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Friday, November 20, 2015
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Trek to Kumara Parvatha on 21st-22nd Feb 2015
Mars Adventures is conducting an overnight trek to Kumara Parvatha on 21st-22nd Feb 2015.
Trek: Kumara Parvatha
Dates: 21st-22nd Feb 2015 (Sat-Sun)
Schedule: Fri(20th) Night Depature / Sat(21st) Night Halt at the Peak / Sun(22nd) Evening return to Bangalore
Contact: Mr. Kamesh at +91-9886664666
Trek: Kumara Parvatha
Dates: 21st-22nd Feb 2015 (Sat-Sun)
Schedule: Fri(20th) Night Depature / Sat(21st) Night Halt at the Peak / Sun(22nd) Evening return to Bangalore
Contact: Mr. Kamesh at +91-9886664666
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp For Kids From 1st May to 5th May at Madikeri
Age Group: 10yrs to 16yrs
Duration: 1st May to 5th May
Location: Madikeri, Karnataka
Contact Kamesh @ +91-9886664666 for registrations.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Western Himalayas Trek Apr 2013
Mars Adventures is organizing its first Western Himalayas Trek during April 2013.
It is the Deo Tibba Circular Trek, which is on Meadows and Alpine Areas around Manali.
Trek Duration: 3 Nights & 4 Days
Total Trip Duration from New Delhi: 6 Nights & 7 Days
Trek Dates: 14th Apr to 20th Apr 2013
Trek Grade: Moderate
Manali is the launching point of this trek. One goes through lush green forests of Pine, Fir, Oak and Cedar crossing meadows laden with wild flowers often crossing brilliant streams. This trek also provides the opportunity to catch glimpses of magnificent old Himalayan villages, its people and their way of life. Trek provides dazzling landscapes and one can have splendid panoramic view of many snow capped high mountains, such as Indrasan (6220 Mts.), Inderkilla (6000 Mts.), Deo-Tibba (6001Mts.). Towards Hamta pass (a mountain pass dividing the boundaries of Kullu and Spiti, one can get commanding view as these ranges of mountains stretch in the front. Trek provides an ample opportunity to explore the glacier and moraine in this part of the Himalaya.
The Hampta Pass (4270m), is on the true right side of the valley. However, there is an excellent vantage point for viewing the Lahaul Range, which can be reached by diverting from the main trail through the moraine towards the center of the valley. From here, the peaks of Deo Tibba (6001m) and Indrasan (622 1 m) can also be appreciated. The history of climbing these peaks dates back to 1912 when CG Bruce led a British team on the first ascent of Hanuman Tibba. The next ascent, however, was not until 1966. In between, the first ascent Of Deo Tibba was made in 1952 after many attempts, while Indrasan was first climbed in 1962.
Day 1 - Evening:- Start of Trip. Leave Delhi in the evening to reach Manali next day morning by A/C Volvo Bus.
Day 2:- Reach Manali by morning and spend the day in Manali. Paragliding(Optional) at Solang Valley. Night Halt at Deluxe Hotel.
Day 3 (Trek Day):- Manali Drive to Jagatsukh (40minutes drive) Trek to Tilgan Thach (2650 Mts.) (04 hrs) (Villages, Himalayan deciduous Alpine Forest) (Steep climb). The start of the trek involves a steep ascent as you trek through apple orchards and forest of blue pine, cedar, oak, fir and chestnut. At Tilgan one can have tremendous view of the Manali valley, town and surrounding.
Day 4(Trek Day):- Tilgan to Jogi dug (3150 Mts.) (05 Hrs.) Via Sara Bogi (3150). (H D Forest, rocky terrain, Alpine meadows) (Gragual climb and descent). We trek along the tree line, and later cross a stream. We further climb up towards Jogi Dug. Jogi Dug occupies a very famous place in the Hindu mythology, especially for the local habitants of the Valley. Said to be a very holy place of Thakshag nag (serpent god) and all eighteen Nag Gods, are believed to be residing here. It is also said that during a draught, the villagers of Manali go up to Jogi Dug to pray for the rain and it works. Jogidug is a holy place where all eighteen Nag Gods meditated in the olden time.
Day 5(Trek Day):- Jogi Dug to Chikka(3800 Mts.) (05 Hrs.) (High Alpine meadows, Tarn, little Vegetation Rhododendron, Himalayan Silver Birch, Juniper bushes).
Trek gets downhill in the beginning and after that we will reach down to the vally of hamta. Near the river of Hamta will be our camp site.
