“There is no Wi-Fi in the forest but I promise you will find a better connection.”
Located at a distance of 380 km from Bangalore, Agumbe is a high altitude village in the Malnad region of Karnataka and is often referred to as “The Cherrapunji of the South” because of its scenic beauty and biodiversity. It also comprises of many medicinal plants and is home to the only Rainforest Research Station in India. Surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Western Ghats, covered in depths of lowland rainforests and touched by beautiful waterfalls and streams, Agumbe is the perfect place for a weekend escape.
Start your journey through a trail of forest to immerse yourself in the beauty of untouched greenery and the serenity of waterfalls, warm your hands over the campfire and drink in the spectacular evening view from one of the highest peaks in the Western Ghats.
Read on to know how you can spend quality parent-child time by camping in the forest. The best way to get a kid outside is to go with them!
LOCATION: Agumbe
TREK DISTANCE: 18 KMS (To & Fro)
TREK LEVEL: Moderate
TRAIL TYPE: Dense forests, Waterfalls, Streams and Open Grasslands
MAX ALTITUDE: 3772 feet
DAY 0
-Depart from Bangalore at 9:00 PM
DAY 1
-Reach Base Camp at Agumbe
-Freshen up & Have breakfast
-Start the trek
-Visit Barkana Falls
-Have packed Lunch on the way
-Reach the Peak
-Descend and reach back to the base camp by 5 PM (Approx)
-Dinner and campfire
DAY 2
-Have Breakfast
-Visit Hidden Waterfalls
-Self-sponsored lunch
-Trek to Kavaledurga Fort
-Depart to Bangalore and reach by 5 AM next morning(Approx)
MORE DETAILS
STAY
-Homestay
-Sharing basis accommodation in dormitories
-Separate rooms for men & women
MEALS
-Breakfast on Day 1 & Day 2
-Packed Lunch on Day 1
-Dinner on Day 1
-All meals included will be Veg
TRANSPORT
-Non-A/C Tempo Traveller or Mini-bus with push back seats depending on group size
-Bangalore to Bangalore
OTHER INCLUSIONS
-Trek Leads from Plan The Unplanned Team
-Forest Guide
-Forest Permits
-Entry charges to waterfalls
-Campfire (Dependant on weather conditions)
OTHER EXCLUSIONS
-Any kind of insurance
-Personal Expenses (snacks, mineral water etc)
-Anything not included above
THINGS TO CARRY
-Small backpack to carry your essentials during the trek
-Water bottles – 2 (1 litre each)
-Lunch Box & Spoon to carry your packed lunch
-Raincoat/Bag covers in case of rains
-A comfortable pair of shoes with good grip for trekking
-Flip-flops for lazing around the campsite
-Torch/Headlamp to be used at night
-Portable chargers for your electronics
-Extra pair of clothes to change into once wet
-Poly bags to pack your wet clothes
-Extra cash for meals not included in the itinerary
PICK-UP POINTS
Following are the pick-up points & timings:
-Swad E Punjab – Teacher’s Colony, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
-New Shanti Sagar Hotel – Old Airport Road, Domlur, Bengaluru
-KTM Mekhri Circle – Mekhri Circle Junction, Raj Mahal Vilas Extension, Armane Nagar, Bengaluru
Any change in Pick up locations/ timings would be updated via mail 24 hours before the start of the trip
Drop-off points shall be same as the pick-up points
Note:
1. Consumption of alcohol, intoxicants, and smoking would not be tolerated during the entire course of the journey. Kindly co-operate with us to make the experience more fun.
2. Put Litter in its place, do not trash the mother earth.
3. Plan The Unplanned shall not be responsible for any of your belongings, valuables, jewellery etc. Kindly do take care.
4. In the case of traffic delays or breakdowns expect a few delay in reaching the destination.
