Mountaineering and Adventure Club, BITS Pilani

09/08/2019

Let's see what you got

07/07/2019

https://www.arre.co.in/humour/keechad-monsoon-trek-khatron-ke-khiladi/

With the monsoon, comes a surfeit of Tinder bios. You, who takes an Uber to the ATM a couple of kilometres away, impulsively sign up for a 15-kilometre trek on a rainy Sunday. Because the exhibition of your love for the rain is incomplete without a selfie atop Harishchandragadh. What co...

26/06/2019

https://www.uphillathlete.com/pay-attention-tips-climbing-survive/

This video covers a lot of important topics in a short time: Speed, efficiency, random chances, situational awareness, partner communications, staying attached, and the risks of 'easy' climbing.

24/06/2019

Check it out.

Everest: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Climbing Mount Everest has become dangerously popular. John Oliver explains why.

01/03/2019

Registrations for the "Trek to Deoriatal Chandrashila" are now open.
Register at
https://goo.gl/forms/knV5Sj2BIe58AyP53
using your BITS mail.

ABOUT DEORITAL CHANDRASHILA

This trek lies in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand with Tungnath temple being one of the PanchKedartemples (five temples of the Shaivite sect dedicated to Lord Shiva). Trek to Chandrashila Peak startsfrom small village named Chopta and Sari Village serves as the base camp for Deoriatal Lake. The trek offers walks through excellent Bugyals (meadows) and gorgeous views of grandeur snow clad peak views of Mt Chaukhamba, Mt Dronagiri, Mt Nandadevi, Mt Nandaghuti, Gorur Parbat, Mt Trishul from Chandrashila peak.

IN BRIEF ABOUT THE TREK
• Maximum Altitude: 3646 meters
• Number of days :4 days/3 nights
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Trekking Distance: 15 kms
• Pickup/Drop Location: DELHI
• TREK COST PER PERSON: Rs 7000 - 7500/-(max) per person

• ***Payment will be done through your mess bill***

BRIEF ITINERARY
DAY 1: 420 KMS (14 HOURS) DRIVE FROM DELHI TO CHOPTA AND CAMP THERE
DAY 2: 8.2 KMS TREK FROM CHOPTA – TUNGNATH TEMPLE – CHANDRASHILA PEAK –
BACK TO CHOPTA. CAMP OVERNIGHT
DAY 3: 20 KMS DRIVE FROM CHOPTA TO SARI AND 6 KMS TREK FROM SARI VILLAGE
TO DEORIATAL AND BACK TO SARI. DRIVE BACK TO CHOPTA, CAMP OVERNIGHT
DAY 4: 420 KMS DRIVE TO DELHI

SERVICES/ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

• Transportation from Delhi to Chopta and back to Delhi in 16 Seater Traveller
• Tents on triple sharing basis, Sleeping Bags, Mattresses
• Meals from Day 1 evening snacks till Day 4 Breakfast
• Meals include Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Snacks, Soup
• Certified trek lead
• Local Guide
• Bonfire if weather permits
• Camping permissions

**Kindly note that the registered students will be made to sign a consent form
stating that “Neither the institute nor the club will be held responsible for any
loss/damage to property/life“

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04/11/2018

Bhrigu Lake - October 17-21, 2018

08/10/2018

Registrations for Bhrigu Lake are now open.
Deadline for registration of 10t October(11:59 pm)
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06/10/2018

Registration for Bhrigu Lake will start shortly.
You will be required to log in through your BITS email account.
The registration link will be shared here as well as through root mail.

06/10/2018

BHRIGU LAKE TREK DETAILS:

IN BRIEF ABOUT THE TREK
Maximum Altitude: 4300 metres
Number of days: 4 days/3 nights
Difficulty Level: 5/10
Trekking Distance: 23 km
TREK COST PER PERSON: Rs 7000 - 7500/-(max) per person

***Payment will be done through your mess bill***

ABOUT BHRIGU LAKE:
Bhrigu Lake (altitude: 4300 metres) near Manali is a holy lake and natural wonder in itself. It resembles a huge crater and circular in shape. Locals believe that Bhrigu Rishi used to meditate beside the lake and visits the lake once every year. On a clear day, one can see Friendship, Ladakhi, Hanuman Tibba peaks from various points on the trek. Lake lies to the east of Rohtang Pass, which is at height 3978 metres. Bhrigu top at height 4300 metres beside the lake also provides a view of Hampta valley.

BRIEF ITINERARY
DAY 0(17th October): Leave from Pilani at 4:00 p.m with 22-hour bus journey till Manali
DAY 1(18th October): Manali To Gulaba By Road & 3 Kms Moderate Trek From Gulaba To Thatch
DAY 2(19th October): 5 Kms Trek From Thatch To Rola Kholi
DAY 3(20th October): 7 Kms Trek To Bhrigu Lake And Back To Rola Kholi
DAY 4(21st October): 8 Kms Trek To Gulaba & 20 Kms Drive To Manali
DAY 5(22nd October): Reach Pilani Before 8 a.m

*Please note that this itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

SERVICES/ACTIVITIES INCLUDED:
• Trekking Equipment: Tents, sleeping bags, mattresses
• Transport for the entire trek from Pilani to Pilani
• Meals from Day 1- Lunch till Day 4 lunch
• (Meals include Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Snacks, Soup)
• Qualified and experienced trek leader, guide and support staff
• Camping Stools and tables
• Toilet and Dining tents
• Camping permissions
• Transportation from Manali to Bhrigu Lake and back
• First Aid medical kits
• Bonfire if weather permits

17/08/2018

13/05/2018

13/05/2018

Kareri lake - April 17-21, 2018