Trekking or Camping Checklist

Camping Checklist

Outdoor Basics Do not carry or consume narcotic drugs, cigarettes or alcohol Show respect to nature and fellow Trekkers and cooperate with each other Follow “Leave No Trace” policy, never throw or leave anything en-route or at camp area Collect all waste in the garbage bag & bring it back Do not shout, spit around, sing or use transistors or music systems Do not collect any souvenirs such as plants or animal parts Never consume any medicine without prescription Never hide any health related problems Inform the group if you are allergic to anything, or if you are sleepwalker or have phobias If lost, stay at the same spot and keep blowing the whistle at regular interval till the rescue party arrives Make cat-holes/pit to attend to nature call and cover it back with soil/snow Reach the destination well before dark Be independent, carry your own backpack Dress Code Wear comfortable light cotton trousers/pants/tracks Wear light full sleeve T-shirt to avoid tanning Wear only sneakers/sports/trekking shoes Hat/cap/bandanna to keep off sun burn Sweater/Jacket in winter Wind cheater/ Rain coat/Poncho during rains What to carry individually Carry a single Rucksack/Backpack Extra pairs of Socks, Undergarments, T-shirts, Trousers/Tracks, Towel Leech proof socks (during monsoon) Extra pair of Sandals/Slippers (do not wear during the trek) Water bottle at least 2 liter capacity Toiletries – Sun screen lotion, Soap, Toothpaste, Hair brush, Toilet paper, etc Garbage bags for collecting garbage back Take dry snacks like - Dry fruits, Chocolates Glucose & Electral packets Personal Medicines (as needed) Torch with batteries Binoculars & Camera Whistle Note pad and pen Sleeping bag & Sleeping mat Mosquito/Insect repellent Tobacco, Salt, etc, to ward off leeches during monsoon What to carry for the group First aid kit » Cotton Roll » Dettol/Savlon » Band-aids » Clean Cloth » Crepe Bandage » Antiseptic Ointments » Pain reliever/Balm » General Medicines  Scissors, Tweezers Can/Bottle opener Medium size knife/Army knife Rope length Match box, Lighter or Candles Tissue Paper Route- Map & Compass ID cards & Emergency contact details

Thadiyandamol trek Western Ghats

Trekking to Thadiyandamol was my second trek where we camped over night on the peak. First trek was to the Amedikallu near dharmastala.

As i saw 15 & 16 th OF AUG 2009 were holiday i called up all of my trek group (8 members :srikanth,thejes,vinay,venu,vijay,vinayak,girish & myself)and finalised the place booked a tempo traveler.

we all assembled in srikanths home @ 10:30 on 14th night so that no pick up which usually takes time in Bangalore trafic. we started at around 11:30 and were out of city by 12:00 and headed towards Virajpet (via Mysuru - Hunsur - Gonikoppal from Bengaluru) and then took Madikeri road from Virajpet. Kakkabe was the place we knew then inquired the root to thadiyandamole. we reached there by morning 7:00 as our drive took a nap in between.

Then the real trek started after finishing morning work!! its good to see the greenery all round u after a busy week in the work place. we took precaution for the leaches as it was the rainy season. Applied "sunna or chuna" some also applied salt on to the feet and above the socks. Starting point of trek is the school , up to 1.5 km there is estate road after that when we could see the peak path become bit tough .so our pace got slowed.



The way is clear throughout the climb, there is no chance of getting lost. By around 11:00 AM we reached the small patch of jungle which marks the 70% completion of the climb and where v need to be careful about leaches as its very good place for the leaches to camouflage there presence. I say this because by the time we all came out of this jungle, each one of us had leaches on our shoes.



Last stretch of climb was really beautiful as we were moving in mist which gave the heavenly feeling. by around 1:00 pm we were on the peak . Enjoyed the rest of the day through the night with 2 packed meals and the camp fire. Building a fire took lot of effort and the skills of the "Bear grills". After the unbelievable and unparalleled sunrise we packed our backpacks to climb down. climbing down hardly takes 3 hours.









"According to me its a must see place"