 | BMC presents refreshing New Year - 2009 with loads of outdoor and adventure activities. Registration for all below events is open and remember our events gets houseful quickly!! Click on the Event title for schedule, payment and registration details. Pass on this link (http://www.bmcindia.org/bmc-upcoming-events.html) to your friends, they might find our activities interesting. |
Two Day trek to
Kumara Parvata [7-8th Feb 2008]
[Rs. 1800] -
Registration is ON
 | Kumara Parvata Peak also known by the name ‘Pushpagiri’ lies in the backdrop of ancient shrine of Kukke Subramanya. ‘Giri’ in Kannada means Peak. Kumara Parvata is the third tallest peak in Karnataka, Mullianagiri in Chickmaglur being the tallest and Thadiyendamol in Coorg being the second tallest. The peak, almost always playing ‘hide and seek’ with the clouds, is one of the most beautiful sections of the Western Ghats heavy winds and is rampant with leech and snakes, especially cobras Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary or Pushpagiri Forest Range spreads from Subramanya in Mangalore District to Somwarpet in Coorg district covering an area of 102 sq km. This range is abode to many gigantic peaks in the Peak stands the tallest amongst the peaks in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary at an altitude of 5136 ft (1712 mts) above Sea level. Register now! |
Rock
Climbing & Rappelling at Ramnagaram - [15th Feb 2009]
[Rs. 700] --
Registration is ON
| RAMANAGARAM situated in a valley surrounded by (48 km from Bangalore) rocky hillocks is sub-divisional headquarters from 1884. It became a taluk headquarters in 1928, and the place was named Ramanagaram in 1949 . It is the biggest cocoon marketing centre now. It is spread on either banks of the Arkavati and the old bridge connecting the town was built by Sir Barry Close, the Resident at the Royal Court of Mysore. Hence, the place was named as Closept, as mentioned in a Persian as well as Kannada record, erected by Diwan Purnaiah in 1800. The township was also founded around the same time for greater security of the high road, which then passed through a wild forest route. But the present name, of Ramanagaram finds its origin from the once existed village Ramagiri below the Ramadevarabetta. The present town has an Agrahara on the left bank of the Arkavati with a temple built in later Vijayanagara style. The temple is said to have been renovated by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III. It is facing west and has a Garbhagriha, a spacious Navaranga and has an inner Prakara. The Linga was reinstalled about four years ago. The annual Jatra is held on Phalguna Shuddha Poornima, when more than 2,000 people assemble. Beside this temple, to the left, is the Prasannambadevi shrine and to the right is another small shrine of Venugopalaswamy. Register now! |
Trek To
Shingani Gudda & Night Jungle walk in Arasinamakki [14-15th Feb 2009]
[Rs. 1800]
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Registration is ON
| About Shingani Gudda : It is one of the major peaks in Charmadi range and is also known as Buddha's Peak. This is a 3 hour trek and being a moderate one, ideal for beginners too. One passes through thick jungles adjoining Amedikallu and Sibile Gudda peaks Night Jungle walk: Walk through the jungle and some Adivasi colonies for 8 km. One will reach highway from there. Either one can walk back through the road which is 13 km. Or return through the same jungle. Ideal for trekking enthusiast. River walk (optional): Shishila to Arasinamakki. This trek is through water body. Walk through plantation, river bed and some times through the river. Extremely interesting. Takes nearly three hours. Ideal for trekking enthusiast only. |
Aquasports Camp at Karwar [21-22 Feb
2009] [Rs. 3200] --
Registration is ON
 | BMC is happy to introduce one more wing in its range of Adventure sports. During this camp you will get to do aquasports activities like: Kayaking, Canoeing, Surfboarding, Coracle ride, Banana boat ride, Day trek in a forest adjacent to the ocean. Register now! |
Horse Riding
Training Program-(On
going- Start any day you want) [Rs. 2700]
-
Registration is ON
