Tripbae presents Karnataka`s most adventurous, "Bandaje Falls Trek"
Join our exciting community of photographers, travelers & 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.
Event Venue
Meeting Point-Banashankari Bus Stand: Bengaluru, 182/26, Subramanya Pura Road, Sarbandapalya, Banashankari Temple Ward, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078, India, Bangalore
INR 2059
