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92nd Foundation Course Dr. MCR HRD Institute
BRIEFING ON TREKKING IN NILGIRI HILLS
4TH Sept’ 17 to 15TH Dec’ 17
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BRIEFING ON TREKKING IN NILGIRI HILLS
•Blue Mountains •Queen of hills South of India •Tea gardens •Shola Forests •Largest bio-sphere reserve •Tribals: Todas, Irulas, Kurumbas •3000mt Altitude •October is the best season
OBJECTIVES The most memorable and joyful event of FC
Promote camaraderie among fellow officer trainees
Realizing one’s own potential of mental and physical capabilities
Helps in team building and understanding the group dynamics in
difficult circumstances
Opportunity for relaxing amidst of the natural and healthy
surroundings
Test of endurance
Appreciate pristine glory of mother nature
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Trek Map
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Trek Routes
Porthi
mund
Pandyar
Avalanchi
Parson’s
Valley
Nadu
vattam
Kargudi
Vazai
thottam
Sholur
22 Km
4 H
14 Km
5 H
11 Km
5H
14 Km
6H
18 Km
4H
18 Km
4H
14 Km
6H
19 Km
7H
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Date Flight
No.
Departure
from
MCRHRDIT
Departure
from
RGIA
Arrival at
Coimbatore
No. of
PAX
6-10-2017 6E745 07.00 Hrs 10.25 Hrs 11.45 Hrs 30
7-10-2017 6E188 03.00 Hrs 06.35 Hrs 10.50 Hrs 87
7-10-2017 6E745 07.00 Hrs 10.25 Hrs 11.45 Hrs 60
7-10-2017 6E745 07.00 Hrs 10.25 Hrs 11.45 Hrs 30
207
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Date Flight
No.
Departure
from ooty
Flight
Departure
from CJB
Arrival at
RGIA
No. of
PAX
Departure
from RGIA
14-10-2017 6E315 05.00 Hrs 10.00 Hrs 14.05 Hrs 60 14.30Hrs
14-10-2017 6E752 07.00 Hrs 12.15 Hrs 13.40 Hrs 30 14.10 Hrs
14-10-2017 6E752 07.00 Hrs 12.15 Hrs 13.40 Hrs 30 14.10 Hrs
14-10-2017 6E156 11.30 Hrs 15.55 Hrs 22.15 Hrs 87 22.30 Hrs
Total PAX 207
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Dr.MCR HRD Institute -92nd Foundation Course
Trekking in Nilgiris from 8th Ocrtober to 13th October,2017
TREK ROUTE DETAILS FOR ALL THE 8 GROUPS - DURING THE 6 DAYS OF TREK
Group No 08-10-2017 09-10-2017 10-10-2017 11-10-2017 12-10-2017 13-10-2017
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Avalanchi to
Porthimund
Porthimund to
Pandyar
Pandyar to
Naduvattam
Naduvattam to
Kargudi
Kargudi to
Vazaithottam
Vazaithottam To
Sholur
Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time
7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
Duration
of Trek 8 Hrs 8 Hrs 7 Hrs 7 Hrs 7 Hrs 8 Hrs
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Porthimund to
Pandyar
Pandyar to
Naduvattam
Naduvattam to
Kargudi
Kargudi to
Vazaithottam
Vazaithottam to
Sholur
Sholur To
parson'svally
Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time
7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
Duration
of Trek 8 Hrs 7 Hrs 7 Hrs 7 Hrs 8 Hrs 7 Hrs
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Pandyar to
Naduvattam
Naduvattam to
Kargudi
Kargudi to
Vazaithottam
Vazaithottam to
Sholur
Sholur to
Parson'svally
parson'svally To
Avalanchi
Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time
7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 07:00 3:00 PM
Duration
of Trek 7 Hrs 7 Hrs 7 Hrs 8 Hrs 7 Hrs 8 Hrs
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Naduvattam to
Kargudi
Kargudi to
Vazaithottam
Vazaithottam to
Sholur
Sholur to
Parson'svally
Parson'svally to
Avalanchi
Avalanchi To
Porthimund
Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time
7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
Duration
of Trek 7 Hrs 7 Hrs 8 Hrs 7 Hrs 8 Hrs 8 Hrs
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Kargudi to
Vazaithottam
Vazaithottam to
Sholur
Sholur to
Parson'svally
Parson'svally to
Avalanchi
Avalanchi to
Porthimund Portmund To pandyar
Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time
7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
Duration
of Trek 7 Hrs 8 Hrs 7 Hrs 8 Hrs 8 Hrs 8 Hrs
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Vazaithottam to
Sholur
Sholur to
Parson'svally
Parson'svally to
Avalanchi
Avalanchi to
Porthimund Portmund to pandyar
Pandyar To
Naduvattam
Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time
7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
Duration
of Trek 8 Hrs 7 Hrs 8 Hrs 8 Hrs 8 Hrs 7 Hrs
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Sholur to
Parson'svally
Parson'svally to
Avalanchi
Avalanchi To
Porthimund
Porthimund to
Pandyar
Pandyar to
Naduvattam
Naduvattam to
Kargudi
Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time
