Declared as a wildlife sanctuary, the Sharavati Valley is a true testimony to the tagline of Karnataka Tourism- One State Many Worlds. The sanctuary is filled with Waterfalls, Dense Deciduous forests, rich flora, and fauna and unmatching landscapes and many more. So we at Plan The Unplanned have decided to take you to this wonderland in the best season to witness the beauty at it’s prime, the Monsoons. The trek involves trekking to the second tallest plunge waterfalls in India, the mighty Jog Falls and not to forget the beautiful landscapes formed by the backwaters of Linganamakki reservoir.
DAY 0
- Depart from Bangalore by 7:00 PM
DAY 1
- Reach campsite and freshen up.
- Have a delicious breakfast
- Start the trek to Jog Falls
- Reach the campsite after finishing the trek
- Pitch your tents, have dinner and gather around the bonfire.
DAY 2
- Wake up and freshen up
- Explore the campsite and Sharavati backwaters
- If the weather permits, take a swim in the backwaters
- Have the delicious breakfast and leave for Bangalore.
- Reach back to Bangalore by Sunday late night ( around 11.30 PM )
STAY
- Sharing basis accommodation in tents
- Separate rooms for men & women
MEALS
- Breakfast on Day 1 & Day 2
- Packed Lunch on Day 1
- Dinner for Day 1
- All meals included will be Veg
TRANSPORT
- A/C Tempo Traveller or Mini-bus with push back seats depending on group size
- Bangalore to Bangalore
OTHER INCLUSIONS
- Campfire (Dependant on weather conditions)
OTHER EXCLUSIONS
- Any kind of insurance
- Personal Expense:( snacks, mineral water etc)
- Anything not included above
GROUP SIZE
- 12-25 Members
- We have an equal male to female ratio for most of our treks
- We require a minimum of 8 members to confirm the event
- In case we fail to obtain the required minimum, full refund or the option to transfer to any other event will be provided. (Option of transfer shall be subject to payment/refund of balance amount if any)
Day 0 – Depart for Sharavathi
We’ll start from Bengaluru in an AC/push Back seater bus at approx 9 PM. Once everyone is on board, we’ll have some fun ice-breaking sessions to know everyone else in the group and ensure we all have fun together.
Day 1 – Trek to Jog Falls
We’ll reach the homestay at around 7 AM. We’ll drop off unwanted luggage and freshen up. Have the delicious breakfast served at the campsite and head straight for the long trek ahead. The trek initially deceives you with a flat out grassland with no dense forests etc. But the landscapes flip pretty quickly and soon you will find yourselves in the middle of dense forests crossing wide streams of water. Passing through forests in monsoons can be a tricky affair and one needs to be adept at figuring out paths if the existing trails are washed out. Don’t worry about the experience of trek guides, this shouldn’t be a problem. After about 6 Hours of the trek on such trail which includes the breathtaking views of the linganamakki backwaters, you will be greeted with the majestic views of Jog Falls.
After capturing the views in your mind and camera, we head back to the homestay for dinner and campfire.
Day 2 – Explore Sharavathi Backwater
Wake up to the chirps of rare bird species, take a stroll around the campsite. If the weather is cooperative, we’ll get into the backwaters for a swim. Once freshened up, have the delicious breakfast and head back to Bangalore with loads of memories in mind and fun-filled music sessions.
Advisory:
- Consumption of alcohol, intoxicants, and smoking would not be tolerated during the entire course of the journey and the trek. Kindly co-operate with us to make the experience more fun.
- Do not expect any luxuries on the trip. The locations that we host are at remote places and we do our best to arrange the basic facilities. The goal is to be outdoors.
- The Food that shall be provided will be Basic Veg Food. We do not serve Non-Veg Food.
- Put Litter in its place, do not trash your travel.
- Plan The Unplanned shall not be responsible for any of your belongings, valuables, jewellery etc. Kindly do take care.
- In the case of traffic delays or breakdowns, expect a little delay in reaching the destination.
