Trek to Paitalmala, Kerala

Paitalmala is a charming hill station in North Kerala of the Western Ghats. Standing at the height of 4,500 feet, the summit offers you a 180-degree view of both Kerala and Karnataka range. The beauty has allured many of the nature enthusiasts, photographers and trekkers to this place as the mist blankets the surrounding hills and forest, which can be seen from an observatory tower near the peak. Paithalmala has significant rainfall, most months, with a short dry season. The average annual temperature is 21.4 �C. 
Brahmagiri forest is considered rich in wildlife which includes animals as,  the Asian elephant, tiger, leopard, dhole, gaur, wild boar, and several species of deer. The area has mainly evergreen and semi-evergreen forest, and in the higher altitudes, there are grasslands with shola forest patches. Bamboos are well represented in these forests.

Tentative Schedule:

Friday
09:30 PM: Pick-up from BMC, Indiranagar
09:45 PM: Pick-up from New Shanthi Sagar Hotel, Domlur
10:00 PM: Pick up from Lifestyle, Magrath Road (Near Garuda Mall)
10:45 PM: Pick up from RR Nagar Arch, Mysore Road.

Saturday
06:00 AM: Reach Base - Freshen-up & Breakfast
08:30 AM: Start the trek
                   :Trek to peak - Have packed Lunch on the way up
01:00 PM: Reach Paitalmala. Explore. Start back
07:00 PM: Reach back homestay. Relax. Campfire
08:30 PM: Dinner  

Sunday
06:30 AM: Wake up - Freshen-up
08:30 AM: Breakfast.
10:00 AM: Iruppu Falls visit.
09:00 PM: Reach Bangalore.

Note: Drop points will be the same as pick-up points

Package Inclusions: 
* Non-A/C transport from Bangalore
* Basic First-Aid support
* Instructor from BMC
* Forest permissions
* Accommodation
* 2 Breakfast
* 1 Lunch
* 1 Dinner
* Trekking

Package Exclusions:  
* Food during the bus journey
* Lunch on Sunday
* Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions.

Suggested things to carry: 
PACK LIGHT, CARRY ONLY WHAT IS NECESSARY
- Personal medication (if any)
- Sweaters (Suggested) 
- Strong backpack (Preferably water proof)
- Fresh pair of clothes for two days.
- Toiletries.
- Mosquito Reppellent Cream
- Water bottles (at least 2 liters of water)
- A torch with new batteries (must in case of emergency)
- You can carry Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucose etc.)
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen.
- Camera (Optional)