About the Place: Avani is famous for the Sita temple situated on a hill. This temple is one of the few temples dedicated to Sitadevi in India. It is also known as the Gaya of the south and has ancient temples known as the Ramalingeshwara, Lakshmaneshwara, Bharateshwara and Shatrugneshwara, dating back to the period of the Nolamba Dynasty. It has been told that Sitadevi gave birth to her twin children Lava-Kusha here. Even today the room where Sita gave birth to her children exists.The war between Sri Rama and his sons Lava & Kusha was happened in this village. The place is very near (About 9 km) to Mulabaagilu (Taluk head quarters) in Kolar District.
 

Distance: From Bangalore: 90kms
Difficulty level: Easy - Moderate
Route: Bangalore – Kolar - Avani
Trek distance : 7-8kms. (Both way)
Average Temperature: Min 20 Deg & Max 32 Deg C
 

Tentative Schedule: 7th Jan 2012
06:30AM - Start from Wind Tunnel Road.
06:45AM - Pickup from New Shanti sagar, Domlur.
07:00AM – Pickup from Lifestyle - Margrath Road (Near Garuda Mall)
09:30AM - Reach Base. Start treking up
               Reach the peak, Lunch, rest, explore.         
05:00PM – Start climbing down.
06:00PM – Depart to Bangalore
08:00PM – Reach Bangalore

 

To Carry: 
- Personal medication (if any) 
- Day bag back
- Water bottles (enough to carry at least 2 liters of water)
- A torch with new batteries. (must in case of emergency)
- Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucon-D, etc).
- Rain gear.
- Camera.

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

Important points to be noted before registering

Participation Fees: Rs. 900.00
Above charges includes: Transport, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, Evening Snacks, First aid kit, safety gears, guide, permission charges and miscellaneous.

For any clarification email us at team @ bmcindia.org or call on 9902027262.
 

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Account Holder	Bangalore Mountaineering Club
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Bank Account Number	300010100030913
Branch	Marathahalli
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