If you are overwhelmed with the city life, buzzing
traffic, never ending pollution, stressful work environments, routine family
life….trust me, you have an option to escape for a day from every thing that
makes your life bored, routine and never ending. For those who seek peace and tranquility in the
serenity of Mother Nature in its roughest, truest and modest form with no human
intervention of manipulation, transforming for travel or recreation
purpose, here is one destination in its
original form- Nagalapuram Hills, close
to Tirupathi/Srikalahasti in Andhra Pradesh.
2 hours drive from Chennai, 92
kms from the mid of the city and close to 8 hours package with Nature.
The beauty of this place lies in the fact that it is
natural. Rough route, tough trek,
original serenity of forests and rocky trails,
little touches of zooming insects
and possibly small snakes….the hills being Nagala’s original kingdom of
peace! As you drive close the
destination, you don’t realize which of the mountains surrounded you are going
to trek…. Few kilometers away from Ottukotai…you keep wishing the next road
takes you to the trails beginning…. Be prepared for unexplored adventure in the
forests, the rocky hills and steep climbs that is in store for you. As you cross the Poondi Reservoir and couple
of other smaller one’s you see a shady road with beautiful trees on either
side…and then you enter a stretch of 3 kms which your cars will have a test
drive! The road is fit of cars and
bikes…but bit rough roads so be prepared to manage this stretch.
For all the nature lovers, remember this is the quickest, most wonderful
destination from Chennai. The visit to
the forests, sloppy mountains, brooks and the narrow tunnels., the lively
waterfalls and the pools that let you swim, dive, dance and fall in love all over
again with life…..I would love to recommend this place for all that is closer
to your heart.
Please remember this is a litter- free zone, and
also to maintain the calmness and tranquility of the place, please do not
pollute it by any means.
Here is the agenda from our trip guide, a great friend
and our biggest moral and physical support Vadivel. K, who is a senior trekker,
part of the Chennai trekking club. He
would love to take more folks and friends to enjoy this trip that we thoroughly
enjoyed.
Agenda:
Leave early around 5 am in Chennai, Trekking at Nagalapuram Hills, Andhra
Pradesh- A destination to fall in love
with Nature…. A weekend getaway from Chennai.
Have breakfast
@Udhukottai
Purchase food items
for lunch and proceed to Nagala western entry Via Pichatur Dam.
Park vehicles near
Aree village
Climb over dam and
proceed along stream.
Reach 1st pool and
Proceed to 2nd pool.
Have Lunch and
pleasant time there.
Return back to
parking area in same trail.
Must Carry
Items:
Please travel as
light as possible. The lighter you travel the easier your trek.
1. Good walking
shoes or a pair of sandals which will sustain the trek and can be used for the
whole of the trek;
2. 1 x 1 litre
water bottle filled with drinkable water
3. Medium sized
back-pack to carry luggage, food, water & miscellaneous items
4. LED
torch(Optional)
5. One extra set of
clothes for return
6. Car/Bike owners
-Bring your original licence and vehicle documents.
7. Extra plastic
covers to wrap things if it rains.
9. Swimming tube
for non-swimmers.
Route:
Food Menu: Breakfast(Idly/Pongal/Dosa) @Udhukottai (It was our choice..:-)
2) We can buy Bread and Jam, biscuits, fruits and snacks for lunch at Udhukottai
1. Shorts / track
pants and T Shirt.
2. Carry Swimming
costume if you don't want to sleep in wet clothes.
What not to
wear:
1. Do not wear
Formal wear/casual wear - Jeans, Corduroy or any other
What not to
do:
1. Smoking not
allowed
2. No littering and waste dumping in the forest..
