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Coorg
is extremely rugged across most of
its land area.
There are many summits to conquer
and many jungles to trek. But preparation
and precaution is always advised before
you plan any trekking trip in Coorg.
Below mentioned are information &
precautions that everyone must take
into consideration if they plan to
hike across Coorg's mountains and
forests.
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Typical
Coorg Topography
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Trekking
in Winters:
Temperatures near the summit during winters
can drop to freezing levels after sunset,
making hypothermia a possibility.The higher
you climb, the colder and windier it will
get.
Trekking
in Summers:
During summers, sunburn is a risk. Heat
stroke can also set in.
Few
essentials to carry while trekking:
While trekking; take plenty of water, food,
a flashlight, hat, sunscreen in summers
and warm clothing in winters and rainy season.
Take
the following precautions while trekking
in Coorg, during summers:
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Drink water - lots of it. Make sure you
carry your own water bottle while on trail.
- Stay
out of of direct sun. Wear hats and caps
as well as sunglasses.
- Wear
sunscreen.
- Avoid
the hours between 10 am to 2 pm, when
the the rays of sun are strongest.
- Enjoy
an early morning hike, then rest in the
shade that afternoon.
- Do
not skip food, make sure your provide
your body proper nutrition.
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Trekking
in the Mountains:
There
is very less vegetation in mountainous
and highland areas of Coorg, so finding
your way around is not an issue.But
note that; most of the treks to mountains
involves arduous steep climb to the
summit. Highland trekking is only
recommend for people in top health
condition. Bad weather and poor visibility
can become an obstacle. You shall
hardly encounter any settlements and
people . If you get injured, getting
you back to the base camp can become
an arduous task in itself.
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Highland
trekking in Coorg
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Trekking
in Lowland Coorg:
Larges
tracts of Coorg's lowland areas remain
untouched by any human activity, a
sizable portion is reserve forest.
The unspoiled remoteness is a special
attraction of lowland trekking in
Coorg. But trekking is such areas
also has its own dangers.If you are
going alone ( without a local guide
), there is little chance of getting
help.
Routes disappear in the dense jungle
and without a guide, you can easily
become lost.
Getting
to some treks and back again can be
an adventure in itself due to Coorg's
appalling conditions of many roads.In
rainy season, many roads become inaccessible.
In monsoon the trails become infested
with leeches and difficult to climb.
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Lowland
trekking in Coorg
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Trekking
Alone:
Its
not worth the risk. If you get injured,
you are on your own. You can also
become an easier target for robbers
and wild animals.
Trekking
for women:
Trekking
alone is not recommended for anyone.
Even a group of women together is
no guarantee of security and safety.
Not Recommend.
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A
pit viper in Coorg. Poisonous
snakes abound in Coorg.
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Trespassing:
Many trekking routes pass through plantations/private
property. The last thing the plantation
owner would not like to tolerate
is a bunch of boisterous trekkers en route
plucking coffee, pepper, cardamon, etc.
Don't do that. Some planters may charge
a nominal fee for using the route through
their plantations, be ready to pay up.
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