13th January, 2017 (Friday)
Title : Between the Two Poles
Speaker: Priya is an adventurer at heart with a deep interest in human behavior and teaching. She is a practitioner of experiential learning and works with varied methodologies including outbound, future search, theatre, graphic facilitation and behavioural process facilitation. You'll be surprised that in the midst of all the training she offers, she also teaches French and organizes nature camps. Priya is also an amateur photographer keen on capturing landscapes and fungi.
Abstract : Priya has passionately embraced the unknown every now and then. She found her calling when her sister excitedly told her about a trek to the Himalayas and has never looked back since. She has, in her nonchalant style, travelled to the Everest Base Camp, directed a few plays, led an all women's team to victory in the first 100km Oxfam walk in India, crossed the Arctic Circle on a shoestring budget and plunged into the Antarctic. Priya will talk about the common thread in all her adventures, her learnings along the way and what makes her adventure bug tick.
6th January 2017 (Friday)
Title : Ladakh in winter - Lessons in self sufficiency
Speaker: Shreyas is a mechanical engineer by week and an outdoor enthusiast on weekends. He enjoys climbing, slacklining and long solo hikes.
Abstract:In December 2016 Shreyas and his friends set out to trek in the Markha valley in the winter, self supported. They carried a tent and food for ten days. What ensued was a welcome lesson in the self-sufficiency.
18th November 2016, Friday
Title: 500 days on a borrowed bike in and around India
Speaker: Deepak is a Traveler, photographer and a bike rider who has been traveling across India since past 4 years . Deepak with his friend Bhishma has recently Traveled around 46000+km in 500+days across India on a motorcycle.
Abstract: The journey started as an unplanned trip from Mumbai to Kanyakumari on Bhishma's motorcycle. Having some travel experience, Deepak became a part of this trip because his friend didn't know how to ride a motorcycle.The journey started as an adventure trip of 2-3 week but destiny had something else written for them. Both of them left their jobs after few months and travel became their passion. They used to travel from 5 to 10 in the morning and then Deepak worked in the software lab till afternoon. Again in evening, they used to travel and explore without having any idea of the destination. During this time Deepak worked in temples, gurudwaras, gardens, mountain top, beaches and a lot more places. As the journey was moving forward, the challenges were getting harder. Traveling without money was not an easy task and Deepak had to sell his 2nd bike (which he brought during trip) to get some money. The money was not sufficient to travel for remaining months and he started knocking every possible door for help. Local people and other riders helped them to complete the journey. The zeal of traveling has transformed the outlook of their life and now they live the life which they never imagined. Deepak is the co-founder of a travel app startup and Bhishma is trying to develop a budget solar electric cycle. In this talk, Deepak will share his experience.
21st October 2016, Friday
Title: Travel across Kedarnath to Badrinath in a day: Chasing the Myth
Speaker: Abhiruk Lahiri is a PhD candidate in the Department of Computer Science and Automation, Indian Institute Science. Along with his formal education, he takes photographs and document places and culture. Apart from that, he is a frequent visitor to different valleys of Himalaya.
Abstract: A belief handed down from generations--that a priest used to commute daily between Badrinath and Kedarnath, has created enough interest among eminent explorers of the like of Charles Meade, Eric Shipton, Bill Tilman and Martin Moran to set their foot in this route discovery. Two great Hindu shrines over the mountains of the Chaukhamba range are separated by behemoth peaks like Neelkanth, Parvati, Chaukhambha and an icefield called Panpatia below them. Drifts of moraines, crevasses and massive icefalls along with bad weather kept away everybody from a successful crossing. Even though in 1934, Shipton and Tillman could somehow cross the Panpatia icefield, after negotiating series of icefalls and a dense bamboo forest, a repeat of the same route had not been attempted until 1998. But a route across it exists, that we know from the many reports submitted by the mountaineers, finally crossed by a team from West Bengal in 2007. In last May, a couple of students from this institute along with their friends successfully repeated that route. In this talk, one of the trekkers from that duo will share their experience.
