Jindhagada Peak is situated in between Paderu and Araku Hill Ranges. The Highest peak point is at an elevation of 1690 meters (5545 ft.) above mean sea level. on the east we can witness the paderu plains and other sides are inhabited by kondh, bagatha, valmiki and other tribal communities in small hamlets. We start our trek from one of the hamlet known as Olubidda which is closest to the peak from west.In this 2 days trekking adventure we will be exploring the mountain and small cave and boulders and it’s peak point.
LOCATION
Hukumpeta Mandal
Alluri Setharamaraju District
Distance from Visakhapatnam: 135kms
Approximate travel time: 4 to 5hrs
BASIC ITINERARY
DAY 1
Everyone will be gathered at the designated meet up point
Breakfast on the way
Stop at Paderu coffee plantations
One last stop to buy anything needed for the trek at Paderu
Reach the stream point for lunch and then relax at the stream upto 2:00 PM
Reach last village and start trekking to the base camp
Reach base camp and enjoy the sunset
Set up tents
Will set up campfire (subjected to weather and firewood availability)
Dinner time (Chapati with Vegetable curry)
Campfire stories and groups, night photography and stargazing
DAY 2
Wakeup to sunrise
Breakfast time (Maggie)
Hike up to the Summit and enjoy the views
Start trekking towards small Cave experience and big boulders
Return to the base village by 12 PM
Will start from the Base village by 02:30 PM
If there are no extra visits we will reach Back to Vizag by 07:30 PM
Spend some time with tribes and have food prepared by
Local tribes
Optional to take dip in water Streams near village
ACCOMADATION
We will be camping at one of the beautiful viewpoints on the mountain,
Tents will be allocated in 2 and 3 person sharing basis separate for men and women.
We will provide a trekking mattress to each participant, you are required to carry your
personal blanket with you and a air pillow if you prefer having one.
There will be Separate Blindspot areas for men and women for Washroom needs,
we will provide extra water at the campsite for the basic requirements.