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1. EVENT MAP BOOK
BENGALURU 10th Feb 2012 - 12th Feb 2012
www.trailwalker.in

2. Photo Credit : Goutham Jho
All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking.

3. FINISH
Eagelton
CP 9
Near Byremandala
BENGALURU
CP 8
Kadasikoppa
TRAIL MAP
CP 7
Jakkasandra
CP 6
Village Agara
CP 5
Ravutanahalli
CP 4
Dodduru
CP 3
Air Indiappanahalli
CP 2
Hukunda
CP 1
Haroshivanahalli
START
Sangam - Mekedatu
TRAILWALKER
100KM | TEAMS OF 4 | 48HRS

4. Photo Credit : Shankar Laxman
The majestic and irresistible beauty of the trail fills the heart with pleasure and peace.
CHECK POINT FACILITIES
WHAT/WHERE
FIRST BASIC DRINKING SUPPORT
AID FOOD AND WATER CREW
BEVERAGES* ACCESS
START YES YES YES ENCOURAGED
*Complimentary food and beverages include tea, coffee, light snacks and fruits.

5. Welcome to Oxfam Trailwalker India 2012
The Oxfam Trailwalker India trail has
been identified by Pegasus Institute of
N Excellence.
This map book has been prepared
to guide you through the Event
route, checkpoint by checkpoint. It
is designed to be your primary
navigational aid during pre-event
training and throughout the Event
weekend.
Oxfam Trailwalker India is a tough
event. Much of the trail covers
difficult terrain and you will be
exposed to the elements for many
hours. It requires appropriate and
committed training and
START CP 1 CP 2 CP 3 CP 4 CP 5 CP 6 CP 7 CP 8 CP 9 FINISH preparation. By registering in
1000.00 Oxfam Trailwalker India, you have
900.00 accepted responsibility for your
800.00 own conduct and for the risks
700.00
Lake inherent in such a demanding
HEIGHT IN FEET
endurance event.
600.00
500.00 A planned approach to the Event,
400.00 adequate training, familiarity with
300.00 the route and thorough knowledge
200.00
of the Event rules and the
important information contained in
100.00 the EVENT HANDBOOK will help
0.00 to minimise risk to you and your
0 9.5 19.3 31.2 46.6 56.2 64.05 70.8 78 90.3 100 team. Good luck!
DISTANCE IN KM
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
has been consumed resulting in reduced salt levels in the
SHARING THE TRAILS : Participants share the walking blood and body tissues. This is an extremely dangerous
tracks used for Oxfam Trailwalker with the general public condition that can rapidly lead to a coma and may result in
when training, and throughout the Event. Always respect the death. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, headaches and
requests of landowners and Villagers. Be considerate of lack of coordination. To maintain the correct hydration level,
other users and give way to cattle and tractors on the Trail, drink electrolyte drinks instead of, or in addition to water.
between Sangam and Bidadi. Electrolyte drinks contain salts and thereby assist in
maintaining the correct salt balance in your body. During the
DON’T BE A TOSSER : We ask participants and Support Event itself, make sure you are urinating at regular intervals
Crew to help us make Oxfam Trailwalker India an and that it is light yellow to clear. If you are not urinating or it
environmental friendly event and to ensure that all waste is dark in color, you may be dehydrated. Frequent, clear
produced by this event is dealt in a responsible and colored urination can signify too high a fluid intake. If you
sustainable way. When on the trail, always take your waste experience these symptoms during the Event, check with
with you. Leave nothing but footprints. medical staff at the nearest checkpoint.
HYPOTHERMIA : The temperature can drop dramatically
SAFETY ESSENTIALS during the Event and lack of sufficient clothing or getting wet
can cause hypothermia. Symptoms can include fatigue,
FIRST AID : Each team is advised to carry a first aid kit, shivering, muscle spasms, clammy skin, stammering and
including pressure bandages to treat injuries such as sprains, hallucinations. If you become hypothermic, change out of
blisters, cuts and snake bites. Team members are wet clothes immediately, cover your head, face, neck and
encouraged to learn basic first aid techniques. body with warm clothing, consume hot drinks and high
calorie food to maintain body temperature and seek medical
NIGHT WALKING : Walking at night requires special help at the nearest checkpoint.
vigilance on the part of all team members to reduce the risk of
injury. If any member of your team feels uncomfortable about HEAT EXHAUSTION : During hot weather the body’s
walking at night, your team should not attempt it. internal temperature can rise resulting in heat exhaustion
and heatstroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include
DEHYDRATION : Insufficient consumption of fluids may severe thirst, muscle weakness, nausea, fast shallow
result in dehydration. Symptoms include tiredness, breathing, irritability and headache. Symptoms include
irritability, tight/heavy feeling muscles, headache, dry mouth severe headache, confusion, breathing difficulties, flushed
and lips. hot dry skin and elevation of body temperature. If a member
of your team exhibits these symptoms, find a shady area,
HYPONATREMIA : It is a condition in which too much water administer frequent sips of water.

