Now, you may say that I shoud not have went for trekking so soon after the Marathon. But I had missed the same to last year, did not want to miss again. So "yes" it was to the weekend trek to the second highest and the most difficult trek in Karnataka.
19 people in the group this time. Bus was OK. Did sleep for a while. Reached Kukke well in time at 0530. Got ready and had breakfast before starting. This was a difficult climb from the beginning. Incline was steep. Morning was cool and forest was dense, so did not tire. Reached the camping site in 2hrs and 30mins. It was a trek of about 5KMs. Rested and had lunch before going to the view ppoint. Clicked some pictures and came back to pitch tents. Later in the evening people played Antakshri, the game of songs, while I listened. Had a Bon Fire at night before lights out. Soon, started feeling pain the right knee. Carried on though, slowly. Some drinks at 0700, at mid way. Had breakfsat at 0800 at the penultimate peak. Fabulous view. Dont want to go back!
Reached the peak at 0900, this was another 5KMs from the camping site. Slept 2 hrs there. Ah, the wind, the view. You have to see it to believe it. Headed back at 1100. Had lunch and started for the last part at 1515. One of the guys tumbled down. Luckily, was saved. Result of torn shoes. He was the same guy who slipped at the dry waterfall. Oh i forgot to mention the rock. It was there at the last stretch to the peak. During monsoons, water flows down it. It was dry. Climbing on it was fun. But bad foot gear may be a problem.
Upon reaching Kukke back, freshened up, went to the temple, had some food for dinner nad started the bus journey back home, unwillingly. Was at home before 0600. Weekend well spent. But I sure had strained myself too much. Crashed on the bed immediately.
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