 | Below are the benefits of Horse riding: Physical: Horse riding is a great form of exercise which has both cardiovascular and muscle conditioning benefits. Although it may seem as though the rider is not engaging in any physical exercise, an hour’s activity can burn similar calories to that of a 30-minute jog (6mph) or cycle ride (9mph). Therefore, all the health benefits associated with engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise are gained. After your first ride you may feel muscles that you never knew you had. This is due to the movement of the horse and its affect on the rider during the ride. As the rider reacts to the horse’s movements to avoid becoming off balance, the deep postural muscles of the trunk and pelvis and the adductor muscles of the thighs are continuously being conditioned. Psychological:Horse riding is recognized as having excellent therapeutic qualities. The psychological benefits can be of equal importance to riders as the physical benefits. Simply being outdoors and enjoying the countryside will boost your general well-being and act as a great stress buster. There is a real sense of exhalation and freedom when you ride, a feeling that is second to none. Furthermore, developing a relationship and sense of trust between yourself and your horse is highly rewarding. Learning to control and care for an animal much larger than yourself can have a profound affect on your confidence and is a great feeling Register now! |
Paragliding Training : P1
Certification [28 Feb - 1 March 2009]]
[Rs. 10,000]
---Registration
is ON
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Now on we will do
monthly announcements of the events on our
Upcoming
events page
that makes you plan your weekends easily, feel free to
contact us
if you want any (free) help in planning your own treks. I hope you all know that
BMC have camping equipments for
hire
as well as for
sale!
Email us at team @ bmcindia.org or call
on 99020267262
See past events:
Mullyangiri Bababudangiri Kemmangundi Trek [17-18th Jan 2009]
[Rs. 1800] --
Over
 | 275 Kms from There are very Register now! |
Basic Hill flying course [17-18th Jan
2009] [Rs. 8,500]
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| In this course the student will master the first step to learning to paraglide: taking off from a hill. Towards the end of the course an introduction to the second part will also be given: flying with a paraglider.
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Aquasports Camp at Karwar [24-25-26th
Jan 2009] [Rs. 3700]
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Over
 | BMC is happy to introduce one more wing in its range of Adventure sports. During this camp you will get to do aquasports activities like: Kayaking, Canoeing, Windsurfing, Coracle ride, Banana boat ride, Night beach trek, day trek in a forest adjacent to the ocean. Register now! |
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling at Netrani Island - [24-26th Jan 2009]
[Rs. 3500/6500] --
Over
 | Locally known as Netragudo.The tiny uninhabited Island of Netrani lies 10 nautical miles off the coastal Light House of Bhatkal. With depths ranging from 6 to 40 meters, and visibility between 15 to 30 meters, this island offers excellent diving suitable for certified divers of all experience levels. Netrani is not only home to the great diversity of fish life common to Goa and the Arabian Sea, it is also well known for regular sightings of Turtles, Napoleon Wrasse, Great Barracuda, Cobia, White and Black Tip Sharks, Stingrays and Stonefish. Imagine Grand Central Station in rush hour! Register now! |
Adventure Camp at
Bheemeshwari [24-25th January 2009]
[Rs. 1800] --
Over
Meandering through the woody landscape amidst the forests of Karnataka is the Cauvery – the most majestic and sacred river of South India. The river offers both adventure and opportunity for nature lovers. Nestled along this mighty river is the Bheemeshwari Fishing Camp, world-renowned as home to the great ‘Mahseer’ - the finest & the largest tropical sporting fish known to man. Tucked away from the milling crowds, yet close enough for you to reach, this camp offers a slice of nature that is entirely unique, one in which you can totally feel free! Register now! |
Paragliding Training
Course - P1 Level [24-25th Jan 2009]
[Rs. 10,000]
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Paragliding Tandem Joy ride [26th Jan 2009]
[Rs. 1500]
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Parasailing event
[24-25-26 Jan 2008 Dec 2008]
[Rs. 250]
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One Day Trek and Cave
Exploring at Antargange - [31st Jan 2009]
[Rs. 500] -
Over
| Sixty kilometers from Bengaluru, Anthargange in Kolar is a hill range with huge volcanic rocks and boulders scattered all over. Thorny shrubs cover the hill, while there is dense plantation forest at the base. Flight of steps, halfway the hill leads to an ancient temple. The spring at this temple is claimed to wash off your sins. The forty-five minutes hill climbing will keep you panting for breath and opens up for an extensive and beautiful green plateau on the top. Kolar town, the Anthargange is an ideal location for light trek, rock climbing and camping. Big and small boulders have heaped to form cave like formations offering exhilarating network of cave exploration activity. |
One day Trek
Madhugiri - [1st Feb 2009] - [Rs.
