It was on 27th May when our dreams turned into real of trekking at Narasimha parvata, lying in range of Agumbe and Sringeri. Initially it is proposed through Haridwarna – The Greens and response was quick and enthusiastic with 22 participants. Due to count restrictions it is reduced to 12 a short and sweet.
The arrangements and information regarding the place were prepared earlier with help of Mr. Timmappa / Krishnappa a local guide at agumbe (9483496142 BSNL) and we left the Bengaluru at around 2200 Hrs starting at Rajajinagar with pickup at Ring road Jn, Jalahalli cross and Nelamangala Toll. The team composed with some experienced, some new comers and ranging from student to MBA Graduate.
28th May 2011
We reached a silent agumbe bus stand around 0600 hrs and tried to call Mr. Timmappa on his mobile confirming our arrival. As suggested by him we had our breakfast at hotel in agumbe bus stand and reached guide’s house around 3-4 kms from bus stand enroute sringeri. (Take deviate to right at signpost Barkana falls) after 1 km from agumbe bus stand to reach guide house (Belandur).
Participants refreshed themselves, distributed the packing’s and prepared to go on after a brief about do and don’t during the trial. It was a quick trial about 2-3 hrs to the barkana falls where we had our lunch and drinks and had a quick view of the falls and bathing in the same. Our journey continued and the lunch we had were heavy atleast for some participants.
The trial hereafter is little tricky as we do not have a clear landmark of the route. At some extent the guide himself had a confused and missed track. Thanks for the no-rain day. Even in absence of rain the leeches had a fair buffet particularly with the newcomers. The finding of leeches could be identified only after it had a good satisfied enough blood from the victim. The best example from our team is Mr. Santosh and Mr. Nagaraj. By the time of clearing of 2-3 leeches it would have attracted 6-8 leeches instantly. Good we had enough snuff to get rid of leeches.
Enroute we do not find any water sources until the target camp and even at camp we have two cradles like water tank which will be stagnant water but pure if utilized properly.
At the day 1 end the plan was to prepare noodles. More votes came against it. Instantly it is converted to noodle soup which is hot and tasty enough for the tired souls. Later rice had boiled and the same converted to Iyengar’s Puliogare.
During the preparation we had little introduction’s to each other and about their experiences and other stuff.
GOOD NIGHT.
29th May 2011
Early morning around 0600 hrs everyone had refreshed and we had bread jam, pickles, vegetables etc enough to our breakfast and high spiriting Black Tea (Masala Tea with sugar and no milk) which had a great feedback.
Around 0900 Hrs with a group photo at the peak we started descending towards Kigga (A small town appx 12 kms from sringeri. Kigga is known for RishyaShringa Temple). We reached the destination around 1030 Hrs and with 15 relaxations we had our vehicle in which we reached Sirimane Falls (small but relaxing water falls particularly for us – trekkers).
Refreshed and reached sringeri around 1230 hrs. Visited the temple and witnessed the great food and Good GudBud Icecream (Suggested by Sanjay) and started towards Bengaluru.
Reached well-in-time to Bengaluru. 2300 Hrs was the Last drop of the participant.
Participants:
Sridhar Padaki
Sanjay Padaki
Ajay Padaki
Prasanna Bhat
Vishwesh
Santosh Varadaraju
Suresh kumar
Leela Krishnan
Chandra shekara
Venkatesh
Ramachandra
Nagaraj Srinivasaih
Reference Link: http://trekwiki.wetpaint.com/page/Narasimha+Parvatha
http://www.grex.org/~ranga/narasimhaparvatha/index.html
Approximate Cost / Head: 1100.00
Memorable Events: Funny, Happy, Sad etc participants can add here:
1: EAST Ramachandra
2: Santosh Blood Donation Camp.
3: Ramachandra Happy of seeing the House at top.
4: Vasanta Geeta.