Day 6(Trek Day):- Chikka Trek to Manali via Chaddiyari (4 Hrs.). We walk downhill all the way through forests and meadows to Manali. We Trek through the Alpine forests. The Trek ends here.
Day 6 Evening:- Paragliding(Optional) at Solang Valley and leave Manali for Delhi by Night Bus.
Day 7:- Reach Delhi by morning. End of Trip.
For Participants starting from Bangalore: (By Train to New Delhi)
Day 1: 12th Apr 2013 - Start of Trip - Evening - Board the Train to New Delhi
Day 2: 13th Apr 2013 - On Train
Day 3: 14th Apr 2013 - Morning - Reach Delhi - Evening - Board bus for Manali
Day 4: 15th Apr 2013 - Morning - Reach Manali - Afternoon - Paragliding(Optional) - Night Halt at Hotel
Day 5: 16th Apr 2013(Trek Day 1) - Morning - Start of Trek
Day 6: 17th Apr 2013(Trek Day 2) - Trek
Day 7: 18th Apr 2013(Trek Day 3) - Trek
Day 8: 19th Apr 2013(Trek Day 4) - Afternoon - End of Trek - Evening - Paragliding(Optional) - Board bus for Delhi
Day 9: 20th Apr 2013 - Morning - Reach New Delhi - Evening - Board train to Bangalore
Day 10: 21st Apr 2013 - On Train
Day 11: 22nd Apr 2013 - End of Trip - Morning - Reach Bangalore
********************************************************************************
For Participants starting from New Delhi: (Reach New Delhi by your own conveyance)
Day 1: 14th Apr 2013 - Start of Trip - Evening - Board bus for Manali
Day 2: 15th Apr 2013 - Morning - Reach Manali - Afternoon - Paragliding(Optional) - Night Halt at Hotel
Day 3: 16th Apr 2013(Trek Day 1) - Morning - Start of Trek
Day 4: 17th Apr 2013(Trek Day 2) - Trek
Day 5: 18th Apr 2013(Trek Day 3) - Trek
Day 6: 19th Apr 2013(Trek Day 4) - Afternoon - End of Trek - Evening - Paragliding(Optional) - Board bus for New Delhi
Day 7: 20th Apr 2013 - End of Trip - Morning - Reach New Delhi
Contact Kamesh +91-9886664666 for more details.
Or email marsadventures2003@yahoo.co.in
Last Date for registration: 12th Mar 2013
It is the Deo Tibba Circular Trek, which is on Meadows and Alpine Areas around Manali.
Trek Duration: 3 Nights & 4 Days
Total Trip Duration from New Delhi: 6 Nights & 7 Days
Trek Dates: 14th Apr to 20th Apr 2013
Trek Grade: Moderate
Manali is the launching point of this trek. One goes through lush green forests of Pine, Fir, Oak and Cedar crossing meadows laden with wild flowers often crossing brilliant streams. This trek also provides the opportunity to catch glimpses of magnificent old Himalayan villages, its people and their way of life. Trek provides dazzling landscapes and one can have splendid panoramic view of many snow capped high mountains, such as Indrasan (6220 Mts.), Inderkilla (6000 Mts.), Deo-Tibba (6001Mts.). Towards Hamta pass (a mountain pass dividing the boundaries of Kullu and Spiti, one can get commanding view as these ranges of mountains stretch in the front. Trek provides an ample opportunity to explore the glacier and moraine in this part of the Himalaya.
The Hampta Pass (4270m), is on the true right side of the valley. However, there is an excellent vantage point for viewing the Lahaul Range, which can be reached by diverting from the main trail through the moraine towards the center of the valley. From here, the peaks of Deo Tibba (6001m) and Indrasan (622 1 m) can also be appreciated. The history of climbing these peaks dates back to 1912 when CG Bruce led a British team on the first ascent of Hanuman Tibba. The next ascent, however, was not until 1966. In between, the first ascent Of Deo Tibba was made in 1952 after many attempts, while Indrasan was first climbed in 1962.
Day 1 - Evening:- Start of Trip. Leave Delhi in the evening to reach Manali next day morning by A/C Volvo Bus.
Day 2:- Reach Manali by morning and spend the day in Manali. Paragliding(Optional) at Solang Valley. Night Halt at Deluxe Hotel.
Day 3 (Trek Day):- Manali Drive to Jagatsukh (40minutes drive) Trek to Tilgan Thach (2650 Mts.) (04 hrs) (Villages, Himalayan deciduous Alpine Forest) (Steep climb). The start of the trek involves a steep ascent as you trek through apple orchards and forest of blue pine, cedar, oak, fir and chestnut. At Tilgan one can have tremendous view of the Manali valley, town and surrounding.
