Upcoming event: LOST

LOST on 16 September 6-7 pm SMV 102

Come join our event!

Lost is competition in which Particular scenario will be given to the team of 5 and which team will come up with best idea to survive in the given scenario will be the winner.

Pics. of the week

Climb on @Bhagayam Hills, Vellore, Tamil Nadu (26 October 2013)

Photo of the week

Trekking @ Thandyan Kottai 2012.

Thandayan kottai, has beautiful wildlife spotting areas and name all the things you want to have for attaining lively relation with the nature ! 
Meet the tribes, NGOs working in the remote areas, explore the untouched regions (uninfluenced by modernization) and much more !

Trekking spots in and around Vellore

1. Amirthi Zoological Park/Lake: situated under the Javvadu/Javadi Hills of  Tellai across Amirthi river which is 25 km away from Vellore city. It is an interesting place to visit for nature enthusiasts and children.

2. Tharapadavedu Lake

3. Kaanaru Lake

4. Mannur Lake: 130 Km

5. Kotai Malai

6. Valachchakkal Malai

7. Periya Modu

8. Tatta Malai

9. Sikkar Malai

10. Kara Malai

11. Palamadai Reserve Forest/ Vellore Forthill RF: 16.9 Km

12. Bhagayam Hills: 15.20 Km

13. Deer Park (Chitoor): 33Km

14. Arunachala Hills of Tiruvannamalai (A.P): 32.5 Km

15. Vellimalai Hills

16. Yelagiri/Jolarpettai R.F. : 102 Km

17. Thandayan Kottai

*Malai means mountain in Tamil

# (Approx- distance from VIT, University)

# The data needs standard references.

                                   

                    Please give your valuable comments to improve the authenticity of this list.

Trekking Club Official T-shirts

Trekking Club Official T-shirts to be launched soon...... Stay tuned!

Welcome message for the new club members

Message from ex-board members
Hello everyone !
The VIT Trekking Club has selected its board members as well as the core committee members for session 2014-15. Here is the list of selected members:-----

----------BOARD MEMBERS-----------------
1. Apurv
2. Devyani
3. Madhumita
4. Kotni
5. Prasadh
6. Shubham Darad 13BEC0187
7. Aishwarya Shinde 13BEC0617
8. Rachita Garg 13BBA0056
9. Harshini poojaa.K 13MSE0382
10. Mayank kakani 13BCB0047
11.Rajat Arora 13BIT0186
12.Saurabh Pathak 13BEC0789

---------CORE COMMITTEE MEMBERS------------

1. Venkateshwar Rao 13BME0571
2. Heli Shah 13BMD0021
3. Rajarshi Sengupta 13BEC0748
4. Rahul Rajeev 13BME0022
5. Anurag Rao 13BCH0006
6. Ashwin Ganesh M 13BEM0013
7. Harshal Nasery 13BEC0597
8. Prassana Prakash TS 13BEC0237
9. Sandesh 13BCE0217
10. Sidhesh Kumar.J 13BEC0259
11. Aadish agrawal 13BEC0322
12. Aayush Jain 13bei0068
13. ARJUN J 13BME0197
14. Pratyush R 13BBT0078
15. Ravi Abhichandra 13BEC0105
16. Paaurush Banwasi13BCH0009

Congratulations to all of you and welcome aboard....

    Ex-Secretary                                          Ex-Joint Secretary
Raghvendra Singh                    Chandan Kumar Gautam & Haymanti Saha
      (2013-14)                                                      (2013-14)

Things to remember on a trekking trip

Things to remember on a trekking trip:-

1) Carry a wind-cheater or a raincoat to avoid extreme climatic conditions.
2) Carry a few plastic bags for your trip.
3) Always carry a small hunting knife or an army knife.
4) To preventing insects and mosquito bites, always wear long trek pants and full sleeves T-shirts.
5) Try always to leave a permanent mark on the places while trekking where you think the person following you can get lost.
6) Carry a topographical compass and map for trekking at higher altitudes.
7) Must remember to carry carbohydrate rich food products to get energy.
8) Before planning your trekking trip, you should always go through the weather forecast very carefully. Also, don't forget to check temperatures (approximate) you will face while on a trekking trip.
9) Always buy at least two good pair of trekking shoes before the trip.
10) Most important tip to remember is that you should save your environment by leaving no trace of garbage or trash, except your footprints in nature.

# do not litter..........close to nature.......... close to life #