Into the Wild: Brahmagiri Trek

Destination: Thirunelly, Wayanad District, Kerala, India

Date(s): Oct 28 (Saturday) to Oct 30 (Monday), 2023

Cost: INR 3100/- (See inclusions & exclusions)

Registration: 👉 Click here 👈

Focal Point: Mysore (See itinerary)

Event Contact: 9841274429

Difficulty Level: Easy — Moderate

Event Type: Long Weekend Trek

Highlights:

• Vast expanse of grasslands & tropical sholas
• Majestic waterfalls and thick jungles
• A glimpse of wildlife in their natural habitat

Brahmagiri

At a towering height of 5275 ft, Brahmagiri hills are tucked between the states of Kerala and Karnataka. With Coorg on the north face and Wayanad on the south face, Brahmagiri is a trekker’s delight. A popular trek in Wayanad and one of the few which strikes a balance between awesome views and being first-time-trekker-friendly. The trek starts from the inspection bungalow of Thirunelly and traverses through the rugged and pristine paths to the top. The site is also famous for the Lord Vishnu temple.

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Iruppu Waterfalls

Early morning view of Nagarhole Tiger Reserve

Itinerary:

Oct 27 (Friday)

If you are joining us from Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, or other surrounding regions, there are various modes you can leverage to reach the meetup destination. Our team would be happy to help you with the travel arrangements from your locations.

By Rail:

This is the most economical and trusted mode of transportation in this region. There are daily trains from Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Hubli & Visakhapatnam to reach Mysore comfortably.

By Road:

There are regular buses plying to Mysore from Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore & North Karnataka.

By Air:

Mysore is well connected to all the major cities in the country from its airport.

Day 1: Oct 28 (Saturday)

09:30 AM Gather near Mysore railway station

09:45 AM Board a pre-booked vehicle for a road trip to Coorg & North Wayanad

12:00 PM Visit Iruppu waterfalls and other sites of interest along the way. Coorg has ample site-seeing destinations

05:00 PM Reach the mountain base & check into the homestay.

08:00 PM Dinner, fun activities, & sleep

Day 2: Oct 29 (Sunday)

05:30 AM Wakeup call

07:00 AM Breakfast and head to the base camp of Brahmagiri

08:00 AM Briefing and start the trek to Brahmagiri

Time & Difficulty: 3 hours with a moderate ascent

11:00 AM Reach the summit and soak in the nature

01:00 PM After clicking enough pics for social media pages, start the return trek

Time & Difficulty: 2.5 hours with an easy-moderate descent

04:00 PM Reach the base and head to the homestay

05:00 PM Visit Thirunelly Vishnu temple

07:00 PM Camp for the night

Day 3: Oct 30 (Monday)

04:30 AM Wakeup call

06:00 AM Ride to Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary

07:00 AM Take a glimpse of wildlife in their natural habitat

10:30 AM Finish the ride and catch the return transport to Mysore

03:00 PM Reach Mysore & bid goodbye to your new friends

Day 4: Oct 31 (Tuesday)

Reach your respective destinations through overnight train, bus, or air services

Expenses:

INR 3100/- (Mysore — Mysore)

INR 3500/- (Bangalore — Bangalore)

INR 4000/- (Hyderabad — Hyderabad)

For Hyderabad & Bangalore, the cost is quoted for traveling in a Sleeper Class Train. This would change if you prefer other modes of travel.

Inclusions:

• Private transportation from Mysore railway station to Coorg
• Entry ticket and permit for Brahmagiri trekking
• Other road transportation to commute between Brahmagiri, Temple, and Coorg
• Accommodation in a non-AC dormitory
• Services of an event management team

Exclusions:

• Food (Outsourced at restaurants as per individual preferences)
• Any kind of emergency evacuation charges
• Travel Insurance
• Anything that is not accounted for is an additional expense. Due to unforeseen reasons, the expense incurred will be shared equally if the costs overshoot the estimate (usually it doesn’t).

Cancellation:

• Before 45 days, 8% cancellation charges
• 45 days — 30 days, 12% cancellation charges
• 30 days — 15 days, 22% cancellation charges
• 15 days — 7 days, 50% cancellation charges
• Last 7 days, no refund

A participant can also transfer his/her slots to someone else. However, this option is subject to many factors, and its feasibility cannot be guaranteed always. Check with the event management team when such situations arise. Transfer of slots cannot be permitted during the last 5 days.

How to join?

• Submit the registration form with duly filled details
• Post-registration, you will be contacted by the event management team through your registered email for the payment process
• After payment acknowledgment, your slot will be reserved and the logistics will be arranged
• Heads up and other instructions regarding the event are shared over email building up to the event
• For any specific query related to the event, drop a note to POC. For any general queries, please write to cognoventure@gmail.com

Things to carry:

• Face mask
• Hand & surface sanitizer
• Photo identity (Govt. Issued)
• Vaccine certificate
• Backpack (40–60 L)
• Blankets
• Shoes with good grip
• Socks — 3 Pairs
• Comfortable light clothing — 2 Pairs
• Rain protection gears
• Torch/headlamp
• Toiletries
• Garbage bags to take back the trash with you
• Pair of lightweight slippers
• Water bottles — 2 liters
• Lunch

Optional:

• Windcheaters (As it may be cold)
• Refreshments/energy bars (to make new friends)
• Personal medicines
• Sun hat
• Camera (to make others jealous of what they missed)

Event guidelines:

1. Focal point of this event is Mysore. The above itinerary is designed for participants starting from any part of India and reaching Mysore.
2. We take utmost care to make your trip comfortable. However, things may sometimes change due to the weather and other factors. Please have an open mind towards changes and adjustments
3. Please understand India is still a developing country. Therefore, rural areas may be oblivious to corporate standards
4. Smoking, boozing, littering, and polluting water bodies are not permissible
5. Event organizer will carry a first aid kit that caters to the essentials. If you are susceptible to something, please reach out to the organizers before the event to manage things better
6. We urge you to notify the organizers immediately if you are unwell anytime between slot confirmation and the end of the event
7. We have carefully crafted safety protocols for the events adhering to the guidelines of MoHFW. We request everybody to follow them religiously
8. Event organizing team reserves the right to alter the course of an event in the interest of safety
9. CognoVenture team reserves the right to accept or reject a nomination in the interest of safety
10. Undesirable circumstances like natural disasters, bad weather, disease outbreaks, civil unrest, etc. are beyond the control of the CognoVenture team and no refund can be provided for such