KUMARAPARVATHA TREK 13-14 May 2017

A Vision of Beauty & Adventure

 Trek To KUMARAPARVATH 

    

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 kumaraparvath then pre monsoon it is..The trail to kumaraparvatha hovers 7 hills over 20km(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.
For those looking out to explore the wilderness of the western ghats, kumaraparvatha would be a challenging start up and a good teacher. 

Location        ;- Kukke subramanya, karnataka
From bangalore;- 300km
Starting point   ;- Kukke subramanya trail
Trek distance    ;-  30km for two days.
Trek Difficulty    ;- Moderate 
Altitude                ;-1752m
Best time to trek   ;- Pre monsoon and post monsoon till February
Age group             ;- 12-50s
Trekking amount   ;- 3100/- 
Trekking date   ;-12th May 9pm -14th May 2017 9p
Last date for registration ;- 09-05-2017

        TEAM ALPHITES
Inclusive;-  Transportation(to and fro), food(2 breakfast 1 lunch 1 dinner), accommodation(rooms or tents), permission fee, any guide or experienced instructor charge,........
Exclusive;- Any emergency expenses, snacks while trekking, traveling,anything not mentioned above.
Itinerary;-

• 12th night depart from bangalore around 9pm.Starting pickup point Decathlon bannerghatta road. 
• 13th morning reach kukke temple, fresh up in the public facilities, have breakfast, packed lunch, start ascending by 7am
• By noon reach the forest office, take permission, have packed lunch, keep the backpacks at the forest office,take what's necessary and start ascending further towards the peak.
• By evening reach the peak,sunset view,photo session, and start descending.
• Added bonus is the descending back to forest office at night, reach forest office before 9pm fresh up, dinner at BHATTA'S dine in, campfire, group fun, stargazing, rest for the night.
• 14th morning wake up early, sun rise view, fresh up and start descending towards kukke.
• Reach kukke by 9am, Breakfast in hotel, swim and play in KUMARADHARA  river, have self sponsored lunch, and depart towards bangalore
• reach Bangalore by or before 7pm.

               sleeping under star struck sky                                            


Sunset from sheshaparvath                                                    
Things to carry;-

1. 50ltrs bagpack with rain cover*
2. rain jackets or ponchos*
3. Good gripy shoes*
4. 3 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.*
11. Non plastic plates(tiffin box preferred) and tumblers.*
12. Id proof copy*
13. Garbage covers(2-3)*

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

PC-  Sachin&myself  

pics are of the Alphite team May 2016 and Oct-2016

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 the instructor for the 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. 
Cancellation with Carry forward of payment for the very next trek - 300/- ( with prior intimation for this service)

*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.

*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

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