A Western Ghats trek to Amedikal - The Tortoise Mountain.

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Amedhikal
Surmounting the Tortoise Peak

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A medikal (height 2,800 m), near village
Shishila in Dharmasthala, is one of the
significant peaks of Charmadi range. The name
Amedikal is a combination of two words: Ame -
Turtle and Dikkel – the Tulu word for Stove.
Amedikallu has a huge monolith at the top
which appears like a giant turtle and three
large stones which give an appearance of a
stove. This peak is surrounded by many other
important peaks of Western Ghats.
Amedikal is considered to be one of the scenic
treks in Karnataka and is a two day trek if one
wants to make it to the peak comfortably. The
starting point is Shishila village from where the
trail starts. The initial trail is through a fairly
dense forest, but the trail itself is pretty wide.
Then the forest cover disappears slowly and
beautiful grasslands appear which continues
to the three stones, the dikkels.
Departure: November 25th, Dec 9th
Level: Moderate

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Day 01 (Friday): Depart Bangalore. Overnight journey by SUV. 300km.
8hrs.

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Day 02 (Saturday): Arrive at Shishila. Breakfast. Trek to base. Camp in
tents.

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Day 03 (Sunday): Reach summit of Amedhikal. Return to base. Overnight
journey to Bangalore. Reach Bangalore next day morning.

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Summiters ` 2,250 per head
Adventures
(Ex.Bangalore & min. 7 member group)
info@summiters.net
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+91-974.036.0365

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FAQ
Q: Who can do this trek?
A: If you can walk long distances Q: What food do you provide?
without a problem, then you can. If you
have specific health issues like asthma, A: We provide simple vegetarian food
heart issues or the likes, consult your that is light and suitable for trekking.
doctor. Don’t expect a pizza hut or an Anand
Bhavan - nor will you have to go
Q: How cold does it get? hunting. You will have enough and
when you are tired – anything served
A: It can get pretty chilly at night. will taste superb!
Make sure you have a warm jacket and
a bed-sheet.
Q: Is the mountain water safe to
Q: What should we carry? drink?
A: The following items are a must- A: Yes. It’s as pure as it can be. But if
carry: you are finicky – you can buy mineral
water for yourself.
Shoes: A good pair of shoes is a must -
a good pair does not mean your Adidas/
Nike/ Reebok/ Puma sport shoe. You
need a pair that can withstand the
Q: Should I carry a first aid kit?
wear and tear of walking for many A: Safety is always first. The group
days. A bad shoe can ruin your trek by leader always carries a complete first
causing blisters. Ask us, we can help aid kit. You need not carry one.
you in choosing the right one for your
budget.
The other things you need to carry are :
Q: How can I prepare myself?
a backpack, a sun hat/cap, your A: Take daily long walks or jogs.
personal clothes, a raincoat/poncho,
toiletry kit, a good pair of sun glasses,
a water bottle and your personal
medicines (if necessary).
Your sleeping mat will be provided to
you by us.