Archive for 'Day outings'
Trekking in Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta
Posted on 23. Nov, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
Bilikal Rangaswamy betta is a stone’s throw away from Bangalore in comparison to other hills. It’s located close to Kanakapura, which is around 50 km from Bangalore. The hill stands tall at 3,000. It’s part of Eastern Ghats, and is covered with shrub forest. There is a shrine at the hilltop devoted to Lord Rangaswamy. Temple [...]
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Trekking in Bheemeshwari
Posted on 23. Nov, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
Bheemeshwari is a perfect blend of Adventure Sports, adrenalin rush, natural splendours. It is bounded by beautiful valleys and a number of rivers and streams crisscross the undulating terrain. The surrounding forest area houses a large number of Indian Wildlife Species. While trekking, if you are lucky enough, you can spot deer. There are a number [...]
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Why Outbound is a must for new hires
Posted on 22. Nov, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
Why Outbound is a must for new hires orientation program As little kids in school, don’t we all recollect how excited and happy we used to get the moment we were informed of an upcoming excursion outing, somewhere far away from our monotonous classrooms? A new found energy rushes through us on the thought of [...]
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Trekking in Jaramadagu
Posted on 22. Nov, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
The Jaramadagu waterfall is located in the North of Chikkaballapu inside the forest area of Ketenajhalli. The Jarmadagu water plummets down from a height of 90 feet amidst five mountains—Nandagiri, Skandagiri,Brahmagiri, Divyagiri and Vishnugiri. In the monsoon season, Jarmadagu water cascading down a rock, surrounded by greenery, is a sight to behold. The roar and [...]
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BR Hills WildLife Sanctuary
Posted on 14. Nov, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
B.R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is nestled in the eastern most edge of the Western Ghats, and lies in the midst of Western and the Eastern Ghats, proving an important link between the two Ghats. In 1974, this sanctuary was established on an area of 322.4 sq. km. Later, in the year 1987, it was extended to [...]
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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by Abhishek.
It’s nestled in the lofty hills of the Western Ghats. Kallahathigiri, the highest peak (1875 m) of the sanctuary, towers over the whole area. The perennial river Bhadra slithers through the terrains, and thus the name of the sanctuary. There is a popular local saying, “If the bamboo swings to the voice of the wind and [...]
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Kayaking in Bheemeshwari
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by Abhishek.
Bheemeshwari is a perfect weekend getaway, and is a concoction of natural beauty, serenity, adventure sports, and trekking trails. The small town is located, in between the Shivasamudra falls and Mekedatu falls, on the banks of river Cauvery. One of the ideal destinations for eco-tourism, the town is surrounded by verdant forests that house an incredible [...]
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Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by Abhishek.
Attiveri Reservoir was created as a result of the dam built on Tayawwanahalla in the village of Attiveri. The abundance of aquatic life attracted many birds to the reservoir—both migratory and native. Therefore, the place was developed into a bird sanctuary. The area surrounding the reservoir has riverine and deciduous forests. One can trek up [...]
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Angling in Kadanga Kakkabe
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by Abhishek.
Kakkabe is located about 50 km from Coorg and is bounded by lush green forests and coffee plantations. Thadiyendamol peak towers over the area. This picturesque hamlet is known for its honey production—the largest producer of honey in Southeast Asia. You can visit honey farms here, and also go for trekking in the rainforest. One of the [...]
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Angling in kaveri coorg
Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by Abhishek.
The magnificent river Cauvery (Kaveri) originates from the Brahmagiri Hill in the Western Ghats in Coorg district. It’s a hotspot for angling, and frequented by anglers from all over the world. The Cauvery River harbours the finest game fish Mahseer, which is the prized catch here. However, you can’t take your catch home. According to stipulations, all [...]
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What treks to choose while on a team outing
Posted on 09. Nov, 2011 by Abhishek.
What treks to choose while on a corporate team outing? For seasoned hard core trekkers, the tougher and more rugged the trekking trail is, the more they love it as such challenges are what give them the real adrenaline rush that they seek for. But, when it comes to trekking while on team outings, there [...]
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