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Have you ever witnessed a fresh weekeend at a remote hamlet in Kodai Mountains which can be reached only by trekking? Have you made to Kodai by your foot by-passing the ghat roads? Your opportunity to hike, prepare and celebrate with CTC in an unforgettable manner is here.
Be the privileged one to trek in this prestigious route. Distance would be around 18 to 20 kms hiking to reach 2,200 mts altitude in rough terrain from an altitude of 400 mts. However, there will not be any boulder hopping in dry streams and most part of the trail will be gradual steep climbs across the scenic valleys and on the side of mountains.
Kumbakarai to Kodaikanal - 3rd & 4th August, 2013
Have you ever witnessed a fresh weekeend at a remote hamlet in Kodai Mountains which can be reached only by trekking? Have you made to Kodai by your foot by-passing the ghat roads? Your opportunity to hike, prepare and celebrate with CTC in an unforgettable manner is here.
Be the privileged one to trek in this prestigious route. Distance would be around 18 to 20 kms hiking to reach 2,200 mts altitude in rough terrain from an altitude of 400 mts. However, there will not be any boulder hopping in dry streams and most part of the trail will be gradual steep climbs across the scenic valleys and on the side of mountains.
A trail to hone your photographic and blogging skills:
This trail consists of plenty of subjects for a photographer starting from birds, flowers, landscapes, trees, people, misty mountains etc etc.
Title clash between the Vellagavi warriors and the CTC spikers:
Title clash between the Vellagavi warriors and the CTC spikers:
Vellagavi village has a very powerful and strong volley ball team. Although last time we were defeated this time we are going to put up a strong fight to defeat the Vellagavi warriors. Therefore, be prepared to play a once-in-a-life-time volley ball clash on the tip of a beautiful peak.
Difficulty Level:
This is a moderate two day trek to enjoy the Western Ghats with 10 kms to hike each day. DOA aspirants please excuse. Only for people with active physical fitness levels and good health condition since the climbs would be physically challenging.
Difficulty Level:
This is a moderate two day trek to enjoy the Western Ghats with 10 kms to hike each day. DOA aspirants please excuse. Only for people with active physical fitness levels and good health condition since the climbs would be physically challenging.
Team size:
Not more than 20 trekkers.
Cost:
Cost for travelling + food and snacks / number of participants – Rs. 2,200 (approx).Not more than 20 trekkers.
Cost:
Trek Summary:
Starting from Chennai at 8.00 p.m (Friday – Aug 2nd , 2013) and start hiking on Saturday early morning – Saturday night staying in a remote village. Start trekking on Sunday morning to reach Kodai – Finish trek in the evening and back to Chennai on Monday ( August 5th, 2013) morning.
Terrain:
Rough and hilly terrain with gradual steep climbs. More details will be shared with selected participants.
Those who are new to CTC will have to attend a mandatory fitness test during a weekday morning next week. The test consists of climbing Pallavaram hill (100m high) with a 10kg (6kg ladies) backpack within 9min.
*MUST CARRY LUGGAGE:*
All participants must carry following items
http://groups.google.co.in/
Comfortable breathable shoes & pair of chapels to move around in the camping site.
Two reusable water bottles(with water), lightweight Plate, Spoons and Cup
Small/ compact back-pack to carry water, food, camping gear
Thin blanket and sleeping mat and sleeping bag (nights will be cold)
LED torch to get around at night - MUST
One extra set of clothes
Sun cap and cream
A sprain relief spray -- like Volini / Amrutanjan
Fully Charged Camera
500Rs extra cash
Note: Food & Transport will be taken care of by the organizers.
First aid/trekking Gears will be taken care of by the organizers.
VERY IMPORTANT: Travel lightweight or you will find it difficult
TO KNOW ABOUT CTC:
CTC & trekking -
https://docs.google.com/
Member guidelines -
https://docs.google.com/
Disclaimer -
https://docs.google.com/
FAQ:
What is a CTC trek?
http://chennai-trekking-club.
What to carry during a trek?
http://chennai-trekking-club.
Do's and don'ts during a trek
http://chennai-trekking-club.
FAQ's**
http://chennai-trekking-club.
DROPOUTS:
CTC maintains a Blacklist policy against people who drop out at the last minute without informing the organizers. If someone drops out after all the arrangements (food, transport, etc) have been made, she would not only be requested to share the cost of trek including food/transport, etc., regardless whether anyone replaces him/her or not but also blacklisted from participating in such events in the future.
Information:
Selection and confirmation of participants is at the sole discretion of CTC.
All confirmed and selected participants will be informed separately.
Please contact the organizers for any doubts/details/clarification regarding the trek.
*ORGANIZERS:*
Muthukumaran - 9787975737
Jayanthan - 9840630549
Starting from Chennai at 8.00 p.m (Friday – Aug 2nd , 2013) and start hiking on Saturday early morning – Saturday night staying in a remote village. Start trekking on Sunday morning to reach Kodai – Finish trek in the evening and back to Chennai on Monday ( August 5th, 2013) morning.
Terrain:
Rough and hilly terrain with gradual steep climbs. More details will be shared with selected participants.
Those who are new to CTC will have to attend a mandatory fitness test during a weekday morning next week. The test consists of climbing Pallavaram hill (100m high) with a 10kg (6kg ladies) backpack within 9min.
*MUST CARRY LUGGAGE:*
All participants must carry following items
http://groups.google.co.in/
Comfortable breathable shoes & pair of chapels to move around in the camping site.
Two reusable water bottles(with water), lightweight Plate, Spoons and Cup
Small/ compact back-pack to carry water, food, camping gear
Thin blanket and sleeping mat and sleeping bag (nights will be cold)
LED torch to get around at night - MUST
One extra set of clothes
Sun cap and cream
A sprain relief spray -- like Volini / Amrutanjan
Fully Charged Camera
500Rs extra cash
Note: Food & Transport will be taken care of by the organizers.
First aid/trekking Gears will be taken care of by the organizers.
VERY IMPORTANT: Travel lightweight or you will find it difficult
TO KNOW ABOUT CTC:
CTC & trekking -
https://docs.google.com/
Member guidelines -
https://docs.google.com/
Disclaimer -
https://docs.google.com/
FAQ:
What is a CTC trek?
http://chennai-trekking-club.
What to carry during a trek?
http://chennai-trekking-club.
Do's and don'ts during a trek
http://chennai-trekking-club.
FAQ's**
http://chennai-trekking-club.
DROPOUTS:
CTC maintains a Blacklist policy against people who drop out at the last minute without informing the organizers. If someone drops out after all the arrangements (food, transport, etc) have been made, she would not only be requested to share the cost of trek including food/transport, etc., regardless whether anyone replaces him/her or not but also blacklisted from participating in such events in the future.
Information:
Selection and confirmation of participants is at the sole discretion of CTC.
All confirmed and selected participants will be informed separately.
Please contact the organizers for any doubts/details/clarification regarding the trek.
*ORGANIZERS:*
Muthukumaran - 9787975737
Jayanthan - 9840630549
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