Kodachadri Trek With Jeep Ride And Nagara Fort | Muddie Trails

Hello Trekkers!

There Aren’t Too Many Treks In India That Can Match The Beauty Of Kodachadri. The Trek Will Take You Through Thick Forest, Sprawling Grassland, Huge Trees, Lush Green Vegetation, And Stunning Views Of Surrounding Mountain Peaks And Valleys. Another Main Attraction Of The Kodachadri Trek Is Passing Via Hidlumane Waterfalls. It’s A Routine For Trekkers To Get Wet In The Fresh Cold Water, Spend Some Time Experiencing The Gush, Re-Energize And Resume Trekking. At One Point, One Would Literally Walk Along The Ridge Of The Mountain Which Is A Thrilling Experience. Translated “Jasmine Of Hills”, Kodachadri Trek Is At A Different Level Altogether. 

The Hike, Though It’s Awesome, Will Take Its Toll On Your Body. So We Shall Take A Jeep Ride Back To Base Camp. This Majestic Mountain Is Relatively Close To The West Coast. On A Clear Day, We Might Even Be Lucky To See The Arabian Sea!

Kodachadri, At A Distance Of 400 Km From Bangalore, Is A Trek For All Seasons. While Monsoons Present Milky Cloud Cover, Intermittent Drizzles, Flowing Streams That Keep Us Fresh All Through The Trek, Summers Present Clear Views And Sunsets That Are Pure Bliss To Watch. Sometimes, The Sun Sets Into A Thick Cloud Bed Which Is Very Unique For Kodachadri. 

All In All, A 10km Trek Of Kodachadri Is A True Wonder Of Mother Nature. A Trek That Cannot Be Missed. Many Would Want To Return Here On A Different Season.

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Highlights Of The Kodachadri Trip:

• The Mesmerizing Kodachadri Trek Of 10 Km

• Hidlumane Waterfalls Dip

• Bumpy Jeep Ride (No Return Trek)

• Nagara Fort

• Devagange Pools

• Lovely Homestay At The Kodachadri Base

• Good Local Veggie Food

• Campfire

Itinerary:

Day 0 (Journey To Kodachadri)

• Start From Bangalore, An Overnight Journey To Kodachadri.

 Day 1 (The Kodachadri Trek And Jeep Ride)

• Reach Homestay, Freshen Up And Have Breakfast.

• Head To The Base Of Kodachadri, Start The Hike After Grabbing Your Packed Lunch From The Homestay.

• Trek Through The Jungle, Take A Dip In Hidlumane Waterfalls En-Route, Experience Amazing Landscapes As You Hike Up Through The Grasslands, Mountain Slopes And Rich Vegetation.

• Walk On The Thrilling Ridge To View A Stunning Valley As You Approach The Peak Of One Of The Most Beautiful Mountains.

• After Conquering The Mountain, Relax With The Cool Breeze Hitting Your Face.

• If Lucky, Witness An Amazing Sunset On Clear Days. The Panorama Is Usually Misty And Cloudy During The Monsoon Months.

• Take A Bumpy Jeep Ride Back To The Base. We Don’t Need To Trek Back. Such A Relief!

• Reach Homestay, Have Some Evening Snacks Woth Tea.

• Savour The Campfire With Long Conversations, Well Deserved Hot Local Food For Dinner.

• A Social Gathering With Light Music Till Late Night.

• Take Good Rest On Your Dormitory Beds.

 Day 2 (Nagara Fort, Devagange Pools, Return Journey)

• Wake Up To The Fresh Morning Breeze On The Beach Side With Birds Chirping And Fishermen Going About Their Routine.

• Freshen Up And Have Breakfast.

• Pack Your Bags, Take Those Lovely Snaps On The Beach One Final Time Before Checking Out Of The Stay.

• Head Out To Take A Dip Under Magnificent Vibhooti Waterfalls. There Is A Single Change Room Close To The Falls. The Ice-Cold Water Will Refresh Your Senses. There Is Even A Natural Pool If You Know Swimming. For Non-Swimmers, There Are Lots Of Rocks To Sit On The Shallow Water Overlooking The Falls.

• Have A Basic Lunch At A Local Restaurant. Note That There Is Only One Option For Having Food At This Remote Location. The Food Might Not Be Great Sometimes But We Have To Adjust.

• Explore Yana Caves In The Dense Forest. Contrary To The Name, These Are Not Really Caves. Yana Caves Are Breathtaking Black Rock Formations Because Of Volcanic Eruptions Millions Of Years Ago. They Are Located In The Middle Of Thick Jungle And Are A Treat For Nature Lovers.

• There Is A Temple At The Base Of The Caves To Explore.

• Say Good Bye To Yana Caves Late Evening, Start Return Journey Back Towards Bangalore.

• Have Dinner At A Restaurant/Dhaba On Our Way .

• Overnight Journey, Take Good Rest.

Day 3 (Back Home With Memories)

• Wake Up, Freshen Up, And Have Breakfast.

• Say Bye-Bye To Our Homestay.

• Explore Beautiful Nagara Fort Located At A Picturesque Location On Top Of A Small Hill. View The View Of Backwaters & The Surrounding Mountains From Top Of The Fort Walls Is Spellbinding.

• Give A Visit To An Interesting Ancient Place Called ”Devagange” Which Is Kind Of A Man Made Pool Filled Of Natural Rain Forest Water. The Pool Is Designed In Such A Way The Rain Water From Surrounding Forest Naturally Enters The Pool From Different Directions And Then Exits Through One End.

• Break For Lunch At A Local Restaurant.

• Start Back To Bangalore, Reach Home By Night (Before Dinner Time).

• Share Your Beautiful Experience Of Kodachadri Trek, Jeep Ride With Family And Friends!

About Trip:

• This Trip Involves Basic Facilities In Terms Of Food, Travel, And Stay Without Any Luxury, Whatsoever.

• This Is A Group Trip With Shared Model. It May Not Suit Everyone – Especially For Those Expecting Privacy And Comfort. It Best Suits For People Who Wish To Socialize.

• Please Do Not Book This Trip If You Are Not Okay With Above Points.

Travel:

• Tempo Traveler Or Mini Bus (With Push Back Seats).

• Note: This Trip Involves Overnight Journey On A Push Back Seater (Not Sleeper Or Semi-Sleeper).

• We Request You To Book This Trip Only If You Can Handle Slight Discomfort (Especially The Last Row Of The Vehicle).

Stay:

• Basic Dormitory Stay With Beds, Blankets.
• Separate For Men And Women. 

Food:

• 2 Breakfasts, 1 Packed Lunch, Evening Snacks, 1 Dinner Are Included.

• Basic Local Veg Food Is Provided.

• Food During Journey Is Self Sponsored.

• Please Check Inclusions, Exclusions Of Kodachadri Trek Package Below For Complete List Of Things Included In Your Trip Cost. 

Kodachadri Package Inclusions

• Travel (Tempo Or Mini-Bus, Non Ac)

• Homestay (Separate Dorms For Guys And Girls)

• 5 Times Food
  > 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Evening Snacks, 1 Dinner
  (All Veg)

• Kodachadri Jeep Ride Back To Base

• Forest Guide

• Forest Dept. Charges, Entry Tickets, Trek Permissions

• Campfire (If It Doesn’t Rain Or Not Too Damp)

• Trip Leader(S)

Kodachadri Package Exclusions

• Lunch On Day 2

• Any Misc. Expenses Not Mentioned In The Inclusions Above