Bandaje Falls Trek & Sightseeing by Tripbae

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▪️ Soormane Falls and Kalasa Hanging Bridge▪️ Horanadu annaporneshwari temple▪️ A Professional Trek Guide who communicates wellDay 0 - Journey to ChikmagalurAs 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 GorguntepalyaNote 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 – Tea Estate for the Eyes, Temple for the Soul, and Back to Stay▪️ 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM: Check in the homestay▪️ 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM: Freshen up and have breakfast▪️ 09:00 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 *self-sponsored)▪️ 05:30 PM: Visit Hanging Bridge, Kalasa▪️ 07:00 PM: Reach Homestay▪️ 09:00 PM: Enjoy the warmth of the campfire, sharing stories and experiences with fellow travelers. Dinner will be served, and retire for the night.DAY 205:30 AM - Wake-up call06:00 AM – 07:30 AM: Freshen up, have breakfast and carry packed lunchNote 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/bus)09:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Start and reach the falls (3.5 hours)12:30 PM – 01:00 PM: Have packed lunch01:30 PM – 05:00 PM: Trek downhill to reach Basecamp06:00 PM – 06:30 PM: Reach homestay and sip tea with snacks08:00 PM – Depart to BangaloreDay 3 - Homeward Bound▪️ 05:30 AM: Reach BangaloreDrop-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▪️ 05:00AM: 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: BanashankariOnce you’ve reached your drop-off point, it’s time to head home, take a well-deserved rest, and start planning your next adventure!*Note:* Forest permit is mandatory. Please obtain it from the Aranya Vihara website before booking. Tripbae does not arrange or include forest permits..Details/Inclusion of the Trip:Nights/Days: 2 Nights/ 2 Days.Travel: Tempo traveler/ Mini Bus with push-back seats.Accommodation: Staying in a Shared Dormitory.Food: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, and 1 Dinner on Day 1 & Day 2.Photography: Landscape photography and Nature photography.Sightseeing: Trek to the Bandaje Falls, Ballarayana Durga fort, Samse Tea Estate, Horanadu Temple, Soormane Falls and Kalasa Hanging Bridge