User:(WT-en) BASECAMP Adventures/Brahmagiri Trekking 26-27 Nov 2011 2 Days 4000 Strenuous
Brahmagiri, Situated in the Karnataka - Kerala border Brahmagiri is part of the beautiful western Ghats. At 1608 Mts the peak give the scenic view of the range across Karnataka - Kerala. The base of the hill has the amazing Irrapu Falls or Lakshmana Tirtha by its local name. According to legend, when Rama and Lakshmana were searching for Sita, they became thirsty. Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri from which the river sprang and eventually flows into the river Kaveri.
Brahmagiri range comes under the Brahmagiri Santuary, that is rich in its flora & fauna, the shola-grassland terrain with several streams and fall en-route is a treat to any nature lover, and Brahmagiri trek is one of the most popular treks in Karnataka.
Event: 26-27 Nov 2011 Cost: INR 3200 per person Cost includes: Bangalore to Bangalore travel, Food (2 BF, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 6 Coffee/Tea), Forest Fee, Permissions, Camping, Outdoor Staff
Weather: Slightly cold Difficulty Level: Strenuous Accommodation: Tents/Forest Guest House Transport: Tempo Traveler or Swaraj Mazda (Non-A/C) Additional visits: Irupu Water Falls
Itinerary
Day 0 09.00 PM: Assemble at BDA Complex HSR Layout to depart from Bangalore
Day 1 05.30 AM: Reach Trek point 06.30 AM: Fresh 'N' Up & Breakfast,Start Trekking 01.30 PM: Break for lunch 08.00 PM: Campfire & Dinner
Day 2 06.30 AM: Fresh 'N' Up & Breakfast 08.30 AM: Start Trekking to Bhramagiri Hills 12.30 PM: Return to Irapu Falls 02.00 PM: Break for lunch & leave to Bangalore