TOP-STATION TREK from KURANGANI HILLS- Christmas spcl

        Top station Trek in the God's own country- Kerala

                                23-24 December 2017

Nestled in the confluence of three mountain streams namely Nallathanni, Kundhala & Mudrapuzha , Munnar is the most preferred winter destination for a perfect post monsoon trek. There are many places to be explored in Munnar and Top-station being the best trekkers paradise among them.

This Christmas join us the Alpha Trekkateers Group for a breathtaking adventure expedition and cherish every moment being an Alphite.

About-

Top-station  being the highest point in munnar ranging 1880 mt approx above MSL hosts number of deep valleys, waterfalls, picturesque landscape of  western ghats jungle.The breathtaking view from the Top station view point, the sky tunnel and the diverse flora and fauna are the underscoring factors of Tops station trek.

Kurangani hills being the starting point of the trek is a less known hill station which has retained its natural charm. The trek from kuranagani to top station is via numerous water streams and cascades, jungle thickets , grasslands etc.....

Trek info-

Destination-          Top station Munnar
Trek dates-            22/12/2017 9pm to 25/12/2017 6am

Starting point-       Kurangani hills

From Bangalore-  480 km

Trek Distance-      12 km one side

Trek difficulty -     Moderate to Challenging if rain's

Altitude-               1880 m above MSL

Best time -           All season except Monsoon

Age group-          12-50's 

Last date for registration -  19/12/2017

Food -                 Basic veg meals, unlimited Non-veg and veg dinner.

Transportation-  Push back seats,non Ac depending on the team strength
Accommodation - Private camp site with tented accommodation, sleeping bags or quilt provided.
Trek Fee-    4650/-  4300/-

For registrations & further details contact- (call or whats-app) to 7795744627 

Inclusive- To&fro transportation, State road entry tax, Food(4 meals), Private Camping site, Accommodation in tents, Sleeping bag or quilts, goodies, Trek Permission fee, forest entry charges, guide charges, experienced instructor charges ....

Exclusive- Any emergency expenses, Snacks while travelling or trekking, any insurance, porters, anything not mentioned above..

Private Campsites view

Tentative Itinerary- 

22nd December

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  8 pm departure from bangalore, starting point Bannerghatta road Decathlon.

23rd December

• 6am reach the foot hill, fresh up.
• Have breakfast, packed lunch, permission from the forest dpt. 
• By 8.30 am start the trek from Kurangani hills
• By or before 3 pm reach the camping site, fresh up , sight seeing & waterfalls visit.
• By 8 pm hot dinner served at private camping site, Campfire, fun, stargazing , rest for the day.

24th December

• 6 am wake-up, fresh-up , Breakfast by 7.30 pm, View point visit
• By 8.30 am start descending towards foothill
• Reach the foot hills by 1.30 pm, fresh-up ,have self sponsored lunch and start towards Bangalore.

• By or before 25th December 6 am reach Bangalore.

Things to backpack- 

• Sturdy backpack and trekking shoes
• Least 2 ltr water bottle COMPULSORY
• Umbrella or hats and poncho to protect from harsh sun and rain
• Sunscreen and Torch compulsory
• LUNCH BOX ,Spoon and Tumbler compulsory to be carried by every individual(ecofriendly)
• Change of cloths, spare socks 
• Insulation jackets,safety gears and lighters (Optional to the individual)
• Personal medication, garbage bag,Id proof copy compulsory to be carried by every individual
• Enough snacks and energy supplies to last for two days
• Sufficient cash, Camera(Optional) 

General note & Cancellation policy 

Special note-

 The Alpha team celebrates every trek with a after trek party in bangalore. The info regarding the after trek party will be furnished after individual trek registration.

For Registrations &Further details contact- 7795744627(call/whatsapp)

                                                                                                                                            
Meenakshi Layout,Hommadevanahalli, Kolifaram Gate, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore- 83.

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KUMARAPARVATHA TREKKING FROM COORG-24th November 2017

A Vision of Beauty & Adventur -Trek To KUMARAPARVATH (PUSHPAGIRI)

                                     

Panorama from kumaraparvatha trail by team ALPHITES

Team Alphites camping

Every adventurist and hiker is familiar with the name Kumaraparvatha,a paradisaical beauty situated amidst the Western Ghats belt which is one of the biodiversity hotspot in India. 

If  you are looking out for a perfect time to trek Kumaraparvatha, then post monsoon adds up to this adventure expedition..The trail to Kumaraparvatha hovers 7 hills over 25km(approx)which will take you across the most stunning escapades bound with lush flora and fauna.

Though monsoon trekking in this place is the toughest, its worth the risk to experience and enjoy the allurement and refinement of mother nature.This trek is going to be a downside expedition starting from Coorg covering the entire stretch of pushpagiri range and reach kukke subramanya over 2 days of trekking into breathtaking jungle patches and green meadows.

