Dear CTCians, Here is a trek on a Weekday. For all those who have been drooling at the beautiful photos of Nagala - the crystal clear water pools, streams, forests and rocky outcrops, but not been able to enjoy them because you are not free weekends. A rare event just for you - a CTC trek on a weekday - Tuesday, July 21st. (An option of Monday 20th July is also indicated in case this is a more convenient day for more people).
ORGANIZERS: Vinod Hari: m:9841048949
SUMMARY
Type - Easy to Medium. (First timers and family members of regular trekkers, Children accompanied by parents are welcome). Option to make it tougher for a select few if some of the group members seems capable(but that would be solely the organisers' decision).
Duration - 1 day - Tuesday early morning till late evening
Distance - 2 hours North of Chennai, 6 to 8 km 1 way walk to the first pool.
Transporation - own (cars)
Expense - around Rs 500Rs (shared petrol, food, ...) - Pay advance Rs 500 at the pickup point, difference will be settled by the end of the day
AGENDA
Start at 4:45 am from TIDEL PARK
Pick up people along route (see pickup points below)
Reach Nagalapuram hills entry point village by 8.00. Have breakfast prior to trek.
Walk through to the temple and reach the first waterfall near the temple. Climb the steep rockface and thereafter walk along the stream, taking the pools along the way, till 1 pm.
Enjoy the splendid views of Eastern Ghats, enjoy the pool and the waterfall, take pictures, have lunch.
Start the return trip at 3:00 pm.
Reach the cars before sunset - target 6 pm
Return to Chennai
Please reach the pickup points 15 minutes before start time. We will be unable to wait for latecomers - to ensure the trip is enjoyable to all.
PICKUP POINTS:
TIDEL Park, Taramani - 4:45am
Madya Kailash - 4:50am
Guindy circle - 5:00am
Koyambedu - 5:15am
PICKUP ROUTE:
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LUGGAGE:
http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/what-to-carry-during-a-trekGood walking shoes, a pair of sandals to walk through water
Small back-pack to carry water, food, shoes / sandals
1 liter of water per person in a re-usable bottle
One extra set of clothes (to be left in the cars)
Sun cap and cream
LED torch - to use in case of emergencies during the return trip
Camera and some cash
Food will be taken care of by us