Heading out to the open spaces and seeking the adventure that defines the spirit of the true survival may not be on the menu for all people. The few who like to do it and will do so live by a different set of rules – those defined by the call of the open spaces. Here are some spots you can go and explore when your spirit tells you to.
1.Nature Journey Day Summer Camp at Kolar
Event time: Wednesday, 12 April 2017 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Organised by: Nature Journey
Event place: Kolar (Nature journey), Bangalore
Cost: Rs 1,635
Age group: 9 years and above
Batches:
Batch 1: 12 April
Batch 2: 20 April
Batch 3: 28 April
Batch 4: 3 May
Batch 5: 11 May
Event details:
Pick up and drop: Opposite HSR Layout BDA Complex
7:00 AM Departure from HSR Layout
8:30 AM Reach Kolar Camp
8:30 – 9:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Adventure activities – 20 Rope activities
Rock climbing, Rappelling, Zipline
1:30 PM Lunch
2:30 PM Fun activities
5:00 PM Evening snacks
5:15 PM Departure for Bangalore
2.Medigeshi Fort Trek
Event time: Sunday, 9 April 2017 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Organised by: Basecamp Adventures
Event place: Pickup at HSR Layout BDA Complex, South Bangalore
Cost: Rs 1,300
Event details: The site is situated 125 km from Bangalore. This historical place has a rocky fort on top of a hill.
Itinerary:
6:00 AM Assemble at HSR BDA Complex
6:10 AM Leave the HSR Complex
7:30 AM Stop for breakfast; take packed lunch
9:00 AM Reach the Trek Point to start the trek.
12:00 PM Reach the top.
4:30 PM Reach back to base. Leave for Bangalore.
6:30 PM Reach Bangalore
3.Ramanagara (All Women) Day Camp
Event time: Saturday, 22 April 2017 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Organised by: Quest Adventures
Event place: Ramanagara, outside Bangalore
Cost: Rs 1,199
Event details: This is the Sholay movie shooting location. This attracts plenty of bird watchers and the hills resemble Hindu deities. This site is about 50 km from Bangalore.
Pickup and drop: Opposite HSR layout, BDA Complex
Schedule
Early morning: Reach Ramanagara camp site. Have breakfast.
After breakfast, enjoy activities such as rappelling, Jumaring, and Zipline.
Lunch after the adventure and then begin the trek to the Sunset point. Enjoy the sunset and return to the camp for High Tea.
Then, leave for Bangalore.
4.Nature Journey Night Camp at Kolar
Event time: Thursday, 6 April 2017 7:00 AM – 7 April 2017 6:00 PM
Organised by: Nature Journey
Event place: Kolar, outside Bangalore
Cost: Rs 3,466
Age group: 9 years and above
Pickup and drop: Opposite to HSR Layout BDA Complex
Event details:
Day 1
7:00 AM Leave the HSR Layout
8:30 AM Reach the camp
8:30 – 9:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Adventure activities
Rock climbing, rappelling, and Zipline
1:30 PM Lunch
2:30 PM Fun activities
4:15 PM Evening snacks
8:00 PM Bonfire and dinner
After dinner stay in the camp
Day 2
6:00 AM Begin the trek
8:30 – 9:30 AM Have breakfast
9:30 AM Adventure activities – 20 rope activities
1:30 PM Lunch
2:30 PM Fun based activities
3:15 PM Depart for Bangalore
You have seen the choices for trekking near Bangalore and made up your mind. So, get the backpack and set off into the open spaces to commune with nature. Enjoy yourself and keep walking.
