BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Meetup Inc//RemoteApi//EN VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/ical/Great+Hyderabad+Adventur e+Club+-+Trekking+-+Camping+-+Hiking/ X-WR-CALNAME:Events - Great Hyderabad Adventure Club - Trekking - Camping - Hiking BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gunrock Hill Trek DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nWe will meet at Tirmulgherry Cross road Junction\, near the little flower degree college at 6 AM and pro ceed to Gunrock Hill Wear track pants/shorts/ Loose Jeans and T-shirts W ear sport shoes only sun cap water bottles - 2 get fruits/juices/energy bar / something to munch on after and during the trek have a light breakfast\, milk/honey/apple/orange get your camera if u want to take snaps A nice pl ace to try bouldering.... Donation: 20 Rs will be collected from the trekk ers as donation for the various equipments purchase for GHAC. Please answe r all the Questions\, if not they will not be considered Contact: Nataraj 9985859739\n\nSecunderabad - India\n\nSaturday\, July 31 at 6:15 AM\n\nPh oto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jp eg\n\nAttending: 35\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14226878/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100730T060338Z UID:event_14226878@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100727T124846Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100731T004500Z DTEND:20100731T024500Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Gunrock Hill - Gunrock - Secunderabad - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14226878/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Durgam Cheruvu Trek - 31 July 06:30 AM DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nDurgam Cheruvu (Secret Lake) is a small picnic spot behind Hyderabad’s IT hub\, the Hi Tech City. The pl ace consists of a lake surrounded by rocks and hills of small size which ma ke the scenery photo perfect. You can climb these rocks\, spend time in gar den\, go boating or just sit around watching nature. You can try some mild rock climbing/trekking as well in between the rocks. You can get close up v iew of ducks and birds. What: Durgum Cheruvu Trek When: Saturday 31 July 2010 6:30 AM Meeting Point: Raidurgam Bus Stop - on Gachibowli - Mumbai hi ghway Road ( check the map below) (this place on the road connecting Mehad ipatnam and Gachibowli Y junction). Gachibowli Y junction is place from whe re a route or bypass goes to Airport. Contact diyanat: 9885039230 Instr uctions: Be on time Wear Sports or trekking shoes only (shoes with ankle su pport preferred) The area is full of Boulders\, Shrubs and stones wear loo se light colour sports tracks\, sando or sleeve T shirt\, sun cap carry w ater\, fruit juice and something to eat ( fruits \, biscuits) Please answer the questions asked for this meetup(your name\, location etc). The informa tion is helpful for us to effectively organize. And the information given w ill be strictly used for this trek only. Donation: 30 Rs will be collecte d from the trekkers as donation for the various equipments purchase for GHA C. MAP: CLICK TO ENLARGE \n\nHyderabad - India\n\nSaturday\, July 31 a t 6:30 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/ev ent_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 16\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calend ar/14234562/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100730T072706Z UID:event_14234562@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100727T234128Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100731T010000Z DTEND:20100731T030000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Durgam Cheruvu - Raidurgam Bus stop\, Mumbai Highway Road - Hydera bad - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14234562/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Laknavaram\, Ramappa Lake DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nLocation: Laknavaram lake\, M ulug district\, Warangal Laknavaram cheruvu which is spread over an area o f 10000 acres and stores rain water. This lake has 13 islands which are sca ttered amidst the lush green jungles and make the place blissfully serene. The tourist department has constructed a hanging bridge connecting the 3 is lands recently. This has turned the place into a major tourist destination in this area. The government has a lot of ambitious plans to convert this i nto a full scale tourist destination. Ramappa Lake was set up again durin g Kakatiya rule\, serves the purpose of providing water to thousands of hec tares of land around that place. Another good thing about the lake is: all the tanks around that place have a means of moving excess waters in to Rama ppa lake. There is a lot more to write about these two places and the other temples between these two. http://dilusworld.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-jour ney-in-india-ramappa-and.html http://www.indexmundi.com/z/?lat=18.15&lon=8 0.0666667&t=l&r=100&p=laknavaram_cheruvu&cc=in&c=india Itinerary: Change in Itinerary\, we'll be taking private mini-bus from hyderabad directly. Me eting point is Mehdipatnam Ring Road junction at 6:30 am. . Trek / Hitchhi ke / shared transport to Laknavaram . Local trekking\, swimming . Lunch . B oat ride /chill out under some shade/ cards . Visit Ramappa lake and temple . Start back around 5 and return to hyd around 10 pm. Estimated Cost: 500 Rs. Payment will be collected on the spot. Mere RSVP is not enough to j oin the trip\, Please call Kranthi on 8897620060 to confirm your participat ion. People who drop out at the last minute or do a no show will invite p enalty and a ban on their further participation. Things to bring . Cell p hone (fully charged) . Lunch Box . Mat / Bed sheet . Change of clothes\, sw imming trunks . Torch . Snacks\, dry fruits\, energy drinks/ glucon D . 2 L tr water . Umbrella / Raincoat . Camera . Emergency contacts . Your billion dollar smiles :) Important Instructions: 1) no smoking and no alcohol 2) No littering\, no pollution of water 3) This is not a luxury trip\, but al l care has been taken to make your trip comfortable 4) We carry Basic First Aid and if you need anything you can ask the organizers 5) if you feel unw ell bring to the notice of the organizers immediately. 6) If you cant swim don't go deep into the water All GHAC rules apply. \n\nHyderabad - India\n \nSunday\, August 1 at 5:30 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/ph otos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 19\n\nFee: Price: USD 12.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/13980938/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T064219Z UID:event_13980938@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100702T091239Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100801T000000Z DTEND:20100801T020000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/13980938/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maulali Hills Friendship Day Trek 01 Aug 6:30 AM DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nThe Moula Ali Dargah is 25 Km s from Nampally and is one of the 11 heritage sites identified by “Heritage conservation committee” of HUDA. To make life easy for the visitors there is a long staircase of 400 steps to climb up the hill to reach Dargah. We will do few trips up and down from different directions and try some boulde ring too. We can also go to the nearby rocks which are more interesting if time and energy permits. Will start back by 8:30 am. This is a very mild trek and a good starter for new-bees and for people who are planning for m ajor treks Instructions * Wear Full track pants and T-shirts( half sl eeve or full sleeve) (no nickers or sleeveless / sando t-shirts /jeans allo wed) * Wear sport shoes only * sun cap * water bottle * get fruits /juices /energy bar / something to munch on after and during the tr ek * have a light breakfast\, milk/honey/apple/orange * get your ca mera if u want to take snaps How to reach: from Tarnaka X road take a left from the petrol pump if coming from secunderabd\, take a right from be low the bridge if coming from Habsiguda\, and go straight if coming from Os mania University\, pass 2 bridges and when you reach the Kaman\, Park you v ehicles at the kaman. Keep left and walk until you reach the foothill Con tact: Diyanat 9885039230\n\nHyderabad - India\n\nSunday\, August 1 at 6:30 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15 032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 14\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/142 34794/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100730T055807Z UID:event_14234794@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100727T235810Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100801T010000Z DTEND:20100801T030000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Moula Ali Dargah - Moula Ali - Hyderabad - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14234794/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kashmir - Kargil - Leh Ladkah - Manali Trip - Presentation 01 Aug 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\n2 GHAC Teams went on a Journe y of a lifetime. A trip to paradise on earth called Kashmir and Leh Ladakh - the Land of Passes and the Roof of the World. One team went via Kashmi r and the other team via Manali . Both the teams will now present the journ ey as they saw it. The Adventure\, The difficulties\, The Joy\, The Pleasur e\, The Mesmerizing and Magnificent views that left a lasting impression. When: on the 1st August 2010 Time: from 01:00 - 04:00 PM Where: Ten Downing Street - My Home Tycoon - Begumpet Entry Cost: Rs 50 Snacks & Drinks at actuals \n\nHyderabad - India\n\nSunday\, August 1 at 1:00 PM\n \nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_1503285 5.jpeg\n\nAttending: 8\n\nFee: Price: USD 5.00 per person\n\nDetails: http: //meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14226197/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100730T172935Z UID:event_14226197@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100727T084325Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100801T073000Z DTEND:20100801T093000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Ten Downing Street - Lifestyle Building\, Begumpet. - Hyderabad - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14226197/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valley of Flowers in Uttaranchal DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nYou asked for it! and here it is. Come visit the beautiful Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand. The Valley comes to life in the month of July and August when thousands of varieties of flowers are in full bloom. And with the timely monsoons this season we h ope it will be a memorable sight. This high altitude valley has attracted s o many trekkers and bonatists over decades and here is a sample as to why - http://fixtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/valley.jpg. After the Val ley of Flowers\, we will hike to Hemkund Sahib\, the highest gurudwara. We will visit the Badrinath temple and for the early risers among you\, we wil l trek to the beautiful Vasudhara Falls which with the monsoons will be pre tty full and is a sheer beauty to watch as it drops hundreds of feet. Tri p Dates: Aug 3 to Aug 11 (Delhi to Delhi) Appr Cost : Rs. 12000 + travel to and from Delhi Itinerary:http://www.gmvnl.com/newgmvn/tour/viewtour.asp?id =12 Difficulty: Expected to be moderate (though there is a 8 km steep uphil l). Ofcourse ponies are available at an extra cost for those who want to ma ke it easier on themselves. As of now the trek is Ex Delhi. We will keep y ou all updated on any new developments.