Rock climb, Rappelling & Trekking at Ramanagaram[ 29th June 2008]
About Ramanagaram:
RAMANAGARAM situated in a valley
surrounded by (48 km from Bangalore) rocky hillocks is sub-divisional
headquarters from 1884. It became a taluk headquarters in 1928, and the place
was named Ramanagaram in 1949 . It is the biggest cocoon marketing centre now.
It is spread on either banks of the Arkavati and the old bridge connecting the
town was built by Sir Barry Close, the Resident at the Royal Court of Mysore.
Hence, the place was named as Closept, as mentioned in a Persian as well as
Kannada record, erected by Diwan Purnaiah in 1800. The township was also founded
around the same time for greater security of the high road, which then passed
through a wild forest route.
But the present name, of Ramanagaram finds its origin from the once existed
village Ramagiri below the Ramadevarabetta. The present town has an Agrahara on
the left bank of the Arkavati with a
Difficulty Level:
This event is specially made for beginners and newbies who want to experience
the Rock climbing and Rappelling fun.
Tentative Schedule:
29th June
2008
6:30AM - First Meeting Point:
Symphony Theater- MG Road, Bangalore.
6:45AM - Second Meeting point: Rajrajeshvari Nagar Arch
On the way Breakfast at Bidadi.
9:30AM - Warm up, Bouldering, Rock climbing
2:00PM - Lunch break
3:00PM -
Rappelling.
6:00PM - Start from Ramnagar.
8:00PM - Reach Bangalore.
Participation Fees: Rs. 750.00
Above charges includes:
Transport, Break fast, Lunch, evening Snacks, Forest Office Permission,
Rock climbing and safety
gears (Carabineer, harness, belaying device, mitten, rope etc), Rock climbing
instructor charges.
Bank Name | Axis Bank |
Account Holder | Bangalore Mountaineering Club |
Account Type | Saving |
Bank Account Number | 300010100030913 |
Branch | Marathahalli |
IFSC | UTIB0000300 |
Address | Gokulam, #1310, 6th
Cross, 10th main, HAL 3rd Stage ext, Bangalore - 560008. |
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Activities:
1. Quick Introduction to Rock climbing, techniques, safety, equipments,
communication.
2. Bouldering- Free hand climbing.
3. Rappelling.
4. Face climbing.
Things to carry:
Minimum 2 Ltr water
Energy food (ie. Chocolates,
Flavored Curd, Fruits etc)
Energy Drink (ie. Flavored milk, Fruit juice etc)
Cap, sun glasses, rain coat, water bottle,
Shoes: With minimum grips/studs. preferably canvas or soft sole shoes if not rock climbing shoes.
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 Ramanagaram , one can use natural resources.
Register for this event:
Please transfer the
Participation fees before you register.