NEELKURUNJI BLOOMS & THE GARUDA TRAIL- September & October 2018

NeelKurinji Blooms & The GarudaTrail by ATG-September & October  2018 Batches - Registrations ON

Its time!!!! For another 12 years have passed, to make way for the prodigious sighting of Neelkurinji blooms. A spectacular phenomenon that can be witnessed once every 12 years in the western ghats region of Kerala & few parts of Karnataka. The post monsoon  marks the onset of these Flowers at an altitude of 1500 mtrs & above and the green grasslands of Munnar looks bathed in tinge of blueish, purplish pink colors. If you are to wait for the best season to visit munnar, here's your life time window towards the heavenly grandeur.

A rare sighting of about 40 different species of Strobilanthes kunthianus(Neelkurinji) can be witnessed in the Eravikulam national park range followed by various other endangered flora & fauna, offering a visual treat to the tourists and adventure junkies. Make the best memories of 2018's blooming with your family and friends by joining us in the upcoming Kurinji tours.
Best time to witness the complete stretch of blooms is September & early October.



Adding up to the above endemic nature tour we will be trekking and camping at the World's highest organic tea estate-Kolukkumalai range thats located 8000ft above MSL. This yet another magnificent experience is a once in a lifetime  must go for trail.

jeep ride

About The Tour-

Destination - Munnar  & Kolukkumalai

Dates -        

First batch - 28th to 30th  September 2018 (2 seats left)

2nd Batch - 12th to 14th October 2018 (Registration started) Avail early bird discount

Distance from bangalore - 520 km(one way)

Difficulty - Moderate

Age - 8 to 50+ ( below 'age 10' kids should be accompanied by parent/guardian)

Best time -  September-October.

Camping - Yes( at an altitude of 8000 ft above MSL in our  private campsite)

Registration last date -  16 th September 2018 '7 pm' 

Transportation - To & Fro Bangalore (Via TN & Kerala) overnight journey (Non AC , push back bus)

Accommodation - Water Proof camping tents with sleeping bags.

Campfire & music - Yes ( depending on weather)

Food - 4 meals starting from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast with evening tea/snacks( veg & non-veg for dinner)

Treking trail through Kuriji blooms

Activities -

• Visit to Munnar Eravikulam National park.
• Nature Safari by NP facilities
• Neelkurinji sighting
• Neelgiri Thar sighting & Birding
• Enroute visiting any blooming spots.
• 12 km offroad Jeep ride -Kolukkumalai
• The Garuda Trail Trek
• Sunrise view from the worlds highest tea estate
• Plantation walk and tea factory visit
• Camping at the world's highest tea estate
• Campfire and music. 

Package cost- 

All the above activities at a Guaranteed best price of  6400/- pp  for 3 nights

1st batch Early bird discount- (Closed)

2nd batch Avail Early bird discount- 6100/- pp for registrations by or before 7th September 2018

 

Note-

• The Entry to Eravikulam National Park has a daily limitation of  tourists visiting to witness the Kurinji blooms.The entry tickets and safari should be booked 20 days in advance. So make the best use of our cost friendly package by joining us in this tour with your family/ friends & take back home memories to cherish for a lifetime. 
• Participants below age 10  should be accompanied by parent/guardian.
• Package cost differs for kids below age 8. For details contact team leader.
• Requesting all participants to kindly go through the complete blog details, general instructions & cancellation policies before registration.

For Registration & further details contact-

Call -       9945050016

Watsapp- 7795744627

Inclusive - 

•  Food 
• Transportation
• Accommodation with sleeping bag/quilts
• 12 km Jeep Ride
• Trekking fee
• Guide & Instructor charges
• State road tax for entering Tamilnadu & Kerala
• Eravikulam National park safari
• Neelkurinji sighting
• Wildlife sighting & Birding
• Camping at high altitude
• Campfire & Music fun.

Excluding - Anything not mentioned in the Inclusion list. Any travel or life insurance. Any kinda meals or snacks apart from the above mentioned.

Tentative Itinerary-

Day 1- 28/09/18  & 12/10/18

• 8 pm departure from bangalore, Meetup point - Decathlon Bannerghatta road.

Day 2- 29/09/18  & 13/10/18

• 7 am reach the base camp , Transfer to jeeps(6km jeep ride) check-in at Campsite, freshup, breakfast.
• 8.30 am start towards Garuda trail, reach the destination , photo session and start towards campsite. 
• Way back have packed lunch in the middle of serene tea estates and jungle.
• Reach the campsite by/before 3 pm, fresh up, visit sunset view point, tea plantation walk, world's oldest tea factory visit, Hi-tea & snacks, return to campsite by evening.
• Campfire & music, hot dinner served around the campfire.rest for the night.

Day 3- 30/09/18  & 14/10/18

• Wake up early morning, fresh up, early breakfast served.
• Checkout campsite, jeep ride way back to base camp. start towards Eravikulam National Park.
• Reach ENP , transfer to the NP safari transit, Neelkuranji tour begins.
• Spend ample time trekking in the bluish paradise, wildlife sighting (elephants, nilgiri Thar, malabar squirrels and numerous bird species etc...
• By noon 12 pm start towards Bangalore, have self sponsored lunch enroute.
• Reach Bangalore by/before 9pm and depart with cherishing lifetime memories.

Things to backpack-

• Sturdy backpack and traction shoes
• Least 2 ltr water bottle COMPULSORY
• Umbrella or hats and poncho to protect from harsh sun and rain
• Sunscreen and Torch compulsory
• Tiffin 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) 

Guidelines and Instructions for Kurinji Visitors by KFDC

1. Do not pluck the flowers or plant. They are an endangered endemic species and an integral part of the ecosystem. Any harm to even a single plant will impact the entire region at large.
2. Please understand that the plants will grow only above an altitude of 1500 meters and plucking them in hopes of growing them at home will be in vain.
3. The Kurinji plants are fire resistant and act as a natural protector to the grasslands from forest fires and also check soil erosion so please refrain from harming the plant.
4. If harmed the Kurinji will cease to exist not only denying future generations the sacred experience of witnessing its flowering but also irreparably damage the delicate balance of the environment.
5. The Neelakurinji flowering area is a STRICTLY NO PLASTIC ZONE. Please cooperate.
6. Do not forget, our Earth is our responsibility.

Terms,Conditions & Cancellation policy - 

For Registration & further details contact-
Call -       9945050016
Watsapp- 7795744627

 Meenakshi layout, Hommadevanalli, Bannerghatta road, Bangalore-83

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