Ramanagara Sunrise Trek With Rappelling

This weekend encounter the rush of experience in Ramanagara, the birthplace of rock climbing. Located around 50km from Bangalore on the Bangalore_Mysore road, is one of the most sought after place for a snappy getaway. Lately, the less traversed routes and mesmerizing hills of Ramanagara is driving a great deal of attention from the adventure junkies around. Huge mountains, granites and boulders provide the perfect spot for activities like rock climbing, rappelling and trekking. This is not the only thing that makes this hill popular, Sholay the blockbuster Hindi movie was shot around Ramgiri, one of Ramanagara's hills and thus, earned its name Sholay hills.

 

The rocky terrain of Ramanagara on one side is surrounded by the reserve forest ranging to Magadi for the conservation of Asian Vultures. Apart from vultures, different birds and rare sightings of Indian bear and Leopards are noticed.

 

Night treks through the hills of Ramnagara unveils the mesmerizing beauty of the nature, as the brain's attention narrows down to specifics than the entire landscape. Watch the constellation above as you tread through the darkness into the peak, where time halts. Watch the bonfire soften the dampness of the cold night. Experience the thrill of Night Rappelling, which is sure to tick the adventurous bone.

 

Includes

• Transportation (from/to Bangalore)
• Sunrise trek
• Campfire
• Night Rappelling
• Sleeping Bag
• Breakfast

Itinerary

• 10:30 PM Pick up starts from Bangalore
• 01:00 AM Reach Ramanagara campsite (base) Tea break
• 04:00 AM Start activity (Night Rappelling, Trekking, Campfire)
• 06:30 AM Descend at dawn
• 08:00 AM Head to Ramanagara base, fresh up and have breakfast
• 08:30 AM Head back to Bangalore
• 10:30 AM Reach Bangalore

 

Things to carry

• Torch per person
• 2 litre water bottle per person
• Dry fruits, energy bar, chocolates, etc.
• Personal medication
• Warm jackets for the night
• Comfortable shoes with good grip
• Sunscreen/cap
• Backpack
• Camera (optional)

Pickup Points

• Marathahalli (10:30 PM) - Kala mandir
• Silk Board (11:00 PM) - Krishna Bhavan Restraunt
• BTM (11:10 PM) - A2B, Udupi Garden Bus stop
• Banashankari (11:30 PM) - Bus stop
• RR Nagar (11:50 PM) - Gopalan Arcade