6. Photo Credit : Shankar Laxman
The green fields and rough mountains present an awesome combination along the trail!
CHECK POINT FACILITIES
WHAT/WHERE
FIRST BASIC DRINKING SUPPORT
AID FOOD AND WATER CREW
BEVERAGES* ACCESS
CHECK POINT 1 YES YES YES REFRAIN
*Complimentary food and beverages include tea, coffee and light snacks.

7. SCALE 1:25,000 NORTH
0 250 500 750 1000
Cp1
I
H
G
F
E
3.1km
D
C
B
A
Start Sangam, Mekedatu
Stage Length 9.5km
Check Point 1, Village School on the right, Haroshivanahalli Cumulative 9.5km
A. Start point before the entrance to Mekedatu
B. Forest checkpost on the left of the road
C. Katcha road branching off to the left Stay Hydrated
D. Katcha road rejoins the main road
E. Archway on the left leading to Teresapura
F. Passing through Village, Hegganuru Doddi
G. Take the right turn, watch out for bus shelter on the left
H. Turn left, this is a mud road Exercise extreme caution when
Cp 1. Check Point 1, Village School on the right, Haroshivanahalli crossing and walking off road

8. Photo Credit : Shankar Laxman
Indulging and exploring the virgin beauty of the trail is to be treasured!
CHECK POINT FACILITIES
WHAT/WHERE
FIRST BASIC DRINKING SUPPORT
AID FOOD AND WATER CREW
BEVERAGES* ACCESS
CHECK POINT 2 YES YES YES NEUTRAL
*Complimentary food and beverages include tea, coffee, light snacks and fruits.

9. H I
G
F
E
D
C
B
A Cp1
SCALE 1:25,000 NORTH
0 250 500 750 1000
Check Point 1, Village Center Haroshivanahalli
Stage Length 7.35km
Continue to walk towards Village Mulahalli Panchayat Office Cumulative 16.85km
A. Check Point 1, Village center Haroshivanahalli
B. Turn right at Village Vadakekatte and pass through the same
C. All along a mud track Rehydrate
D. All along a mud track
E. Mud track rejoins the road, turn right
F. Pass through Village Nalahalli and turn right on the main road
G. Right turn towards Kodihalli
H. Arkavathy river crossing, continue on main road
I. Pass through Village Mulahalli Panchayat Office on the right, Exercise extreme caution when
towards Check Point 2 crossing and walking off road

10. Photo Credit : Veloscope.in
Journey in tranquility and innocence of rural India!
CHECK POINT FACILITIES
WHAT/WHERE
FIRST BASIC DRINKING SUPPORT
AID FOOD AND WATER CREW
BEVERAGES* ACCESS
CHECK POINT 3 YES YES YES ENCOURAGED
*Complimentary food and beverages include tea, coffee, sandwiches and fruits.

11. J Cp3
I
G
E F
H
D
C
Cp2
B
A
SCALE 1:25,000 NORTH
0 250 500 750 1000
Continue to walk towards Village Mulahalli Panchayat Office Stage Length 14.35km
Check Point 2, Village School Hukunda CP 2 19.30km
Cumulative 31.20km
Check Point 3, Village school at Airindiappanahalli
A. Pass through Village Mulahalli
B. Watch out for Water tank on the left of the road, continue on main road Rehydrate
C. Check Point 2: Village Hukunda, watch out Victoria clinic and Dargah
D. Pass through Village T Gopahalli
E. Kodihalli Village center, turn right
F. Pass through Village Kodipura
G. Pass through Village Haralimara Doddi, turn right along the main road
H. Take the left fork heading to Kadushivanahalli
I. Pass through Village Yakkuli Exercise extreme caution when
J. Check Point 3, Village school at Airindiappanahalli crossing and walking off road

12. Photo Credit : Goutham Jho
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.
CHECK POINT FACILITIES
WHAT/WHERE
FIRST BASIC DRINKING SUPPORT
AID FOOD AND WATER CREW
BEVERAGES* ACCESS
CHECK POINT 4 YES YES YES REFRAIN
*Complimentary food and beverages include tea, coffee and light snacks.