Note- Majority of this trek is going to be a  downside descending trek.so its not gonna be tough for beginners and newbies. 

Location        :- Pushpagiri, karnataka

From bangalore:- 300km

Starting point   :- Somvarpet( coorg)

Trek distance    :-  28km for two days.

Trek Difficulty    :- Moderate 

Altitude                :- 1752 m

Best time to trek   :- Pre monsoon and post monsoon till February

Age group             :- 12-50s
Trekking amount   :- 3000/- 

Trekking date   :-24th Nov 9pm -26th Nov 2017 9pm

Last date for registration :- 20-11-2017                  

Food :- Basic veg food.(Non veg available on request)  

Transportation :- Pushback non Ac(Depending on team strength)

For registrations and further details contact:- call or watsapp Sharath-7795744627

               TEAM ALPHITES       

Inclusive;-  Transportation(to and fro), food(2 breakfast 1 lunch 1 dinner), accommodation in tents,trek permission fee, guide charges, experienced instructor charge,........

Exclusive;- Any emergency expenses, snacks while trekking, traveling,anything not mentioned above.

Tentative Itinerary;-

• 24th night depart from bangalore around 9pm.Pickup points are flexible enroute travel.
• 25th morning reach somvarpet, fresh up in the public facilities available, have breakfast, start ascending by 8am.
• By 11am max reach the pushpagiri peak,spend ample time.
• Reach the forest office around 2pm, have lunch at Bhatru Mane, fresh up, sightseeing, rest for the day..
• Dinner at BHATTA'S dine in, campfire, group fun, stargazing, rest for the night.
• 26th morning wake up early, sun rise view, fresh up and start descending towards kukke.
• Reach kukke by 9am, Breakfast in hotel, if time permits swim and play in KUMARADHARA  river, have self sponsored lunch, and depart towards bangalore
• reach Bangalore by or before 7pm.

Present view from puspagiri trail.

sleeping under  star struck sky

                     

                                  

Things to carry;-

1. 50ltrs bagpack with rain cover*
2. Rain jackets or ponchos*
3. Good gripy shoes*
4. 2 ltrs water bottles*
5. Torches*
6. Sleeping bag or quilts*
7. Change of clothes,shorts,socks
8. Lighters,safety gears(optional), cap  or hat. 
9. Personal medication and first aid kit*
10. Snacks,chocolates,dry fruits and other energy drinks for two days.*
11. Id proof copy*
12. Garbage covers(2-3)* 

"*" mentioned to those items are compulsory to be carried by the idividual.

   

 

General Note;- *We conduct treks to create awareness about nature and its protection, so its all our prime duty to protect the forests from being polluted. Its a humble request to all fellow trekkers to get their own non plastic or daily use utilities for trek and try minimizing the usage of plastics and use n throw materials.Even if plastics are used its our responsibility to carry them back to the civilization for proper disposal. 

*Confirmation of seats should be made by prior payment of trek amount to block your seats. Online transaction options are also available. Contact organizers for further details.

Cancellation of participation any time after registration till before 7 days to trek date-50% cash refund shall be made.

Cancellation of participation before 3 days to trek date- 40% cash refund shall be made.

Cancellation of participation in the last 72 hours- no refund shall be made. 

*Transportation is in non AC push back buses depending on the strength of the team.

*Any kind of decision to be made is completely in the hands of the instructor,no appeals shall be entertained against the instructor's decision.

*Consumption of alcohol, other narcotics and smoking is strictly prohibited.

*Miss behavior in words or action shall be considered as a crime and action shall be taken against the individual found guilt by the instructor.

*All the schedules and itinerary made are tentative, individual opinion shall not be entertained. We all are together in this as a team. Schedules and sometimes the trek destination itself can be changed due to  various factors.In that case the trek amount paid shall not be refunded  rather  ll  be carried over to the trek.if the individual is not interested to trek in the changed destination,refund shall not be made at last moment.

*Any extra unavoidable expenses not mentioned above but have very less chances of occurring shall  be shared equally by the team.

*Accommodations are in basic tents or in the place provided by the localities. Do not expect luxury( bathrooms,toilets, (even a roof over your head sometimes) in trekking for its not a picnic. one should depend on nature for everything and anything during treks.