2nd September 2016 Friday
Title: Road cycling 101 : Adventure, Fitness, Racing
Speaker: Mahapatra currently riding for Ministri Cycling team in Bangalore. Various accolades: 2x Bangalore Bicycle Champion (BBCh) in amateur category. 2x podium finishes in BBCh. 1x Tri Thonnur Team Triathlon Champion (Olympic Relay Category). Runner up - Btwin Cyclothon 2016.
Abstract: Whether it's to satisfy your weekend wanderlust, boost your fitness, health or bank balance, or as an environmental choice, taking up road cycling could be one of the best decisions you will ever make. In this talk, I will share the experience of numerous adventures that I did on bicycle. I will also talk about the fitness aspects of road cycling and I will try to give a brief overview of competitive road racing in Bangalore.
26th August 2016 Friday
Title : Discover Europe on a Shoestring
Speaker : Archita is a 25 year old girl working for TE Connectivity (A 14 billion dollar company that designs and manufacturers products for customers in automotive, industrial, aerospace and telecommunication) as a project manager. She believes that every soul deserves a solo trip to discover itself.
Abstract: Archita has lived in Germany for more than six months in total and ensured that she spent every weekend in a different city. She wishes to share all her backpacking hikes that made the most of her schengen visa and yet she spent less than 150 euros per weekend trip. This will be less of a talk and more of a story hoping to inspire fellow backpackers.
17th June 2016
Title: Antarctica - The Last Frontier
Speaker: Dr Ajit K. Huilgol is the Director & Chief Transplant Surgeon at the Nephrology & Transplant Institute (KANTI) in the Columbia Asia Medical Center. He is a recipient of two life-time achievement awards in surgery. He has won several awards in Wildlife Photography as well.
Abstract: There is possibly no place on earth more remote, more forbidding, more harsh than the continent of Antarctica - characterized by high winds, rain, snow, ice and cold temperatures that make anyone planning to visit it, have second thoughts. It is no wonder, therefore, that very few people have actually set foot on this remarkable place. I have been one of the fortunate few. I spent a month photographing the iconic landscape and the animals and birds that inhabit this wilderness, and came back with over 30,000 photos, some of which I would like to share with you. So, join me as I take you on a photographic journey to one of the last, relatively unexplored frontiers on earth. On this journey, you will see penguins, seals, icebergs and other wonders, and also learn about the whaling industry and some of the early explorers and adventurers.
3rd June 2016
Title: Pan Himalayan Solo motorbike ride across 5 countries
Speaker: Yashas T K, was an engineer in the field of electronics and communications. After working in a corporate environment he realized following one's passion is the key to a meaningful journey of life, he started pursuing his interest and ever since traveling has been his soul. He started biking and solo travel to explore the world. Few of his rides include: A Solo bike ride from Kanyakumari to Kashmir on a 150cc Bike, A Pan Himalayan Solo motorbike ride across 5 countries, and the Thailand solo Bike ride. He is currently training for a round the world solo motorbike tour. It will across the globe for over 50000Kms and will span out for at least 1 year. http://www.rideofpassion.com/
Abstract: Pan Himalayan Solo motorbike ride across 5 countries. A tough ride on the rough eastern Himalayan terrain from the crown of Himalayas to the end of Himalayas. It was across 5 countries touching over 10 international borders. It was a 30 day long ride just on the testing conditions of eastern Himalayas.
27th May 2016
Title: Riding the forbidden trail
Speaker : He is an avid mountain biker, constantly in search of new trails and accompanying adrenaline. He has ridden over 7000km in 2015.
Abstract: Mountain biking is sport that is slowly gaining momentum in Bangalore and India. Peter will talk about the various off road trails and races in and around the city. He will also cover the basics of navigating difficult terrain.
