Honnemaradu Adventure Camp, Honnemaradu

The Adventurers–A Wilderness School is a nonprofit organization promoting outdoor learning, environmental conservation and social development for over two-and-a-half decades now.  Working in cohesion with Government, like-minded public and the indigenous population of the Western Ghats, the organisation is directly involved in the conservation and development of Natural areas.  With the ultimate goal to restore the natural harmony in the Western Ghats region, the organisation seeks to raise public awareness about environmental issues.  Leading people through adventure activities such as trekking, rock climbing, aqua sports the aim is to inspire people to question their attitudes towards nature and catalyses them to be more environmentally friendly.

Indian Institute for Adventure Applications, Honnemardu, Sagar Taluk, Shimoga

Indian Institute for Adventure Applications, Honnemardu is a training institute in the wilderness, which emphasizes on outdoor learning.  In agreement with The Adventurers’ philosophy of co-existence with nature, an aqua sport center was set up at Honnemardu in 1992.  Situated on the banks of the Sharavathy, on the Linganamakki reservoir, its location makes it an ideal blend of adventure sports and nature studies.  IIAA promotes outdoor learning, environmental conservation, social and cultural development through adventure sport and eco-tourism activities.

NOTE:
-Minimum number of participants are twelve members. If the group is less than twelve they should be ready to join another group. 
-We do not operate programmes less than two days.

Tentative Program Schedule:
Day 1 
Arrival
Campus Orientation
Life Jacket Drill
Paddling strokes
Coracling
Lunch
Island camping (weather permitting) 
Campfire

Day 2
Return to the Mainland
Breakfast
Trek to Bheemana Hejje
Lunch
Canoeing activity

Timing:
Please Report at campus not before 9.00 AM on first day. Programme closes not later than 5.00 PM on Second day.

Activities will be subject to change depending on all situations.  

Facilities on the Trek:
Sleeping accommodation is basic.  Foam mats will be provided.
Drinking water is from the well and the streams of the Western Ghats
No electricity on the trek.
Will be staying in the villages.
Emphasis of all activity is outdoors

What to Bring:
2 sets of clothing
Bed sheet
Swimming costume
Walking Shoes and Sandals (well worn)
Plate, spoon and tumbler ( No disposables Please)
Water bottle (at least one liter)
Torch
Toilet kit
Penknife
Towel
Notepad and Pen
Sweater/Jacket & Monkey Cap
Sun cap
Sewing Kit, Rubber Bands, Safety Pins

Some Rules to Follow:
No Smoking or Alcoholic Drinks 
No Littering around the campus 
No soap permitted in the water-mass.
No electronic gadgets (music systems including Walkman and Ipods)
No chewing gum

Helpful Hints:
Carry all your belongings in a backpack with no loose stitches and faulty buckles 
For your convenience, please pack only what is necessary 
Please do not bring jewelry
Wrist watches are not necessary 0

Program Fee:
The program fee for the same will be Rs 3000 per person. We will request the program fee in Advance.  All participants will have to necessarily fill and sign the application form in hard copy.

Contact The Below For Updated Fee and Details:
Nomito Kamdar
9449004748

Dr. SLN Swamy
9448485508
E-mail: athonnemaradu@gmail.com