This is a *3-day* tough exploration mission in the forests of the Palani Hills - trekking through unexplored valleys and ridges between 400-2200m altitude. The trail is non-existent - we will be walking through dense forest, across big boulders in mountain streams and climbing steep uphill slopes. This is a trek with minimal luggage, limited food, maximum pace, compact group - participants need to have an excellent fitness level and steel mindset to overcome some of the most challenging terrain. Selection is based on the discretion of the organizer.
A prior fitness test will be organize to screen shortlisted registrations - climbing steep uphill (Pallavaram hill near airport) with 10kg backpack. Only those passing the test will be admitted for this mission.
*SUMMARY*
Level - very tough. Only very experienced trekkers will be included
Terrain - stream boulders, steep grass slopes, lush green forest
Transportation - Friday overnight bus from Chennai/Bangalore to Palani. Return through Monday overnight bus
Duration - 2 nights travel, 3 days trekking, 2 overnight camps
Distance - 60km long trek
Expense - approx 1500Rs (transportation, food)
*ADVANCE PAYMENT*
To cover advance reservation cost of train and bus shortlisted participants will have to pay an advance of 1500Rs (either cash deposit or online transfer - details will be given upon confirmation).
The registration for this trek and deadline for the advance payment will close in one week as availability of bus/train tickets would become a problem.
*WHAT TO CARRY*
1) Good walking shoes & a pair of sandals/cheppels as backup/walk through water
2) Small/compact (NOT large) back-pack to carry water, food and luggage
3) Blanket or sleeping bag
4) LED torch to get around at night
5) One extra set of clothes to sleep dry at night
6) Sun cap and cream (to protect from sun)
7) Three set of reusable PET bottles (filled with water)
8) Reusable bowl and spoon for dinner, tea, soup (no disposable ones)
9) Camera, fully charged batteries, memory card – optional
10) Sleeping mat
Food and transport will be taken care of by the organizers
*IMPORTANT*
Given the challenging trail it's ESSENTIAL to travel LIGHT - use a small/compact backpack. Any big/heavy backpack will make difficult for yourself.
http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/whats-a-ctc-trekhttp://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/what-to-carry-during-a-trekhttp://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/do-s-and-dont-s-during-a-trek?hl=en-GB&pli=1*ORGANIZER*
Peter - peter.vangeit@gmail,com, 9600004509
Note - admission is based on the organizer's discretion (attitude, fitness level, volunteering)