> CTC 2nd birthday trek #13 - Venkatagiri, Feb 20-21

> Source Wikipedia -

> Venkatagiri trekking trail is still in wraps and untouched, not yet a
> regular destination for the trekkers. You need to trek up hill to reach the
> Venkatagiri Peak. Venkatagiri Hills trek is close to the Tirupati. The hills
> are almost parallel to Tirmula hills.

> Palem Kota is the base. There is a fort like structure atop which is
> believed to be built by robbers for keeping their stolen money and gold. On
> the summit, there is also a small temple structure perched on cliff. The
> summit provides you a spectacular view of the surrounding. The trekking path
> is covered with small to medium sized pebbles, and you pass through thick
> thorny bushes, beautiful mountains, steep rocky mountains and waterfalls.

> See the fort on top of the peak below -

> Organizer - Peter
> peter.vang...@gmail.com

> SUMMARY
> Objective - climb the mysterious Venkatagiri hills in search for hidden
> gold
> Terrain – steep climb, rocky trail, dense bushes
> Difficulty – moderate+
> Duration – Saturday early morning till Sunday late evening, 1 night camping
> on hill top
> Distance - 3 hours North of Chennai, around 15km trek
> Transportation - own vehicles (cars, bikes)
> Expense - around 700Rs (shared petrol, food, ...)

> AGENDA
> Assemble Saturday 4am near TIDEL PARK main entrance
> Pick up people along route (see pickup points below)
> Drive along NH5, N205 towards Renigunta and further North

> PICKUP POINTS:
> (be present 15 minutes early - we do NOT wait for latecomers)
> TIDEL Park, Taramani– 4am
> Guindy circle (Hotel Le Meridien) - 4:20am
> Koyambedu (Natan Cafe just after the exit of Koyambedu public bus stand) -
> 4:40am

> PICKUP ROUTE:

> http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=1007958952061...

> MUST CARRY LUGGAGE:
> All participants must carry following items:

> Good walking shoes
> 3 PET bottles filled with drinkable water
> medium sized back-pack to carry luggage, food, water
> sleeping mat & blanket or sleeping bag
> LED torch
> One extra set of clothes for return
> Sun cap and sunscreen
> Food will be taken care by organizers
> VERY IMPORTANT: travel as light as possible as the trail involves an uphill
> climb

> What's a CTC trek?
> http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/whats-a-ct...

> What to carry?

> http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/what-to-ca...

> Do's and dont's

> http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/do-s-and-d...
> --
> Peter Van Geit
> Dare to create your own path rather than follow existing trails
> http://www.google.com/profiles/peter.vangeit

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> Arpit Sharma
> Varun Loiwal

> On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 3:42 AM, Peter Van Geit <peter.vang...@gmail.com>wrote:

>> For all those who are unable to join the previous 12 treks. Difficulty
>> level moderate+.
>> Register here<http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHlabk9iOXJFUjNBb0FBZ...>

>> CTC 2nd birthday trek #13 - Venkatagiri, Feb 20-21

>> Source Wikipedia -

>> Venkatagiri trekking trail is still in wraps and untouched, not yet a
>> regular destination for the trekkers. You need to trek up hill to reach the
>> Venkatagiri Peak. Venkatagiri Hills trek is close to the Tirupati. The hills
>> are almost parallel to Tirmula hills.

>> Palem Kota is the base. There is a fort like structure atop which is
>> believed to be built by robbers for keeping their stolen money and gold. On
>> the summit, there is also a small temple structure perched on cliff. The
>> summit provides you a spectacular view of the surrounding. The trekking path
>> is covered with small to medium sized pebbles, and you pass through thick
>> thorny bushes, beautiful mountains, steep rocky mountains and waterfalls.

>> See the fort on top of the peak below -

>> Organizer - Peter
>> peter.vang...@gmail.com

>> SUMMARY
>> Objective - climb the mysterious Venkatagiri hills in search for hidden
>> gold
>> Terrain – steep climb, rocky trail, dense bushes
>> Difficulty – moderate+
>> Duration – Saturday early morning till Sunday late evening, 1 night
>> camping on hill top
>> Distance - 3 hours North of Chennai, around 15km trek
>> Transportation - own vehicles (cars, bikes)
>> Expense - around 700Rs (shared petrol, food, ...)

>> AGENDA
>> Assemble Saturday 4am near TIDEL PARK main entrance
>> Pick up people along route (see pickup points below)
>> Drive along NH5, N205 towards Renigunta and further North

>> PICKUP POINTS:
>> (be present 15 minutes early - we do NOT wait for latecomers)
>> TIDEL Park, Taramani– 4am
>> Guindy circle (Hotel Le Meridien) - 4:20am
>> Koyambedu (Natan Cafe just after the exit of Koyambedu public bus stand) -
>> 4:40am

>> PICKUP ROUTE:

>> http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=1007958952061...

>> MUST CARRY LUGGAGE:
>> All participants must carry following items:

>> Good walking shoes
>> 3 PET bottles filled with drinkable water
>> medium sized back-pack to carry luggage, food, water
>> sleeping mat & blanket or sleeping bag
>> LED torch
>> One extra set of clothes for return
>> Sun cap and sunscreen
>> Food will be taken care by organizers
>> VERY IMPORTANT: travel as light as possible as the trail involves an
>> uphill climb

>> What's a CTC trek?

>> http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/whats-a-ct...

>> What to carry?

>> http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/what-to-ca...

>> Do's and dont's

>> http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/do-s-and-d...
>> --
>> Peter Van Geit
>> Dare to create your own path rather than follow existing trails
>> http://www.google.com/profiles/peter.vangeit

> --
> Peter Van Geit
> Dare to create your own path rather than follow existing trails
> http://www.google.com/profiles/peter.vangeit