13. F Cp4
E
D
C
B
A Cp3
SCALE 1:25,000 NORTH
0 250 500 750 1000
Check Point 3, Village School at Airindiappanahalli
Stage Length 15.40km
Check Point 4, Temple compound at Village Dodduru Cumulative 46.60km
A. Check Point 3, Village school at Airindiappanahalli
Rehydrate
B. Pass through Village Puttadasana Doddi
C. Watch out for road going to the right, continue straight
D. Pass through Village Kadushivanahalli
E. Watch out for road going to the right to Thalli, continue straight Exercise extreme caution when
F. Check Point 4, Temple compound at Village Dodduru crossing and walking off road

14. Photo Credit : Shankar Laxman
Now shall I walk, or shall I ride? "Ride," Pleasure said: "Walk," Joy replied.
CHECK POINT FACILITIES
WHAT/WHERE
FIRST BASIC DRINKING SUPPORT
AID FOOD AND WATER CREW
BEVERAGES* ACCESS
CHECK POINT 5 YES YES YES ENCOURAGED
*Complimentary food and beverages include tea, coffee and light snacks.

15. I Cp5 G
H
F
E
D
C
B
Cp4
A
SCALE 1:25,000 NORTH
0 250 500 750 1000
Check Point 4, Temple compound at Village Dodduru
Stage Length 9.60km
Check Point 5, Village Ravutanahalli Cumulative 56.20km
A. Check Point 4, Temple compound at Village Dodduru
Rehydrate
B. Pass through Village Tembeedi, take sharp turn to the right
C. Pass through Village Kumabaradoddi
D. Entering Elephant zone, sign put up by Bannerghatta National Park
E. Pass through Village Ukkada, continue straight ignore road to the right
F. Pass through Village Linganapura
G. Small Nala crossing, ignore the right turn
H. Exiting Elephant zone, reservoir on the right Exercise extreme caution when
I. CheckPoint 5, Village Ravutanahalli, abandoned buildings crossing and walking off road

16. Photo Credit : Goutham Jho
Your walk with Oxfam Traiwalker India has power to make millions smile…
CHECK POINT FACILITIES
WHAT/WHERE
FIRST BASIC DRINKING SUPPORT
AID FOOD AND WATER CREW
BEVERAGES* ACCESS
CHECK POINT 6 YES YES YES REFRAIN
*Complimentary food and beverages include tea, coffee, light snacks and fruits.

17. Cp6
F
E
D
C
B
Cp5
SCALE 1:25,000 NORTH A
0 250 500 750 1000
Check Point 5,Village Ravutanahalli, abandoned buildings
Stage Length 7.85km
Check Point 6, Village Agara, open area Cumulative 65.95km
Rehydrate
A. CheckPoint 5, Village Ravutanahalli, abandoned buildings
B. Pass through Village Marulavadi, Village center and bus stand
C. Take the road to the left heading towards Jakkasandra
D. Pass through Village Byregowdanadoddi
E. Pass through Village Mallige Mettalu Exercise extreme caution when
F. Check Point 6, Open area in Village Agara crossing and walking off road

18. Photo Credit : Goutham Jho
The longest journey begins with a single step.
CHECK POINT FACILITIES
WHAT/WHERE
FIRST BASIC DRINKING SUPPORT
AID FOOD AND WATER CREW
BEVERAGES* ACCESS
CHECK POINT 7 YES YES YES ENCOURAGED
*Complimentary food and beverages include tea, coffee, sandwiches and fruits.

