Team outing to anandadhama

The planning for Team outing of MSD department ,Motorola Inc. started from two weeks and was completely coordinated by Saurav Srivastav.All the arrangements were decided recarding commution and all the logistics.So the dooms day was decide to be on 14th of March 2008. We had hired a bus and our complete team was there to enjoy the trip.Though I was not there with them completely till the end of the trip as I had to return in the evening back with two of my friends(Dipak and Deb) because of my personal reasons,I stiil enjoyed till the time I was there with them.There were a lot of team building activities organised by the resort group. The site was completely nature friendly and clean as even they didn't allow to smoke or drink inside the campus.There was also no network for the cell phones.Seems like a complete rest;no connection with the world.While going time, asusual I was before time at the pick up point.We had different pickup points decided according to the dwelling places of our team member. So my pick up point was from Woodys,jp nagar 6th phase,bangalore.I was waiting for the bus from 6am and the bus arrived at 715am.We had our breakfast at woodys.The breakfast consisted of Idly,samvar,vada,kharabath,dosa,chatni,halwa and atlast juice.I had my favourite orange juice.Than we all packed up to leave woodys to go to Anandadhama.In the midst of the travel the guide accompanied us wearing a cow boy hats on his head.One of our team member Avinash had carried some DVDs ,to watch in the bus while en route.But it was a flop as the dvds were not good quality as there were lot of scratches on it.So some of our team members (shruti,manasi,avinash) had planned to play dumbster act ,and it was nice and I had enjoyed the play.there were two groups one with the members sitting on the left side and other with the members sitting on the right side of the bus.At last we won the play.Than they had planned to play tambola or something like that.But there was no luck with me that day.The most money looter of tambola was Gaurab.He won large amount of money as compared to others.Finally we reached our destination.I was surprised seeing the village like setup and that made my mood bounse off the track.Than we all had our tents alloted ,refreshened ourselves by the juice, I suppose that was arranged by the resort people and had our lunch and than shooted up for first round of activities.The first one was the tarzan jump.Everyone did it safely but very few couldnot and fell.I appreciate the josh of Manasi who even falling two times, I suppose still got ready for the third try and still fell down again.Than we went for archery and all tried to became the Arjuna of Mahabharata.In this Shruti became the Arjuna as hit the target 3 times.Most probably might have been the Arjuna in some life earlier.ha ha ha.Than came for another jump activity where we had to cross a small ditch filled with water.i turned down this activity as the water was not good.All tried this and fell in the ditch and became wet with the nice fresh water looked as if it was not cleaned from 1 year or more.After some day one of our team member(Deepa ) suffered from typhoid.I think probably that might be the cause of typhoid as she said that she had swallowed those water when she fell in the ditch.Good experience for her.

After that the activities continued more ,but unfortunately I was not there so could not put it in words but the photos will say everything.








About Anandadhama

... a nature retreat



'Anandadhama, a nature retreat' near Bangalore. A unique Retreat on the banks of river Cauvery, amidst virgin forests and wildlife, Anandadhama is an abode of tranquility & joy. It provides spiritual and physical well-being, leisure, adventure and eco-tourism. All set in a vegetarian and alcohol-free environment.

Other than Eco-Tourism & Adventure, we have also created facilities to specially cater to Corporate trainings, Family outings & Out Bound Learning programs.

We also provide specialized Training programs, facilities & infrastructure in the areas of Life Skills, Stress Management, Out Bound Training, Yoga, Ayurveda, Adventure, Experimental Learning, etc.

Many Corporates like Logica CMG, Siemens, Infineon, Technology Infiniti (T8) Software, Dear Born Electronics, Accord Consultancy, Buoyancee, Ozone India, People’s Skills, etc. have already started patronizing this venue for their programs

Personalized attention to your specific requirements is our hallmark. Please feel free to contact us for details or clarifications.

Accommodation

Different rustic accommodation that goes with the jungle environs, though indoors are cozy enough. Multi cuisine and organic food are made available as per the choice of the guests.

ANANDADHAMA IS PURE VEGETARIAN, NON-SMOKING, ALCOHOL FREE ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY RETREAT.

Other Activities

Anandadhama provides activities such as - Boating, Trekking, Indoor Games, Archery, Gardening, Adventure, leisure that suits guests and as per the prescription with their abilities. Landscaped gardens and 2 kms long footpaths with the absence of vehicles, mobile phones, the time seems to take rest

Location



From Bangalore: On Kanakapura Road travel towards Kanakapura which is 56 km away. There you take a left turn which leads to Sangama which is 33 kms away. At Sangama take a right turn and travel for 2 kms and you will find Anandadhama. If in doubt ask for Sangama Road. From Mysore: Travel to Malavalli, Halguru, Dodda Alahalli, Sangama.


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