Blackbuck State Level Educative Training cum Trekking Program - 2026 (By Karnataka State)

The Blackbuck State Level Educative Training cum Trekking Program is organised by YHAI's Krishnamrugha Unit at Ranebennur, Karnataka - a gateway to North Karnataka set beside the Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary. The blackbuck is a rare species found in only two protected pockets in India: here at Ranebennur and in Rajasthan.

Over three nights and four days participants trek to Mallyana Betta, the Airani temple and Kadaramandalagi, visit the Blackbuck Sanctuary and Choudayyadanpur, and take a moonlight trek to Devaragudda - roughly 30 km of walking across the four days, with a base camp to return to each evening.

There is a single batch of 100 participants, registered first-come-first-served. The organisers may split it into two groups of 50 if required.

Organised By

• Krishnamrugha Unit, Ranebennur - Haveri District, Karnataka
• Coordinators: Shri Sudhir Kuravatti, Shri Rohit Agarwal, Smt. Shilpa M Sawkar
• Contact: 9448118237, 9449856960, 9845802364
• Email: yhai22k.rnr@gmail.com

Inclusions

• Simple stay at the base camp
• Simple nutritious vegetarian food
• Forest entry and trekking fees
• Local transportation
• Expert guide charges

What Participants Should Bring Along

• Cotton shirts and trousers, sweater or jacket
• Trekking shoes with good grip, cotton socks, trekking pole
• Sun cap, sun glasses, raincoat / poncho
• Torch with new batteries, 2 water bottles
• Lunch box, steel mug, plate, spoon, pen knife
• Toilet kit, towel, personal medicines, mosquito repellent
• Sleeping bag, sleeping mat, bed sheets, air pillow
• Original ID card and a small day pack for the treks

Who Can Participate?

• Minimum age 15 years.
• One batch of 100 participants, on a first-come-first-served basis.
• A Medical Certificate dated within 7 days before reporting (i.e. after 18 September 2026) must be produced on the day of reporting.

Fee

• Rs. 6,500 per participant for YHAI members.
• Rs. 6,700 for non-members (includes Rs. 200 towards annual membership fee).

How to Reach the Base Camp

• The base camp is at Sawkar Farm, Maidur Village, Gangapur Road - 10 km from Ranebennur.
• Report at Om Hospital, Ashok Nagar, Medleri Road, Ranebennur; transfer to camp is arranged.
• Ranebennur is well connected by train and bus. Nearest airport: Hubli (100 km).

How to Join

• Apply on the prescribed trekking registration form and share the filled copy on WhatsApp 9845802364 or 9448118237.
• Fees are remitted by NEFT / IMPS or UPI; share the payment screenshot on the same numbers.
• A copy of one photo ID (driving licence, voter ID, PAN, passport, ration card or Aadhaar) is required for Forest Department registration.
• No online booking.

Accommodation, Food & Water

• Simple stay in a covered convention hall with separate arrangements for ladies.
• Simple vegetarian food prepared by experienced cooks; 24-hour water supply.

Safety & Security

• Trek routes are planned and checked in advance by field staff and experienced camp leaders.
• Deviation from the set route is not permitted.

• Rs. 4,000 is refunded if the cancellation request is received at least 7 days before the date of reporting.
• No refund is admissible if the notice period is shorter than 7 days.
• Alternatively, a 100% credit shell of the participation fee can be taken, to be used before 31 December 2026 on any other national or state level programme.