19. K
Cp7
J I
G
H F
E
D
Cp6
C A
SCALE 1:25,000 NORTH
0 250 500 750 1000
B
Check Point 6, Village Agara
Stage Length 7.75km
Check Point 7, Jakkasandra Village Cumulative 71.80km
A. Pass through Village Agara,Check Point 6 Rehydrate
B. Turn right onto narrow mud path adjoining Banana plantations
C. Turn right onto the main road
D. Ignore road to the left
E. Pass through Village T Hoasahalli, watch out for Village school on right
F. Turn left onto a mud road
G. Turn right continue on mud raod
H. Turn right, continue on mud road
I. Exit mud road onto asphalted raod, turn left towards Jakkasandra
J. Brick kiln factory on the left Exercise extreme caution when
K. Enter onto HH 209 at Jakkasandra Village, turn right Check Point 7 crossing and walking off road

20. Photo Credit : Goutham Jho
Walking is the great adventure, the first meditation, a practice of heartiness and soul primary to humankind.
CHECK POINT FACILITIES
WHAT/WHERE
FIRST BASIC DRINKING SUPPORT
AID FOOD AND WATER CREW
BEVERAGES* ACCESS
CHECK POINT 8 YES YES YES REFRAIN
*Complimentary food and beverages include tea, coffee and light snacks.

21. G
Cp8
F
E
D
C
B
A
SCALE 1:25,000 NORTH Cp7
0 250 500 750 1000
Check Point 7, Jakkasandra Village, open area
Stage Length 7.80km
Check Point 8, Kadasikoppa Village School Cumulative 78.0km
A. Enter onto HH 209 at Jakkasandra Village, turn right Rehydrate
B. Ignore road to the left
C. Ignore road to the left
D. Turn right, Village school Hebbidara Mettalu at the corner
E. Turn left
F. Pass through Village Kumbarahalli, turn right Exercise extreme caution when
G. Check Point 8, Village school (Pink), short of Kadasikoppa crossing and walking off road

22. Photo Credit : Shankar Laxman
Bliss of solitude near River Kaveri!
CHECK POINT FACILITIES
WHAT/WHERE
FIRST BASIC DRINKING SUPPORT
AID FOOD AND WATER CREW
BEVERAGES* ACCESS
CHECK POINT 9 YES YES YES NEUTRAL
*Complimentary food and beverages include tea, coffee, light snacks and fruits.

23. J
Cp9
G
I
H
F
E
D
B
C
A Cp8
SCALE 1:25,000 NORTH
0 250 500 750 1000
Check Point 8, Kadasikoppa Village school
Stage Length 10.30km
Check Point 9, Anchipura School Cumulative 90.30km
A. Check Point 8, Village school (Pink), short of Kadasikoppa
B. Take sharp turn to the left Rehydrate
C. Turn right at Village Kadasikoppa
D. Pass through Village Koligannahalli
E. Turn right at Village K Gopahalli
F. Pass through Village
G. Turn right on road towards Byremandala
H. Take left fork at Village Byremandala
I. Take the left turn Exercise extreme caution when
J. Pass through Village, ignore road to the right, Check Point 9 crossing and walking off road

24. Photo Credit : Goutham Jho
Wherever you will walk, we will follow you!
CHECK POINT FACILITIES
WHAT/WHERE
FIRST BASIC DRINKING SUPPORT
AID FOOD AND WATER CREW
BEVERAGES* ACCESS
FINISH YES YES YES ENCOURAGED
*Complimentary food and beverages include tea, coffee, sandwiches and fruits.

25. H
G
I
F
E
D
C B
A Cp9
SCALE 1:25,000 NORTH
0 250 500 750 1000
Check Point 9, Anchipura School
Stage Length 9.70km
Finish, Eagleton Golf Club Cumulative 100km
A. Pass through Village, ignore road to the right, potential Check Point 9
B. Pass trough Village, road curves to the left Rehydrate
C. Pass throguh Village, road turns to the right
D. Pass throguh Village
E. Hit the main road, turn left towards Eagleton
F. Pass through Village, continue straight on the road
G Watch out for the double road on the left, Toyota Industrial Area
H. Main gate to Eagleton Golf Club, turn left Exercise extreme caution when
I. Finish Point crossing and walking off road

26. OXFAM TRAILWALKER INDIA PARTNERS
EVENT SUPPORT PARTNER
Started on 27th May 2004 as a social organization for
enthusiastic adventurers, Bangalore Mountaineering Club has
now become one of the most preferred club for adventure
lovers.
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA PARTNER
The International Herald Tribune (IHT) is a premier
international newspaper for opinion leaders and
decision-makers around the globe. It combines the
extensive resources of its own correspondents with
those of The New York Times, is printed at 40 sites
throughout the world and is for sale in more than 180
countries. Based in Paris since 1887, IHT is owned by
The New York Times Company.
HEALTHCARE PARTNER
Manipal Health Enterprises (MHE) is a leading
healthcare provider, delivering quality healthcare in
India. Manipal Hospital Bangalore is amongst the top
10 multi-specialty hospitals in India and has been
rated as the best hospital in the city of Bangalore for
eight consecutive years to date.
SUSTAINABILITY AND TELECOM PARTNER
Oxfam India and Nokia have partnered to create environmental
awareness in the society on recycling. For any old phone (any brand)
you recycle with Nokia, it will make a contribution towards education of
a child.

