Bandaje Falls Trek - New Year Special
Trip Highlights
- Scenic Beauty: Immerse yourself in the picturesque Western Ghats with lush forests, crystal-clear streams, and the stunning Bandaje Falls.
- New Year's Celebration: Welcome the New Year with a special celebration in the heart of nature, making it a memorable start to your year.
- Adventure Awaits: Embark on an exciting trek that takes you through challenging terrains, promising an adrenaline rush for adventure enthusiasts.
- Campfire Magic: Enjoy evenings by the campfire, sharing stories and creating lasting memories with your fellow trekkers.
- Nature's Renewal: Start the New Year with a refreshing escape into the wild, leaving behind the past and embracing the beauty of nature's renewal.
Get ready to kick off your New Year with an incredible adventure! The Bandaje Falls Trek - New Year Special is your gateway to a refreshing start to the year. Nestled in the Western Ghats of India, this trek offers a unique opportunity to welcome the New Year amidst nature's splendor. Imagine lush green forests, pristine streams, and the breathtaking sight of Bandaje Falls. As you hike through this picturesque landscape, leave behind the old and embrace the new. It's an opportunity to bond with fellow trekkers, relish delicious campfire-cooked meals, and start the year with a heart full of memories and a soul recharged by nature's beauty.
Quick Facts
➔ Location: Located in the Kudremukha section of the Western Ghats in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka
➔ Elevation: 5,000 feet
➔ Distance: 18 kilometers (both ways)
➔ Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
➔ Difficulty: Moderately challenging
➔ Time to complete: 7–8 hours
➔ Sightseeing: Ballalarayana Durga Fort, Bandaje Fall, Kudige Fall, Belur Temple
➔ Best time to visit: Post-monsoon season
Inclusion
- Transport: Transportation to and from Bangalore (non-AC)
- Accommodation: Two nights Accommodation in rooms/tents on a shared basis
- Meal: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners, Snacks and High Tea
- Activity: Music, a bonfire, and fun activities, Campfire
- Fees: Waterfall admission fees, Forest permits and guide fees, New Year's Eve Celebrations
How to reach
By Air
➔ To reach Bandaje Falls Trek - New Year Special by air, you can book a flight to Mangalore International Airport (IXE), the nearest airport.
➔ From Mangalore, you can hire a taxi or use local transportation to reach the trek's base, which is approximately a 4 to 5-hour drive away in the Western Ghats.
By Road
➔ To access Bandaje Falls Trek - New Year Special by road, you can drive to the trek's base camp in the Western Ghats. It's well-connected by road to major cities in Karnataka, such as Mangalore and Bangalore.
➔ Follow the road directions to the nearest town or village, and from there, arrange local transportation to the trek's starting point.
By Train
➔ To reach Bandaje Falls Trek - New Year Special by train, you can board a train to Mangalore Railway Station, the nearest major railway hub.
➔ From Mangalore, hire a taxi or use local transportation to reach the trek's starting point in the Western Ghats, approximately a 4 to 5-hour drive away by road.