\n\nUttarkhand - India\n\nTuesday\ , August 3 at 7:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/even t/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 4\n\nFee: Price: USD 240.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/13873298/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100701T202949Z UID:event_13873298@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100622T111655Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100803T133000Z DTEND:20100803T153000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Valley of Flowers - Uttarakhand - Uttarkhand - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/13873298/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dudhsagar Falls Railwaytrack Trekking.. August 7-8 \, 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nTrek Notes : Trek Not for k ids . Any one fear of leeches please don't waste time reading this page. We are trekkers hence be prepared for anything worse. “Do not grumble.” - P icked up from Arun's page Difficulty level - Medium. We will be trekking 2 8km in 2 days \, if you are not used to it please don't RSVP and waste a sp ot We will be camping outside in nature ... Ok .. now that we screened/f eared lot of people out :) here are more important details .. Where ? DudhSagar Falls located on the Mandovi River in the state of Goa\, on Goa's border with Karnataka. Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India's 5th tallest wa terfall\,and is 227th in the world at 310 m. This is a four tiered waterfal l with a total height of 310 meters (1017 feet) and an average width of 30 meters (100 feet). What we try to do ? : Railway track runs close to t he falls \, which also has few tunnels on the way to the falls\, we will ge t down at Castle Rock station and trek 14km to water falls. Camp near the f alls .. and trek back to Castle Rock... next day and board back train to hy d at Londa Junction. we will be back by 10am monday. Whole place will be so pristine in monsoon and added to that different experience of trekking thr ough tunnels. Camping in nature .. best part is we have to find the place is to where to stay ... :) Expect few leeches but you will get used to tha t :) Tentative Itinerary: Friday 9pm : Kachiguda Train to Castle rock s tation Sat 11am: Arrivall../ Refresh Sat 12pm : Trek to falls 14km .. Sat 5pm : Spend time near falls Sat 7pm : Camp in our own tents...../ Dinner Su n 5am : Wakeup call Sun 6am : Early morning trek back to Castle rock... 14k m. Sun 1pm : Lunch / Board Goodstrain to Londa Junction / Or catch taxi to Londa junction Sun 4:30pm : Train from Londa junc to reach Begumpet on mon day 9:30am. Things to bring: Sleeping bag Need to share tents weight Need to carry Food Items Torch \, Rain sheets Trekking wear \, Shoes & Ex tra pair of socks. *Extra snacks to make more friends .. :) smiles Dama ges .. 1000 / - . we will share the cost if it is more than this \, most ly it wont be .. Few things in between are not planned and these things are must in an adventure trek. GHAC refund rules apply ... Note: Most of us may not be serious trekkers but all of us have equal responsibility in p rotecting our beloved earth. GHAC earnestly requests all its members to be socially responsible whilst the treks and avoid any littering\, shouting wh en in wild or causing anything that would disturb the normal ecology. Try t o avoid plastics as much as possible\, especially plastic smiles. Importan t Instructions: 1) no smoking and no alcohol 2) No littering\, no polluti on of water 3) This is not a luxury trip\, but all care has been taken to make your trip comfortable 4) ladies and gents accommodation is separate i n tents. 5) Food will be mostly vegetarian 6) We carry Basic First Aid an d if you need anything you can ask the organizers 7) if you feel unwell br ing to the notice of the organizers immediately. 8) If you cant swim don't go deep into the water Contact : Pls give preference for contacting thr ough Email ID . Nataraj - #9985859739 \; Email : Naniraaj@gmail.com \n\ ngoa - India\n\nFriday\, August 6 at 9:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.mee tupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 19\n\n Fee: Price: USD 20.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar /14003327/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100720T035325Z UID:event_14003327@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100705T044817Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100806T153000Z DTEND:20100806T173000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:dudhsagar falls - castle rock to kkulem stations - goa - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14003327/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trekking in Ghattuppal Hills - Aug 7 Saturday \, 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nTrek Notes : Trek not for K ids Genre : Exploration / Medium to Hard : As this being more of explora tion trek \, i will be taking only selected people from the RSVP list. Don 't thing other wise\, we don't want to waste any time during trek and want to explore most of the hills in that region. RSVP opened to 20 currently. Where ? Ghattuppal hills are located near Ghattuppal \, a small villag e can be reached from the NH9. Around 90km from Hyderabad and 30km from NH9 high way \, there are huge rock formations locally called "uppala ghattu" means high place in uppal region. Also called Chita Rocks/Granite Rocks. Tentative Itinerary : They are about 7-8 hills\, highest altitude around 6 00m\, a good spot for Trekking and Rock climbing. We will start from Panjag utta at 5:30 am in the morning and reach there by 7:30am . 8:30am to 1pm\ ; We will trek 2 selected hills. We will carry food along with us for lunc h and then try 1 more hill in the afternoon and return to hyderabad by 6pm. Instructions : Meeting Point We will meet at Hyderabad Central PVR Da mages GHAC Nominal Charges 30 per head. Car/Byke pooling will be done. Things to Bring: ID card Proof Valid RC / License / Insurance & Pollution if you are Driving : Helmet if you are getting Byke carry water bottles - 2 liters per person Rain sheets / Umbrella wear loose light colored cott on tracks and sport shoes Cameras to click kodak moments! get fruits/juic es/energy bar / something to munch on after and during the trek have your breakfast or carry along RSVP Rules We have some members who just RSVP "Y es" for a meetup and never show up at the meetup. Such members who do not t urn up are blocking a seat and are preventing and denying another member a good opportunity to participate Please respect the organizers time and eff orts and cooperate. Do not do 'Yes' RSVP if you are not sure about attendin g. If you have a valid reason for not attending please inform the organizer 12 hours before the commencement of the trek and remove your RSVP. Organi sing Committee will take strict action against such members who do not show up after RSVPing 'Yes'. The Following Penalties will apply for No shows f or all treks Ban on participation in further treks for 1 month for members who have 1 No show Ban on Participation in further treks for 3 months for members who have more then 2 No shows. Ban on Participation in further tr eks for 6 Months for members who have more then 3 No shows Permanent Ban f or Members who have 4 No shows \n\nNAlgonda - India\n\nSaturday\, August 7 at 5:00 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/e vent_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 20\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calen dar/12815207/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100727T065534Z UID:event_12815207@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100308T110740Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100806T233000Z DTEND:20100807T013000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Ghattuppal - Ghatuppal - NAlgonda - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/12815207/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Aid Certificate Course 3 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nHi Adventurers\, After 2 suc cessful First aid workshops\, here comes the 3rd!! Last one was in March ea rlier this year and since then\, many have been asking me for this - so her e it comes. Make sure you are lucky to get in this time :) For those who a re new\, you might want to go through the details of the previous meetup ( http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/12693583/ ). Here are the specifications - The FIRST AID TRAINING Course is an internationally valid certificate cours e by St. John Ambulance Association\, Hyderabad needing participation of 8 hour activity. Given below are the details of the programme. I am sure this course will benefit you not only for your outdoor adventure activities but anywhere and anytime in life. Also\, this course is compulsory for all tre k leaders\, aspiring trek leaders and those involved in longer and difficul t treks. It might eventually become a prerequisite for all active members w ho hope to keep trekking with us. Hope you take advantage of this opportuni ty. Charges: Rs.750 per head. Includes course faculty fees\, certification fees\, light working lunch including high tea. This is an estimate and act uals would be shared between all the attendees. Venue: check this map loca tion http://files.meetup.com/510829/venue-roadmap.jpg Plot No 19 B MLA Col ony\, Road No 12 Banjara Hills Hyderabad Tentative Programme: Sunday\, 8th August\, 9am to 5pm with breaks in between for tea and lunch. The program me comprises mock drill\, interactive session and hands on practice. Follow ing topics would be covered - FIRST AID ESSENTIALS\,TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMEN T\, LIFE SAVING PROCEDURES\, RESP.PROBLEMS\, HEART& CIRCULATORY PROBLEMS\, WOUNDS AND BLEEDING\, MUSCLE INJURIES\, BONE& JOINT INJURIES\, FIRST AID RE LATED TO ADVENTURE\, ETC. THE C.P.R.TECHNIQUE\, RECOVERY POSITION ARE THE P ART OF THIS. The course would be followed by theory exam. This need not ru n a chill down your spine. The whole idea is to be able to thoroughly under stand the topic so that you can use these skills in the times of emergency unhesitatingly. Things to bring : Your student mind Notepad and pen/ penci l Water bottles\, light snacks if desired Your valuable attention Payment details - Bank name - HDFC bank A/c holder VIBHA NAIK A/C no. 05211000046 173 Banjara hills branch IFSC code: HDFC0000521 Bank Name - ICICI Bank A/c Holder Prashant Pai Punjagutta branch A/c no. 020201551676 IFSC code: ICIC 0000202 Please note that the RSVP would be opened for 35 members\, but the first 25 making payments would be confirmed for the course. Cheers\, Vibh a. Refund policy - In case of cancellation upto 72 hours - full amount re funded from 24hours to 72 hours - half amount refunded less than 24 hours - no refund \n\nHyderabad - India\n\nSunday\, August 8 at 9:00 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic .com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 35\n\nFee: Pric e: USD 15.