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8 wonders in 1 Trek
Netravathi Trek | Off road jeep ride | Bandekallu falls | Kalasa Temple | Kalasa
Hanging bridge | Belur historical temple | Samse Tea estate | Hornadu temple

Trek Distance: 8 KM Trek duration: 6+ hours

Difficulty level: Easy to moderate Minimum age: 10+ years

Max Altitude: 4500+ ft Location: Chikmagaluru district

 Dates
Every Friday night departure

With travel May 24 - May 26

May 31 - Jun 02

Jun 07 - Jun 09
Without travel
Jun 14 - Jun 16

Rs.100 off for group of 5 or more Jun 21 - Jun 23

Rs.100 off for repeaters
Jun 28 - Jun 30
Any 1 discount applicable
Prices are subjected to change July 05 - July 07

Customised batches are also available on weekdays for a

group of 5+ members. Please get in touch with the team

To avoid the extra charges on website,

contact Ms. Lahari ( +91 90719 82669 ) & pay
directly through Gpay / PhonePe.

Once you complete the booking on website

you will receive an automatic confirmation
mail.

Complete any balance payments 24 hrs

before departure. Any delay in payments
will result in cancellation with no refund

24 hrs before departure a whatsapp group

will be created for further updates
 Detailed itinerary
Day - 0
Night departure Bangalore

Day - 1
Reach homestay early morning, freshen up & have breakfast.
Assemble for Trek briefing & safety instruction session - Very Important
Off road Jeep ride to trek start point ( that is Forest department ) for
approx 30 Mins.

Please note: Sometimes the forest department will not give permission to trek due to reasons like:
Heavy rains, local riots, Tunder storm or other reasons. Karnataka Hikes will not be responsible for this.
Anyways, under such conditions we will be making alternate plans such as Kurinjal Trek, Bavikonda
Trek, Gadaikallu Trek or any other trek in the Netravathi region. There won’t be any refund

Start the Trek towards the Netravathi Peak.

Trek through Bandekallu waterfalls.
Reach the peak, spend some peaceful time & have lunch.
Trek back to the base point in the evening
Jeep drive back to homestay. Refresh & relax
You can hire an auto or jeep & visit Hornadu Temple at your own cost
Dinner & stay for the night

Day - 2
Wake up early, Freshen up, have breakfast & checkout from the Stay
Visit Samse tea estate
Kalasa temple darshana
Kalasa hanging bridge ( approx 1km walk )
Self sponsored lunch in Kottigehara
Visit Belur historical temple
Reach Bengaluru around 10 PM ( drop timings may vary depending on the
ground situation. Pick & drop locations mentioned in the 5th page )

“Be a Responsible Trekker” - “No Smoking & Drinking” - “Do not throw plastic”
Inclusions
Transportation:
- non A/C, seater vehicle
- Tempo Traveler / mini bus / Bus depending on the number of people.

Meals:
- South Indian Vegetarian meals
- Saturday's breakfast, lunch & dinner | Sunday's breakfast

Accommodation:
- Basic homestay accommodation
- shared rooms / Dormitory
- Separate for men & women
- Common/sharing washroom.

Forest Entry fee

Jeep ride fee

Falls entry fee

Certified Guide / First Aid Responder from Karnataka Hikes

Local guide

Complimentary goodies (Badge or Certificate)

Exclusions
Any other expenses incurred apart from inclusions

Friday's dinner, Sunday's lunch & dinner while retuning

Any additional expenses due to emergencies / natural calamities.

Horanadu temple visit

Travel & Medical insurance

Any additional service & sightseeing.

 Pick & drop points
Pick up points & timings are tentative. It will be preponed or postponed depending on the ground
situation & we will update you before departure. We request you to cooperate. Also we request you
to book only if your flexible with the timings
Please arrive 10 minutes early

BANGALORE
HSR layout - New Udupi Grand hotel 7.30 PM

Koramangala - Sony world signal 8.00 PM

Domlur Post office 8.30 PM

KTM, Mekhri circle 9.15 PM

Yeshwanthpura metro station 9.30 PM

Gorguntepalya - KLE college 9.40 PM

HASSAN
KSRTC bus stand 1.00 AM

Things to carry
Soft copy of your identity card ( Adhar card / any other Govt. ID)
Additional clothes (Drift)
Raincoat
Hiking or Trekking shoes (you can also wear any other shoes which has good grip & quality)
Trekking stick
Sandals / flip flops
Small backpack to carry your essentials during the trek
Water bottle & empty lunch box
A polybag to carry any wet clothes
Toiletries
Cold protective clothes - Sweaters / Jackets
Torch
Fresh Fruits, Juice, Glucon - D, Dry fruits & Energy bars
Sun cap & sunglass
Waterproof phone cover
Charger / power bank for electronics
Cotton & Dettol
Personal medications if any

Please try to avoid the plastics as much as possible

Try to carry lesser luggage for convenience
 Why Karnataka Hikes ?
- Your happiness and safety is our reward

Karnataka Hikes is an organisation with over 12 years of expertise in a

wide range of travel expeditions including Himalayan, Western Ghats,
Sahyadri Ranges Trekking, Camping, Exploration, etc.