* Weather condition in western ghats may drastically vary, so carry what is required for your safety from rain and sun.Pack light as possible with the items mentioned above:-) HAPPY AND SAFE TREKKING 

For registrations and further details contact:- call or watsapp Sharath-7795744627

Meenakshi layout, Hommadevanalli,CK palya route, Bannerghatta road, Bangalore-83

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KUDHUREMUKH TREKKING WITH Alpha Trekateers Group

         Trek To Kudhuremukh- The Green Escapade

Kudhuremukh being one of the largest wild life biodiversity hotspot is a paradisiacal beauty in the Western ghats for adventure enthusiast, wild life photographers and landscape photography. The shola forests that holds breathtaking view of green landscape, the never ending brooks and water streams fabricates the hills to appear like green Himalayas 😍This post monsoon the Alphites team will take you into the wilderness of kudhuremukh to experience the bliss of mother nature at its best.

 Trek trails

Trek Details:-

Location-          Kudhuremukh peak, Chikkamagaluru.

Starting point-  Mullodi

Trek Distance-  11Km(one way)

Difficulty-         Moderate

Best time -        September - February

Age group-      10's-50's

Altitude-           1850m

Trek Fee-         3550/- 

Trek Date-      29/09/17 9pm to 1/10/17 9pm

Registration last date- 27/09/17 8pm
Transport -      To &Fro Non AC Pushback seater bus(Depending on team strength)
Food -             Veg Local cuisines spcl of Chikkamagaluru(Non veg available on demand)
Accommodation- In Homestay and Quechua camping tents.

view from homestay

Inclusive -
Best price package, Transportation(to and fro),Off-road jeep ride, food(2 breakfast ,1 lunch ,1 snacks and dinner), Accommodation homestay & tents with hot water, washroom facilities, entry  permission fee,Trek fee, guide fee and experienced instructor charge,........
Exclusive;-
  Any emergency expenses, snacks while travelling,trekking,any travell insurance coverage for participants , anything not mentioned above.

Previous alphites batch

Things to carry;-

1. Sturdy backpack with rain cover*
2. Rain jackets or ponchos*
3. Good grippy shoes,Snuff powder and oil(Leech repellent)*
4. 2 ltrs water bottles*
5. Torch*
6. Sleeping bag or quilts*(optional)
7. Change of cloths,shorts,socks
8. Lighters,safety gears(optional), cap  or hat. 
9. Personal medication
10. Snacks,chocolates,dry fruits and other energy drinks.*
11. Tiffin box, Spoon and tumbler.*(go green)
12. Id proof copy*

Itinerary;-

• 29th Sep 2017 9pm departure from bangalore,starting pickup point bannerghatta road Decathlon
• 30th Sep 2017 6am reach the foot hill, jeep ride to the homestay, fresh up, breakfast.
• 9am start the trek after permission, reach the peak by noon, have packed lunch,spend time in the peak and start descending towards homestay.
• By 4pm reach homestay,fresh and Play at somavati falls.
• By 6pm reach homestay ,fresh up, snacks, campfire,group fun, camping in tents, rest for the night.
• 1st Oct 2017 7am wakeup, Fresh up, local sight seeing, 8.30am have breakfast, pack up and depart, jeep ride to the base, board the bus, depart towards bangalore, on our way have self sponsored lunch,by 8pm reach bangalore.

Note- *drop points are same as pickup points.

* Sleeping foam mattress, pillow and rugs are provided in the homestay, those who have their own sleeping bag can also get it.
*The same trek can be customised to corporate teams & groups on demand.

Click here for General note and cancellation policies 

For registration and further details contact - call to 9945050016

WhatsApp to 7795744627

Meenakshi layout, Hommadevanalli,CK palya route, Bannerghatta road, Bangalore-83

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Trek To The Mystic Kollimalai Hills

Into The Wild East - Trek To The MYSTIC KOLLIMALAI HILLS

Kolli hills 

When you hear the name KOLLI HILLS  its not just Bike ride through 71 hairpin curves nor the huge mystic hills that are pictured. Hidden in the western ghats are these astonishing steeply gouged valleys, numerous Brooks, the wild Aiyaru river, varied vegetation and lush jungle thickets are an awaiting treat to our eyes.
AAGAYAGANGAI water falls(Aakash ganga) is the highlight of these majestic hills, hidden in those densely vegetated valleys is this psychedelic 300ft pristine waterfalls.

Aakash ganga waterfalls in summer

Aakash ganga falls in early monsoon

Trek details:-

• Trek date- 15/09/17 9pm to 17/09/17 9pm
• Trek starting- Puliancholai village
• Destination -  Aakashganga falls/Kollimalai 
• Camping-    Yes.( Possibly near waterfalls or at kollimalai hill top where ever permitted)
• Trek distance- 13 to 14km
• Difficulty - Moderate
• Age -  12-50's
• Best season- from pre monsoon.

