level |
Difficult |
| Accommodation type |
Tented Accommodation in the Railway
Station |
| Washrooms |
Railway Station Toilets and Nature |
| Food |
Cup
Noodles, Ready-to-Eat MTR packets |
| Transport |
Non A/c. Depending on number of participants it can be Tavera/Qualis, Tempo Traveller, MiniBus, Bus,
others. |
| Distance from Bangalore |
240 kms |
| Total trekking distance |
25 kms (total) |
| Attraction |
Waterfalls, greenery. |
Note: Trekkers will have to carry the tents, sleeping bags, food items
that BMC will provide.
Tentative Schedule:
Friday: 20th May 2011
09:15PM Pick up from Pizza Hut, Wind Tunnel Road
09:30PM Pick up at New Shanti
Sagar, Domlur
10:00PM Pick up at Lifestyle,
Magrath Road, Near Garuda Mall.
10:30PM Start from Bangalore.
Saturday: 21st May 2011
Reach Sakleshpur, Have breakfast & Drive till Donigal Railway
station
Start Trekking on Railway track to Yedakumeri
Nightcamp at Railway station
Sunday: 22nd May 2011
Early morning Exit from Yedakumeri to Highway thru Bisleforest.
Reach our vehicle & start for Bangalore.
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
Participation Fees: Rs.
2250.00
Above charges includes: Non-AC Transport, Basic Veg Meals (2 Break fast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner), Tented
accommodation, Sleeping bags, Trek guide charges, Permission, coordinators etc.
Not Included: Detour, Medical emergency. Sunday Lunch
Note:
1. Do carry your
original photo ID card
2.
There might be a possibility of the authority to charge more for foreign
nationals. In such case, if any of you are of foreign nationality, you might
have to pay the difference on spot.
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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- 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.
In order to pay by phone, we need your confirmation email in following
format to
accounts@bmcindia.org:
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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Please transfer
the Participation fees before you register.
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