We work with all age groups like kids & adults, solo, families, friends &
corporate groups

Certified trek leaders / First responders.

We do not allow smoking or drinking during any of our outings.

We leave no plastic trail.

Safe for women and solo travellers.

We have female trek leaders.

Budget friendly organisation.

Your safety is our priority.

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Contact us

Mr. Montain Manju Ms. Lahari

+91 63621 91091 +91 90719 82669
Founder of Karnataka Hikes Booking Incharge
14 years of experience in Trek & Travel
NIM certified mountaineer
 Important note
If you want the Trip to be a memorable experience, you need to cooperate with your Trip captain

Strictly no drinking & smoking during the entire duration of travel.

Do not create any nuisances on the way by thowing any kind of plastic waste.

Sometimes the local authorities might restrict the entry of any of the places mentioned in the itinerary. Under such circumstances
Karnataka Hikes will not be responsible for that & we will try to make any other alternate arrangement.

You will be responsible for your belongings

On time arrival to the destination might be delayed due to heavy rains, road damage, traffic, road block or any other unavoidable
circumstances.

Do not expect any luxury in the accommodation. We can not promise any hot water facilities & campfire due to weather conditions

Mandatorily sign the declaration form before you start the journey. If you are under 18, you need to send a consent letter signed by
your parents.

Any kind of medical / accidental insurance will not be included. Inform us 24 hours before the departure if you need an insurance. We
will arrange it at additional cost.

Do not expect any luxury facilities in this trip. It will be out of comfort zone

Do not expect the same view as depicted in the pictures on Instagram & WhatsApp. The views depends on the weather.

Be careful while clicking pictures. Do not risk your life.

Do not get into the sea / water streams / falls without the Trip captain’s permission.

Please stay with the group. Do not deviate from the path & seperate from the group. If you want to move from the group inform the
Trek Lead.

The arrival of jeep will be delayed due to many unforeseen conditions. Be ready to wait patiently

If there are no minimum number of participants in the batch, then the batch will be cancelled & amount will be refunded. if you have
booked on the website, payment gateway fee is not refundable

Liability
Participants join the Trek at their own risk & KARNATAKA HIKES will not be held liable for any injuries, accidents, loss or damage during
the trek

KARNATAKA HIKES does not take responsibility for the loss/damage of any personal belongings

It is advised to have personal travel insurance that covers adventure activities & trekking

Code of conduct
Participants are need to respect the ethnicity, culture, environment of the place of visit & fellow trekkers.

Any behaviour that is deemed disrespectful, harmful, or illegal may result in immediate expulsion from the trek without any refund.

Environmental responsibility
Participants are expected to strictly respect & preserve the natural environment at the entire trip.

Littering, damaging, malpractice or any illegal activities that harm the ecosystem is strictly prohibited.

Restrictions
The Trek organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel the trek in case of any unforeseen circumstances, such as weather conditions,
natural disasters, or any other factors beyond their control.

Participants will be notified of any significant changes to the itinerary as & when it occurs

Health & Fitness

Participants must be in good physical/mental health & have the necessary fitness level

It is recommended to consult a medical professional before participating, especially if you have any pre existing medical conditions.

It is the participant's responsibility to inform the us of any pre - existing medical conditions, allergies, or physical limitations that may
affect their ability to participate in the Trip

Cancellation policy
If you cancel within 48 hours before the departure: No refund, no credit voucher & no rescheduling

If you cancel before 48 hours of the departure: 45% cancellation fee on the overall price, not on the advance amount. (Refund will be
initiated within 5 to 7 days). No rescheduling

In case of natural calamities ( snowstorms, thunderstorms, heavy rains floods, landslides, earthquakes) or unexpected political unrest,
curfews, local riots, lockdowns or any prohibition in the forest entry without prior notice: Karnataka Hikes shall issue a 50% refund of
the overall amount, and remaining 50% shall be given as a voucher which can be redeemed within 12 months. Applicable before
departure