Sholay Rock Climbing centre ~ Ramanagaram

Gabbar's Den ~ Sholay Rock climbing Center ~ Ramanagaram

Gabbar's Den, "Gabbar" is a character of an villain in an epic Bollywood movie; the entire movie was dramatized about his cruel character and torturing the villagers of Ramaghad in the movie "Sholay". Hence, this place is named after him.

Ramanagaram is just sixty kilometer away from the Bangalore on the way to Mysore. It is famous for granite hillocks, which is very popular for Rock climbing; and its internationally graded by climbers. However, the town is famous for silk.

About Campsite:
Three acres land situated on the periphery of the forest area and rocks; with basic facilities like rest rooms, kitchen, Dormitories. The campsite also has few Mango, Jack fruit trees.

Activities:

1. Trekking.
2. Camping.
3. Bonfire.
4. Bouldering
5. Rock climbing.
6. Rappelling.
7. Zipline.
8. Jhummering.
9. Vine traversing.
10. Go karting.
11. Target shooting.

Options available: One day or overnight.

Exotic Coorg

Short Hike || Leisure visit || Fun || 

Make friends @ Coorg on 7, 8 June 2014

As monsoon is on cards ! it's the best time to travel to coorg with your loved ones and time to make new friends to experience the rich Kodagu culture and traditions. Coorg is also known as Kodagu, it is at border of Kerala and Mangalore. It is famous for the birth place of Cauvery at Bhagamandala, rich wildlife, mountains like Tadiyendamol, Brahmagiri, Pushpagiri. The most interesting is the Coffee , orange, pepper, cardamom estates. The must try is their local cuisine akki roti, pandi curry, kadabu.

Date: 6, 7, 8 June 2014
Departure on 6 June 2014 from City Railway station.
Arrival on 8 June 2014 at 9.30pm

Trip Experience: 
a. Visit to Waterfalls.
b. Hike on higest motorable road
c. Bon-fire
d. Stay amidst the coffee estate.
e. Leisure visit.

Places of visit: 
a. Bylakuppe- Golden temple.
b. Dubare.
c. Mandalpatti.
d. Rajaseat.
e. Irupu falls.
f. Drive through Nagarahole wildlife sanctuary.

Tariff: Rs 2999/- per head.
Includes:
a. Food ( 2 b/fast; 1 lunch; 1 dinner; tea & snacks)
b. Instructor charges.
c. Forest entry fees.
d. Local entry fees.
e. Accommodation at home stay on multiple sharing (Couple accommodation is available at extra cost)
f.Instructor charges.
g. Comfortable non ac transportation.

Sakaleshpur- Bisle Reserve forest

BISLE RESERVE FOREST ~ SAKALESHPUR

Anthargange

ANTHARGANGE

A stream taking its rise on the Kolar hill. The stream which originates among the rock is led by a drain into a small tank, about 3 feet deep, from which another drain leads is through the mouth of a bull to a larger tank about 50' *35' below. From there, the water flows down towards Kilukote. Above the bull's head is a brindavana and on its top of Vimana of brick and mortar, belonging to the palegar days. In the center of the lower tank stands a small mantapa with an image of Ganapathi in it. Before the water issues out of the bulls mouth. It is made to wash the feet of a standing image of Vishnu in the form of Venkatesha. At the foot of the Kolar hill, there are the ruins of an old town. In it's very old granite. Temple of Nilakanteshwara.


Naga-Kunte is a large pond, about 200 by 100, with a partly submerged mantapa in the middle and the temples of Venkataramana and Najundeshwara to its north. The range extends along the northeast of the town of Kolar, The highest point being 4,026 feet above the sea level. The hill presents a barren and rocky appearance on all sides. However, on the top is an extensive plateau occupied by villages And irrigated fields. A stream on the east side, named "ANTARA" "GANGE" is esteemed sacred. With a small pond, having mantapa in the center, Supplied with water falling through the mouth of a stone bull, this place is also a popular picnic spot.

• Distance: 90kms away (2hrs drive) Kolar district.
• Terrain: Rocky.
• Trip Highlights:
• 1. Cave exploration.
• 2. Rappelling.
• 3. Team games.
• 4. Campfire (only for camping and night adventures).
• 5. Camping.
  

ITINERARY;

day adventures:

• 0730am- pick up from convene point.
• 0830am- B/fast on the wayside.
• 0930am- Arrive, briefing; do's & don't's.
• 0945am- Cave exploration.
• 1330pm- Lunch break.
• 1530pm- Rappelling.
• 1700pm- Tea & snacks.
• 1730pm- Departure from here.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

Night adventures:

• 0900pm- Pick up from convene point.
• 1045pm- Arrive at base.
• 1100pm- Cave exploration.
• 0200pm- Campfire & relax.
• 0630am- Rappelling.
• 0800am- B/fast.
• 0900am- Departure from here.
• 1100am- Arrive at Bangalore.

