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One humble request to all the people planning to go to for treks. Please respect nature and remember other people. Never litter these wonderful places. Infact, it will be great, if you can pick up some of the litter (especially the non-bio-degradable) and carry it back. Please abstain from smoking and drinking when you are with nature. Even if you cant help it, atleast carry back cigarette buds and liquor bottles. If couple of us show some responsibility, we can keep these places clean and pristine for the coming generations!!!
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I always wanted to return to Savandurga, ever since a bizzare trek in March 2004 when I lost way and headed to the nearby jungle. This time, the trek was quite 'normal' as five of us - Santa, Tilak, Sudeepto, Gopal and me - headed to the foothills on our bikes and reached the top of Billigudda effortlessly. This was also the first time ever, three of my interests - Biking, Trekking and Photography - came together. A month later, the ghosts of the March 2004 misadventure was exorcised completely when I went back to Savandurga to complete an exciting trek to Karigudda.
A perfect adventure to the top of Wayanadan Mala confirmed all the theories. The mystical Wayanadan Mala does exist and towers above the entire Wayanad. It also offers a great view of almost entire North Kerala and many peaks in the region. With a certain satisfaction, let me add that Chembra peak and the twins adjascent to it looks miniscule from the top of Wayanadan Mala!
Yet another visit to Muthappanpuzha to complete the Swargakunnu - Thollayiram - Kalladi trail from Kozhikode to Wayanad, which was left incomplete in April 2008, when I first took the trail to Swargakunnu.
With the Kerala Forest Department opening up trekking to Banasura peak, I had to take the first opportunity for a trek to Banasura. But, the trek was more challenging than I expected, requiring a second attempt to scale it. I came back cherishing some amazing views of the valley around the Banasura peak, which houses the Banasura Sagar reservoir.
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