Kondaveedu Fort is to be found at a distance of 25 km from Guntur. It was built during the rule of the Reddy kings. Located on a hilltop, this historical fort offers around 21 structures to be seen. There are also many temples, residential structures, pillared halls and the entrance gate ways worth seeing here. The panoramic view from the summit is awe inspiring and is ideal for trekking. The Gopinatha Temple and Kathulabave at the foothill are other major attractions of Kondaveedu.

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Guthikonda Caves, Guthikonda
Located near to Karampudi, about 38 kilometers from Narasaraopet, the Guthikonda Caves is set in the midst of thick forest. The caves are Guthikonda Caves one of the most magnificent natural beauties of the region. The charm of these ancient caves lies in the fact that maharishis and saints meditated in the caves. The Guthikonda Caves is popularly known as the Dakshina Kasi. The most interesting part of the Guthikonda Caves is the well known Guthikonda Bilam. It is believed that these caves were the residing place for people belonging to the prehistoric age.

When: 31 Oct - 01 November ( start on evening 8:30 pm of 30th October 2009, return on 2nd Nov Morning)
Where : Kondaveedu Fort and Guthikonda Caves Trek - Guntur
Rating: Moderate to moderately difficult
Cost: Rs 1000 per head (Approximate) all expenses shared equally
Includes travel, food and stay

Mode Of travel: Train and Bus
Route: Train to Guntur, Bus to Phirangipuram via Narsaraopet.
Distance from Hyderabad: 290 Kms

Itinerary (TENTATIVE)

30 Oct 2009:
8:30 pm - Board train to Guntur
Train No 320
Train Name SC RAL FASTPASS
Station: Secunderbad Station

31 Oct 2009:
- 4 am - reach guntur and move to guntur bus station
- 5 am - Board bus to Phirangipuram via Narsaraopet
- 7am -5 pm - Reach Kondaveedu Fort Base- Conquer the fort
overnight stay at the fort if allowed or sleep at nearby village or head back to Guntur city to sleep at a lodge

01 Nov 2009:
- 7 AM take a bus to Guthikonda via Narsaraopet
- 9 am -4 PM reach Guthikonda caves, visit caves and trek around
- 5 PM - reach guntur, check out the town or watch a telugu movie
- 10:30 PM - catch the train to hyderabad

02 Nov 2009
- 5 AM - back in Hyderabad

1) Rain coat/umbrella/poncho or just enjoy the rains if any
2) 1 track pants/ loose trousers or jeans - full length
3) 2 T-shirt - full sleeves preferred ( you may have to go in bushes) ( please avoid bright and shiny clothes and wear green/brown to merge in the jungle backgroud)
4) 2 pair socks
5) 2 pair under garments
6) mosquito cream
7) insect repellent ( for outdoors)
8) sun hat/ screen ( for the ladies and fair and handsome)
9) walking /trekking /sport shoes
10) Digi / Video Camera
11) Torch / Flashlight /headlight with spare batteries
12) Medicines you need
13) Tiffin Box to carry lunch or u can manage with a plastic cover or paper
14) Refreshments / chocolates / energy bars/ Energy Drinks / sugar salt mixture ( for the poor)
15) water bottle - 2 Litres
15) Toilet paper / wet tissues
16) Toiletries ( tooth brush, paste, small towel/napkin, comb, shampoo)
17) 2 plastic bags medium size
18) Photo Id ( passport, Employee/College Id, Pan card/Election Card/ Driving License)
19) A rucksack / haversack, in other words a bag u can put all your stuff in and hang on ur back, try to keep the bag less then 5-7 kgs
20) Sleeping bag or a bedsheet ( will be useful if we can sleep on the fort )
21) 2 emergency Notes with your name and address, phone numbers, emergency contact name and number, doctors name and number, with information on any medicines you take and any allergies you have with food or medicines, keep 1 in pocket and 1 in bag.
22) A good and positive mood to carry it all
23) disclaimer - sign and give it to the organizer

Rules:
If you have attended or have a Rsvp Yes for a Trek in October you cannot join this Trek