CAMPUS GUIDELINES - NALS LEOPARD VALLEY,
Manjacombai - COONOOR, TAMIL NADU
General Guidelines / Information to Participants
Welcome to NALS Leopard Valley Campus, Coonoor and we sincerely hope your stay will be exciting
and memorable. With your support & cooperation, we believe the program will be beneficial and safe.
General Information
1. All meals are vegetarian and predominantly of the South Indian variety. Drinking water is carbonized and
UV treated. In order to improve humility, all are expected to wash their plates, cups and spoons.
2. Outdoor programs require participants to sacrifice some of their comforts and adjust to an environment that
may be hot / cold / rough or wet.
3. Mountain weather is unpredictable and one can expect penetrating sun as well as sudden rains.
4. Amenities are basic and one can expect shared accommodation in dormitories + common toilets.
5. Toilets are brick and mortar structures with western + eastern closets.
6. Hot water is provided in the evenings for showers.
7. Burning of firewood for entertainment is not permitted by the Government of India. Thus, campfires are not
part of our programs.
8. Alcohol consumption is not permitted in our campsite as it aggravates the risk of adventure programs.
NALS may expel persons indulging in this.
9. We have a “Leave No Trace” policy and request visitors to respect biodiversity.
10. NALS may be forced to re-schedule or even cancel a program due to onset of adverse weather conditions,
lack of access roads, social unrest or other disturbances over which we have little or no control. Late arrival
or early departure of participants will also affect program schedules.
11. Use of phones may be restricted during the program
Do’s & Don’ts
1. Do remember that this is an exciting outdoor activity in off road conditions. Take care of your personal
safety and adhere to safety instructions; else it may put you or your colleague in danger.
2. Do not use perfumes, deodorants, strong soaps & shampoos. Animals may get irritated / attracted to
unusual scents. Bees get alerted / irritated and may attack.
3. Do understand your limits and feel free to express your fears / inability to accomplish a task. There is no
compulsion to push yourself and strain your muscles.
4. Do extend a helping hand to someone in need of it.
5. Do not smoke / consume drugs or alcohol as they will affect your performance and safety.
6. Do not bring plastics / other waste and litter them on this campsite or enroute.
7. Do not make noise, especially during night trek and jungle trail.
8. Do not indulge in friendly pranks and mischief as this will surely invite trouble and derail the objectives of
the program.
9. Please respect local villagers, their traditions and customs.
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Head Office: T : +91-94422 75501 Regd. Office:
NALS Outdoors India Pvt Ltd : +91-94422 75502 36A, Bhooma Nivas, 4th Street, Kongu Nagar,
# 31, 5th Street, Kongu Nagar E : enquiry@[Link] Kalveerampalayam, Coimbatore – 641 046
Kalveerampalayam, W : [Link] CIN : U74999TZ2012PTC018364
Coimbatore - 641046, INDIA UPI : Q490866346@ybl PAN : AAECN0223F
GST : 33AAECN0223F1Z5
Safety Measures
1. State of the art equipment and strict adherence to procedures.
2. Primary Health Centre + Estate Hospital available within 7 kms
3. Mountaineering Instructors are certified in Mountaineering and First Aid.
4. Nearest Major Hospital – Coonoor, 26 kms away
Things to Bring
Hiking or Trekking shoes, torch, water bottle, small backpack (30 ltr), full sleeve sweater, balaclava (monkey cap),
full length jeans or pants or tracksuit, T-Shirt, towel and toiletries, umbrella or raincoat are some of the minimum
items required. Ladies – please avoid saree, salwar during outdoor activity. Suncaps and glasses are optional.
Full sleeve cotton shirts or T-Shirt + Full pants are advised during the program, to avoid over exposure to sun,
insects and sharp tea bushes. Avoid Short pants or half pants. NALS will provide a sleeping bag and pillow for each
participant.
Risk Awareness
Trekking, Mountaineering and any outdoor activity carry serious risks and hazards due to various factors, both man
made and natural. Trekking in higher altitudes requires high fitness and endurance levels and participants must make
themselves aware of their physical and mental limits. As part of the program design, the participant may be required
to be away from roads and hence specialized medical attention may not be available. Please consult your physician
if you have heart disease, blood pressure or other ailments that may affect your condition in the outdoors.
