Kolukkumalai Hills New Moon Trek- 30/3/2018 to 1/04/2018 With ATG

New Moon Trek To The World's Highest Tea Estate - Kolukkumalai Hills Munnar

View of Kollukkumalai from Meesapulimalai peak. 

Nesteled amongst the deep thickets of Munnar forests in the "Gods own country Kerala" is this paradise called KOLUKKUMALAI ESTATE at an altitude of 2250 mtrs or 8000 ft above MSL is the world's first high altitude Tea estate. Truly an enthralling trek destination, a must go trekkers paradise in summer . 

Full Moon view

viewpoint peak of meesapulimalai at dawn

Meesapulimalai is a 2hrs strenuous trek from Kollukkumalai estate which is  the second heighest peak in south India next to Annaimudi hills.This meesapulimalai is an added bonus trail for core adventurist, about 25 km from munnar. Tall pine trees wave to you from both sides of the trek trail followed by shola forests and open grasslands and a no mans peak where u can feel and touch the rising cloud like mist almost throughout the day unlike other trekking destinations.

View from  Kolukkumalai camping site-8000ft  april 2017

Join us THE ALPHA TREKKATEERS GROUP to be a part of this epic adventure expedition to Kolukkumalai hills.

Trail enroute to Kolukkumalai april 2017

Note- 

• This trek is a bliss for wildlife and landscape photographers.
• Best price package
• Corporate trek option to this place is also available.contact Chief organizer.
• Foreign national- contact the organizer for package details.

Trek Info-

Destination-  Kolukkumalai- Munnar- Kerala
Trek trail - Kolukkumalai - (if time permitts-Meesapulimalai)

Dates -  30th March 2018 8 pm to 1st April 2018 Night 

Age -  from 10 age -  experienced 50's

Difficulty -  Moderate to Difficult

Trek distance - 13 km one way

Duration -  about  9 hours of trek for two days

Highlights - 

• Private Camping site with washroom facilities.
• Trekking through the pine forest to the world's highest Tea estate on a full moon day
•  Wild life photography.
•  Camping at an height of 8000 ft in the wilderness.
•  Visit to the oldest tea factory.
•  The fogy white atmosphere throughout the day. 

Trek fee - 4800/-individual (the trek is one of the expensive due to the Kerala forest department fees and state road entry tax which are inevitable.)

Registration last date - 26th March 2018 till 6pm 

Food -  Veg/Non-Veg

Transportation - By non-AC private transport.Depending on team strength

Camping -  yes ( at an altitude of 8000 ft in the wilderness).

Accommodation- Tented accommodation with sleeping bags. washroom available

For Registrations & further details contact -
Watsapp- 7795744627 / 7349082812
Call- 9945050016

Private Camping site April 2017

Inclusive- Transportation(to and fro Bangalore), State road tax , Food(basic veg food -2 breakfast, 1-lunch, 1-dinner) , Accommodation( in basic TENTS),sleeping bags, Forest entry fee, GUIDE charges, Instructor charges.

Exclusive- Any kinda luxury arrangements, any Insurance, snacks and food while trekking or travelling, intermediate transport,Anything not mentioned above.

Trekking Trail

april 2017 team

Tea estate view early morning

Team Alphites 2017 April

 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) 

view from Kolukkumalai Estate camping site

Tentative itinerary -

30th March-

• 8.30pm departure from bangalore, Meetup point bannerghatta road Decathlon.

31st March-

• 6am reach the foot hill, fresh up.
• Have breakfast, packed lunch, permission from the forest dpt. 
• by 8.30am start the trek.
• By 4pm reach the Kolukkumalai camping site, fresh up , visit to the tea factory, 
• By 8pm hot dinner served at the cliff of estate, Campfire, fun, stargazing at an height of 8000ft, rest for the day.

1st April-

• If time permits , will attempt meesapulimalai trek.
• If not , fresh up by 7am, have breakfast, and by 9am start descending towards foot hill.
• Reach the foot hills by 2.30pm, freshup ,have self sponsored lunch and start towards bangalore
• Reach Bangalore by Night.

Click here for General note & Cancellation policies
 For Registartions & further details contact -
Watsapp- 7795744627/ 7349082812
Call- 9945050016