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