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14167493 / LAST-MODIFIED:20100721T124105Z UID:event_14167493@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100721T124105Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100808T033000Z DTEND:20100808T053000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14167493/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GHAC Carnival 2010 - Annual Meet & Celebrations - 15 Aug 2010 - 7 PM DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nCome 15th August 2010\, GHAC will have its first Annual Meet and will celebrate its past achievements an d network with fellow members Do we need Reasons to Celebrate? here are so me Second Anniversary of the group Completed More then 200 Treks in last one year More then 2500 members Announce Mission & Vision for 2011 A Celeb ration and get together of GHAC family it will be a evening event within Hyderabad. About 1500 members are expected to participate Do not miss the celebrations\, be part of the Adventure Group Celebrations in Hyderabad an d have a incredible fun time Tentative Agenda 7:15 - Invocation Song and lightening of Lamp 7:20 - MC speaks 7:25 - About GHAC and Adventure Activi ties presentation 7:40 - Adventure Gear Fashion Show 08:15 - Key Note Spea ker and Chief Guest Speak 08:40 - GHAC Magazine Release 08:45 - Dinner 09:0 0 - Live Performance of Musical Band 09:30 - Award Ceremony 09:45 - Vote of Thanks Ticket: Rs 500 (Includes Dinner) \n\nHYDERABAD - India\n\nSunday \, August 15 at 7:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/ev ent/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 171\n\nFee: Price: USD 10.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/11945933/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100727T064452Z UID:event_11945933@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20091124T112220Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100815T133000Z DTEND:20100815T153000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:TARAMATI BARADARI - GANDIPET ROAD - HYDERABAD - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/11945933/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dudhsagar Falls Railwaytrack Trekking on 21-22 August 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nTrek Notes : Trek Not for k ids . Any one fear of leeches please don't waste time reading this page. We are trekkers hence be prepared for anything worse. “Do not grumble.” - P icked up from Arun's page Difficulty level - Medium. We will be trekking 2 8km in 2 days \, if you are not used to it please don't RSVP and waste a sp ot We will be camping outside in nature ... Ok .. now that we screened/f eared lot of people out :) here are more important details .. Where ? DudhSagar Falls located on the Mandovi River in the state of Goa\, on Goa's border with Karnataka. Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India's 5th tallest wa terfall\,and is 227th in the world at 310 m. This is a four tiered waterfal l with a total height of 310 meters (1017 feet) and an average width of 30 meters (100 feet). What we try to do ? : Railway track runs close to t he falls \, which also has few tunnels on the way to the falls\, we will ge t down at Castle Rock station and trek 14km to water falls. Camp near the f alls .. and trek back to Castle Rock... next day and board back train to hy d at Londa Junction. we will be back by 10am monday. Whole place will be so pristine in monsoon and added to that different experience of trekking thr ough tunnels. Camping in nature .. best part is we have to find the place is to where to stay ... :) Expect few leeches but you will get used to tha t :) Tentative Itinerary: Friday 9pm : Kachiguda Train to Castle rock s tation Sat 11am: Arrival/ Refresh Sat 12pm : Trek to falls 14km .. Sat 5pm : Spend time near falls Sat 7pm : Camp in our own tents...../ Dinner Sun 5 am : Wakeup call Sun 6am : Early morning trek back to Castle rock... 14km. Sun 1pm : Lunch / Board Goodstrain to Londa Junction / Or catch taxi to Lon da junction Sun 4:30pm : Train from Londa junc to reach Begumpet on monday 9:30am. Things to bring: Sleeping bag Need to share tents weight Nee d to carry Food Items Torch \, Rain sheets Trekking wear \, Shoes & Extra pair of socks. *Extra snacks to make more friends .. :) smiles Damages .. 1000 / - . we will share the cost if it is more than this \, mostly it wont be .. Few things in between are not planned and these things are must in an adventure trek. GHAC refund rules apply ... Note: Most of us may not be serious trekkers but all of us have equal responsibility in prot ecting our beloved earth. GHAC earnestly requests all its members to be soc ially responsible whilst the treks and avoid any littering\, shouting when in wild or causing anything that would disturb the normal ecology. Try to a void plastics as much as possible\, especially plastic smiles. Important I nstructions: 1) no smoking and no alcohol 2) No littering\, no pollution of water 3) This is not a luxury trip\, but all care has been taken to mak e your trip comfortable 4) ladies and gents accommodation is separate in t ents. 5) Food will be mostly vegetarian 6) We carry Basic First Aid and i f you need anything you can ask the organizers 7) if you feel unwell bring to the notice of the organizers immediately. 8) If you cant swim don't go deep into the water Contact: Padmaja : 9391396859 Sukumar: 9052223655 \n\ngoa - India\n\nFriday\, August 20 at 9:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1 .meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 20 \n\nFee: Price: USD 20.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/cale ndar/14017458/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100720T040023Z UID:event_14017458@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100706T173624Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100820T153000Z DTEND:20100820T173000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:dudhsagar falls - castle rock to kkulem stations - goa - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14017458/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Organisers Only- Outdoor Meet & Training DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nThis outdoor event is for cu rrent GHAC organisers only Agenda Morning 8 - 12 AM Discuss Mission & Vision for GHAC Meet and discuss issues at hand set goals for the season Se ptember 2010 - February 2011 full agenda will be updated soon. 2 - 6 PM Theory and Practice Outdoor Leadership - Purpose - Leadership Styles - Lea der Competencies Trek / Expedition planing\, Organization and Management - Researching - Planning - Organizer Duties & Responsibilities Ground Ski lls - Orienteering - Map Reading - Compass - GPS - Walkie Talkie - Sign L anguage for communications Safety & Risk Management - Taking Responsibilit y - Anticipate Risk - First Aid - Handling Emergencies - Expecting the Unex pected Group Skills -Facilitation Skills -Decision Making and Judgment -Ha ndling & Resolving Conflicts \n\nHyderabad - India\n\nSunday\, August 2 9 at 7:00 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7 /event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 23\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/cal endar/14120339/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100716T134006Z UID:event_14120339@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100716T133540Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100829T013000Z DTEND:20100829T033000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14120339/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chandoli National Park Trekking Sept 2\,3\,4\,5 .. 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nBack to the Land of Chatrapat i Shivaji. Trek Notes : Trek Not for kids . Need to take leave on Sep t3 \, Sept2 Trek Genre : Very Hard Only Selected People will be taken for this meetup. If you have fear of heights/leeches \, pls dont RSVP. Make su re you answer all questions correctly\, if not your RSVP is not valid Only for people who start and end their trip from hyderabad. Where ? Chandol i National Park in Maharashtra.. The historical places of the park include the 17th century Prachitgad and Bhairavgad forts of the Maratha kings Shiv aji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji Maharaj. Ruins of the Bhavani temples pala tial buildings in Prachitigad and Kalavantin vihir depict the ancient glory of the Maratha Empire. Most of the protected area was used an open jail fo r the "prisoners of war" of the early Imperial Maratha Conquests during Shi vaji Maharaj's rule. Sambhaji Maharaj used Prachitgad as an observation poi nt and recreational place What we try to do ? Trek to Prachitgad Fort\, Kandhar Doh & Bhairavgad Fort Tentative Itinerary: Sept 2 : Reach pun e by train \, Move to Swargate \, then ST bus to Shrungarpur . Sept 2 : Tr ek to Prachitgad Fort Sept 3 : Prachitgad to Kandhar Doh Trekking Sept 4 : Kandhar Doh to Bhairavgad Fort Trekking Sept 5 : Bhairavgad to Helvak to Pune Sept 5 : 7pm train to hyd. Things to bring: Sleeping bag/mats/be dsheets Need to share tents/food weight Torch \, Rain sheets Trekking wear \, Shoes & Extra pair of socks. *Extra snacks to make more friends .. :) very less lugguage\, Damages .. 