500] --
Over
 | One of the well-known fort hills of the State is Madhugiri in Tumkur district, which has the distinction of being the biggest monolith in the whole of Asia . A fort was built around 1678 during the reign of Raja Hera Gowda. According to historical records, this was further fortified by Hyder Ali, taken over in succession by Marathas and again by Tipu before becoming a part of the erstwhile Mysore empire. Though the historical significance has faded with time, it is today a fascinating tourist spot enticing trekkers and climbers. To climb the hill that climbs up a height of 3930 feet, walk through the entrance from the east between the buildings housing government offices and a series of well laid wide steps leading to the top. Several circular bastions on the way, provide place for rest, apart from a great view of the town below. The most thrilling part of the climb is a steep section just below the top where small ledges have been carved to serve as footholds. With the wind trying to below you off, you feel greatly relieved to overcome this stretch. On the summit is a temple of Gopalakrishna which is ruined but the circular granaries which were used to store ragi, oil and ghee are intact. It is well worth spending some time at the top looking at the smaller hills around and fields in the villages below. But the solitude is broken by the honking of buses below. Register now! |
One day Trek
Madhugiri - [16th Nov 2008] -
[Rs. 500] Over
| One of the well-known fort hills of the State is Madhugiri in Tumkur district, which has the distinction of being the biggest monolith in the whole of Asia . A fort was built around 1678 during the reign of Raja Hera Gowda. According to historical records, this was further fortified by Hyder Ali, taken over in succession by Marathas and again by Tipu before becoming a part of the erstwhile Mysore empire. Though the historical significance has faded with time, it is today a fascinating tourist spot enticing trekkers and climbers. To climb the hill that climbs up a height of 3930 feet, walk through the entrance from the east between the buildings housing government offices and a series of well laid wide steps leading to the top. Several circular bastions on the way, provide place for rest, apart from a great view of the town below. The most thrilling part of the climb is a steep section just below the top where small ledges have been carved to serve as footholds. With the wind trying to below you off, you feel greatly relieved to overcome this stretch. On the summit is a temple of Gopalakrishna which is ruined but the circular granaries which were used to store ragi, oil and ghee are intact. It is well worth spending some time at the top looking at the smaller hills around and fields in the villages below. But the solitude is broken by the honking of buses below. Register now! |
PADI Open Water Diver course [5-6-7-8 Dec 2008]
[Rs. 21,000]
Over
 | The PADI Open Water The programme consists Register now! |
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling at Netrani Island - [22-24th Nov 2008]
[Rs. 3500]
-
Over
| Locally known as Netragudo.The tiny uninhabited Island of Netrani lies 10 nautical miles off the coastal Light House of Bhatkal. With depths ranging from 6 to 40 meters, and visibility between 15 to 30 meters, this island offers excellent diving suitable for certified divers of all experience levels. Netrani is not only home to the great diversity of fish life common to Goa and the Arabian Sea, it is also well known for regular sightings of Turtles, Napoleon Wrasse, Great Barracuda, Cobia, White and Black Tip Sharks, Stingrays and Stonefish. Imagine Grand Central Station in rush hour! Register now! |
Two days trek to Sakleshpur Railway track Trek [29-30th Nov 2008]
[Rs. 1800]
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Over
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Two days
trek to Kumara Parvata Trek [6-7th Dec 2008]
[Rs. 1800]
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Over
| Kumara Parvata Peak also known by the name ‘Pushpagiri’ lies in the backdrop of ancient shrine of Kukke Subramanya. ‘Giri’ in Kannada means Peak. Kumara Parvata is the third tallest peak in Karnataka, Mullianagiri in Chickmaglur being the tallest and Thadiyendamol in Coorg being the second tallest. The peak, almost always playing ‘hide and seek’ with the clouds, is one of the most beautiful sections of the Western Ghats heavy winds and is rampant with leech and snakes, especially cobras Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary or Pushpagiri Forest Range spreads from Subramanya in Mangalore District to Somwarpet in Coorg district covering an area of 102 sq km. This range is abode to many gigantic peaks in the Peak stands the tallest amongst the peaks in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary at an altitude of 5136 ft (1712 mts) above Sea level. Register now! |
Two days trek to
Tadiyandmole & Chalwara falls, Coorg - [20-21st Dec 2008]
[Rs. 1500]
Houseful
| TADIYANDAMOL is the highest mountain in Coorg (Mercara) Dist (1750 Mtrs. MSL). This place is around 250 Kms from Bangalore - via Virajpet. The climb to this mountain is gradient passing through grassland. If you are the type who likes to mingle with nature, see the snow-like mist romance with mountain slopes, feel the tingle of the cool and gentle breeze, watch the leaves flutter in dance-like movements, hear the sounds of chirping birds fill the air, and then Coorg is the place for you. Kodagu is noted for its scenic beauty. Hiking, cross-country, or simply motoring down mountain trails in Coorg, the visitor encounters panoramic views of the morning mist rolling down thickly wooded hill slopes and the undulating paddy fields and neat rows of coffee bushes resplendent under the blue skies. Now a flourishing agricultural center, Kodagu produces cash crops of coffee, rice, orange, pepper and cardamom. With its misty mountains and dense forests, Coorg seemed like a little corner of England to the British. They left behind a legacy, which is still an important source of national wealth. The well laid coffee plantations in Coorg account for almost half of Karnataka's coffee production. And Karnataka continues to be India's largest producer of coffee. Other reminders of the colonial past are the spacious estate bungalows, many of which still have British names and the meandering roads that wind through the district Register now! |
Two days trek to
Kodachadri Trek [27th -28th Dec 2008]
[Rs. 1500] -
Houseful
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Paragliding Training
Course - P1 Level [13-14th Dec 2008]
[Rs. 10,000]
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Parasailing event [14th Dec 2008]
[Rs. 250]
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Over
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Scuba Diving & Snorkeling at Netrani Island - [27-28th Dec 2008]
[Snorkeling: Rs. 3500] & [Scuba Diving:
Rs. 6500] -
Over
| Locally known as Netragudo.The tiny uninhabited Island of Netrani lies 10 nautical miles off the coastal Light House of Bhatkal. With depths ranging from 6 to 40 meters, and visibility between 15 to 30 meters, this island offers excellent diving suitable for certified divers of all experience levels. Netrani is not only home to the great diversity of fish life common to Goa and the Arabian Sea, it is also well known for regular sightings of Turtles, Napoleon Wrasse, Great Barracuda, Cobia, White and Black Tip Sharks, Stingrays and Stonefish. Imagine Grand Central Station in rush hour! Register now! |
Two days Trek to
Nilgiri [3-4th Jan 2008] [Rs. 1800] --
Had to cancel due
to Forest Permission issues
| Nilgiri means "Blue Mountains". The entire area of the Blue Mountains constitutes the present district of Nilgiri. The height of the hills in the Blue Mountain range varies between 2,280 and 2,290 metres, the highest peak being Doddabetta at a height of 2,623 metres. Nilgiris derives its charm from its natural setting. The steep hills and fantastically narrow valleys with numerous rivers and rivulets running in all directions with a few fine waterfalls here and there provide beautiful scenery. The Nilgiris are a trekker's paradise. Landscaped by nature, the hills abound in trek for lovers of nature. There are treks and treks in whichever direction you turn and from whichever point you start. A trek can be full of thrill, excitement and adventure and a way of seeing and enjoying nature in all its beauty and splendors. Register now! |
Two
days trek to Sakleshpur Railway track Trek [3-4th January 2009]
[Rs. 1800] -
Over
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One Day
Trek to Kalwarbetta (Skandagiri) - [Saturday 10th January 2009]
[Rs. 500] --
Over
 | Kalwarbetta, 68 Kms from Bangalore is one the hill forts amongst the Nandi Hill ranges. The dilapidated walls of Tipu's fort can be found today on steep Kalwarbetta (Skandagiri), near the village of Kalwara. History says this was a small but strong hill fort. It surrendered to British troops on 19 October 1791. It remained in British hands until the peace treaty of 1792, which concluded of the third Anglo-Mysore war. This is a tedious trek as the hill is precipitous and high. The trek starts from the Papagni Temple at the foothills of Kalwara village. The fortress of Kalwarbetta is in full sight throughout the walk uphill. This steep and fantastic trek through a maze of dense shrub is highly intriguing. Kalwarbetta is a teaser. Just as you reach the fort wall contended that you have topped the hill, you see another ring of fort. No sooner you reach there; you will find another majestic fort wall waiting to be conquered. There are six such series of stonewalls protecting an abandoned temple on the hilltop. Register now! |
Bouldering, Rock Climbing & Rappelling at Ramnagaram - [11th January 2009]
[Rs. 700] --
Over
| RAMANAGARAM situated in a valley surrounded by (48 km from Bangalore) rocky hillocks is sub-divisional headquarters from 1884. It became a taluk headquarters in 1928, and the place was named Ramanagaram in 1949 . It is the biggest cocoon marketing centre now. It is spread on either banks of the Arkavati and the old bridge connecting the town was built by Sir Barry Close, the Resident at the Royal Court of Mysore. Hence, the place was named as Closept, as mentioned in a Persian as well as Kannada record, erected by Diwan Purnaiah in 1800. The township was also founded around the same time for greater security of the high road, which then passed through a wild forest route. But the present name, of Ramanagaram finds its origin from the once existed village Ramagiri below the Ramadevarabetta. The present town has an Agrahara on the left bank of the Arkavati with a temple built in later Vijayanagara style. The temple is said to have been renovated by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III. It is facing west and has a Garbhagriha, a spacious Navaranga and has an inner Prakara. The Linga was reinstalled about four years ago. The annual Jatra is held on Phalguna Shuddha Poornima, when more than 2,000 people assemble. Beside this temple, to the left, is the Prasannambadevi shrine and to the right is another small shrine of Venugopalaswamy. Register now! |
Trek to
Kudremukha [10th-11th January 2009] [Rs. 1800]
- Over
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Horse Riding
Training Program-(On
going- Start any day you want) [Rs. 2700]
-
Registration is ON
| Below are the benefits of Horse riding: Physical: Horse riding is a great form of exercise which has both cardiovascular and muscle conditioning benefits. Although it may seem as though the rider is not engaging in any physical exercise, an hour’s activity can burn similar calories to that of a 30-minute jog (6mph) or cycle ride (9mph). Therefore, all the health benefits associated with engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise are gained. After your first ride you may feel muscles that you never knew you had. This is due to the movement of the horse and its affect on the rider during the ride. As the rider reacts to the horse’s movements to avoid becoming off balance, the deep postural muscles of the trunk and pelvis and the adductor muscles of the thighs are continuously being conditioned. Psychological:Horse riding is recognized as having excellent therapeutic qualities. The psychological benefits can be of equal importance to riders as the physical benefits. Simply being outdoors and enjoying the countryside will boost your general well-being and act as a great stress buster. There is a real sense of exhalation and freedom when you ride, a feeling that is second to none. Furthermore, developing a relationship and sense of trust between yourself and your horse is highly rewarding. Learning to control and care for an animal much larger than yourself can have a profound affect on your confidence and is a great feeling. Register now! |
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