Kotagiri is a hill station in Niligiris District situated at the height of 5,890 feet. Most of the trekking trails are unexplored in this region due to its connectivity to Nilgiri Range which is prohibited to outsiders by forest department. The pleasant weather and fluctuating temperatures add up to the beauty of this place. The trail starts in the tea estates and continues down the valley on the river - path to end at Mettupalayam - Kotagiri junction. The major attractions near Kotagiri include the Catherine Falls, Elk Falls, Doddabetta Peak and the Rangaswami Pillar. Catherine falls is the second highest waterfall in Nilgiri Mountains after Kolakambai Falls.
Tentative Schedule:
Friday
08:30 PM: Pick-up from BMC, Indiranagar
08:45 PM: Pick-up from New Shanthi Sagar Hotel, Domlur
09:00 PM: Pick up from Lifestyle, Magrath Road (Near Garuda Mall)
Saturday
06:00 AM: Reach Campsite - Freshen-up & Breakfast
08:30 AM: Start the trek
: Packed Lunch on the way
06:00 PM: Reach back homestay. Relax. Campfire
08:30 PM: Dinner
Sunday
06:30 AM: Wake up - Freshen-up
08:30 AM: Breakfast.
09:00 AM: Travel to Catherine Falls
09:00 PM : Reach Bangalore.
Note: Drop points will be the same as pick-up points
Inclusions:
* Non A/C Transport from Bangalore to Bangalore
* Accomodation
* 2 Breakfast
* 1 Lunch
* 1 Dinner
* Instuructor from BMC
* GST
* Basic First Aid support
* Trekking
Exclusions:
* Anything not mentioned above.
Suggested things to carry:
PACK LIGHT, CARRY ONLY WHAT IS NECESSARY
- Personal medication (if any)
- Sweaters (Suggested)
- Strong backpack (Preferably water proof)
- Fresh pair of clothes for two days.
- Toiletries.
- Mosquito Reppellent Cream
- Water bottles (at least 2 liters of water)
- A torch with new batteries (must in case of emergency)
- You can carry Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucose etc.)
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen.
- Camera (Optional)