2000 / - . we will share the cost if i t is more than this Few things in between are not planned and these thin gs are must in an adventure trek. GHAC refund rules apply ... * payment la t date 3Aug 2010 \; WL candidates who pay will be pushed to RSVP there aft er\; Humble request please dont block spot if you are in doubt. Note: Most of us may not be serious trekkers but all of us have equal responsibility in protecting our beloved earth. GHAC earnestly requests all its members to be socially responsible whilst the treks and avoid any littering\, shoutin g when in wild or causing anything that would disturb the normal ecology. T ry to avoid plastics as much as possible. Important Instructions: 1) no s moking and no alcohol 2) No littering\, no pollution of water 3) This is not a luxury trip\, but all care has been taken to make your trip comfortab le 4) Food will be mostly vegetarian 5) We carry Basic First Aid and if y ou need anything you can ask the organizers 6) if you feel unwell bring to the notice of the organizers immediately. 7) If you cant swim don't go de ep into the water Contact : Pls give preference for contacting through E mail ID . Sreenath: sree1213m@gmail.com \; \n\nMaharashtra - India\n\n Wednesday\, September 1 at 8:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.co m/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 11\n\nFee: Price: USD 60.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14226213/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T130523Z UID:event_14226213@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100727T085500Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100901T143000Z DTEND:20100901T163000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:chandoli national park - Sangameshwar - Maharashtra - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14226213/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brahmagiri Peak Trek and Iruppu Falls - 25-26 Sept 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nTrek Notes : No Kids If u hav fear of heights \, leeches - this is not for you. Close to 16km trek in 2 days .. . if you are not used to it please ignore . may need to trek in rains \, Only for people who start and end their trip from hyd\, no mid dle join. Guest will not be on \, please register in GHAC if you have any guests Trek Genre : Moderate Where ? Bhramagiri hill is a mountain ran ge in the Western Ghats of south India. It is situated on the border betwee n Wayanad district of Kerala state on the south and Kodagu district in Karn ataka on the north. Brahmagiri Hill\, at 1608 m height\, is a scenic touris t attraction. The top of Brahmagiri Hill is well forested and has a lot of wildlife. Pakshipathalam at an altitude of 1740 m is another attraction on the Kerala side. Pakshipathalam has a cave that is said to have been used by rishis in ancient times. On the Karnataka side it is also known by the n ame of Munikal cave. Iruppu (or Irpu or Lakshmana Tirtha) Falls of the Lak shmana Tirtha River lies on the Karnataka side of Brahmagiri. According to legend\, when Rama and Lakshmana were searching for Sita\, they became thir sty. Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri from which the river spran g. Rama is said to have dedicated a Shiva Kshethra known as Rajeshwara Temp le on the banks of river Lakshmana Tirtha. The Lakshmana Tirtha river event ually flows into the Kaveri River. Trek to Brahmagiri from Irupu Falls is 9 km and to Munikal Caves is 7 km. What we try to do ? Trek to Brahm agiri peak and fun in Iruppu falls \;\, if time permits munikal caves . T entative Itinerary Sat 7am : Reach bangalore by train and get into booke d vehicle. Sat 12pm: Reach Srimangala & take forest permissions & lunch S at 2pm - 5pm : Trek to Forest rest house & rest Sun 6am - 10am : Trek to peak and back & breakfast Sun 11am to 1pm : Trek back to Iruppu falls & l unch Sun 2pm - 3pm : Iruppu falls bath sun 3pm - 9:30pm : back to bangalor e Board train in Bangalore to hyd to reach by Mon 9am. Things to bring: Sleeping bag & mat Need to carry Food Items Torch \, Rain sheets Trekk ing wear \, Shoes & Extra pair of socks. *Extra snacks to make more frien ds .. :) smiles Damages .. 1900/ - . we will share the cost if it is mo re than this \, mostly it wont be .. Few things in between are not plann ed and these things are must in an adventure trek. GHAC refund rules apply ... * last date for payment Aug 5\, 2010 \, pls mention your name and tre k name in the transaction remarks Note: Most of us may not be serious tre kkers but all of us have equal responsibility in protecting our beloved ear th. GHAC earnestly requests all its members to be socially responsible whil st the treks and avoid any littering\, shouting when in wild or causing any thing that would disturb the normal ecology. Try to avoid plastics as much as possible\, especially plastic smiles. Important Instructions: 1) no sm oking and no alcohol 2) No littering\, no pollution of water 3) This is n ot a luxury trip\, but all care has been taken to make your trip comfortabl e 4) ladies and gents accommodation is separate in tents. 5) Food will be mostly vegetarian 6) We carry Basic First Aid and if you need anything yo u can ask the organizers 7) if you feel unwell bring to the notice of the organizers immediately. 8) If you cant swim don't go deep into the water Contact : Email : sree1213m@gmail.com \n\nbangalore - India\n\nFriday\, S eptember 24 at 6:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/eve nt/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 12\n\nFee: Price: USD 40.00 pe r person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/13826963/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T131251Z UID:event_13826963@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100617T040225Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20100924T123000Z DTEND:20100924T143000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:iruppu falls - Kadagu - bangalore - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/13826963/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Medak\, Pocharam\, Nizam Sagar\, Manjeera - 02 Oct 06:00 AM DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nMedak is a town 100 KM from H yderabad. The church at Medak is built in Gothic style and is considered to be the largest in Asia. Medak also has a small fort on a hillock. 15 KM from Medak is Pocharam Lake with a dam\, and Pocharam Wild life sanctuary w hich used to be a hunting ground for the Nizam. Nizam Sagar dam\, 50 KM f rom Medak\, was constructed across the Manjira River\, a tributary of the G odavari River. The site is noted for its splendid scenic beauty. The most o utstanding feature of the project is the gigantic masonry dam sprawling acr oss the river for 3 km with a motor able road of 14ft width over it. This will be 2 days trip\, we start Saturday early morning\, spend 1 day visiti ng Medak Church\, Medak Fort and pocharam wild life sanctuary with overnit e stay in Medak. we start early next day to explore Pocharam Lake and Nizam Sagar dam and on the return we will visit Manjeera Wild Lie Sanctuary and reach Hyderabad by 8 PM on Sunday Permission to visit the Pocharam and Man jeera Wild Life Sanctuary has been taken from DFO Medak We are going in a bus and approximate cost per head Rs 1000 for 2 days travel\, food and 1 night stay Itinerary Day 1 Medak Church Medak Fort Trek Inside Pocharam S anctuary visit Pocharam Dam Day 2 Visit Pocharam Lake trek around the lake Visit Nizam Sagar Dam Boating at Nizam sagar( optional) Visit Manjeera I mportant Instructions: 1) no smoking and no alcohol 2) No littering\, no p ollution of water 3) This is not a luxury trip\, but out most care has been taken to make your trip comfortable 4) ladies and gents accommodation is s eparate 5) Food will be mostly vegetarian 6) We carry Basic First Aid and i f you need anything you can ask the organizers 7) if you feel unwell bring to the notice of the organizers immediately. 8) If you cant swim don't go d eep into the water Things to Bring 1) A good and positive mood 2) 1 trac k pants/ loose trousers or jeans - full length 3) 2 T-shirt - ( please avo id bright coloured and shiny clothes) 4) 2 pair socks 5) 2 pair under garme nts 6) mosquito cream 7) insect repellent ( for outdoors) 8) sun hat/ scree n ( for the ladies and fair and handsome) 9) walking /trekking /sport shoes 10) Digi / Video Camera 11) Torch / Flashlight /headlight with spare batte ries 12) Medicines you need 13) Tiffin Box to carry lunch or u can manage w ith a plastic cover or paper 14) Refreshments / chocolates / energy bars/ E nergy Drinks / sugar salt mixture ( for the poor) 15) water bottle - 2 Litr es 16) Toilet paper / wet tissues 17) Toiletries ( tooth brush\, paste\, sm all towel/napkin\, comb\, shampoo) 18) 2 biodegradable plastic bags medium size to carry waste 19) Photo Id ( passport\, Employee/College Id\, Pan car d/Election Card/ Driving License) with a xerox copy 20) A rucksack / haver sack\, 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 kgs 21) 2 emergency Notes with your nam e and address\, phone numbers\, emergency contact name and number\, doctors name and number\, with information on any medicines you take and any aller gies you have with food or medicines\, keep 1 in pocket and 1 in bag. 22) S leeping Bag or a bedsheet Bus Pickup /Meeting Point ICICI Bank Opp Himala ya Book Depot Panjagutta / Nagarjuna Circle \n\nMedak - India\n\nSaturday\, October 2 at 6:00 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/even t/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 2\n\nFee: Price: USD 20.