How to reach from Banglaore:
Bus to Dharmasthala from Majestic
Alight at Kokkada
Hitched a ride on a milk van (around 6:15Am) to Shisheela. (Alternately the first bus starts at 7:15Am)
Reached Gopu Gokhale's House. Gopu runs a home-stay at Shisheela for all trekkers.
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Note: Shisheela proved to be quite a bird-watcher's delight. During the brief stay at Gopu's house, saw barbets, malabar hornbills, malabar parakeets, drongos, woodpecker, koels, sunbirds, wagtails (all on 1 tree!)
Essential Supplies to carry:
Tent
Water (there is a water source up top but will need to carry enough for the trip to the camp-site. Around 4 lts per head would do you good)
Food (One can request Gopu to pack food)
Torch
Leech Socks came quite handy (recommended)
Additional Expenditure:
Gopu: Rs. 250 /head
Guide: 500 / day
