What
We are going on a hike to this pond next to a hill in a Ramangara. It's an easy hike!
The easy variation is about 3.36 km of mellow trail. The main hill stands to our right with forest on the other side, ending at a pond where we'll rest and eat under a shaded tree.
But for those of you who want a bit of challenge we will explore a hill nearby and the surrounding forest dotted with seasonal streams. ⛈️ But if it rains we stay off the steep rocky sections and stick to the easy path.
We will hike in this area with several trails (take a look at these three trails: main hilltop, pond & neighbouring hill)
Itinerary
- 6:00 AM: Start from Bengaluru
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast stop on the way
- 8:15 AM: We'll start hiking
- 9:30 AM: We'll reach the pond, and swim/spend time near it
- 2:00 PM: Have lunch; eat food/beverages we've carried
- 4:00 PM: Reach the trailhead, and we'll start heading back to Bengaluru
You will reach home depending on where you stay in Bengaluru, traffic and the vehicle you're in.
Inclusions
- 🧭 Safety and guidance on the trail
- 🗓️ Shreshth will help with planning transport/coordinating carpool
- 🛟 1 life jacket for anyone who wants to chill in the pond (have to take turns)
Exclusions
- Breakfast
- Transport (we carpool and share fuel + toll costs though)
Transport
- We either carpool or use public transport (train or bus)
- If carpooling we share fuel + toll costs to the person getting their car
Public Transport
- Some of us will go by train (if there aren't enough cars)
- So from SBC to RMGM
- Any super fast train in the morning. Here are a few. We will try to catch the earliest.
- 16591 HAMPI EXPRESS SBC 06.00 RMGM 06.45
- 12785 KCG MYS SBC 06.35 RMGM 07.19
- 16235 TN MYSURU EXP SBC 07.15 RMGM 08.00
- We get the tickets from the vending machines on the left just before we enter the station
- From RMGM station we take an auto to the trailhead. That's about 15 minutes away.
What to wear
- 👕 Comfortable t-shirt
- 👖 Full-length (hiking) trousers
- 🥾 Good grippy shoes
What to carry
- 🥛 2-3 liters of water in reusable water bottles
- 🍲 Carry snacks/food you'd to eat for lunch
- 🧂 Electrolytes (ORS/Fast&Up/Salt+Lemon)
- 🧢 Sunhat
- 🕶️ Sunglasses
- 🧥 Rainwear
- 🏊♀️ Swimwear (+towel) [optional]
- 🎒 All of the above should fit in one backpack