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14102683/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100714T191516Z UID:event_14102683@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100714T191516Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20101002T003000Z DTEND:20101002T023000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Medak - Medak - Medak - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14102683/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Everest Base Camp Trek Nepal - 09 Oct - 24 Oct - 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nGHAC is all set to go 5500 me ters above the sea level again for the 4th time from 10 October to 25th Oct ober 2010. The Everest Base Camp trek - Nepal is arguably the most famous trekking route in the world and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity t o see some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable and should really be in the top 10 of things to do in life. At Everest Base Camp The schedul e is: 08 Oct 2010 - Arrive in Kathmandu - Transfer to Hotel - Rest - Prepa re for Next Day - Trek Begins Day 01 - 09 Oct Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m\,30 minutes scenic flight) and trek to Phadking (2700m) Day 02 - 10 Oct Phadki ng to Namche Bazaar (3420m) Day 03 - 11 Oct Acclimatization in Namche Bazaa r (3420m). Day 04 - 12 Oct Namche to Tengboche (3850m) Day 05 - 13 Oct Accl imatization in Tengboche Day 06 - 14 Oct Tengboche to Pheriche (4240m). /Di ngboche (4350m) Day 07 - 15 Oct Acclimatization in Pheriche/Dingboche Day 0 8 - 16 Oct Pheriche/Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m) Day 09 - 17 Oct Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5160m) Day 10 - 18 Oct Kalapattar and Everest Base Camp (5350m ) Day 11 - 19 Oct Trek back to Pheriche. Day 12 - 20 Oct Trek back to Tengb oche. Day 13 - 21 Oct Trek back to Namche and Lukla Day 14 - 22 Oct Flight back to Kathmandu. (30 minutes flight) Day 15 - 23 Oct - Leisure Day in K athmandu and Flight back to Hyderabad Trek Ends TREK HIGHLIGHTS -14 Days T rek Scenic flight to Lukla\; Sherpa home town\; Monasteries\; amazing view of mt. Everest\, Lhotse\, Nuptse\, Amadablam\, Thamserku\, Views of Khumbu Ice - Fall\, Sherpa's village\, Tengboche Monastery\, Everest Base Camp\, Kalapathar Namche Bazar Distance: from Lukla to EBC and back - 120 KM (6 0 up and 60 down) What to expect: check out these Videos from earlier trek s posted on Youtube: Video1 Video2 Everest Base Camp Trek June 2009 Damages: US $700 ( Rs 33 K) approximate ball park figure per head. The US $700 fee includes\, Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back\, guide fee \, porter fee\, 3 times food & tea-house/hotel rents starting from Kathma ndu to Base camp and back. First Aid\, and other essential items. This is a community and informal group of like minded outdoor enthusiasts\, the cos ts are actual expenses on the trek\, No one personally benefits from any co ntributions\, Accounts will be maintained and anything that is left will be returned to the members Cost Excludes: Travel cost to Kathmandu and depar ture from Kathmandu Food while stay in Kathmandu Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory) US $ 20 Rental for warm wear and trekking shoes/equipment if not carrying one US $ 40-50 Permit and registration fees US $ 20 We welcom e all outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities and experience levels. you shoul d be willing to make a commitment to push yourself to meet or exceed what y ou have accomplished outdoors before\, and this includes attaining proper f itness and practice before the actual trek While everyone is welcome\, thi s trek may not be for everybody\, If you don't like climbing hills on foot\ , or if you are not ready to push yourself a little bit more or If you don 't like laughing\, sweating\, pushing yourself\, getting dirty\, hanging o ut in the wilderness with the Nature and/or experiencing levels of exhaust ion at the end of an outing then this trek might not be for you. The Trek is moderate to difficult and requires good health and physical fitness\, A ge limit is between 21 - 40 years\, There is a need to practice & prepare at least 60 days in advance\, some of us have already started preparing\, the rest can join us either morning or evening or do their own practice If interested please RSVP Full payment is required to book your participat ion\, 15 Sep 2010\n\nKathmandu - Nepal\n\nSaturday\, October 9 at 6:00 AM\n \nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_1503285 5.jpeg\n\nAttending: 11\n\nFee: Price: USD 700.00 per person\n\nDetails: ht tp://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/12871705/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100615T055950Z UID:event_12871705@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100314T093315Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20101009T003000Z DTEND:20101009T023000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Kathmandu - Nepal - Kathmandu - Nepal URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/12871705/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Everest Base Camp + Gokyo Ri Trek Nepal - 09 Oct - 28 Oct 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nGHAC is all set to go 5500 me ters above the sea level again for the 4th time to Everest Base Camp and Go kyo Ri from 09 Oct to 28th Nov 2010. The Everest Base Camp trek and Gokyo - Nepal is arguably the most famous trekking route in the world and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of the most breathtaking scen ery imaginable and should really be in the top 10 of things to do in life. The schedule is: Trek Begins Day 01 - 09 Oct Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m\,3 0 minutes scenic flight) and trek to Phadking (2700m) Day 02 - 10 Oct Phadk ing to Namche Bazaar (3420m) Day 03 - 11 Oct Acclimatization in Namche Baza ar (3420m). Day 04 - 12 Oct Namche to Tengboche (3850m) Day 05 - 13 Oct Ten gboche to Pheriche (4240m). /Dingboche (4350m) Day 06 - 14 Oct Acclimatizat ion in Pheriche/Dingboche Day 07 - 15 Oct Pheriche/Dingboche to Lobuche (49 30m) Day 08 - 16 Oct Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5160m) Day 09 - 17 Oct Kalapatt ar and Everest Base Camp (5350m) Day 10 - 19 Oct Trek back to Pheriche. Day 11 - 20 Oct Trek to Dzongla. Day 12 - 21 Oct Cross Cho La Pass and trek t o other side of the pass. Day 13 - 22 Oct Trek to Gokyo Lakes. Day 14 - 23 Oct Climb Gokyo Ri and local excursion. Day 15 - 24 Oct Trek to Luza. Day 1 6 - 25 Oct Trek to Namche. Day 17 - 26 Oct Trek to Lukla. Day 18 - 27 Oct F ly Lukla / Kathmandu Day 19 - 28 Oct Leisure Day in Kathmandu and Fly to H yderabad Trek Ends TREK HIGHLIGHTS -18 Days Trek Scenic flight to Lukla \; Sherpa home town\; Monasteries\; amazing view of mt. Everest\, Lhotse\, Nuptse\, Amadablam\, Thamserku\, Views of Khumbu Ice - Fall\, Sherpa's vill age\, Tengboche Monastery\, Everest Base Camp\, Kalapathar\, Chola Pass\, G okyo Ri Distance: from Lukla to EBC to Gokyo and back to Lukla- 160 KM D amages: US $1000 ( Rs 45 K) approximate ball park figure per head. The U S $1000 fee includes\, Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back\, guide fee \, porter fee\, 3 times food & tea-house/hotel rents starting from Kathma ndu to Base camp and back. First Aid\, and other essential items. This is a community and informal group of like minded outdoor enthusiasts\, the cos ts are actual expenses on the trek\, No one personally benefits from any co ntributions\, Accounts will be maintained and anything that is left will be returned to the members Cost Excludes: Travel cost to Kathmandu and depar ture from Kathmandu Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory) US $ 20 Rental for warm wear and trekking shoes/equipment if not carrying one US $ 40-50 We welcome all outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities and experience levels. you should be willing to make a commitment to push yourself to meet or exce ed what you have accomplished outdoors before\, and this includes attaining proper fitness and practice before the actual trek While everyone is welc ome\, this trek may not be for everybody\, If you don't like climbing hills on foot\, or if you are not ready to push yourself a little bit more or I f you don't like laughing\, sweating\, pushing yourself\, getting dirty\, hanging out in the wilderness with the Nature and/or experiencing levels o f exhaustion at the end of an outing then this trek might not be for you. The Trek is moderate to difficult and requires good health and physical fi tness\, Age limit is between 21 - 40 years\, There is a need to practice & prepare at least 60 days in advance\, some of us have already started pre paring\, the rest can join us either morning or evening or do their own pra ctice If interested please RSVP Full payment is required to book your p articipation by 15 Aug 2010\n\nKathmandu - Nepal\n\nSaturday\, October 9 at 6:00 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/eve nt_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 5\n\nFee: Price: USD 950.00 per person\n\nDe tails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/12801341/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100325T152656Z UID:event_12801341@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100306T172717Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20101009T003000Z DTEND:20101009T023000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Kathmandu - Nepal - Kathmandu - Nepal URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/12801341/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paragliding Adventure Trip - Where Eagles Dare - 15-16-17 Oct 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nParagliding is a recreational and competitive flying sport. A para glider is a free-flying\, foot-launch ed aircraft. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing\, wh ose shape is formed by its suspension lines and the pressure of air enterin g vents in the front of the wing. Since ancient times man has looked up at the sky and longed to emulate the flight of birds. Ancient mythology and t he inquiries of Leonardo da Vinci all reflect civilization’s quest for free flight. Now it is possible for almost anyone to fulfill this dream through Paragliding. Paragliding is one of the most affordable and feasible ways of achieving free flight. It allows you to own an aircraft that you can sto re in the boot of your car. You launch from gentle hillsides and ride the w inds\, gliding as you please. Travel Starts on Thursday 14th Oct Night 8:30 PM and return will be on Monday 18 Oct morning 10:00 AM Free Flig ht Program - 3 day Para gliding course Course curriculum: * Forward launch technique * Ground handling * Low level flights * Mild turns * Course correction * Maintaining airspeed * Landing & po st landing procedure * Site assessment * Audio video interactive se ssions Course description: Day one will see you kiting the glider and unde rstanding the basics\, day 2 will have you skimming the slopes and day 3 wi ll be reserved for as many solos as your energies and the wind gods permit Course Package: The above course package includes equipment usage\, course materials\, instruction and radio supervision complementary site transport as well as food & stay (2 nights & 3 days) Course Fee: Rs. 9900 ( Includ es Food + Train Travel + Stay) You can also upgrade to 5 days Elementary P ilot Course by paying Rs 5000 more Important Instructions: 1) no smoking a nd no alcohol 2) No littering\, no pollution of water 3) ladies and gents a ccommodation is separate 4) We carry Basic First Aid and if you need anythi ng you can ask the organizers 5) if you feel unwell bring to the notice of the organizers immediately. Things to Bring 1) A good and positive mood 2 ) 1 Thick Cotton pants/ trousers or jeans - full length ( TO save against B ruises) 3) 2 T-shirt - Full Sleeve 4) sun hat/ screen ( for the ladies and fair and handsome) 5) walking /trekking /sport shoes preferably with anklet s 6) Medicines you need 7) Tiffin Box to carry lunch or u can manage with a plastic cover or paper 8) Refreshments / chocolates / energy bars/ Energy Drinks / sugar salt mixture ( for the poor) 9) water bottle - 2 Litres 10) Toiletries ( tooth brush\, paste\, small towel/napkin\, comb\, shampoo) 11) Photo Id ( passport\, Employee/College Id\, Pan card/Election Card/ Drivin g License) with a xerox copy 12) A rucksack / haversack\, in other words a bag u can put all your stuff in and hang on your back\, try to keep the bag as light as possible. 