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Feb 01: BMC's Day Trek to Madhugiri

Day Trek to Madhugiri - [1st Feb 2009]
Photos from past BMC trek

One of the well-known fort hills of the State is Madhugiri in Tumkur district, which has the distinction of being the biggest monolith in the whole of Asia .

A fort was built around 1678 during the reign of Raja Hera Gowda. According to historical records, this was further fortified by Hyder Ali, taken over in succession by Marathas and again by Tipu before becoming a part of the erstwhile Mysore empire. Though the historical significance has faded with time, it is today a fascinating tourist spot enticing trekkers and climbers.

To climb the hill that climbs up a height of 3930 feet, walk through the entrance from the east between the buildings housing government offices and a series of well laid wide steps leading to the top. Several circular bastions on the way, provide place for rest, apart from a great view of the town below.

The most thrilling part of the climb is a steep section just below the top where small ledges have been carved to serve as footholds. With the wind trying to below you off, you feel greatly relieved to overcome this stretch.

On the summit is a temple of Gopalakrishna which is ruined but the circular granaries which were used to store ragi, oil and ghee are intact. It is well worth spending some time at the top looking at the smaller hills around and fields in the villages below. But the solitude is broken by the honking of buses below.

Tentative Schedule:

16th Nov 2008:

6:30AM Depart from Symphony Theater, MG Road, Bangalore
9:00AM Have breakfast on the way and pack lunch.
10:00AM Start Trekking on Madhugiri Fort
02:00PM Start trekking down
05:00PM Depart to Bangalore.

Things to Carry:
1. Min 3 liters of Water each
2. Snacks, Juice packs etc.
3. Hat, sunscreen lotion, sunglasses.
4. Personal medication

Read thru Cancellation Policy page, just in case you have to cancel participation.

Important points to be noted before registering

Participation Fees: Rs. 500.00
Above charges includes: Transport, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, Evening Snacks, First aid kit, safety gears, guide, permission charges and miscellaneous.

For any clarification email me at neeraj @ bmcindia.org, after 6pm you can call me at 9980761262/9341961262

Bank Name Axis Bank

Account Holder Bangalore Mountaineering Club

Account Type Saving

Bank Account Number 300010100030913

Branch Marathahalli

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BMC Office Address
No, 69, K. R. Garden, 3rd Main,

Bank colony, Murgeshpalya,
Vimanapura Post, Bangalore - 560017

Airport Road -> ISRO office Signal - > Wing Tunnel Road -> Left turn from Airport compound wall -> Left turn to KR Garden 3rd Main -> Left hand side 3rd House.
See MAP for detailed route

- You can visit above address to swipe the card. OR
- To save the hassle of driving all the way for payment, we have enabled facility of accepting payment via phone. Call one of the phone number (9341961262 / 9980761262 / 9902027262), Give your Credit Card details and done. Do not forget to ask for Transaction Ref No.
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"A good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving." -- Lao Tzu

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