27. ONLINE RETAIL PARTNER
"The Outdoor Store, RacingThePlanet is the "Online Retail
Partner" for the inaugural Oxfam Trailwalker India. The Outdoor
Store is a global online store that specializes in lightweight,
technical clothing and gear for endurance races, hiking,
mountaineering and outdoor pursuits in general. They stock over
250 top brands and a wide range of equipment. Plus, their staff is
experienced and enthusiastic endurance athletes as well.
SUPPORTED BY
An institute of excellence was set with an aim to continuously
innovate and develop new learning experiences. Pegasus is a
multi skilled team comprising of behavioral experts, psychologists
and outdoor experts and is a vital element in the Outward Bound
experience. The team has over 120 person years of organizational
development consultancy and outbound program facilitation.
BASIC FOOD AND BEVERAGE PARTNER
No.1 Indian Pizza Brand, U.S. Pizza is owned by United
Restaurants Limited, a company incorporated in India with
a mandate to create a Pizza Brand. The company has
pioneered the freshly baked pizza and home delivery in
India. In 1994, U.S. Pizza, the brand was brought to
Bangalore at Manipal center. In 1998 it expanded by
franchising which took it to 34 cities and 12 states and today
U.S. Pizza are now ready to provide services in any part of
the world.
PHOTOGRAPHY PARTNER
A bunch of biking and sports enthusiasts who are keen on
photography. Started two years ago purely as pastime activity to
capture our fellow riders on their bikes fighting it out every month on
their saddle for the crown of Bangalore bicycle championship, it grew
in to capturing all the biking action in and around the city. Today it has
an arsenal of photographers who are bikers, swimmers, runners,
triathletes, bodybuilders, Yoga experts. In short Veloscope ==
Sporting Action, Captured !!

28. NOTES
TRAIL IDENTIFICATION : PEGASUS INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE
CONCEPT AND DESIGN : PRADEEP SEBASTIAN
CONTENT : PRIYANKA GUPTA
LAYOUT : NEHA YADAV
SPECIAL THANKS TO BRENDA WONG AND KARL LUNG FROM HONG KONG FOR AUDITING THE TRAIL

29. CHECK POINT FACILITIES
WHERE DISTANCE FROM FIRST BASIC DRINKING SUPPORT
START POINT AID FOOD AND WATER CREW
BEVERAGES* ACCESS
0 KM
START YES YES YES ENCOURAGED
SANGAM
CHECK 9.5 KM
YES YES YES REFRAIN
POINT 1 HAROSHIVANAHALLI
CHECK 19.30 KM
YES YES YES NEUTRAL
POINT 2 HUKUNDA
CHECK 31.20 KM
YES YES YES ENCOURAGED
POINT 3 AIRINDIAPPANAHALLI
CHECK 46.60 KM
YES YES YES REFRAIN
POINT 4 DODDURU
CHECK 56.20 KM
YES YES YES ENCOURAGED
POINT 5 RAVUTANAHALLI
CHECK 65.95 KM
YES YES YES REFRAIN
POINT 6 AGARA
CHECK 71.80 KM
YES YES YES ENCOURAGED
POINT 7 JAKKASANDRA
CHECK 78.0 KM
YES YES YES REFRAIN
POINT 8 KADASIKOPPA
CHECK 90.30 KM
YES YES YES NEUTRAL
POINT 9 ANCHIPURA
100 KM
FINISH EAGLETON GOLF YES YES YES ENCOURAGED
CLUB

30. OUR PARTNERS
EVENT SUPPORT PARTNER INTERNATIONAL MEDIA PARTNER HEALTHCARE PARTNER SUSTAINABILITY AND TELECOM PARTNER
ONLINE RETAIL PARTNER SUPPORTED BY BASIC FOOD AND BEVERAGE PARTNER PHOTOGRAPHY PARTNER