13) 2 Labled emergency Notes with your name and addr ess\, phone numbers\, emergency contact name and number\, Blood Group\, doc tors name and number\, with information on any medicines you take and any a llergies you have with food or medicines\, keep 1 in pocket and 1 in bag. Expectations from participants: a. Reach the station on time. b. No alcoho l and No smoking. c. Strictly No quarrels\, calling Nicknames\, getting per sonal or making jokes about anybody d. No anti social\, deviant or unaccept able social behavior Anybody not following this guidelines and rules will b e asked to leave immediately and removed from the group. \n\nPune - India\ n\nFriday\, October 15 at 9:00 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com /photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 14\n\nFee: Price: U SD 200.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/12879413/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100717T114345Z UID:event_12879413@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100315T083649Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20101015T033000Z DTEND:20101015T053000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Pune - Kamshet - Pune - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/12879413/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Aqua Ocean Goa - Marine Wealth Awareness Programme - 15-18 Oct 201 0 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nAqua Ocean - Creating Marine Wealth Awareness- with activities like River Cruise\, Sea Sailing and Scuba diving in open waters in the Ocean The Journey starts on Thursday 14th O ctober at 5:30 PM and we are back on Monday 18th October 2010 - 9 AM Day 1 Sunbathing and Leisure Day in Goa beach Reach Goa by 10 AM and hit to th e beach - we can decide which beach is best \;) Mandovi River Cruise Su nset / Night - A one hour trip on the Mandovi River. Cultural entertainment programme include troupes performing the Dekni Temple Dance\, the Fugdi Da nce and the Corredinho Dance (Portuguese peasant dance). A bit of sightseei ng during the cruise is also on offer and you come across Reis Magos Church the Reis Magos Fort\, the Aguada Fort and the Cabo Raj Bhavan to name a fe w. Day 2 Full Day Sea Sailing Sea Sailing in Open Waters in seabird cla ss dinghy Sailing is the art of controlling a boat with large foils called sails. By changing the rigging\, rudder\, and sometimes the keel or center board\, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to ch ange the direction and speed of a boat Day 3 Discover Scuba Diving - Ope n Water Dive at Grande Island Discover Scuba Diving is PADI's program that allows those interested in scuba diving to experience what it's like to di ve by completing some basic training and completing one or more dives under the close\, direct supervision of a dive instructor. To make sure th at you understand scuba safety you will start with a safety briefing from y our instructor or by watching a short video and head to the pool right away to learn some basic skills that make your dive safer\, and more enjoyable . These are the skills that you will learn: Regulator Clearing:You learn to take your regulator out of your mouth and put it back in underwater. Ma sk Clearing: How to clear your mask if water gets inside. Alternate Air So urce Use: How to share air with your dive buddy in the case of an emergency . Completion of the Discover Scuba Diving program can be counted as the fi rst dive of the Open Water course. 4 PM Board Bus back to Hyderabad and re ach by 9 am next day Pre-requisites for program 1) Medical fitness : A med ical statement form is available http://www.padi.com/english/common/courses /forms/pdf/10063-ver2-0.pdf which will confirm if you are fit to do scuba d iving. In case the answer to any of the questions on the form is a YES\, pl ease consult your doctor to check if you are OK to dive. 2) Swimming skill s: You should be able to cover about 200mts in any stroke. There is no time limit. The main aim is that you should not be apprehensive about swimming and going underwater. 3) Age: above 14 years and above Cost: Rs 7500 Ap proximate ( Includes travel\, Stay\, Food and Activity Cost) Stay Dormito ry Type Separate accommodation for females (either dormitory or a separate Room). Important Instructions - Please Read 1) No smoking and no alcohol. 2) No littering\, no pollution of water. 3) This is not a luxury trip\, but out most care has been taken to make your trip comfortable\, enjoyable and memorable in a low budget. 4) Ladies and gents accommodation is separate 5 ) Food will be mostly vegetarian with non-veg dishes at own cost 6) You are required to be fit for scuba dives so tone your muscles right away 7) We carry basic First Aid and if you need anything you can ask the organizers. 8) If you feel unwell bring to the notice of the organizers immediately. 9 ) Please print and bring along the Medical Form at http://www.padi.com/engl ish/common/courses/forms/pdf/10063-ver2-0.pdf 10) Please print and bring al ong the liability Release form at http://www.padi.com/english/common/course s/forms/pdf/10072-Ver2@1-e.pdf Things to Bring 1) 1 track pants/ loose tro users 2) 2 T-shirt - full sleeves preferred 3) 1 Floaters 4) Swimming Sho rt 5) Sun hat/ screen ( for the ladies and fair and handsome). 6) Walking / trekking /sport shoes. 7) Digi / Video Camera. 8) Torch / Flashlight /headl ight with spare batteries. 9) Medicines you need. 10) Tiffin Box to carry l unch or u can manage with a plastic cover or paper. 11) Refreshments / choc olates / energy bars/ Energy Drinks / sugar salt mixture ( for the poor). 1 2) Water bottle - 2 Litres. 13) Toiletries ( tooth brush\, paste\, small to wel/napkin\, comb\, shampoo). 14) Photo Id ( passport\, Employee/College Id \, Pan card/Election Card/ Driving License). 15) A rucksack / haversack\, i n other words a bag u can put all your stuff in and hang on ur back\, try t o keep the bag less then 5-7 kgs. 16) 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 y ou have with food or medicines\, keep 1 in pocket and 1 in bag. 17) A good and positive mood to carry it all. Do's and Dont's 1) No littering 2) Dont go into water unsupervised Expectations from participants: a. Reach the s tation on time. b. No alcohol and No smoking. c. Strictly No quarrels\, cal ling Nicknames\, getting personal or making jokes about anybody d. No anti social\, deviant or unacceptable social behavior e. Maintain Discipline and follow the organizers instructions. Anybody not following this guidelines and rules will be asked to leave immediately and removed from the group.\n \nGoa - India\n\nFriday\, October 15 at 10:00 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1 .meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 33 \n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/12890179/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100626T214148Z UID:event_12890179@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100316T134612Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20101015T043000Z DTEND:20101015T063000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/12890179/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paragliding Adventure Trip - Where Eagles Dare - 5-6-7 Nov 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nParagliding is a recreational and competitive flying sport. A para glider is a free-flying\, foot-launch ed aircraft. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing\, wh ose shape is formed by its suspension lines and the pressure of air enterin g vents in the front of the wing. Since ancient times man has looked up at the sky and longed to emulate the flight of birds. Ancient mythology and t he inquiries of Leonardo da Vinci all reflect civilization’s quest for free flight. Now it is possible for almost anyone to fulfill this dream through Paragliding. Paragliding is one of the most affordable and feasible ways of achieving free flight. It allows you to own an aircraft that you can sto re in the boot of your car. You launch from gentle hillsides and ride the w inds\, gliding as you please. Travel Starts on Thursday 4th Nov Night 8:30 PM and return will be on Monday 8 Nov morning 10:00 AM Free Flight Program - 3 day Para gliding course Course curriculum: * Forward l aunch technique * Ground handling * Low level flights * Mild tu rns * Course correction * Maintaining airspeed * Landing & post landing procedure * Site assessment * Audio video interactive sess ions Course description: Day one will see you kiting the glider and unders tanding the basics\, day 2 will have you skimming the slopes and day 3 will be reserved for as many solos as your energies and the wind gods permit C ourse Package: The above course package includes equipment usage\, course m aterials\, instruction and radio supervision complementary site transport a s well as food & stay (2 nights & 3 days) Course Fee: Rs. 9900 ( Includes Food + Train Travel + Stay) You can also upgrade to 5 days Elementary Pil ot Course by paying Rs 5000 more and put in 2 more days where you get to le arn advanced handling and more solo flights to practice Important Instruct ions: 1) no smoking and no alcohol 2) No littering\, no pollution of water 3) ladies and gents accommodation is separate 4) We carry Basic First Aid a nd if you need anything you can ask the organizers 5) if you feel unwell br ing to the notice of the organizers immediately. Things to Bring 1) A goo d and positive mood 2) 1 Thick Cotton pants/ trousers or jeans - full lengt h ( TO save against Bruises) 3) 2 T-shirt - Full Sleeve 4) sun hat/ screen ( for the ladies and fair and handsome) 5) walking /trekking /sport shoes p referably with anklets 6) Medicines you need 7) Tiffin Box to carry lunch o r u can manage with a plastic cover or paper 8) Refreshments / chocolates / energy bars/ Energy Drinks / sugar salt mixture ( for the poor) 9) water b ottle - 2 Litres 10) Toiletries ( tooth brush\, paste\, small towel/napkin\ , comb\, shampoo) 11) Photo Id ( passport\, Employee/College Id\, Pan card/ Election Card/ Driving License) with a xerox copy 12) A rucksack / haversac k\, in other words a bag u can put all your stuff in and hang on your back\ , try to keep the bag as light as possible. 