Backpacking
Backpacking is the complete combination of hiking and camping. It is usually done for recreation, to explore Western Ghats which is beautiful and fascinating. The people who are dare devils! Who love to try alpine style outdoor experiences like Cooking, Camping, Understanding flora & Fauna. Travelling through the mountains with the sense of navigation skills using compass & maps. Our backpacking trips ranges from two to four days at Western Ghats of Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu.
Our instructors are not guide, who just show you the route, but give you first hand experience in learning navigation skills, build campfire, educate you about safe & tasty outdoor cooking. And teach you to defense yourself from wild animals while camping amidst the jungles. You need not to be a macho man, with state of mind is more than enough to carry our backpacks. But right education is needed to enjoy backpacking event. Our backpacking trips gives you enriching experience.
Destinations
- Mullayanagiri to Kemmenagundi - 27-29 January & 11-13 August 2012.
- Kudremukh - 11-13 May 2012.
- Sathanur to Bhimeshwari - 9, 10 June 2012.
- Bhimeshwari to Sangama - 14, 15 July & 9,8 September 2012.
- Ombattugudda - 27, 28 October 2012
- Kemmenagundi - 13, 14 October 2012.
- Amedikallu - 10, 11 November 2012.
- Kumaraparvatha - Pushpagiri - 24, 25 November 2012..
- Shingani gudda & Arasinamukki - 22, 23 December 2012
- Aramanegudda - 29, 30 December 2012.
Things to Carry
- Ablution kit- Soap, towel, tooth brush & paste.
- Sunglasses, baseball cap, anti suntan lotion
- Three pairs of comfortable clothing-cotton/nylon T-shirts, track trousers or comfortable trousers.
Note: Pack it in polythene bags.
- Torch and extra batteries (candle and lighter)
- Lunch box, spoon/fork and tumbler.
- Pen knife, book and pen.
- Snacks- Chocolates/wafers/Peanut bars/Energy Drink/Mixtures/Dry fruits.
- Carry 2ltrs two water bottles.
- Comfortable sports shoes with three pairs of thick/sports cotton socks.
- A 40ltrs backpack
Note: Pack everything in a simple polythene-bag and repack it in a garden size trash bag your bag.
- Sleeping bag.
- Your personal medicine.
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