About the Walk

This is not a hike. It is a slow walk — the kind where you stop every few minutes to look at a spider web, smell a leaf, or listen to a woodpecker. Our naturalist guide will lead a small group of twelve through the transitional forest zone at the edge of Bannerghatta National Park.

The focus is observation, not distance. We will cover roughly 4 kilometres over three hours.

What We Will Look For

  • Trees — identifying native species by bark, leaf shape, and smell
  • Insects — beetles, butterflies, and the occasional stick insect
  • Fungi — shelf fungi, termite mounds, and decomposers
  • Tracks and signs — pugmarks, feeding evidence, feathers
  • Sounds — bird calls and their meanings

Schedule

  • 6:30 AM — Meet at the entry point. Brief orientation.
  • 7:00 AM — Walk begins.
  • 9:00 AM — End of walk. Group debrief and tea.
  • 9:30 AM — Disperse.

What to Wear and Bring

  • Muted colours (avoid white and bright prints)
  • Closed shoes — no sandals
  • Water bottle (1 litre minimum)
  • Notebook if you like to sketch or note observations
  • No perfume or strong-smelling products

Group Size

Maximum 12 participants. Register early to confirm your spot.