Day 4(Trek Day):- Tilgan to Jogi dug (3150 Mts.) (05 Hrs.) Via Sara Bogi (3150). (H D Forest, rocky terrain, Alpine meadows) (Gragual climb and descent). We trek along the tree line, and later cross a stream. We further climb up towards Jogi Dug. Jogi Dug occupies a very famous place in the Hindu mythology, especially for the local habitants of the Valley. Said to be a very holy place of Thakshag nag (serpent god) and all eighteen Nag Gods, are believed to be residing here. It is also said that during a draught, the villagers of Manali go up to Jogi Dug to pray for the rain and it works. Jogidug is a holy place where all eighteen Nag Gods meditated in the olden time.
Day 5(Trek Day):- Jogi Dug to Chikka(3800 Mts.) (05 Hrs.) (High Alpine meadows, Tarn, little Vegetation Rhododendron, Himalayan Silver Birch, Juniper bushes).
Trek gets downhill in the beginning and after that we will reach down to the vally of hamta. Near the river of Hamta will be our camp site.
Day 6(Trek Day):- Chikka Trek to Manali via Chaddiyari (4 Hrs.). We walk downhill all the way through forests and meadows to Manali. We Trek through the Alpine forests. The Trek ends here.
Day 6 Evening:- Paragliding(Optional) at Solang Valley and leave Manali for Delhi by Night Bus.
Day 7:- Reach Delhi by morning. End of Trip.
ITINERARY
For Participants starting from Bangalore: (By Train to New Delhi)
Day 1: 12th Apr 2013 - Start of Trip - Evening - Board the Train to New Delhi
Day 2: 13th Apr 2013 - On Train
Day 3: 14th Apr 2013 - Morning - Reach Delhi - Evening - Board bus for Manali
Day 4: 15th Apr 2013 - Morning - Reach Manali - Afternoon - Paragliding(Optional) - Night Halt at Hotel
Day 5: 16th Apr 2013(Trek Day 1) - Morning - Start of Trek
Day 6: 17th Apr 2013(Trek Day 2) - Trek
Day 7: 18th Apr 2013(Trek Day 3) - Trek
Day 8: 19th Apr 2013(Trek Day 4) - Afternoon - End of Trek - Evening - Paragliding(Optional) - Board bus for Delhi
Day 9: 20th Apr 2013 - Morning - Reach New Delhi - Evening - Board train to Bangalore
Day 10: 21st Apr 2013 - On Train
Day 11: 22nd Apr 2013 - End of Trip - Morning - Reach Bangalore
********************************************************************************
For Participants starting from New Delhi: (Reach New Delhi by your own conveyance)
Day 1: 14th Apr 2013 - Start of Trip - Evening - Board bus for Manali
Day 2: 15th Apr 2013 - Morning - Reach Manali - Afternoon - Paragliding(Optional) - Night Halt at Hotel
Day 3: 16th Apr 2013(Trek Day 1) - Morning - Start of Trek
Day 4: 17th Apr 2013(Trek Day 2) - Trek
Day 5: 18th Apr 2013(Trek Day 3) - Trek
Day 6: 19th Apr 2013(Trek Day 4) - Afternoon - End of Trek - Evening - Paragliding(Optional) - Board bus for New Delhi
Day 7: 20th Apr 2013 - End of Trip - Morning - Reach New Delhi
Contact Kamesh +91-9886664666 for more details.
Or email marsadventures2003@yahoo.co.in
Last Date for registration: 12th Mar 2013
Monday, February 13, 2012
Brahmagiri Trek
Brahmagiri Trek
Brahmagiri peak(1602m) is located in the southern part of Kodagu(Coorg) district. It is part of the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary which is spread over 181 sqkms.
Prior permission from Karnataka Forest Department is needed for this trek and for the night halt at Narimale Forest Rest House.
Brahmagiri Trek comprises of a total hike of around 22kms (11kms up and same 11kms for descent). The only mode of accommodation or night halt is the Forest Rest House at Narimale, which is around 5kms from the base of the trek and 6kms from the top of Brahmagiri betta. Base of the trek happens to the magnificent Irupu waterfall.
Trek is split in two parts, first one is the hike of 5kms from the base to the Narimale Forest Rest House and next is the hike of 6kms to the Brahmagiri peak.
Map gives a fair idea of the route.
