Itinerary – Charikonda 1-day Exploration Trek

Genre: Exploratory
Grade: Easy
Trek Duration: 7-8 hrs
Distance: 87 km from Kondapur, Hyderabad via Nehru Outer Ring Rd and NH765
Transportation: Bikes and Car pooling (or) We shall hire a vehicle

About Charikonda:

Charikonda is a village in the Amangal Mandal of Mahabubnagar. Beautiful Gowramma lake will welcome you if you visit during July – November. The granite hills around this small village rise steeply to 100m from a ground-level near Charikonda. The more interesting part though is the thick vegetation that extends to its west for over 12 km. The western border of these hills is the famous Maisigandi Maisamma temple of Kadthal. A small Rama temple is located on a hillock near Govindaya Pally. Charikonda is known for its thick vegetation!

The target is to explore as much as possible in the hills near Charikonda. You can find the secret pond called Manchileela Baavi, which is almost on top of the hill. The terrain contains lots of thorns, so be prepared for it. Based on the season, trekking can be under the hot sun which will make the trek even more difficult. You may have to scramble among the rocks too. Challenges include map skills, rural communication skills, water management, walking at a decent pace on rocky terrain, and keeping yourself entertained with nature and people.

Itinerary: (Tentative)

• 5.30 am Start from Hyderabad
• 8.00 am Breakfast on the way and pack something for lunch
• 9.30 am Reach Charikonda
• 10.00 am Start exploring the hill
• 2.00 pm packed lunch
• 4.00 pm reach the secret pond and relax for a while
• 5.00 pm Head back to the Charikonda village
• 6.30 pm start back to Hyderabad
• 9.00 pm Reach Hyderabad and back to home with good memories

Very Important : Do not litter at any of these places and please don’t come with us to booze

Note: (Challenges and Expectations)

Most of us may not be serious trekkers but all of us have equal responsibility in protecting our beloved earth. BCF earnestly requests all its members to be socially responsible whilst the treks and avoid any littering, shouting when in wild or causing anything that would disturb the normal ecology. Try to avoid plastics as much as possible.

This trek is exploratory. Do not come with expectations. We are all going there for the first time – be prepared for all from everything to nothing.

This is not a luxury trip. You are responsible for yourself. Travel and trek may be harsh and uncomfortable at times.

Carry these for sure

• 2-liter water bottles(refillable – avoid disposables)
• Shoes with good grip(avoid flip-flops)
• Plastic covers or Mobile covers to protect Mobiles from rain.
• Suitable backpack to fit all the above.
• Trash cover for yourself and covers for wet clothes.
• Snacks and some energy bars
• Extra set of clothes as you get into pools. (as applicable)
• Any Personal Medication

BCF Guidelines and Advisory :

• No Smoking… No Alcohol… No Littering.
• No pollution of water
• This is not a luxury trip but we will try our best to make it comfortable
• We carry basic First Aid, please do inform us if you need any special attention
• If you feel unwell bring to the notice of the organizers immediately
• If you don’t know swimming, don’t go into the water (if at all as a team get into the water)
• Organizers are not responsible for loss of any belongings. please take care of your belongings.

BCF Refund Policy :

No Refund If You Cancel Before One Week Of the Trek. Organizers Are Not Responsible For Replacement

Price Range : INR 500 – INR 1200 based on the transportation mode

For more details/ group discounts/ quotation please get in touch with us

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