Channayarandurga Trek

About The place: 

While driving on NH4 towards Tumkur, you will see lot of hills on 2 sides of the road. One is Channarayana Durga., This is one of hill top d

urga among the others. This fort on hill is built by Chikkappa Gowda who was palegara (The Local King) during the 17th Century, a feudal lord from Madhugiri. Later the fort fell into the hands of the Marathas. But in subsequent year’s control of the fort changed several times between Marathas and Mysore Wodeyars. The British took over the fort during third Mysore war and then abandoned it.. This fort is located around the madhugiri fort. The ideal trekking destination for all the trekker or adventures who stays around the Bangalore. Amazing way to get your fill of the adventure, and enjoy the breath-taking view of surrounding regions. The moderate trek is something that you must take whenever you are in Bangalore the trek to Channarayana Durga takes you to a hilltop in the small town of Tumkur. A heaven for all the trekking and rock climbing enthusiasts, this place is famous for the granite fort on the top which has seen several power struggles in the History. Once a stronghold of the Maratha Army, this fort at the height of 1,188 meters above sea level is just a 100 kms from Bangalore subsequent year’s control of the fort changed several times between Marathas and Mysore Wodeyars. The British took over the fort during third Mysore war and then abandoned it.

• Time Taken: ~3 Hiking Up and ~2 Descending Down 
• Trek Distance: ~3 KM
• Altitude: 1,188 meters
• Locality: Bangalore or Tumkur around  
• Difficult level: Moderate 
• Minimum Age: 10+ (Kids shall be accompanied by Parents or guardian)

1. Pick Up from at Bangalore (Last Pick up point) at sharp 05:00 pm
2. Reach to base Camp (Farmhouse)
3. Introduction to weincredibles team and fellow trekkers
4. Freshup and have Cupof Tea and Biscuits
5. Pitch the Tents ( Group Activities)
6. Cooking for dinner (Group Activities)
7. Dinner by 08:00 PM
8. Camp Fire and Music and goto sleep by 10:00 PM
9. Getup by 04:00 AM and Freshup
10. Have the cup of Tea and start to trek by 04:30 AM
11. Reach to summit by 06:30 AM
12. Start heading to Down by 07:30 AM
13. Reach to base camp by 10:00 AM
14. Have breakfast Idli and Vada 
15. Start heading to Bengaluru at 11:30 AM 
16. Head back and Bangalore and drop by reach at ~01:00 pm

• Drinking Water (2 Lit) 
• Personal medication (If any) 
• Small backpack to carry your essentials during the trek (Preferably water proof)
• Hiking shoes 
• Sun cap & Sunscreen
• Energy Bars & Snacks
• Power bank, Camera (Optional), Rain Coat (Highly Recommended) 
• Wearing the Full Sleeve hiking pants and Hiking T-Shirts would be preferable (Not mandatory ) 
• Sunglasses, Sunscreen.
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Required to know basic skills of Trekking

1. To and fro transport from Bangalore ( Non A/c Tempo Traveler/Mini bus )
2. 1 Tea breaks, 1Dinner, 1Breakfast
3. Trekking Permits
4. Parking fee
5. Outdoor Leader from weincredibles 

1. Lunch
2. Any kind of personal expense
3. Any kind of insurance
4. Any expenses arising out of unforeseen contingencies

1. Event Starts at 05:00 pm (Previous Day) and Ends at 02:00 pm (Next day)
2. Photographers are welcome

PLEASE NOTE:

1. WIC is not a NGO but a voluntary organization and everyone is expected to indulge in whatever tasks that arrive during the event.
2. WIC treks are full of adventures, such as indulge in Navigation, Map reading, Trial finding, Camp setting, Cooking, Building camp fire, etc...
3. As it takes lots of time and patience of WIC to make the Trek/Trip takes easily. Hence once registered then it money will not refunded.
4. If the trek is cancelled by organizer then full amount will be paid back.
5. First pay and then register to be considered for short listing. Short listing will be based on the trekking experience, volunteering preference and organizers feedback of the previous events with WIC if any. Confirmation is at organizers discretion. Paid participants will get full refund if not shortlisted.
   

We request you to go through the below Rules/ Instructions/Measures and follow them strictly. If you or your pavilion rider can’t obey the rules please do not come for the ride. 

1. Hiking Sticks, Not mandatory but if required for safety purpose then added Advantage.
2. Camera to capture the moments (Optional)