Night halt at Brahmagiri peak is prohibited by the forest department(allowed only at the Narimale Forest Rest House). So the best way to plan this trek is to reach the Narimale Forest Rest House by afternoon of day 1 and then trek to Brahmagiri betta on the morning of day 2.
Best route to reach Irupu from Bangalore(284kms) is to reach Gonikoppal via mysore - hunsur and then turn left towards Srimangala. Gonikoppal is a good place for a filling breakfast.
We a group of 14 started the trek on Saturday morning from the Irupu waterfall. Well, we skipped the visit to waterfall and started the trek right-away. More on waterfall later.
Small hanging bridge over the Laxmantirtha river. It originates from Brahmagiri and on its way down becomes Irupu waterfall.
Steps leading to the Irupu waterfall.
Into the forests.
Initial trail is a little steep and covered with fallen leaves, making it pretty slippery.
Later on the trail becomes much easier to walk.
After a while covered under the forest, the trail opens up to some magnificent views.
This is one among the several water streams which makeup the Laxmantirtha river.
A good place to cool off.
After the water stream, the trail again opens up. The Narimale Forest Rest House is behind the rock.
Now onwards, welcome to the land of amazing scenery.
Trekkers taking a grasp of this breathtaking natural beauty.
The trail further passes through a not-maintained and abandoned watch tower. From here the rest house of only couple of minutes away.
Water crossing before the rest house.
Narimale Forest Rest House is an old bungalow converted into a rest house. It has two rooms and a hall, with an outdoor cooking area. The number of people allowed for the night halt is controlled by the forest department and is just enough to accommodate the people in the rooms and the hall. Wild animals make frequent visits to this place. All the windows are sealed for safety.
Massive Baisan head at the rest house.
Well, cooking area is the best part of the rest house. It has plenty of space for cooking as well as for people to sit around and gupshup.
Cooking in progress.
Rest house has a piece of flat land which is another good place to chit-chat about anything and everything in the world.
Campfire is another attraction. Getting the dry wood is very easy as lot of fallen and dead trees are lying in the thick vegetation surrounding the rest house. Around this campfire we had one of the most invigorating and in-conclusive discussions on ant behavior :D(I am sure it will make sense to ppl who were part of it)
Rooms are pretty basic.
The rest house is equipped with working solar panels and power is not a problem in the night. (Electric poles have not yet spoiled this area)
It is advisable to carry sleeping mats.
There is a small water stream nearby, which should be used for all kinds of water needs as there is no direct water supply from stream to the rest house.
Day 2
Morning in the forest are always spectacular, no doubts about this one as well. Trekkers warming up with morning campfire and tea.
Heading out.
Mini water crossing.
Our morning hike was mostly fogged out.
Fog can be a little disorienting. Karnataka-Kerala border passes through this region. One wrong turn can take you to a completely different peak :D
On the way to Brahmagiri peak, we encounter these two wide passages which pretty much look like alien creations from the top. But, actually these mark the Karnataka-Kerala border.
Last stretch of the hike is a very steep hike of around a km. The hike is quite steep and slippery.
We reached the peak, but nobody could believe, that we were on the peak, well everything was fogged out.
Steep incline made things only more difficult while the descent.
The top of this hill is the Brahmagiri peak. The hill suddenly rises out of the ground from no-where and I guess making it the steepest hike in the coorg region.
Trekkers enjoying the view and marveling at the work done by forest department to create this Karnataka kerala border as seen left to the thick vegetation in the photograph.
Trekkers on their way down.
By the time we were midway in our descent, fog had completely lifted and we were again greeted with the awesome beauty of nature.
For a change we spotted this baby green snake on our way back. It was quite inquisitive looking at some other kind of animals(us).
Finally we finished of the trek with this magical view of the Irupu waterfall.
To be honest, it was crowded, crowded with lots and lots of people. There was actually a queue of people who wanted to get under the waterfall.
We decided to go downstream and found this wonderful place to cool ourselves off.
A clean and cool end to an awesome and beautiful trek.
Brahmagiri trek experience by Badri in Tamil http://www.badriseshadri.in/2012/02/blog-post_13.html
Brahmagiri peak(1602m) is located in the southern part of Kodagu(Coorg) district. It is part of the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary which is spread over 181 sqkms.
Prior permission from Karnataka Forest Department is needed for this trek and for the night halt at Narimale Forest Rest House.