O/night camp:

Day 01

• 0200pm- Pick up from Convene point.
• 0400pm- Arrive at Base; Briefing.
• 0430pm- tea & snacks.
• 0500pm- Rappelling.
• 0630pm- Tent erecting & campfire building.
• 0730pm- Campfire.
• 0830pm- Dinner.

Day 02

• 0630am-Nature trail.
• 0830am- B/fast.
• 0930am- Cave exploration.
• 1330pm- Lunch break.
• 1430pm- Departure from here.
• 1730pm- Arrive at Bangalore.

Note: the itinerary is subject to change.

Attire:
a. wear comfortable cotton t-shirts, shorts or trousers.
b. Wear sun cap.
c. wear comfortable sports shoes and cotton socks.

Things to carry:
1. Water bottle.
2. Personal medicine.
3. Sleeping bags.
4. Camera.
5. Snacks (biscuits, wafers, energy bars)

Photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/natureadmire

MUNNAR- IDUKKI DIST (KERALA)

MUNNAR - KERALA

Munnar is a town located in the Idduki district of Kerala state, situated in the south Western Ghats of India, name Munnar is believed to be derived from the Malayalam/Tamil words Munu (three) and aaru (river), referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Muthirappuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. Essentially a pass ; the area around Munnar is surrounded by vast jungles and remains wet and cold during most of the year. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience for the tourist and traveller. Munnar is essentially a tea town.

PLACES OF VISIT

a. Kundala Lake.
b. Madupetty Dam.
c. Echo point.
d. Top Station.
e. Rajamalai National Park.

ACTIVITIES:

a. Leisure visit.
b. Boating.
c. Camping.
d. Trekking.
e. Campfire.

ITINERARY:

Day 01
2000hrs- Departure from Bangalore.

Day 02
1030hrs- Check into hotel, refresh after briefing, go for leisure visit and camp out. O/night stay in tents.

Day 03
After morning refresh, go for trekking to the highest point of Munnar via tea estates.
After lunch. Departure to Bangalore.

Day 04
Early morning arrive at Bangalore.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

TANNUR LAKE - MANDYA DIST

TANNUR LAKE

Located 160kms away from Bangalore,at Mandya district. The Lake is surrounded by a Dam on one side, a sand beach on other side and other two sides are surrounded by fields. It is a reservoir of River Hemavathy. It also lies at the periphery of Melukote wildlife sanctuary.

ACTIVITIES:

a. Rappelling or Abseiling.
b. Boating (Depending upon availability)
c. Multi Vine traversing.
d. Vine traversing.
e. Bonfire.
f. Camping.
g. Barbeque.
h. Team games.

ITINERARY: (Day outing)

• 0700hrs- Departure from Bangalore - (Convene from common point)
• (3hrs journey- b/fast on the way)
• 1030hrs- Arrive at the base camp. Briefing- do's & don't's.
• 1100hrs- Abseiling and vine traversing.
• 1330hrs- Lunch break.
• 1530hrs- Boat ride.
• 1630hrs- Tea & snacks.
• 1700hrs- Fun games.
• 1800hrs- Departure from here.
• 2130hrs- Arrive at Bangalore.

(OVERNIGHT CAMPS)
DAY 01

• 0700hrs- Departure from Bangalore - (Convene from common point)
• (3hrs journey- b/fast on the way)
• 1030hrs- Arrive at the base camp. Briefing- do's & don't's.
• 1100hrs- Abseiling and vine traversing.
• 1330hrs- Lunch break.
• 1530hrs- Boat ride.
• 1630hrs- Tea & snacks.
• 1700hrs- Fun games.
• 1800hrs- Tent erecting & campfire building.
• 1900hrs- Campfire & Barbeque.

Day 02

• 0630hrs- Wake up & ablutions.
• 0700hrs- Nature Trail.
• 1000hrs- Visit to Local Jaggery granery.
• 1230hrs- Departure from here.
• Lunch on the way.
• 1730hrs- Arrive at Bangalore.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change.

SAVANDURGA

SAVANDURGA - 70kms away, lies in Magadi taluk. It is famous for its single monolithic granite peak known as "Karigudda and Billigudda", which used to be a "Kempegowda's hide out". It is a tiny village hamlet, which has a temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha Swamy. Even here is a small park,known as "Kemepegowda Udyanavana".


DAY ITINERARY:

0730hrs- Convene at common point and departure
0930hrs- Arrive at the campsite- b/fast.
1000hrs- Trekking to caves.
1030hrs- Cave exploration.
1330hrs- Lunch break & relax.
1500hrs- High rope traversing & Rappelling.
1600hrs- Fun games.
1700hrs- Tea & Snacks.
1730hrs- Departure from here.
2030hrs- Arrive at Bangalore.


OVERNIGHT CAMP ITINERARY:

Day 01

1730hrs- Check into campsite, Welcome tea & snacks.
1800hrs- Fun Games.
1900hrs- Night trekking.
2030hrs- Bonfire.
2100hrs- Dinner.

Day 02

0630hrs- hill climb.
0900hrs- B/fast.
0930hrs- Cave exploration.
1230hrs- Camp ends.

Note: the itinerary is subject to change.