HYDVENTURA: Trek to India's highest water fall < Kunchikal> and Kudlu Teertha Falls on June 7th and 8th

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Hi All,


Please Reply to v-su...@microsoft.com; hydvent...@infosys.com<mailto:v-su...@microsoft.com;%20hydven...@infosys.com> mail if interested.
Also, if you need a Sleeping Bag for same, it is available on rent (Rs. 50/day). Do mention your requirement, while sending the nomination.
Limited Number of SBs are available, on FCFS basis.
This trip is open for HYDERABAD, BANGALORE , MANGALORE, MYSORE, CHENNAI,PUNE.

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Hi Friends,

Hydventura is planning water fall trip over a span of 2 days (June 07th and 08th ) near Udupi Karnataka.

Kudlu Theertha waterfall is situated about 42 kms away from Udupi, amidst deep jungles of Western Ghats, close to Hebri town. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls by any standards. With a height of about 300 feet, it falls directly into a pond which is considered holy by local people, because, sages meditated here thousands of years ago. A visit to Kudlu Theertha will provide an opportunity to be with the nature.

Situated near the banks of river Sita, Kudlu falls is becoming more and more popular among trekkers. Kudlu falls is a very beautiful spot amidst the forest and mountains of Kudlu. Reaching Kudlu falls is not easy as one may have to walk their way through difficult terrain. It looks as if it is meant for the those who love trekking.

Some sources claim Kunchikal Falls, formed by Varahi River in the hill ranges of Agumbe as the tallest waterfall in India and is even taller than Jog Falls. Kunchikal Falls is a cascading waterfall near Agumbe in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka. It is the highest waterfall in India (1,493 feet). The river Varahi takes its birth at a height of 730 m in the Western Ghats at Hebbagilu, near Agumbe in Shimoga District. It joins the Arabian Sea near Kundapur. After a 25 Km initial run, this swift and powerful river falls 455 m in cascades to form the bellowing Kunchikal falls. R K Narayan’s classic tale ‘Malgudi Days’ was entirely shot here.

Kunchikal falls is not just higher than the famous Jog falls but is also surrounded by many other small waterfalls. The most important feature of these falls is, that they are primary source of hydroelectric projects operating in Karnataka. One can notice South Canara forest from here and also the beautiful Barkana falls.


The plan goes like this

Day1 : [Friday]

1. 18:00 hrs: Bus to Udupi.

Day 2: [Saturday]

1. 06:30 hrs: Reach Udupi.

2. 06:45 hrs: freshen up .

3. 07:00 hrs: Go to Hebri in booked vehicle.

5. 10:30 hrs: Start Trekking for Falls

6. 13:00 hrs: Spend good time at the falls and have Lunch there.

7. 14:00 hrs: Start Trekking to Hullikal.

8. 18:00 hrs: Reach there and prepare dinner.

9. 20:30 hrs: Sleep Gurrr... gurrrr..gurrrrrrrrr.

Day 3: [Sunday]

1. 06:00hrs: Wake up, freshen up.

2. 07:30 hrs: Have breakfast.

3. 08:00 hrs: Start to majestic Kunchikal falls .

4. 09:30 hrs: reach there and spend some time over there

5. 16:30 hrs: Have Lunch.

6. 12:30 hrs: Start to Shimoga/kundapaura/udupi.

7. 16:00 hrs: Reach Shimoga/kundapaura/udupi and board the train/bus .


Day 4: [Monday]

1. 06:00 hrs: reach your respective locations.




Things to carry:

1. Rucksack/ backpack, with rain cover.

2. Swimming costume…if you already have.

3. Plastic ground sheet/ foam mattress; a few plastic covers to keep items dry.

4. Slippers/ floaters for wearing in water sports/at night.

5. Torch. Also, 1 or 2 candles and matches (inside a waterproof cover).

6. Water Bottle min (2 lt)

7. Toilet kit

8. Camera/Binocular- OPTIONAL

9. First – Aid kit, any specific medicines you need.

10. Traveller’s/Swiss knife ..If you have one.

11. Carry Identification card.

12. Sleeping bag.


Note:

1. Pl. do not expect any luxury during the Trip. This is an exploratory trek(first time for us), and we expect things to go wrong.
2. No alcohol or loud music. Also we prefer non smokers.
3. Strictly no plastics to be thrown.
4. This Trip is open for Infosys and Non-Infoscions as well.
5. Last date for nomination is 30th MAY by 4:00 PM (Strictly). Amount should be transferred to the account number [will be sent once nominations are frozen]
6. The cost mentioned below is just an initial indicator, actual cost may vary from the mentioned one. We will circulate a actual expense sheet after the completion of activity, & set our accounts even as per the same.
7. In case of any doubts/queries, please reach out to me @ 9010476104 esp. before booking the bus.


Difficulty: Medium
Approximate cost of the Trip : Rs. /1500-(Udupi to kundapura) 4100(HYDERABAD-HYDERABAD)
Min no of folks: 20 Max no of folks: 30

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