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October 15 - October 21, 2010 | 7 Days | Registration Fee

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The Rickshaw challenge TECH RAID – 2010 is a unique mash-up that combines both technological and cultural exploration. A 6-stage course that will take you over 1,000 kilometers (roughly 590 miles) through some of the most high-tech cities in the Indian subcontinent. Along the way, you will face a number of challenges, including several unique tech-oriented challenges and competitions. It’s an extraordinary and unique way to explore India’s unique blend of modern technology and raw culture. 

 

 

Chennai 

Our starting point city of Chennai is a journey into timeless India; a kaleidoscope of moods, rich in the treasures of history. From temples and shrines to forts and palaces, the landscape of the past lives easily with the present… more>

 

 

 

Vellore

It is the Fort City of Tamil Nadu; Vellore has the blend of rich heritage and culture representing the ancient Dravidian civilization. Vellore is renowned for the famous Christian Medical College and Hospital which attract patients and research scholars from all corners of the world… more>

 

 

Bangalore

The tranquil and picturesque “Garden City of India” with its many gardens and boulevards is India’s silicon city. Bangalore is the most hip and happening city in India. It’s the capital of the Indian IT industry, and of course what is Bangalore without all its Pubs? This is a town that has well earned its nickname ‘Pub City’, with over 200 Pubs all over the place. Bangalore is also a popular venue for Western rock concerts… more>

 

Anantapur

Anantapur is a city and a municipal corporation in Anantapur district. It is the headquarters of the Anantapur District, and is the second largest district in India after Ladakh (district in the state of Kashmir). Anantapur is the hometown of former President of the Republic of India, Shri Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy… more>

 

 

Kurnool 

Kurnool is the gateway to Rayalaseema and the largest city of Rayalaseema. It has many educational institutes and is also a major hub for banking and insurance companies. The original name of Kurnool was Kandenaolu, which literally means “lubricating village”. Bullock carts used to transport river sand from the banks of the river that ran on both sides of the village would stop here to lubricate their wheels. The name was changed to “Kurnool” when the British took over the town… more>

 

Hyderabad

Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India and also its multilingual culture, both geographically and culturally. Also known as the city of Nizams and the city of pearls. Hyderabad is today one of the fast developing cities in the country and a modern hub of information technology, ITES and biotechnology.The people of Hyderabad are known as Hyderabadis, a term derived from the city’s name Hyderabad… more>