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Exploratory Hike and Swim
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Exploratory Hike and Swim

๐Ÿ“†   Saturday, 24 Jan 2026
๐Ÿ“   Kanakapura

What

DIY exploratory hike in a forest near Kanakapura.

We will explore a route to the top of a new hill. And swim in the lake at the base after.

Fun Lunch and chill in water

In addition to exploring a new trail we will also eat lunch ๐Ÿฒ on the trail and chill in water ๐ŸŒŠ

Price

Premium members get a full refund if they show up.

Eligibility

This is for you if you:

  • have basic fitness with the ability to walk 3-4 kms on easy-moderate terrain.

Itinerary

  • 6:00 am - Start from Bangalore
  • 7:00 am - ๐Ÿฅฃ Breakfast en route
  • 8:30 am - Reach trailhead and kickoff the exploration with a short briefing
  • 12:30 pm - ๐Ÿงญ Explore till 1 pm and find a spot to prepare lunch.
  • 01:30 pm - ๐Ÿ  Rest or chill in the water.
  • 4:00 pm - Start heading back to the city
  • Based on traffic you'll reach home around 6:00 pm

Transport

  • We carpool so we share fuel + toll costs with the people getting their vehicle(s)

Inclusions

  • ๐Ÿงญ Safety and guidance on the trail
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Shreshth will carry cooking equiment + fuel

Exclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Transport (we carpool and share fuel + toll costs though)
  • Lunch on the trail

Checklist

What to wear

  • ๐Ÿ‘• Comfortable t-shirt
  • ๐Ÿ‘– Full-length (hiking) trousers
  • ๐Ÿฅพ Good grippy shoes

What to carry

  • ๐Ÿฅ› 2-3 liters of water in reusable water bottles
  • ๐Ÿฒ Dry Snacks/Fruits for the trail
  • ๐Ÿง‚ Electrolytes (ORS/Fast&Up/Salt+Lemon)
  • ๐Ÿฑ Packed lunch (or something to quickly cook)
  • ๐Ÿด Spork/spoon+fork
  • ๐Ÿงข Sunhat
  • ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ Sunglasses
  • ๐Ÿงฅ Rainwear
  • ๐Ÿฉฑ๐Ÿฉณ Swimwear + towel for time in water
  • ๐Ÿ’ต Cash
  • ๐ŸŽ’ All of the above should fit in one backpack

Communication and coordination

You'll receive the link to a WhatsApp group to coordinate logistics after signing up for this hike!

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