6th May 2016
Title: Life, on a bicycle, in Central America
Speaker : Drew grew up in the northwest United States, and graduated from Brown University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical physics. Since then, he has done physics research in Germany, the US, and Bangalore, with time for travel in between. He will start his PhD next fall at CU Boulder (USA).
Abstract: In the fall of 2015, Drew Morrill and a high-school friend packed up their bicycles and camping gear and flew from the United States to Mexico, where they began a bicycle tour that would bring them across five Central American countries. Their journey took them from the Pacific to the Atlantic and back again, across 3,000 meter mountains, from seedy bars to the homes of kind strangers, across burning sugar cane fields and through unlit tunnels. In this talk, Drew will share his experiences planning and executing this gran aventura en la bicicleta, and answer any questions about life on a bike in Central America.
7th April 2016
Title: Wildlife Crime, legal prosecution and experience in combatting Wildlife Crime in the illegal trade of elephant calves in Sri Lanka - Presenters : Mr. Sujeewa, Ms. Sudharshani and Mr. Chaminda
Speakers: Sujeewa Jasinghe and Sudarshani Fernando serve as co-founder Directors of the Centre for Eco-Cultural Studies (CES).
Mr. Chaminda is an official from the forest department of Sri Lanka.CES is a research-based training institute located in Diyakapilla, Sigiriya, in central Sri Lanka’s Dry Zone forest setting, facilitating participatory community initiatives in natural and cultural resource management. Their work engaged in includes consultancies and advocacy through volunteer action to promote, conserve and protect biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge and recognise legal mechanisms for law enforcement, focusing on combatting Wildlife Crime, with a special emphasis on illegal captures of wild-born elephant calves.
20th November 2015
Title: Bangalore to Paris by Road
Speaker: Mr. Anand, animator and world traveler by day, and probably a really good car repairman by night. He has made a wonderful introductory video: https://youtu.be/Ytl0Mqzvam8 with his family, wife+2kids.
Abstract:Adventurous stories of the Little Indian Family of Explorers that set sail into the unknown for 111 days, leaving everything behind! India > Nepal > China > Kyrgyzstan > Uzbekistan > Turkmenistan >Iran > Turkey > Greece > Italy > Switzerland (Alps) > Spain > France. http://www.overlandstories.com/
26th August 2015
Title: For the Love of Elephants
Speaker: M.S. Nishant studies elephants to investigate their behaviour to better understand the human – elephant conflict.
Abstract: M.S. Nishant took us through some of his experiences and findings in the forest while studying elephants.
16th June 2015
Title: Stories of Adventures from a Year Full Of Sundays
Speaker: Saurav Arya is a location independent professional who wants to travel the entire world, twice.. grow old and then tell stories of adventures in exchange for a coffee and a brownie.
Abstract: After 5 years of a 9-5 job, Saurav decided to quit his job, sell off his possessions and travel in search of fulfilment, creative freedom and spiritual growth. For next 12 months, he travelled all across India, Bhutan, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Kenya, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Philippines and China. On his way, he hitchhiked, detested cash transactions, raised voice and discovered a bit about the geography of dreams.
1st April 2015
Title: More than a high - Summiting a Himalayan Peak
Speaker: Sharath Vishnu is a graduate of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. You can find him at: http://theadventuregypsies.com/
Abstract: In this talk Mr. Sharat will talk about his expedition to summit the peak DKD-II at 5670m, Garhwal Himalaya, Uttakhand.
13th February 2015
Title: Accidents in the Himalayas
Speaker: Prof. Brian Windley, is an Emeritus Professor in the University of Leicester (Department of Geology). He is a professor of tectonics, specializing in the study of the lives of mountains (their tectonic evolution) all across the world. He has tremendous experience in field geology and has been to the most of the important mountain ranges in the world.
Abstract: Prof. Brian Windley took us through some of his more frightening experiences in the mountains and how he survived them.