7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
Duration
of Trek 7 Hrs 8 Hrs 8 Hrs 8 Hrs 7 Hrs 7 Hrs
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Parson'svally to
Avalanchi
Avalanchi to
Porthimund Portmund to pandyar
Pandyar To
Naduvattam
Naduvattam to
Kargudi
Kargudi to
Vazaithottam
Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time
7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
Duration
of Trek 8 Hrs 8 Hrs 8 Hrs 7 Hrs 7 Hrs 7 Hrs
TREK CODE TREAT NATURE AS A HERITAGE
DONOT LEAVE TRASH AT RESTING PLACES AND ENROUTE
AVOID NOISE AND BRIGHT COLOURED CLOTHES
GOOD WILL CREATED BY YOU AT CAMPSITE SHALL BE AN ADVANTAGE FOR THE NEXT GROUP
BEHAVE RESPECTFULLY WITH THE LOCAL OFFICIALS
NO INTOXICATING DRINKS AND NOT BEYOND THE MENU GIVEN
BE COURTEOUS, POLITE AND HELPFUL TO THE MEMBERS AND OBEY THE GROUP LEADER
NO SHORT CUTS
NEVER LEAVE INJURED ALONE
TOO MANY BREAKS DESTROY RHYTHM OF THE WALK
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EQUIPMENT RUCKSACK SLEEPING BAG CARRY MAT FIRST AID KIT FOR GROUP
GOOD TREKKING SHOES
COTTON SOCKS
WATER BOTTLE
SUNHAT
SUN GLASSES
JEANS/TRACK PANTS
SHOTRS
TOWEL
SUN SCREEN LOTION
TOILET PAPER ROLLS
KNIFE
IDENTITY CARD
PERSONAL MEDICINES
WHISTLE
WIND PROOF JACKET
GLOVES
TORCH
DIARY AND PEN
TALCUM POWDER
CANDLE AND MATCH BOX
MOSQUITO REPELLENTS
GLUCOSE AND ELECTROL POWDER
SOAP
RAIN COAT
CAMERA
SWEATER/PULLOVER
PLASTIC BAGS 11
Hill walking NEW SHOES SHOULD BE AVOIDED
HUNTERSHOES IF NOT USED EARLIER NOT ADVISABLE
ADDITIONAL PAIR OF SOCKS
FEET CARE MUST
WASH HANDS AND FEET WHENEVER YOU GET OPPURTUNITY
4KM PER HOUR IS A GOOD SPEED DO NOT START WALKING IMMEDIATELY AFTER EATING CARRY SOME SALT POWDER AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE FROM
LEECHES IF YOU ARE LUCKY YOU MAY COME ACROSS WILD ANIMALS !
YOU HAVE TO CARRY ALL YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU EVERY DAY. YOU WILL NOT BE COMING TO THE SAME TREK POINT AGAIN
ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR STAY, FOOD ETC. AT THE TREK POINTS ARE MADE.
YOU WILL BE PROVIDED BREAKFAST AT EACH TREK POINT. YOU WILL BE GIVEN A PACKED LUNCH. DINNER WILL BE AT THE NEXT TREK
POINT.
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TREK SAFETY AGL SHOULD LEAD A GROUP
GL ALONG WITH THE MOST PHYSICALLY FIT MEMBER IN THE REAR
BEWARE OF LOOSE ROCKS, WET SURFACES, LOGS
NEVER BE ALONE
DO NOT GO FOR SWIMMING AT ALL
CROSS THE ROAD SAFELY
TREASURER FOR EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES
BEWARE OF LEECHES AND WILD ANIMALS
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The trekking team Special task force members: 2
Armed force members:2
Forest Guards: 2
Trek team will be having 26 officer trainees including women OT’s and a Medical Doctor
GROUP LEADER ROLE ENSURE TO FOLLOW THE ITINERARY CHALKED OUT FOR THE
GROUP
FOLLOW THE TIMINGS IN MOVING FROM ONE PLACE TO OTHER BY BUSES, VANS AND WHILE TREKKING
CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES WHENEVER HELP IS REQUIRED
COORDINATE WITH THE ACCOMPANYING STAFF
SUBMIT A DAILY REPORT ON COMPLETION OF TREK REGARDING ANY MIS CONDUCT BY ANY OT
SUBMIT A DETAILED TOUR REPORT
AGL TO TAKE CARE OF FOOD ARRANGEMENT
TREASURER SHALL ENSURE DOCTORS VISIT THE HALTING POINTS
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Team leader to have Route map with distances
Group members list
Emergency numbers
Day wise itinerary
The names of Escort team members and contact numbers
Menu
Trek program OT’s will start from Hyd on 6th/7th October,2017 to Coimbatore by
flight
Briefing by Dist. Officials at Ooty on 7th October,2017 Afternoon . Proceed to base camps
Trek 7th October to 13th October,2017
Reach Ooty on 13th evening for de-briefing . After having dinner all the OTs will halt at Ooty.
All OT s will leave for Coimbatore by bus on 14th October 2017
Reach Hyderabad same day.
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Trek coordination team
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Mrs.Anitha Balakrishnana IA & AS Course Coordinator and JDG
7702600332
Govidna Raj Emmadi Addl Course Coordinator
9989334067
D. Manohar Rao, Nodal Officer
9248032082/9505053497
Sri. G.Venkat Reddy -9949392515 Sri. Dr. P.Shreenivas 9705539957 Sri K.Nataraj 9908815114
Travel arrangement Medical care Food and water arrangement Accommodation arrangement Communication and record
Tmt. J.Innocent Divya IAS, District Collector, Ooty
IMPORTANT
No OT will be allowed to change
groups.
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Wish you all a Safe
&
Memorable Trek
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