One day Adventure Camp at Savandurga  - [2nd Oct, 2010]- Registration is Open

About the Place: Savandurga is a place with a fort on a lofty mountain, about 60 km from Bengaluru. The hill consists of two granite cliffs of 4000 feet tall and 13 kilometers (8 miles) in circumference , one called Bilibetta or white peak, another Karibetta or black peak.

It was a prominent place during the Hoysala rule. Over a period of time several rulers held this place. The hill fort on the top of the outcrop was erected in 1543 by Samanta Raya. It then came to Immadi Kempe Gowda of Bengaluru until 1728 when it was captured by the Raja of Mysore from whom it passed to Haider Ali. During the Anglo-Mysore Wars of the late 18th century, Savandurg was the most forbidding of all the Tippu's hill forts in the area and hitherto deemed impregnable. Nevertheless, British troops under Cornwallis commanded by Lt Col Stuart mounted a successful assault against the fort in December 21, 1791.

The entire area is covered by verdure and serene atmosphere. This region is famous for medicinal plants and shrub forest. This is a paradise for the climbing enthusiasts. Climbers can scale sheer rock faces enduring up to grade 7. It is also good for a day's trek and camping at the foothill.

 

Distance: From Bangalore: 60 km

Difficulty level: Moderate

Tentative Schedule:

 Saturday 2nd Oct, 2010:
 07:00AM  Pick up at Wind tunnel - Pizza Hut
07:15AM  Pick-up at Domlur - Shanthi Sagar
07:30AM  Pick up at Lifestyle - Margrath Road (near Garuda Mall) 
08:30AM  Have breakfast on the way
09:30AM  Reach base camp
10:00AM  Start trekking
11:00AM  Reach Caves and begin exploration
01:00PM  Back to camp
01:30PM  Have lunch
02:30PM  Start rope activities
               - Rappelling
               - River crossing
05:00PM  Start back to Bangalore
05:30PM  Tea/Coffee on the way

Note: Drop points will be the same as pick-up points.

Things to Carry:
- Personal medication (if any)
- One strong backpack
- Water bottles (enough to carry at least 2 liters of water)
- Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucon-D, etc).
- Shoes with good grip
- Full-armed, light-coloured clothing (optional)
- Camera.

Read thru Cancellation Policy page, just in case you have to cancel participation
Participation Fees: Rs. 900.00
 Above charges includes: Non-AC Transport, Breakfast, Lunch, Tea/Coffee & snacks, permission, safety and activity equipments, first aid, and instructors.

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

Bank Name

Axis Bank

Account Holder

Bangalore Mountaineering Club

Account Type

Saving

Bank Account Number

300010100030913

Branch

Marathahalli

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UTIB0000300

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

Payment options:

- You can visit above address to swipe the credit / debit card or pay by cash.
- You could deposit cash/ cheque in our Bank Account (see details above).
- Transfer funds online to the above Bank details.
- To save the hassle of driving all the way for payment, we have enabled facility of accepting credit card payment via phone. Call on 9902027262, Give your Credit Card details and receive authorization code which can be used as Transaction i.d. while registering for the event.
In order to pay by phone, we need your confirmation email in following format to accounts@bmcindia.org:
I <Name>, authorize Bangalore Mountaineering Club to charge Rs. <Amount> to my Credit card # <Last 4 Digits only> for <Event Name>.

Please transfer the Participation fees before you register.

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