South India in early October

Cayle · Sep 17th, 2008, 05:36

My family and I had planned a two-week VOF trek during Dussera, but at the last minute we have postponed that until next year following a death in the family. In the meantime, the kids still have time off during Dussera and we still would like to get in a hiking trip; so we were thinking of something closer to home and shorter.

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a long weekend outing from Bangalore during early October? Is Silent Valley still rain soaked then? Are Kudremukh and Kumara Parvata reasonable hikes at that time of year?

machadinha · Sep 17th, 2008, 07:15

My usual disclaimer: I've never used this series but it's said to be good, might be something for you: http://traveller.outlookindia.com/bookdetail.aspx?id=13. Have a look at their other titles as well, they may have others covering the region.

clint_bond · Sep 17th, 2008, 07:39

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Originally Posted by Cayle

My family and I had planned a two-week VOF trek during Dussera, but at the last minute we have postponed that until next year following a death in the family. In the meantime, the kids still have time off during Dussera and we still would like to get in a hiking trip; so we were thinking of something closer to home and shorter.

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a long weekend outing from Bangalore during early October? Is Silent Valley still rain soaked then? Are Kudremukh and Kumara Parvata reasonable hikes at that time of year?

Bangalore to Silent Valley for a weekend may not be a great idea, if you also include travel time (I'm assuming you want to explore the area a bit). Time of year seems fine for the region.

Clint

Cayle · Sep 17th, 2008, 11:32

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Originally Posted by machadinha

My usual disclaimer: I've never used this series but it's said to be good, might be something for you: http://traveller.outlookindia.com/bookdetail.aspx?id=13. Have a look at their other titles as well, they may have others covering the region.

I've got a dog eared copy of that book at home. It is good, but not really trekking oriented. Looking at the wildlife book, I have to laugh. It includes Pearl Valley; which I thought was a semi-secret dayhike destination just outside of Bangalore. The trick with Pearl Valley is to hike the 1 km in to get past the growds and trash. The falls near the trailhead are a popular picnic spot and it boggles my mind that people leave trash behind where they picnic, but that is another thread for another time.

clint_bond may be right about the travel time to silent valley.

The stretch of the Western Ghats in Karnataka is probably our best bet in this case.

pmvelu · Sep 17th, 2008, 12:00

Other Probable Options are :

Travel time - oneway from Bangalore in Car - Around 51/2 hours]
1) Getting to "Iruppu Falls" [Coorg ]and hiking "Brahmagiri Mountain Ranges" -- Forest dept permission is easy to get and a guide will accompany you

Travel time - oneway from Bangalore in Car - Around 6 hours]
2) Getting to "Thirunelli Temple" [Wayanad but just near to Karnataka border]and hiking until "pakshipathalam" - Same Brahmagiri Mountain Ranges

Travel time -oneway from Bangalore in Car - Around 5 1/2 hours]
3) Just Staying in any of the Resorts near Masinagudi and trying out the "Treks they offer" from 1 Hour to 3 hours on the Nilgiris

Sep 17th, 2008, 05:36	#1
Cayle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 141	South India in early October My family and I had planned a two-week VOF trek during Dussera, but at the last minute we have postponed that until next year following a death in the family. In the meantime, the kids still have time off during Dussera and we still would like to get in a hiking trip; so we were thinking of something closer to home and shorter. Does anyone have a good recommendation for a long weekend outing from Bangalore during early October? Is Silent Valley still rain soaked then? Are Kudremukh and Kumara Parvata reasonable hikes at that time of year? __________________ Blog - http://ayearinindia.wordpress.com/ Panoramo Photos - http://www.panoramio.com/user/1275355

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machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,445	My usual disclaimer: I've never used this series but it's said to be good, might be something for you: http://traveller.outlookindia.com/bookdetail.aspx?id=13. Have a look at their other titles as well, they may have others covering the region. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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pmvelu Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 797	Other Probable Options are : Travel time - oneway from Bangalore in Car - Around 51/2 hours] 1) Getting to "Iruppu Falls" [Coorg ]and hiking "Brahmagiri Mountain Ranges" -- Forest dept permission is easy to get and a guide will accompany you Travel time - oneway from Bangalore in Car - Around 6 hours] 2) Getting to "Thirunelli Temple" [Wayanad but just near to Karnataka border]and hiking until "pakshipathalam" - Same Brahmagiri Mountain Ranges Travel time -oneway from Bangalore in Car - Around 5 1/2 hours] 3) Just Staying in any of the Resorts near Masinagudi and trying out the "Treks they offer" from 1 Hour to 3 hours on the Nilgiris

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