Common risks possible: Muscle strain, ankle sprain, bruises, ant bite and the like – all of which can be handled on
the spot and participants can go on to complete the program successfully.
Some of the animals in this area are: Elephants, Gaur, Bears, Tigers, Leopards, Boars, Deer, Snakes and Foxes. In
case you see some of them, kindly do not rush towards the animal for a photo opportunity. Neither should you call
other participants for the sighting. Please enjoy the sight silently and retreat if necessary. Animals rarely attack
humans and they do so only when they are alarmed and under threat.
Also note that several families live and work within the estate. Estate children venture into forests around the estate,
walk long distances through the estate and simply grow up in the wild, many a time unsupervised.
All adult participants are required to fill and sign a registration form as part of the registration process. In case of
minor participants, parent consent and signature is mandatory for participation in our programs.
TAKE AWAY FROM EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AT NALS COONOOR CAMPUS
1. Improved Self-awareness, Punctuality, Self Discipline and self control
2. Building Self confidence, attitude and self – belief
3. Enable awareness of team spirit, Enhance communication & interpersonal
4. Enable problem solving skills and decision making through consensus
5. Improved Leadership and Survival skills
6. Ability to face adversities and challenges head on / Improved risk taking ability
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Head Office: T : +91-94422 75501 Regd. Office:
NALS Outdoors India Pvt Ltd : +91-94422 75502 36A, Bhooma Nivas, 4th Street, Kongu Nagar,
# 31, 5th Street, Kongu Nagar E : enquiry@[Link] Kalveerampalayam, Coimbatore – 641 046
Kalveerampalayam, W : [Link] CIN : U74999TZ2012PTC018364
Coimbatore - 641046, INDIA UPI : Q490866346@ybl PAN : AAECN0223F
GST : 33AAECN0223F1Z5
7. Intra & Inter Group Dynamics, Cooperation, Coordination to Create Synergy
8. Trust Building and Bonding, Retrospective Analysis
9. Enhanced awareness of Environment and Social Issues
10. Improved Humility and Concern and compassion for fellow human beings
Address: C/o Pembroke Estate, Terremia, Manjacombai, The Nilgiris
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 11°16'50.66"N / Longitude 76°42'15.10"E
Distances
● From Ooty, via Charring Cross - Coonoor Road - Lovedale 26 kms
● From Coonoor via Katteri – Selas - Kaikaaty - Melur 28 kms
● From Mettupalayam via Burliar - Katteri - Selas - Melur 49 kms
Accommodation Type / Capacity
Dormitory 8 persons per room x 8 rooms = 64 pax
Room with attached bath 4 persons per room x 6 rooms = 24 pax
How to Reach from Coimbatore (87 kms / approx 3:00 hrs)
Coimbatore to Katteri Junction, via Mettupalayam 63 kms
Katteri – Selas – Kaikaati – Melur 19 kms
Melur – Manjacombai – Terremiya – Pembroke Estate 5 kms
How to Reach from Bangalore (312 kms / approx 5: 30 hrs)
Bangalore – Mysore 120 kms
Mysore – Ooty – Lovedale – Kaikatty – Melur 166 kms
Melur – Manjacombai – Terremiya – Pembroke Estate 5 kms
Other Information
1. Maximum bus size that can enter the Campsite - 30 seater (small chassis)
2. Access roads are good except for the last 2 kms which is rough. Small cars are advised to be cautious.
3. Coimbatore is the nearest railway junction as well as airport and is well connected.
4. Weather:
Summer: Apr ~ Oct
Maximum Day Temperature : 32 Deg C
Minimum Night Temperature : 15 Deg C
Winter Nov ~ Mar
Maximum Day Temperature : 24 Deg C
Minimum Night Temperature : 08 Deg C
Rainfall Dense rainfall during Oct ~ Nov
Sparse rainfall during Mar ~ Aug
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Head Office: T : +91-94422 75501 Regd. Office:
NALS Outdoors India Pvt Ltd : +91-94422 75502 36A, Bhooma Nivas, 4th Street, Kongu Nagar,
# 31, 5th Street, Kongu Nagar E : enquiry@[Link] Kalveerampalayam, Coimbatore – 641 046
Kalveerampalayam, W : [Link] CIN : U74999TZ2012PTC018364
Coimbatore - 641046, INDIA UPI : Q490866346@ybl PAN : AAECN0223F
GST : 33AAECN0223F1Z5
