About The Event
Tripbae presents Karnataka's most adventurous "Bandaje Falls Trek"
Join our exciting community of photographers travelers and influencers to the Himalayas of the south!
Highlights:
* Trek to the Bandaje Falls
* Samse Tea Estate
* Hornadu Temple
* Hanging Bridge
* Soormane Falls
* A Professional Trek Guide who communicates well
Day 0 - Journey to Chikmagalur
As the sun sets over Bangalore our adventure begins as we head towards Chikmagalur. We'll embark on a comfortable journey of 300 km in a Tempo Traveler or a Minibus with push-back seats ensuring a smooth ride for our hikers.
We'll pick up our fellow explorers at the following locations:
* 10:00 PM: Start from Banashankari
* 10:15 PM: Quick pickup BTM Layout
* 10:30 PM: Next stop Silk Board
* 10:45 PM: Board at Bellandur
* 11:00 PM: Assemble at Marathalli
* 11:30 PM: Pickup at Tin Factory
* 11:50 PM: Picking up at Indira Nagar
* 12:00 AM: Meet us at Halasuru
* 12:10 AM: Join at Mg Road
* 12:30 AM: Board at Mekhri Circle
* 12:40 AM: Quick pickup at Yeshwanthpur
* 12:50 AM: Last pickup at Gorguntepalya
Note for the entire trip: The travel time may vary depending on the traffic and road conditions. We will make sure to cover all the places on the itinerary.
Day 1 - Waterfalls for the Eyes and Temple for the Soul
* 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM: Check-in the homestay
* 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM: Freshen-up and have breakfast
* 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Visit Samse Tea Estate
* 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Reach Horanadu Temple have Darshan and Lunch Either temple prasadam or lunch in nearby hotel self-sponsored
* 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM: Visit Soormane Falls Jeep ride is self-sponsored
* 05:30 PM: Visit Hanging Bridge Kalasa
* 07:00 PM: Reach Homestay have dinner and rest
Day 2 - Bandaje Falls!
* 05:30 AM - Wake-up call
* 06:00 AM - 07:30 AM: Freshen up have breakfast and carry packed lunch
Note: Forest permits are not included. They are subject to availability and will incur an additional cost of INR 505.
Note 2: Kindly book at least 2 weeks in advance to secure forest permits. Limited slots will be available - early confirmation is highly recommended!
* 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM: Travel to the starting point of the Bandaje Falls Trek Jeep ride
* 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Start and reach the falls 3.5 hours
* 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM: Have packed lunch
* 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM: Start to descend
* 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM: Enjoy the serene beauty
* 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM: Trek downhill to reach Basecamp 3 hours
* 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM: Reach homestay and sip tea with snacks
* 08:00 PM - Depart to Bangalore
Drop-off Points are same as pick-up points.
* 05:30 AM: Reach Bangalore
Drop-off Points: The drop-off points will be the same as the pick-up points to ensure convenience for all travelers. Please ensure you have all your belongings before leaving the vehicle.
Drop-Off Schedule:
* 04:00 AM: Goraguntepalya
* 04:10 AM: Yeshwanthpura
* 04:20 AM: KTM Mekhri Circle
* 04:30 AM: MG Road
* 04:45 AM: Halasuru
* 05:00 AM: Indiranagar
* 05:15 AM: Tinfactory
* 05:20 AM: Marathalli
* 05:30 AM: Bellandur
* 05:45 AM: Silk Board
* 06:00 AM: BTM Layout
* 06:15 AM: Banashankari
Once you've reached your drop-off point it's time to head home take a well-deserved rest and start planning your next adventure!
Trek Departure :
Day 0: With Transportation INR 3519-
Day 1: Without Transportation INR 2059-
Note: Forest permits are not included. They are subject to availability and will incur an additional cost of INR 505.
Details/Inclusion of the Trip:
Nights/Days: 2 Nights 2 Days.
Travel: Tempo Traveler/ Mini Bus with push-back seats.
Accommodation: Camping in a Tent or Staying in a Shared Dormitory.
Food: 2 Breakfast 1 Packed Lunch and 1 Dinner
Photography: Landscape photography and Nature photography.
Sightseeing: Trek to the Bandaje Falls Samse Tea Estate Hornadu Temple Soormane Falls Hanging Bridge.