• Highlights 

1. Promised lowest package price from ATG.
2. Astounding Offbeat adventure trail.
3. Camping in the mystic hills

view of kollihlls enroute

• Food- Baic veg food or local cuisines.
• Transportation - Non AC pushback seater depending on team strength.
• Accommodation - Tented accommodation
• Registration last date - 11/09/17
• Trek Fee - 3800/- 
• Fee for students - 3700/-
• Fee for age group below 14 - 3600/-

For further details and registration contact - SHARATH- 7795744627(Call or whatsapp)

           

Inclusives- Transportation(to n fro), Applicable State road entry tax, Food(2-breakfast, 1- lunch,1-dinner), Forest entry fee, Trekking fee,Guide charges, Instructor charges, goodie, tented accommodation.

Exclusive- Snacks while travelling,trekking, any kinda luxury arrangements,anything not mentioned in the inclusives, emergency inevitable expenditures,Drinks,portgages,tips,phone calls.

Things to backpack-

2 different trails.

• Sturdy backpack and trekking shoes
• Least 2 ltr water bottle COMPULSORY
• Umbrella or hats and poncho to protect from harsh sun and rain
• Sunscreen and Torch compulsory
• LUNCH BOX,Spoon and Tumbler compulsory to be carried by every individual(eco friendly)
• Change of cloths, spare socks,Sleeping bag
• Small snuff powder pack and any oil pack.
• Insulation jackets,safety gears and lighters (Optional to the individual)
• Personal medication, garbage bag,Id proof copy compulsory to be carried by every individual
• Enough snacks and energy supplies to last for two days
• Sufficient cash, Camera(Optional) 

Tentative itinerary -

15th sep 2017-

• 9pm departure from bangalore, starting point bannerghatta road Decathlon
• Pickups shall be fixed two days prior to the trek and the same shall be conveyed to the team

16th sep 2017-

• 6am reach Puliancholai, Fresh up in the water stream.
• Have breakfast, packed lunch. 
• by 8am start to trek.
• By or before 4pm reach Aakash ganga waterfalls , fresh up , sightseeing and photography in the wilderness,camping.
• By 8pm have dinner at local hotels at kolli hills, Campfire if favourable climate, best stargazing expereince, rest for the day.

17th sep 2017 -

• 7am wake up, fresh up,clean campsite,have breakfast in hotel, local sight seeing, departure to bangalore.
• Have self sponsored lunch way back,.
• By or before 9pm reach Bangalore with life time memories to cherish.

Trail enroute post summer

Note-
There are 2 different almost parallel trails.We will be trekking in any of the best trails depending on the climatic conditions.

Washroom and fresh up facilities may or may not be available, Treks or trekkers are never decided depending on all these facilities.

We welcome all those who love to enjoy every moment in nature as it is.

General Note;- *We conduct treks to create awareness about nature and its protection, so its all our prime duty to protect the forests from being polluted. Its a humble request to all fellow trekkers to get their own non plastic utilities for trek and try minimizing the usage of plastics and use n throw materials.Even if plastics are used its our responsibility to carry them back to the civilization for proper disposal. 

*Confirmation of seats should be made by prior payment of trek amount to block your seats. Online transaction options are also available. Contact organizer for details.

Cancellation of participation any time after registration till before 7 days to trek date-50% cash refund shall be made.

Cancellation of participation before 3 days to trek date- 40% cash refund shall be made.

Cancellation of participation in the last 72 hours- no refund shall be made. 

*Transportation is in non AC push back buses depending on the strength of the team.

*Any kind of decision to be made is completely in the hands of the instructor,no appeals shall be entertained against the instructor's decision.

*Consumption of alcohol, other narcotics and smoking is strictly prohibited.

*Miss behavior in words or action shall be considered as a crime and action shall be taken on the individual found guilt by the instructor.Instructor's decision is final.

*All the schedules and itinerary made are tentative, individual opinion shall not be entertained. We all are together in this as a team. Schedules and sometimes the trek destination itself can be changed due to  various factors.In that case the trek amount paid shall not be refunded  rather  ll  be carried over to the trek.if the individual is not interested to trek in the changed destination,refund shall not be made at last moment.

*Any extra unavoidable expenses not mentioned above but have very less chances of occurring shall  be shared equally by the team.

*Accommodations are in basic tents or in the place provided by the locals. Do not expect luxury( bathrooms,toilets, even a roof over your head sometimes) in trekking for its not a picnic.

*Toilets may or may not be  available for fresh up, but the team ll try its best to arrange facilities to fresh up. one should depend on nature for everything and anything during treks.

* Weather condition in eastern ghats vary, so carry what is required for your safety from rain and sun.Pack light as possible with the items mentioned above:-) HAPPY AND SAFE TREKKING 

 For further details and registration contact   SHARATH- 7795744627( call or whatsapp)

Meenakshi layout, Hommadevanalli,CK palya route, Bannerghatta road, Bangalore-83

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