13) 2 Labled emergency Notes wi th your name and address\, phone numbers\, emergency contact name and numbe r\, Blood Group\, doctors name and number\, with information on any medicin es you take and any allergies you have with food or medicines\, keep 1 in p ocket and 1 in bag. Expectations from participants: a. Reach the station on time. b. No alcohol and No smoking. c. Strictly No quarrels\, calling Ni cknames\, getting personal or making jokes about anybody d. No anti social\ , deviant or unacceptable social behavior Anybody not following this guidel ines and rules will be asked to leave immediately and removed from the grou p. \n\nPune - India\n\nFriday\, November 5 at 9:00 AM\n\nPhoto: http://pho tos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending : 1\n\nFee: Price: USD 200.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/ calendar/14128160/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100717T114242Z UID:event_14128160@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100717T113858Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20101105T033000Z DTEND:20101105T053000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Pune - Kamshet - Pune - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14128160/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kondaveedu Fort Trek - Guntur 13-14 Nov 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nKondaveedu Fort is to be foun d at a distance of 25 km from Guntur. It was built during the rule of the R eddy kings. Located on a hilltop\, this historical fort offers around 21 st ructures 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 Gopin atha Temple and Kathulabave at the foothill are other major attractions of Kondaveedu. When: 13 -14 November 2010 ( start on evening 8:30 pm of 12th October 2009\, return on 15th Nov Morning) Where : Kondaveedu Fort - Guntur Rating: Moderate to moderately difficult Cost: Rs 800 per head (Ap proximate) Includes travel\, food and stay Mode Of travel: Train and Bus Route: Train to Guntur\, Bus to Phirangipuram via Narsaraopet. Distance fro m Hyderabad: 300 Kms Itinerary 12 Nov 2010: 8:30 pm - Board train to Gu ntur Train No 320 Train Name SC RAL FASTPASS Station: Secunderbad Statio n 13 Nov 2010 - 4 am - reach guntur and move to guntur bus station - 5 am - Board bus to Phirangipuram via Narsaraopet - 7am -5 pm - Reach Konda veedu Fort Base- Conquer the fort 14 Nov 2010: - 6 AM Further Explo re the Fort - 6 PM - reach guntur\, check out the town or watch a telugu movie - 10:30 PM - catch the train to hyderabad 15 Nov 2010 - 5 AM - back in Hyderabad Things to Bring 1) A rucksack / haversack\, in other words a bag u can put all your stuff in and hang on ur back\, try to keep the ba g less then 5-7 kgs 2) 1 track pants/ loose trousers or jeans - full length 3) 2 T-shirt - full sleeves preferred ( you may have to go in bushes) ( pl ease avoid bright and shiny clothes and wear green/brown to merge in the ju ngle 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 Came ra 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 s alt mixture ( for the poor) 15) water bottle - 2 Litres 15) Toilet paper / wet tissues 16) Toiletries ( tooth brush\, paste\, small towel/napkin\, com b\, shampoo) 17) 2 plastic bags medium size 18) Photo Id ( passport\, Emplo yee/College Id\, Pan card/Election Card/ Driving License) 19) Sleeping bag or a bedsheet 20) 2 emergency Notes with your name and address\, phone num bers\, emergency contact name and number\, doctors name and number\, with i nformation on any medicines you take and any allergies you have with food o r medicines\, keep 1 in pocket and 1 in bag. 21) A good and positive mood t o carry it all 22) disclaimer - sign and give it to the organizer \n\nGun tur - India\n\nSaturday\, November 13 at 7:00 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.m eetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 1\n\ nFee: Price: USD 20.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calenda r/14129217/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100717T145355Z UID:event_14129217@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100717T145007Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20101113T013000Z DTEND:20101113T033000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Kondaveedu Fort - Phirangipuram - Guntur - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14129217/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ajanta / Ellora / Daulatabad Trek - Nov 27\,28 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nTrek Notes : Easy Grade : We ekend trip \; Will try to visit as many caves as possible \, as it will be tiring to visit all caves. Ajanta Paintings \, Ellora Kailash temple \, Dau latabad secret route will be main attractions. Ajanta Caves: The famous Ajanta caves are situated about 99-kms away from Aurangabad district in the state of Maharashtra. These caves are regarded as a world heritage site an d were carved out from the 2nd century BC to 6th century AD. They are place d in a horseshoe shape about 3.5 m away from the village. The river Wagura\ , a mountain stream flows along the bottom of the ravine. This river falls from a height of 200 ft\, thus making a series of waterfalls. The sound of the waterfalls can be heard in the caves also. Ellora Caves: The famous Ellora caves are located in the lap of the Chamadari hills. These historica l caves are regarded as world heritage and are situated 18 miles northwest of Aurangabad. The Ellora Caves are as old as 300 years. At first sight\, t he Ellora appears to the visitors as an asymmetrical ridge of rock\, emergi ng vertically from the ground. Daulatabad Fort Daulatabad is situated ar ound 13 kms away from Aurangabad. This place is known for its majestic fort ress which was build in 12th century on top of a hill. The Daulatabad fort emerges dramatically over 600 ft above the Deccan plain. It is one of the w orld's best preserved forts of medieval times and also one of the few impre gnable forts in Maharashtra with excellent architecture. The city was named Daulatabad 'The city of fortune'\, by Mohammed bin Tughluq\, the sultan of Delhi. Itinerary: Board 6pm train on friday to aurangabad Day1: Trip t o Ajanta and back/. If we have time to spare in the evening\, we will look around Aurangabad (Bibi ka Maqbool(tajmahal like structure)). We will rea ch by 5am in Aurangabad \; Refresh and reach Central Bus Station in Aurang abad \; (CBS is <3km> from Station ) Catch bus to Ajantha (2 hr journey) a t 7am Reach there at 9am\; Ajanta cave timings : 9.00AM to 17.30PM Indian Standard Time (IST) Lunch at Ajantha Start back to Aurangabad by 2pm \; R each by 4pm\; See Bibi ka Maqbool ( 1hr time) Stay in aurangabad . Day2: Daulatabad fort \, Ellora caves and Grishneshwar temple( 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva\, optional) Breeakfast in aurangabad Start to Ellora caves by 7am\ ; 35km from aurangabad <1hr> Lunch near ellora caves\; Start back to aur angabad by 1pm \, On the way visit Daulatabad fort see tiill (2pm-6pm )\, Back to auangabad by 7pm\; Board train at 10:40pm to hyd Basic Check Li st A) Attire : light and stretchable trousers \; Avoid heavy jeans \; Lig ht winter wear (if it is cold)\; Shoes – sports used ones \; socks -2 pairs \; B) Medical Kit : Personal medicines if any : I will bring First aid stu ff.. ( need to buy some fever tablets & glucose ) C) Food & Water : 3-4 li tres per head\; you can buy energy drinks here aswell \; Food :Dry Fruits\; Fruits\; Salad Items\; chocolates\; biscuits \;Plum cakes.. D) Things : T orch \; Pocket Knife \; Basic Magnetic Compass \; Good Rucksack or Backpack \; Camera\; Soaps\, Creams\, Towel \, Brush\, Candles \; Match box/lighter E) Bedding : (Sleeping Bag/Bed sheets) + Sleeping Mat + Air Pillow (Optio nal) + Muffler or Monkey Cap Please do not carry sling bags + Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments. Cost: 2100/- per head Final figure may be less or more. GHAC Refund Rules Apply\n\nMaharashtra - India\n\nFrid ay\, November 26 at 6:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photo s/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 1\n\nFee: Price: USD 40.0 0 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14226464/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100727T111643Z UID:event_14226464@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100727T111435Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20101126T123000Z DTEND:20101126T143000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Ajanta \, Ellora - Ajanta District - Maharashtra - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14226464/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yelagiri Hills Trekking.. Dec11-12 \, 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\n## : We need around 12-14 peo ple to get package deals workout in Yelagiri .. ---------- These dates a re not exact \, will change later Trek Notes : Trek Not for kids . Tre k Genre : Medium Grade We will be trekking 18km overall \, if you are not used to it please don't RSVP and waste a spot Only for people who start and end their trip from hyd\, no middle join. Guest will not be on \, please register in GHAC if you have any guests \, Registration is free and very si mple. Where ? Yelagiri\, at a height of 920 meters above sea level\, sta nds majestically amidst four mountains. This is a hill station with a salub rious climate prevailing throughout the year so that winters do not keep vi sitors away. The main inhabitants of the area are the tribals who live in t he 14 small villages which comprise Yelagiri. These tribals are engaged in agriculture\, horticulture\, forestry\, etc. - all the occupations of rural hill folk. Their customs and habits\, and especially the structure of thei r houses is unique and attracts a number of tourists to this hill station. What we try to do ? : Options to pick from these + Jungle walk near YMCA c amp Swami Malalai Trek\, the highest peak\, soaring to 4\,338 ft from Man galam YMCA to Karadi Malalai Trek Down hill Nilavur to Jalagamparai Wa ter Falls some what steep Tentative Itinerary: Friday 7pm : Kachiguda Train to Bangalore Sat 8am : Bangalore to Jolapettai Sat 10:30am: Arriv al /Refresh \, Taxi/Bus to Yelagiri Hills Sat 12pm : Checkin Hotel / Lunch Sat 1pm : Trek to Swamimalai & back Sat 5pm : Jungle Trek Sat 7pm : Te a/ Relax / Campfire Sat 9pm : Dinner Sun 5am : Wakeup call Sun 7am : Early morning Down hill trek to Jogulamparai Water Falls 10km. Sun 1pm : Back to yelagiri / Lunch / Relax. Sun 3pm : Try some Rock Climbing Stuff. Sun 5pm : Start to Bangalore from Yelagiri Sun 10:30pm: Bangalore reach Kachiguda at 8:30am monday Things to bring: Torch \, Rain sheets /Umbrella Trekk ing wear \, Shoes & Extra pair of socks. *Extra snacks to make more friend s .. :) Bring very less lugguage\, Damages .. 