The origin of Nagala, April 23-24
Pradeep Pachigolla
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The origin of Nagala, April 23-34
Pradeep Pachigolla
Pradeep Pachigolla
Pradeep Pachigolla
Pradeep Pachigolla
of Nagala, conquered the 820m central peak, swam in pools and after
28km of trek, back to Chennai on early monday morning at 3 AM!
Pics coming up soon!
>>>> (entry of the less known Eastern stream)
>>>>
>>>> The trek is around 30km long over 2 day duration. The trail starts at
>>>> 100m altitude and gradually climbs till 800m, after which it descends
>>>> again
>>>> very gradually till 100m. The ascend and descend of the central peak
>>>> will be
>>>> very steep. The trek will be tough due to the hot summer climate. There
>>>> is
>>>> drinkable water in the streams during most of the 2 days except near
>>>> the
>>>> central peak where there would be no water for 3-4 hours. Plan is to
>>>> take a
>>>> maximum of 25 experienced trekkers. Candidates will be admitted based
>>>> on
>>>> their recent active trekking record within or outside CTC as well as
>>>> their
>>>> volunteering attitude during earlier completed treks to compose the
>>>> fittest
>>>> team for this mission.
>>>>
>>>> (view from the central 800m peak on the entire Nagala range)
>>>>
>>>> Terrain will be very tough - no pre-existing trail, dense jungle, steep
>>>> climbs, rocks and boulders, crossing streams and gorges, hot tropical
>>>> climate and limited drinking water, possible wildlife encounters and
>>>> more.
>>>>
>>>> Minimize your luggage - this is a minimum luggage/maximum pace trek -
>>>>
>>>> 1) Good walking shoes & a pair of cheppels to move around in streams
>>>> and
>>>> the camping site.
>>>> 2) Small/compact back-pack to carry water, food + essentials only
>>>> 3) Blanket or Sleeping bag
>>>> 4) LED torch for night trekking and campsite
>>>> 5) One extra set of clothes to sleep dry at night
>>>> 6) Sun cap and cream
>>>> 7) Three reusable PET bottles, bowl and spoon
>>>> 8) Fully charged camera
>>>> 9) Sleeping mat
>>>>
>>>> (the scenic picnic pool deep inside Nagala)
>>>>
>>>> Food and transport will be taken care of by the organizers
>>>>
>>>> *MUST READ*
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/whats-a-ctc-trek
>>>> http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/what-to-carry-during-a-trek
>>>> http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/do-s-and-dont-s-during-a-trek?hl=en-GB&pli=1
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *ORGANIZERS*
>>>>
>>>> Pradeep - pnvpr...@gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Name * Peter Van Geit
>>>>
>>>> Mobile * 9600004509
>>>>
>>>> Email * peter....@gmail.com
>>>>
>>>> Coming from * Adyar, Anna Nagar, Bangalore
>>>>
>>>> Joining at * Where/when will you be joining (ladies can request for
>>>> pick up if required)
>>>>
>>>> - TIDEL - 3am
>>>> - Madhya - 3:10am
>>>> - Guindy - 3:20am
>>>> - Koyambedu - 3:40am
>>>> - Nagalapuram - 5am
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I can bring along * Fuel cost will be shared.
>>>>
>>>> - None
>>>> - Car
>>>> - Bike
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Which difficult or moderate trek(s) have you completed in recent times
>>>> + provide the names of core members in case of CTC treks * Provide
>>>> details on trek duration, difficulty, terrain, distance, etc.
>>>>
>>>> Describe in detail on your active contributions during previous treks *
>>>> Only
>>>> active volunteers are considered in CTC
>>>>
>>>> Littering/polluting, smoking, consuming alcohol and anti- social
>>>> behavior are strictly prohibited during the trek. * Plastics, bottles,
>>>> food packing, etc should not be thrown. Water in mountain streams should
>>>> not
>>>> be polluted using shampoo or soaps.
>>>>
>>>> - I agree
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Disclaimer - Trekking involves inherent dangers including climbing
>>>> over
>>>> rocks, crossing deep water streams, possible wildlife encounters. CTC
>>>> and
>>>> its organizers are not responsible for any accidents or injuries during
>>>> the
>>>> trek. CTC and Organizers are not responsible for any loss or damage to
>>>> personal property. The participant agrees to take full responsibility on
>>>> the
>>>> above *
>>>>
>>>> - I agree to join on my own responsibility (disclaimer needs to be
>>>> signed while joining)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Contact Number (in case of emergency) This number could be your home
>>>> Landline or parent's/Spouse's mobile number
>>>>
>>>> Blood Group (in case of emergency) B +Ve
>>>>
>>>> Additional comments, toughts
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