7th November 2014
Title: Walking alone to the Valley of Flowers
Speaker: Dr. D. Amarendra, is a Retd. GM (Bharat Electronics). He is a Writer and Poet. And Nature's Pilgrim.
Abstract: Dr. Amarendra spoke about his experience of going to the Valley of Flowers in, Uttarakhand. At 3352 to 3658 meters above sea level, the gentle landscape of the Valley of Flowers National Park complements the rugged mountain wilderness of Nanda Devi National Park. The valley encompasses a unique transition zone between the mountain ranges of the Zanskar and Great Himalaya.
17th October 2014
Title: A Cycling Tour of Malnad: 1000 kms in the Ghats
Speaker: Sharath Vishnu hunts for stories and adventure in remote India. He cycles in the Ghats and the Himalayas. He hikes through them too. He runs marathons. He goes to college in his spare time. A graduate of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, he is the co-founder of an adventure company:http://theadventuregypsies.com/
Abstract: In this Sharath talked about his experience while cycling through the western ghats. The places he's been and the people he met.
5th September 2014
Title: Goodwave Hunting - Kayaking with Manik
Speaker: Manik Taneja attacks the world with his Kayak. Between his encounters with the rapids of the world, he works a normal 9-5 job, just like you and me. An internationally certified kayaking instructor, he runs a Kayaking school in bangalore. http:/goodwave.in
9th May 2014
Title: Benighted on Saavandurga - 24 Hours on a Rock Face
Speaker: Mr. Shreyas, known to his more closer friends as mantis, is obsessed with rocks and climbing. He spends most, if not all his free time, honing his skills towards becoming a better climber. He is a true adventurer, with great stories and an unrelenting drive to accomplish what he sets his mind to.
Abstract: Mr. Shreyas discussed about how he was caught between a storm and a hard place for 24 hours, on what started out as a recreational weekend climb.
09 Apr 2014
Title: Solo Trek to Stok Kangri
Speaker: Mr Bhaskar
Abstract: Solo ascent of Stok Kangri. Kashmir
Title : Between the Two Poles
Speaker: Priya is an adventurer at heart with a deep interest in human behavior and teaching. She is a practitioner of experiential learning and works with varied methodologies including outbound, future search, theatre, graphic facilitation and behavioural process facilitation. You'll be surprised that in the midst of all the training she offers, she also teaches French and organizes nature camps. Priya is also an amateur photographer keen on capturing landscapes and fungi.
Abstract : Priya has passionately embraced the unknown every now and then. She found her calling when her sister excitedly told her about a trek to the Himalayas and has never looked back since. She has, in her nonchalant style, travelled to the Everest Base Camp, directed a few plays, led an all women's team to victory in the first 100km Oxfam walk in India, crossed the Arctic Circle on a shoestring budget and plunged into the Antarctic. Priya will talk about the common thread in all her adventures, her learnings along the way and what makes her adventure bug tick.
6th January 2017 (Friday)
Title : Ladakh in winter - Lessons in self sufficiency
Speaker: Shreyas is a mechanical engineer by week and an outdoor enthusiast on weekends. He enjoys climbing, slacklining and long solo hikes.
Abstract:In December 2016 Shreyas and his friends set out to trek in the Markha valley in the winter, self supported. They carried a tent and food for ten days. What ensued was a welcome lesson in the self-sufficiency.
18th November 2016, Friday
Title: 500 days on a borrowed bike in and around India
Speaker: Deepak is a Traveler, photographer and a bike rider who has been traveling across India since past 4 years . Deepak with his friend Bhishma has recently Traveled around 46000+km in 500+days across India on a motorcycle.
