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The DeGang decided not to waste the long weekend on account of Republic Day. It was first planned to go to Dandeli. Situations, God's Grace made it to plan for Kukke Kumara Parvatha Trek. I would have missed the trip as the gang decided to leave on Friday, where I had to sign the attendance book in office on Saturday. Well, Somehow everything was scheduled perfectly. One week before we left to Kukke, Manu started a Trip Chain mail, where we shared out thoughts, views, things to carry, things not to carry. It was a very huge group conversation. The tents and sleeping bags were main issue for us. Finally, FYI, Manav Adventures, somehow came into picture and we booked 3 tents and 10 Sleeping bags. Finally, on the day of leaving, me, Viji, Jimmy, Mithun and thaths boarded the Bus from Bangalore. Manu, kanta, Ani, Santhu, Achutha started from Tumkur. Badethalav, Gaja, joined us in Hassan. Though our Bus driver was driving in full pace, A lorry on the way was sleeping across the road, made us to stay on the road for about 20 Minutes. The tumkur gang, nevertheless, came across the similar situation, instaed of Lorry, they met a Train.

Experinced Trekkers say its good to start from Somavarpete to trek and climd down towards Kukke. It was the first time for us. So we dint want to take the risk. Sunday Morning, we reached Kukke. Finished all our karmas, and went for Mr.Subramanya's Darshana. Though the crowd was huge, Mr.Subramanya was kind enough to look at us. Fearing the body weight while on trek, We tried to limit our breakfast. But we could not avoid it. We carried all the condiments, dates, glucose, salt incase if we have to deal with leaches,etc. Everyone were in full ultimate Josh before stepping into the forest. Took photos around the starting point. So, here we go. The total distance to reach top is around 13Km. After 7km, there is onr Bhatru Mane, where food/tea is available. The guys were climbing in an average pace. Sooner, the team splitted. Thathu was the person was in full swing. But, he was the first to sit down while on trek. Paapa, Vayassadoru. Next wicket was Sumanth. For every ten Min, he needed a break. But ya, the luggages we were carrying was quite heavy. Upon that, Sunlight was also brighter. It made us to get tired a bit sooner. Manu was also taking very frequent breaks. Mithu accompanied manu. Me, santhu, Ani were leading from the front. Kanta was also in average speed. Later, Achutha, viji and jimmy joined us. Nearing to Bhatru mane, we felt somewhat tired, shared the luggage. Dates were of super useful, immediate energy builder, dryfruits , fruits also, took us till Bhatru Mane. Where we almost took 2 hrs of break, inclusive of food, sleep. So the gang started to speak about continuing our journey towards the top. Ani, as it was his third time visit to KP, fearing body pain, voluntarily took coke, Sumanth, by default had to stay back. So the remaining 9 started. It was very hot sun over there. So we drained our towels in water and started to walk. Jimmy, I must say, has got extraordinary and tremendous energy in him. I joined him. Me n Jimmy turned back once, just to make sure our guys are still visible. Thaths, Manu, Mithu already had taken their voluntary retirement. Me n Jimmy reached Mantapa first and took rest there for about 15 min. Jimmy, was not listening to me in anyways and started to walk. I was forced to join him at every break. But I would have never climed without the inspirations from him. I heard Kanta was full tired near Mantapa. Viji, Our doctor, pushed him and his words made kanta to get up again. One has to cross three huge mountains to reach the top. First part was in jungle, where trees covered us from sun. Remaining two are Full of rocks. Rarely we were finding shadows. The nature, the scenic beauty was really mind-blowing. Innu kannige kattida haagide. There was a rock over the edge in one of the mountain. We had to take deep breath looking at the depth and huge, high rocks. Though jimmy was ready to start to go down to final mountain, Fearing the light constraint, I restricted him until we got Viji, Achutha, Santhu and Kanta. At this point fo time, we were lucky enough to view the sunset and took photos with it. Uff, we never, at any cost, wanted to miss the chance of reaching the top. Somehow, we entered into the final mountain, where it's a bit to climb one small steepy rock. It was almost 7 when we reache dthe top. I just gave glance at the sky. The countless stars, moving objects, Bright planets was just amazing. I had neven seen such dense sky ever before. Then, we found out a flat surface to lift our tent. Though it was first time for us, It took only 20 min to lift it up. All of were a bit tired except Jimmy and Viji. Kanta was too much tired and I followed him. Finally, I took an injection just to keep my body in condition to climb down the next day. We ate Rotis, ready food, Bread everything. There was a regular trekker from Bit, lecturer, said that it was his fifth time and he is still not satisfied. I wonder his stamina. We spoke for sometime and our eyes were dying to close. Next day morning exactly at 6 45 , we started to climb down and reached Bhatru mane at 9.The view while climbing was just superb. The KP also Pushpagiri, is the second tallest hill in Karnataka, while Mullayanagiri being the first. The left gang had already gave work their legs toward Kukke. The Chitranna, in Bhatru mane was fantastic, and we had three nice innings. After some rest, we started to move. Jimmy was very quick, Achutha was with him. Jimmy without a break reached kukke. Achuta cursed Jimmy for not accompanying him. Suddenly my legs started to shiver and I almost took three to four breaks. So that's how we reached down.

Afternoon, we had some nice meal in a small hotel, and boared RAJAHAMSA, booked by Gunnadevaraya(Swaroopu/Magu). A special thanks for booking retirn tickets in Rajj. We occupied the last three rows and started to have fun. The return travel was memorable as Badethalav gave me tips on how to move on in career, love life too. We started to kindle each other on who has wooed more girls so far. We had a nice evening coffee/tiffin in Kamath Upachar and we reached bangalore by 10.30.

So that's how the trek was. I hope I have covered the maximum content of the trip. For photos, follow below link.

http://picasaweb.google.com/sumanthbadethalavr/KumaraParvathaTrek#