Brahmagiri Trek comprises of a total hike of around 22kms (11kms up and same 11kms for descent). The only mode of accommodation or night halt is the Forest Rest House at Narimale, which is around 5kms from the base of the trek and 6kms from the top of Brahmagiri betta. Base of the trek happens to the magnificent Irupu waterfall.
Trek is split in two parts, first one is the hike of 5kms from the base to the Narimale Forest Rest House and next is the hike of 6kms to the Brahmagiri peak.
Map gives a fair idea of the route.
Night halt at Brahmagiri peak is prohibited by the forest department(allowed only at the Narimale Forest Rest House). So the best way to plan this trek is to reach the Narimale Forest Rest House by afternoon of day 1 and then trek to Brahmagiri betta on the morning of day 2.
Best route to reach Irupu from Bangalore(284kms) is to reach Gonikoppal via mysore - hunsur and then turn left towards Srimangala. Gonikoppal is a good place for a filling breakfast.
We a group of 14 started the trek on Saturday morning from the Irupu waterfall. Well, we skipped the visit to waterfall and started the trek right-away. More on waterfall later.
Small hanging bridge over the Laxmantirtha river. It originates from Brahmagiri and on its way down becomes Irupu waterfall.
Steps leading to the Irupu waterfall.
Into the forests.
Initial trail is a little steep and covered with fallen leaves, making it pretty slippery.
Later on the trail becomes much easier to walk.
After a while covered under the forest, the trail opens up to some magnificent views.
This is one among the several water streams which makeup the Laxmantirtha river.
A good place to cool off.
After the water stream, the trail again opens up. The Narimale Forest Rest House is behind the rock.
Now onwards, welcome to the land of amazing scenery.
Trekkers taking a grasp of this breathtaking natural beauty.
The trail further passes through a not-maintained and abandoned watch tower. From here the rest house of only couple of minutes away.
Water crossing before the rest house.
Narimale Forest Rest House is an old bungalow converted into a rest house. It has two rooms and a hall, with an outdoor cooking area. The number of people allowed for the night halt is controlled by the forest department and is just enough to accommodate the people in the rooms and the hall. Wild animals make frequent visits to this place. All the windows are sealed for safety.
Massive Baisan head at the rest house.
Well, cooking area is the best part of the rest house. It has plenty of space for cooking as well as for people to sit around and gupshup.
Cooking in progress.
Rest house has a piece of flat land which is another good place to chit-chat about anything and everything in the world.
Campfire is another attraction. Getting the dry wood is very easy as lot of fallen and dead trees are lying in the thick vegetation surrounding the rest house. Around this campfire we had one of the most invigorating and in-conclusive discussions on ant behavior :D(I am sure it will make sense to ppl who were part of it)
Rooms are pretty basic.
The rest house is equipped with working solar panels and power is not a problem in the night. (Electric poles have not yet spoiled this area)
It is advisable to carry sleeping mats.
There is a small water stream nearby, which should be used for all kinds of water needs as there is no direct water supply from stream to the rest house.
Day 2
Morning in the forest are always spectacular, no doubts about this one as well. Trekkers warming up with morning campfire and tea.
Heading out.
Mini water crossing.
Our morning hike was mostly fogged out.
Fog can be a little disorienting. Karnataka-Kerala border passes through this region. One wrong turn can take you to a completely different peak :D
On the way to Brahmagiri peak, we encounter these two wide passages which pretty much look like alien creations from the top. But, actually these mark the Karnataka-Kerala border.
Last stretch of the hike is a very steep hike of around a km. The hike is quite steep and slippery.
We reached the peak, but nobody could believe, that we were on the peak, well everything was fogged out.
Steep incline made things only more difficult while the descent.
The top of this hill is the Brahmagiri peak. The hill suddenly rises out of the ground from no-where and I guess making it the steepest hike in the coorg region.
Trekkers enjoying the view and marveling at the work done by forest department to create this Karnataka kerala border as seen left to the thick vegetation in the photograph.
Trekkers on their way down.
By the time we were midway in our descent, fog had completely lifted and we were again greeted with the awesome beauty of nature.
For a change we spotted this baby green snake on our way back. It was quite inquisitive looking at some other kind of animals(us).
Finally we finished of the trek with this magical view of the Irupu waterfall.
To be honest, it was crowded, crowded with lots and lots of people. There was actually a queue of people who wanted to get under the waterfall.
We decided to go downstream and found this wonderful place to cool ourselves off.
A clean and cool end to an awesome and beautiful trek.
Brahmagiri trek experience by Badri in Tamil http://www.badriseshadri.in/2012/02/blog-post_13.html
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