My date with the Mighty Savanadurga

by Monisha M Ganesh

19-05-2013

It was a cold pleasant morning, when I set out for what was supposed to be my first ever trek. I was going to scale the mighty Savandurga hill. I knew it was going to be really very exciting and quite naturally was curious about it. The day looked promising. It was not just another normal day.

I reached Kempegowda Bus Terminus at around 7 a.m., and the crowd there did not interest me this time. Any other time I would’ve landed in K.B.S., the never ending crowd and the fleet of buses waiting there would’ve crossed my mind. But that day, I was on a mission. I was not bothered about anything other than the trek. I knew, I would meet different people from different zones and make new friends all through the trek and the very thought, made me happy. Once a few of us gathered at the Majestic Bus Terminus, we proceeded with the trek.

As we began our travel, the weather and the scenery around were enthralling. It was as if the trees and the plants there were greeting us. At the end of the journey to Savandurga, all the unknown people were well known. Standing at the foot of that gigantic Savandurga hill, we looked like Lilliputians. For a minute I just wondered whether we could make it to the top. Without any further delay, we started the trek.

Every step motivated us to reach the acme of the hill. As I was climbing, a look backward scared me at times. But I was so keen on moving ahead that I did not bother looking behind. We took short breaks on the way. The sweet lime which I am not really very fond of, tasted the best at that time. Apart from the casual talks, it was the glucose powder that egged us on. As we were scaling a dry peak, the very sight of water made us go crazy. 

 

After two hours of exhaustive trek, we finally reached the pinnacle of the peak. I got a different view of the World from up there which I had never seen before. I wished I could make the time pause right there. Once we settled down there, and then began the most important phase of our trek. We had actually gathered there to discuss about the summer camp which is scheduled to take place in the month of July. Then it was time for some general discussions. Most of the speakers there instantaneously spoke on few general topics which later led to discussions. An hour passed by. Even though we did not want to leave, it was time. The discussions there were a preview of what could be expected at the summer camp. The enthusiasm level just shot up. I walked down hoping to experience another fun filled trip soon. And at the end, the day was way better than I expected it to be. I went back home with another memorable page ready to be penned down in my diary.