2000 / - . we will shar e the cost if it is more than this \, mostly it wont be .. Few things i n between are not planned and these things are must in an adventure trek. G HAC refund rules apply ... * payment lat date 28 July 2010 \; WL candidate s who pay will be pushed to RSVP there after\; Humble request please dont block spot if you are in doubt. Note: Most of us may not be serious trekk ers but all of us have equal responsibility in protecting our beloved earth . GHAC earnestly requests all its members to be socially responsible whilst the treks and avoid any littering\, shouting when in wild or causing anyth ing that would disturb the normal ecology. Try to avoid plastics as much as possible\, especially plastic smiles. Important Instructions: 1) no smok ing and no alcohol 2) No littering\, no pollution of water 3) This is not a luxury trip\, but all care has been taken to make your trip comfortable 4) Food will be mostly vegetarian 5) We carry Basic First Aid and if you need anything you can ask the organizers 6) if you feel unwell bring to th e notice of the organizers immediately. 7) If you cant swim don't go deep into the water Contact : Pls give preference for contacting through Emai l ID . Sreenath: sree1213m@gmail.com \; \n\nTamilNadu - India\n\nFrida y\, December 10 at 6:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos /event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAttending: 1\n\nFee: Price: USD 40.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14016354/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100729T104021Z UID:event_14016354@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100706T160718Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20101210T123000Z DTEND:20101210T143000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Yelagiri Hills - Jolarpettai - TamilNadu - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14016354/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas Weekend Trek - Tadiyandamol - Coorg - Karnataka - 22-26 Dec 2010 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nDon't have any plans for Chri stmas weekend? Celebrate it with GHAC in a serene beautiful hill in Coorg W hen: 23\,24\,25\,26 December 2010 What: Trekking\, Hiking\, Photography and comradeship among the forest and Hills in Coorg Valley Rating: Moderate to Difficult Transport: We will go by Bangalore Express Train SL class star ting from Sec'bad at 7 PM on 22rd Dec reaching Bangalore on 23th Dec by 6:3 0 AM\, take breakfast and move to Kempegowda bus stand to catch a 9:00 AM b us to Virajpet\, then we take another bus to Kaikamba. from here the journe y to the Tadinadamol peak begins The return journey will be the same way b ack\, we will start on 26th Sunday Morning and we will reach Hyderabad on M onday 27 Dec Morning well in time to reach offices Whats Included ( travel from Hyderabad to Tadiandamol and back\, light meals during the trek) C ost: Approximate Rs 3000 per head Rules: No Smoking or Drinking during the entire trekking duration you cannot RSVP existing GHAC members as guests Itinerary: Pre-trip: Thanks to the number of packed foods we have toda y\, the backpacks could be a good reserve for you food cravings. Please mak e sure you carry just enough to keep you happy for the next 3 days. Do not forget to take you medicines\, cold cream\, at least one extra pair of clot hing and yes SMILES. Above all make sure you are wearing a good pair of tr ekking shoes for a happy trek. Dec 22: We assemble at Kachiguda Railway s tation at 6.20 PM and board the train to Bangalore. Dec 23: 7:00 AM board the bus to Virajpet refill supplies and then take another bus to “Nakoplu” and get down at Kaikamba. This comes after a place called Kabbinakaadu wh ich is the stop for people going to Honey Valley We will start our walk to wards Nalknad Palace on the route to Tadiynadamol. It is a easy jeep track till the palace and then we will walk until sunset and camp overnight. De c 24: 7.30 AM : we have our breakfast and resume trekking towards the hig hest peak “Tadiyandamol”. we camp at the peak for the night which is told to be awfully windy and cold all through the night and wish our tents are not blown away. Occasionally sloth bears visit the peak too. we heard two o f them last year during a night search for lost trekkers. Dec 25: 6.30 AM : Happy Christmas and we have our breakfast and start back and reach Nalkna d Palace by evening and camp for over night stay. Dec 26: 6:00 AM start o ur way back to the city of Nawabs. walk till Kaikamba and take a bus towar ds virajpet and then board a bus to Bangalore. board the train at 6.30 PM t o reach Hyderabad the next morning. Dec 27: Reach Hyderabad and off to of fices for mundane Mondays and dream and talk about the experiences in coorg . It’s a pleasing trip not just for nature lovers but an engrossing one for insect and animal photographers as this place is known to have some rar e species of frogs and insects which cannot be found anywhere else in the w orld. Water Source: The only water source on the way to the peak is at th e foothills in the forest where a stream flows. The huge rock with graffiti gives you directions to the water source and is about 5 minutes walk down from there. Difficulty Moderate to Difficult You will be carrying about 7- 10 Kgs each mostly water and trekking for 3 days about 8 hours each includi ng steep hills. We will camp outdoors and cook light meals. If you are not used to trekking and camping outdoors then do not RSVP. If in doubt check with the organisers. Note: Most of us may not be serious trekkers but all of us have equal responsibility in protecting our beloved earth. GHAC earn estly requests all its members to be socially responsible whilst the treks and avoid any littering\, shouting when in wild or causing anything that wo uld disturb the normal ecology. Try to avoid plastics as much as possible\, especially plastic smiles. Important Instructions: 1) no smoking and no alcohol 2) No littering\, no pollution of water 3) This is not a luxury tri p\, but out most care has been taken to make your trip comfortable 4) ladie s and gents accommodation is separate 5) Food will be mostly vegetarian 6) We carry Basic First Aid and if you need anything you can ask the organizer s 7) if you feel unwell bring to the notice of the organizers immediately. 8) If you cant swim don't go deep into the water Things to Bring 1) A good and positive mood 2) 1 track pants/ loose trousers or jeans - full length 3) 2 T-shirt - ( please avoid bright coloured and shiny clothes) 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) wal king /trekking /sport shoes 10) Digi / Video Camera 11) Torch / Flashlight /headlight with spare batteries 12) Medicines you need 13) Tiffin Box to ca rry 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 16) Toilet paper / wet tissues 17) Toiletries ( tooth brush\, paste\, small towel/napkin\, comb\, shampoo) 18) 2 biodegr adable plastic bags medium size to carry waste 19) Photo Id ( passport\, Em ployee/College Id\, Pan card/Election Card/ Driving License) with a xerox c opy 20) A rucksack / haversack\, in other words a bag u can put all your st uff in and hang on ur back\, try to keep the bag less then 5 kgs 21) 2 Labl ed emergency Notes with your name and address\, phone numbers\, emergency c ontact name and number\, Blood Group\, doctors name and number\, with infor mation on any medicines you take and any allergies you have with food or me dicines\, keep 1 in pocket and 1 in bag. 22) Sleeping Bag or a bedsheet 23) Warm Clothes - Its cold Expectations from participants: a. Reach the stat ion on time. b. No alcohol and No smoking. c. Strictly No quarrels\, callin g Nicknames\, getting personal or making jokes about anybody d. No anti soc ial\, deviant or unacceptable social behavior Anybody not following this g uidelines and rules will be asked to leave immediately and removed from the group. \n\nKarnataka - India\n\nWednesday\, December 22 at 7:00 PM\n\nP hoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.j peg\n\nAttending: 2\n\nFee: Price: USD 70.00 per person\n\nDetails: http:// meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14128500/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100717T142432Z UID:event_14128500@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100717T125305Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20101222T133000Z DTEND:20101222T153000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Tadyandamol Peak - Coorg - Karnataka - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/14128500/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Snow Skiing Adventure in Aauli - 15 - 21 January 2011 DESCRIPTION:Great Hyderabad Adventure Club\n\nSkiing is one sport that hasg ained immense popularity all over the world and in the past decade have bec ome quiet attention grabbing sport because of the Himalayas. The awesome h eight and spread of the snow clad mountains\, with the added advantage of p owdered snow are tempting enough to magnetize the adventurous spirits of th e avid skier\, providing all the thrill and excitement attached to the game . Snow capped Adventure in Auli Slopes of auli are flanked by all\, de nse deodar forest which cuts wind velocity to the minimum 16 kms. From Josh imath on the Badrinath route\, Auli offers a 180 panoramic view of Himalaya n peaks like the Nanda devi (7\,817mts.) Kamet (7\,756 mts.) Mana Parvat (7 \,273 mts.) And Dunagiri (7\,066 mts.) seemingly only a snow ball thrown aw ay. 7 days Skiing Course 15 - 21 January 2011 Tentative Cost : Rs 8000 \n \nUttarkhand - India\n\nSaturday\, January 15 at 6:00 AM\n\nPhoto: http:/ /photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/5/7/event_15032855.jpeg\n\nAtten ding: 1\n\nFee: Price: USD 200.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://meetup.ghac .in/calendar/12626454/ LAST-MODIFIED:20100714T190417Z UID:event_12626454@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20100217T083232Z DTSTAMP:20100730T163821Z DTSTART:20110115T003000Z DTEND:20110115T023000Z GEO:17.4;78.48 LOCATION:Auli - Auli - Uttarkhand - India URL:http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/12626454/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR