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| Eco-Trek: BRT to Chenni halla |
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Operated by: The Eco - Development Committee reporting to Chamarajanagar Wildlife Division, Karnataka Forest Department
Trek-in-brief: Of all the eco-trek paths that we have lined up for now, this trek is by far the easiest. This is designed as an introduction to feel the joys of trekking. This was a path used by pilgrims to go to the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple. As you start from BRT you are on a footpath towards a village called Devarahalli. You are now on the way to observe some of the best and the most important medicinal plants to be found anywhere in the world. As you near Chenni halla the destination, you can see more than 25 graves that belong to the megalithic age. Observing these ruins (whatever that has survived greedy tomb raiders) will give a sense of wonder about the human race in general. These ruins like the pyramids of Egypt will evoke the mysterious aspects of existence. Needless to say, a dash of history is in store for you.
Difficulty level: Easy
Must watch or know about:
- Some of the best and most important medicinal plants can be seen growing in this area. A portion of this forest is covered under the Foundation of Revitalisation of Local Health Traditions (FRLHT), national centre of excellence for medicinal plants and traditional knowledge.
- Megalithic graveyards
- Pachyderms in herds
- Herds of Bisons
- BRT temple
- You are advised to make own arrangements for lunch as this is not part of the trekking programme
Route details:
Start from BRT forest guest house - walk through a jungle trekking path - reach Chenni halla - walk to Gangavadi through Devarahalli
Schedule:
Report to the Yelandur Forest office at 6:00AM. Eco - Development Committee (EDC) members will welcome guests and lead them to the BRT forest guest house by 7:30 AM. If you have own vehicle then the EDC member will travel in the same. Else, travelling to BRT will be by bus. After reaching BRT, start trekking to Chenni halla and exit through Devarahalli. Reach Chenni halla around 12:30 to 1:00 PM. Walk to nearby Deverahalli. From Deverahalli, walk for two kms to reach Gangavadi and then take a bus to Yelandur. Please note that you are advised to make own arrangements for lunch. Lunch is not part of this eco trek path programme.
Distances and Duration:
Number of days: This is a one day trek
Total distance to be trekked: 10 kms
Facilities:
The forest guest house at BRT can be used on paying as per government tariff. Check the tariff page for details. (This accomodation is not included in the tariff for this trekking path.)
How to reach BRT (Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple - the start point):
From Bangalore: Travel to Yelandur and then to BRT by bus or take a direct bus to BRT - 210 kms
From Mysore: Travel to Yelandur and then to BRT by bus or take a direct bus to BRT - 85 kms
From Chamarjanagar: Travel to Yelandur and then to BRT by bus - 60 kms
How to depart from Chenni halla (the end point):
To Mysore: Walk two kms from Deverahalli to reach Gangavadi. From Gangavadi take a bus to Yelandur. From Yelandur take a bus to Mysore - 65 kms
To Bangalore: Deverahalli to Gangavadi to Yelandur. Bus to Bangalore from Yelandur - 210 kms
To Kollegal: Deverahalli to Gangavadi to Yelandur. From Yelandur bus to Kollegal - 25 kms
To Chamarajanagar: Deverahalli to Gangavadi to Yelandur. Bus to Chamarajanagar from Yelandur - 28 kms
Contact details:
Deputy conservator of forests,
Chamarajanagar Wildlife Division
E-mail: dcfbrtwildlife@mysterytrails.com
Phone: 08226-222059
Fax: 08226-222059
Please check the links above for the route map and tariff. Also, check the photo gallery for this route.
Important note: Please ensure that you do read the guidelines and be prepared accordingly if you have got a route booked. We insist on following certain norms which have to be imposed upon one and all due to the nature of our work.
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