Kutumbh 2025 @ Gerusoppa

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This quaint place is known for ancient temples, forts and has a rich, diverse history and culture. Gerusoppa is also one of Karnataka’s Lion tailed Macaque conservation centres. This whole area holds a lot of enthralling mysteries that awaits exploration. Honnavar, which is close to Gerusoppa flaunts some lovely beaches, waterfalls, and highlights Olive Ridley Turtle Conservation and Mangrove conservation zone as a part of its eco-responsibility.

Sharavathy/ Sharavathi is the river that flows from the Western Ghats towards Gerusoppa and ends up meeting the ocean at Honnavar. The river is dammed at two places and these reservoirs are called Linganamakki and Talakalale reservoirs. This area is a great spot for short and long treks, nature and scenic beauty, serene calming atmosphere and the wildlife. The highlights in this area are amphibians and reptiles of which most of them are endemic to the area. The famous Jog falls lies close by feeding the reservoir with water. This area is known for its community based sustainability and conservation efforts. 

Difficulty level – Easy

Batch 1 - 20th departure from Bangalore, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24thDecember, 2025, 25th December arrive at Bangalore

Batch 2 - 24th departure from Bangalore, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28thDecember, 2025, 29th morning arrive at Bangalore 

Target Group: Families – 2 adults + 1 child (above 8 years old) 

Cost: @ 9999/- per head for adults and 7999/- per child above 8 years 

Program In charge : Vishnupriya  +91 94823 84560

Coordinator :  Marvin +91 9164 355161

Endangered & its conservation 

New life skills 

Resource bag full of goodies  

To be a part of our nature cohort 

Online learning materials  

Access to experts in field 

Discounts on future registrations 

Photograhs & Videos 

New friends, fun & memories... 

Track Lion Tailed Macaques 

Follow ancient trade routes 

Backwater Boating  

Rare Flora and Fauna 

Visit to a climax forest 

Agroforestry 

Cook and eat local food  

Interaction with local farmers 

Trekking & Night Walks 

Apiculture 

Heritage Site 

Visit Mangrove Walk 

Beach Ecosystem 

Clothes: 4 sets full arm Top + 2 short-sleeved T-shirts  4 sets Under Garments  2 pairs of shorts and 2 full length bottoms  1 Swimwear + 2 towels  

Shoes: 1 pair + Slipper 1 pair + Socks 2 pairs  Shoes 1 pair + Slipper 1 pair + Socks 2 pairs  

Cap/hat  (Preferably in earthy tones like green, brown, or dull colors for a forest-friendly setting) 

Toiletries:  Toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, Shampoo (sachet/small bottle)  

Medical Kit: Personal medicines, 4 small band-aids, Insect repellent, Sunscreen & sanitizer

Torch with functioning batteries  

Water bottle: 1 L  (Non Breakable and easy to use)

Small backpack for day trips (10-15L)  

Money Maximum of Rs. 1,500/- 

Fully equipped pencil case + color pencils

Binocular(Optional  

 Day 0 – Leave from Bangalore to Honnavara by Panchaganga Express

Day 1 – Check in at resort at Honnavara, visit to Snehakunj organization, go for mangrove walks, enjoy sunset at a Blue flag beach, visit turtle bay to observe Olive Ridley turtle conservation program. 

Day 2 – Take an upstream cultural trail to Haigunda. Have lunch at Haigunda peak. Check into LTM Ecopark at Gerusoppa. Explore the campsite through walks.

Day 3 – Have breakfast with local communities and learn about different species of flora and fauna in agricultural farms. Visit Katlekan a climax forest and see if you can track Lion tailed macaques. Take a post lunch dip in the Sharavathy River and climb hanging bridges overlooking ancient Jain Basidis.

Day 4 – Leave for Charaka – a local small scale textile industry, Visit SARA centre to understand how the local community conserves its crops along with other flora of Western Ghats. Head back to Talaguppa and depart to Bangalore by Talaguppa Express. 

 Valuables: Toys, Jewellery, expensive, watches, electronic devices & Harmful or Hazardous substances. 

Pack light: Avoid bulky items like fancy jackets, bed sheets, etc., Limit use of strong perfumes, cosmetics and fragrant lotions.