Abstract: The journey started as an unplanned trip from Mumbai to Kanyakumari on Bhishma's motorcycle. Having some travel experience, Deepak became a part of this trip because his friend didn't know how to ride a motorcycle.The journey started as an adventure trip of 2-3 week but destiny had something else written for them. Both of them left their jobs after few months and travel became their passion. They used to travel from 5 to 10 in the morning and then Deepak worked in the software lab till afternoon. Again in evening, they used to travel and explore without having any idea of the destination. During this time Deepak worked in temples, gurudwaras, gardens, mountain top, beaches and a lot more places. As the journey was moving forward, the challenges were getting harder. Traveling without money was not an easy task and Deepak had to sell his 2nd bike (which he brought during trip) to get some money. The money was not sufficient to travel for remaining months and he started knocking every possible door for help. Local people and other riders helped them to complete the journey. The zeal of traveling has transformed the outlook of their life and now they live the life which they never imagined. Deepak is the co-founder of a travel app startup and Bhishma is trying to develop a budget solar electric cycle. In this talk, Deepak will share his experience.
21st October 2016, Friday
Title: Travel across Kedarnath to Badrinath in a day: Chasing the Myth
Speaker: Abhiruk Lahiri is a PhD candidate in the Department of Computer Science and Automation, Indian Institute Science. Along with his formal education, he takes photographs and document places and culture. Apart from that, he is a frequent visitor to different valleys of Himalaya.
Abstract: A belief handed down from generations--that a priest used to commute daily between Badrinath and Kedarnath, has created enough interest among eminent explorers of the like of Charles Meade, Eric Shipton, Bill Tilman and Martin Moran to set their foot in this route discovery. Two great Hindu shrines over the mountains of the Chaukhamba range are separated by behemoth peaks like Neelkanth, Parvati, Chaukhambha and an icefield called Panpatia below them. Drifts of moraines, crevasses and massive icefalls along with bad weather kept away everybody from a successful crossing. Even though in 1934, Shipton and Tillman could somehow cross the Panpatia icefield, after negotiating series of icefalls and a dense bamboo forest, a repeat of the same route had not been attempted until 1998. But a route across it exists, that we know from the many reports submitted by the mountaineers, finally crossed by a team from West Bengal in 2007. In last May, a couple of students from this institute along with their friends successfully repeated that route. In this talk, one of the trekkers from that duo will share their experience.
2nd September 2016 Friday
Title: Road cycling 101 : Adventure, Fitness, Racing
Speaker: Mahapatra currently riding for Ministri Cycling team in Bangalore. Various accolades: 2x Bangalore Bicycle Champion (BBCh) in amateur category. 2x podium finishes in BBCh. 1x Tri Thonnur Team Triathlon Champion (Olympic Relay Category). Runner up - Btwin Cyclothon 2016.
Abstract: Whether it's to satisfy your weekend wanderlust, boost your fitness, health or bank balance, or as an environmental choice, taking up road cycling could be one of the best decisions you will ever make. In this talk, I will share the experience of numerous adventures that I did on bicycle. I will also talk about the fitness aspects of road cycling and I will try to give a brief overview of competitive road racing in Bangalore.
26th August 2016 Friday
Title : Discover Europe on a Shoestring
Speaker : Archita is a 25 year old girl working for TE Connectivity (A 14 billion dollar company that designs and manufacturers products for customers in automotive, industrial, aerospace and telecommunication) as a project manager. She believes that every soul deserves a solo trip to discover itself.
Abstract: Archita has lived in Germany for more than six months in total and ensured that she spent every weekend in a different city. She wishes to share all her backpacking hikes that made the most of her schengen visa and yet she spent less than 150 euros per weekend trip. This will be less of a talk and more of a story hoping to inspire fellow backpackers.
17th June 2016
Title: Antarctica - The Last Frontier
Speaker: Dr Ajit K. Huilgol is the Director & Chief Transplant Surgeon at the Nephrology & Transplant Institute (KANTI) in the Columbia Asia Medical Center. He is a recipient of two life-time achievement awards in surgery. He has won several awards in Wildlife Photography as well.
