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EXPANDING HORIZONS AT
MUKRUTHI |
MAY 26th to MAY 30th 2008 |
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| Camp Mukruthi is located in the famed blue hills of the Nilgiris. Also known as the Blue Mountains, the Nilgiris, are one of the oldest mountain ranges in South India. Located at the junction of the Western and the Eastern Ghats, and about 2600m above sea level, they are best suited for novice trekkers apart from having the most stupendous landscape found in South India.The mountains are also home to a number of tribes such as the Todas, Kurumbhas and Irulas. CAMPSITE: During the camp, a 110 year old forest bungalow forms the home of the campers. This rustic place with its own fireplace, is set ideally of the banks of the Mukruthi Lake and surrounded by mist covered hills. James, the resident caretaker and an expert cook makes the Mukruthi Campsite a homely and endearing place. |
The experience was very exciting, it increases the knowledge of the outdoors and the nature. Samitha Irshad, Age: 12 years |
| TREKKING |
NATURE
WALKS |
| BIRD WATCHING |
EXPLORING
OUTDOORS |
| CAMPFIRES |
COOKING
FOR THE GROUP |
| Objective of the program The program aims at proving a fun filled and wholistic experince to all the participants in the amazing setting of the Mukrthi hills. The aim is to soak in the greatness that lies around the area. Go expoling and simply flow with the nature in and around you. The intrinsic web of a spider, yellow moss growing on tree trunks, bright orange mushrooms growing on trees and chilly streams emanating from somehwre are just a few of the things awaiting to be explored. |
# Adventure activities primarily built around some exciting treks.
# Activities to explore, understand and appreciate nature - including bird watching, fun with flora
# Group activities including staying together away from all civilization, cooking, camp fires, etc.
# Leadership and Social skills through nature games and challenges.
# Art, Music and Creativity using Nature as both medium as well as inspiration.Experiencing nature through all our senses. Feeling the excitement when one summit's a peak or seeing rare birds in the wilderness or gazing at the stars at night, or simply listening to the insects buzzing at night, all this form an integral part of the camp experience.
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