BAYISTATUS: UPCOMING
Chembra Peak Elevational Transect Walk
High Altitude Ridge Trail
DATE & TIME2026-12-1106:00 - 12:00
VENUEChembra Base Camp, Meppadi
CAPACITY30 SEATS
AVAILABLE SLOTS8 LEFT
SESSION DESCRIPTION & SYNOPSIS
A guided high-altitude transect traversing evergreen shola pockets, heart-shaped cloud lake basins, and subalpine grassland ridges (1,100m to 2,100m ASL). Focus on elevational flora changes and watershed integrity.
BAYI TRAIL SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY INFORMATION
TRAIL DISTANCE9.2 km
ESTIMATED DURATION6 Hours
DIFFICULTY LEVELChallenging
Meeting Point: Meppadi Forest Gate (05:45 AM Shuttles from KVASU)
Ecologist Guide: Dr. C.P. Shaji & Hume Field Rangers
Safety Requirements: Sturdy trekking boots mandatory. Moderate to high fitness required. High humidity and steep ascent. Leech protection provided.
FEATURED SPEAKERS & GUIDES
Dr. C.K. Vishnudas (Badusha)
Director & Lead Researcher
Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology
SESSION REGISTRATION
RESERVE YOUR DELEGATE SEAT
Available Seats:8 of 30
Access Requirement:Registered Congress Delegate
Fee:Included in Congress Registration