Abstract: There is possibly no place on earth more remote, more forbidding, more harsh than the continent of Antarctica - characterized by high winds, rain, snow, ice and cold temperatures that make anyone planning to visit it, have second thoughts. It is no wonder, therefore, that very few people have actually set foot on this remarkable place. I have been one of the fortunate few. I spent a month photographing the iconic landscape and the animals and birds that inhabit this wilderness, and came back with over 30,000 photos, some of which I would like to share with you. So, join me as I take you on a photographic journey to one of the last, relatively unexplored frontiers on earth. On this journey, you will see penguins, seals, icebergs and other wonders, and also learn about the whaling industry and some of the early explorers and adventurers.
3rd June 2016
Title: Pan Himalayan Solo motorbike ride across 5 countries
Speaker: Yashas T K, was an engineer in the field of electronics and communications. After working in a corporate environment he realized following one's passion is the key to a meaningful journey of life, he started pursuing his interest and ever since traveling has been his soul. He started biking and solo travel to explore the world. Few of his rides include: A Solo bike ride from Kanyakumari to Kashmir on a 150cc Bike, A Pan Himalayan Solo motorbike ride across 5 countries, and the Thailand solo Bike ride. He is currently training for a round the world solo motorbike tour. It will across the globe for over 50000Kms and will span out for at least 1 year. http://www.rideofpassion.com/
Abstract: Pan Himalayan Solo motorbike ride across 5 countries. A tough ride on the rough eastern Himalayan terrain from the crown of Himalayas to the end of Himalayas. It was across 5 countries touching over 10 international borders. It was a 30 day long ride just on the testing conditions of eastern Himalayas.
27th May 2016
Title: Riding the forbidden trail
Speaker : He is an avid mountain biker, constantly in search of new trails and accompanying adrenaline. He has ridden over 7000km in 2015.
Abstract: Mountain biking is sport that is slowly gaining momentum in Bangalore and India. Peter will talk about the various off road trails and races in and around the city. He will also cover the basics of navigating difficult terrain.
6th May 2016
Title: Life, on a bicycle, in Central America
Speaker : Drew grew up in the northwest United States, and graduated from Brown University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical physics. Since then, he has done physics research in Germany, the US, and Bangalore, with time for travel in between. He will start his PhD next fall at CU Boulder (USA).
Abstract: In the fall of 2015, Drew Morrill and a high-school friend packed up their bicycles and camping gear and flew from the United States to Mexico, where they began a bicycle tour that would bring them across five Central American countries. Their journey took them from the Pacific to the Atlantic and back again, across 3,000 meter mountains, from seedy bars to the homes of kind strangers, across burning sugar cane fields and through unlit tunnels. In this talk, Drew will share his experiences planning and executing this gran aventura en la bicicleta, and answer any questions about life on a bike in Central America.
7th April 2016
Title: Wildlife Crime, legal prosecution and experience in combatting Wildlife Crime in the illegal trade of elephant calves in Sri Lanka - Presenters : Mr. Sujeewa, Ms. Sudharshani and Mr. Chaminda
Speakers: Sujeewa Jasinghe and Sudarshani Fernando serve as co-founder Directors of the Centre for Eco-Cultural Studies (CES).
Mr. Chaminda is an official from the forest department of Sri Lanka.CES is a research-based training institute located in Diyakapilla, Sigiriya, in central Sri Lanka’s Dry Zone forest setting, facilitating participatory community initiatives in natural and cultural resource management. Their work engaged in includes consultancies and advocacy through volunteer action to promote, conserve and protect biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge and recognise legal mechanisms for law enforcement, focusing on combatting Wildlife Crime, with a special emphasis on illegal captures of wild-born elephant calves.
20th November 2015
Title: Bangalore to Paris by Road
Speaker: Mr. Anand, animator and world traveler by day, and probably a really good car repairman by night. He has made a wonderful introductory video: https://youtu.be/Ytl0Mqzvam8 with his family, wife+2kids.
