TREKKING IN NILGIRI HILLS
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
BY
COURSE COORDINATOR
M. RAMA PRASAD, I.F.S.,
M.Sc(zoo), M.A.(Astro), M.A.(Philo), A.I.F.C, M.S.I.F.
Addl PCCF , Addl. DG
ENDURING &EVERLASTING FOUNDATION
87TH Foundation Course
Dr. MCR HRD IAP
24-09-2012
Trek schedule
Duration of trek
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Duration
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Avalanchi
Porthimund
8
2
Porthimund
Pandiyar
8
3
Pandiyar
Naduvattam
7
4
Naduvattam
Kargudi
7
5
Kargudi
Vazaithottam
7
6
Vazaithottam
Sholur
9
7
Sholur
Parsons valley
7
8
Parsons valeey
Avalanchi
8
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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Name
Phone No
Purpose of Contact
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Sri.M.Rama Prasad, IFS
ADG &Course Coordinator
9010904455
Essential in Nature
2
Sri.K. Anil Kumar
Asso.CC
92480 05303
Issues in Ooty,
Provisions & Doctor Team
Coordination with Treasurer
3
Sri.Bhoga Rao,
Senior Faculty
92480 32080
Transport coordination to
and fro to ooty
Every Day receipt of
Information from GL & AGL
on Trek Progress
4
Sri.J. Rajeshwar
Director-CCCEA
5
Smt.J.Janani
Junior Faculty & AFM
92480 32083
Transport Coordination to
Ooty and Issues concerning
with women OTs
6
Sri.Venkat Reddy,
System Administrator
99493 92515
General Assistance in Ooty
92480 32072
Field Coordination visit to
Trek points
EQUIPMENT
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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
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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
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 SND 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
Group Leader to have
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Route map with distances
Group members list
Emergency numbers
Day wise itinerary
The names of Escort team members and
contact numbers
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ACCOMPANYING STAFF
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Special task force members: 2
Armed force members:2
Anti poaching Squad members: 4
Forest Guards: 2
Total 10 members
Total trek team will be of 29 members
including 19 OTs
Communication
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Daily departure information
Daily arrival information
Doctors visit
Provisions requirement including drinking
water
General Information
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Trek is for 5 days
Around 19 OTs will be formed in to ONE GROUP
Trek starts every day at 7.00 am after Br’ fast
Night halts at identified Base Camps
Arrangements for your stay, food etc. at the trek points are
made
Less luggage – more comfortable
Never separate from the group during trekking
STF or Armed Reserve police, Anti-poaching watchers, Forest
Guides will be accompanying the group every day
RED, WHITE AND YELLOW COLOR DRESSES STRICTLY
PROHIBITED DURING TREK
General Information
• NO SMOKING AND NO SHOUTING DURING THE TREK IN THE
FOREST
• You will be given Ruck Sack, Sleeping Bag and one plate,one
steel glass, one spoon at HRDI. You have to carry all these
along with you for your use. These items must be returned after
the trek. Any damage or lost, you have compensate
• First Aid Kit will be given to you containing general medicines
• In case of any problem during the trek, do not stop. Don’ get
scared. Keep on moving. Inform to the police / forest staff
accompanying you. Medical team will attend you immediately at
trek point
• Weather in the night will be cold. Warm clothing is required.
Day will be pleasant.
• If you are lucky! you may come across wild animals
General Information
• Definitely you will have to bare with leeches
• Carry some salt powder as a precautionary measure from
leeches
• Carry at least 6-8 torches
• Carry extra pairs of socks
• Carry water bottle. You may not get any thing during the trek in
the forest
• Carry Camera and take good photos including trekking photos
• At each trek point cook team is arranged. You will be provided
br’fast at each trek point. You will be given a packed lunch.
Dinner will be at the next trek point.
• You have to carry all your belongings with you every day. You
will not be coming to the same trek point again
• You will be starting on 28th at 4 PM to Ooty
• You will be reaching 1st Base camp by evening on 30th
September and halt.
General Information
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You start actual trekking on 1st October morning
You will be completing your trek on 5th October and halt at the last
trek point
On 6th October morning, you will be reaching to OOTY.
District Collector and senior Forest Officials and others may interact
with you for your feed back and de-briefing
After lunch, at 1 pm you will leave Ooty for Hyderabad
All required arrangements for your trekking are being looked by the
District Administration, the Nilgiris and the Institute coordinating team
Cooperate and support the administration and also each other for a
successful, enjoyable, memorable trekking experience
IMPORTANT
 Read Trek manual carefully
 No OT will be allowed to
change
groups.
Wish you all a Safe
&
Memorable Trek