Abstract:Adventurous stories of the Little Indian Family of Explorers that set sail into the unknown for 111 days, leaving everything behind! India > Nepal > China > Kyrgyzstan > Uzbekistan > Turkmenistan >Iran > Turkey > Greece > Italy > Switzerland (Alps) > Spain > France. http://www.overlandstories.com/
26th August 2015
Title: For the Love of Elephants
Speaker: M.S. Nishant studies elephants to investigate their behaviour to better understand the human – elephant conflict.
Abstract: M.S. Nishant took us through some of his experiences and findings in the forest while studying elephants.
16th June 2015
Title: Stories of Adventures from a Year Full Of Sundays
Speaker: Saurav Arya is a location independent professional who wants to travel the entire world, twice.. grow old and then tell stories of adventures in exchange for a coffee and a brownie.
Abstract: After 5 years of a 9-5 job, Saurav decided to quit his job, sell off his possessions and travel in search of fulfilment, creative freedom and spiritual growth. For next 12 months, he travelled all across India, Bhutan, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Kenya, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Philippines and China. On his way, he hitchhiked, detested cash transactions, raised voice and discovered a bit about the geography of dreams.
1st April 2015
Title: More than a high - Summiting a Himalayan Peak
Speaker: Sharath Vishnu is a graduate of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. You can find him at: http://theadventuregypsies.com/
Abstract: In this talk Mr. Sharat will talk about his expedition to summit the peak DKD-II at 5670m, Garhwal Himalaya, Uttakhand.
13th February 2015
Title: Accidents in the Himalayas
Speaker: Prof. Brian Windley, is an Emeritus Professor in the University of Leicester (Department of Geology). He is a professor of tectonics, specializing in the study of the lives of mountains (their tectonic evolution) all across the world. He has tremendous experience in field geology and has been to the most of the important mountain ranges in the world.
Abstract: Prof. Brian Windley took us through some of his more frightening experiences in the mountains and how he survived them.
7th November 2014
Title: Walking alone to the Valley of Flowers
Speaker: Dr. D. Amarendra, is a Retd. GM (Bharat Electronics). He is a Writer and Poet. And Nature's Pilgrim.
Abstract: Dr. Amarendra spoke about his experience of going to the Valley of Flowers in, Uttarakhand. At 3352 to 3658 meters above sea level, the gentle landscape of the Valley of Flowers National Park complements the rugged mountain wilderness of Nanda Devi National Park. The valley encompasses a unique transition zone between the mountain ranges of the Zanskar and Great Himalaya.
17th October 2014
Title: A Cycling Tour of Malnad: 1000 kms in the Ghats
Speaker: Sharath Vishnu hunts for stories and adventure in remote India. He cycles in the Ghats and the Himalayas. He hikes through them too. He runs marathons. He goes to college in his spare time. A graduate of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, he is the co-founder of an adventure company:http://theadventuregypsies.com/
Abstract: In this Sharath talked about his experience while cycling through the western ghats. The places he's been and the people he met.
5th September 2014
Title: Goodwave Hunting - Kayaking with Manik
Speaker: Manik Taneja attacks the world with his Kayak. Between his encounters with the rapids of the world, he works a normal 9-5 job, just like you and me. An internationally certified kayaking instructor, he runs a Kayaking school in bangalore. http:/goodwave.in
9th May 2014
Title: Benighted on Saavandurga - 24 Hours on a Rock Face
Speaker: Mr. Shreyas, known to his more closer friends as mantis, is obsessed with rocks and climbing. He spends most, if not all his free time, honing his skills towards becoming a better climber. He is a true adventurer, with great stories and an unrelenting drive to accomplish what he sets his mind to.
Abstract: Mr. Shreyas discussed about how he was caught between a storm and a hard place for 24 hours, on what started out as a recreational weekend climb.
09 Apr 2014
Title: Solo Trek to Stok Kangri
Speaker: Mr Bhaskar
Abstract: Solo ascent of Stok Kangri. Kashmir
