Tucked deep in the Western Ghats, Bandaje is where ancient trails meet misty cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Trek through the ruins of Ballalarayana Durga Fort, walk along windswept ridges, and stand beside the wild beauty of Bandaje Arbi Falls. A journey that blends adventure, silence, and stories whispered by the hills.

This June, join the Banjara Gypsy community — a tribe of mindful travellers, nature lovers, artists, and seekers. We don’t just trek; we experience, connect, and co-create. Whether it’s sharing stories by a bonfire, painting in the wild, or finding peace in the forest – our journeys are soulful escapes designed to awaken the wanderer in you.

Come along for a curated 2-day trek into nature’s best-kept secrets.

Day 0 – Departure from Bangalore

10:00 PM – Depart from Bangalore for a 7-hour journey to basecamp

Overnight journey to the homestay

Day 1 – Trek to Bandaje Falls via Ballalarayana Durga Fort

Check-in to Mountain-top Homestay and freshen-up. Have a healthy breakfast and get ready for a moderate-level trek to Bandaje Falls via Ballalarayana Durga Fort. Keep a water bottle and an energy bar for it (15 Km round trip).

Relax at your homestay and enjoy a beautiful evening surrounded by greens, you can also play carrom, cards and read books in solace 🙂

Enjoy homestay-brewed coffee.

Get ready for the bonfire and listen to travellers' stories and connect with your fellow travellers.

Take a break and have dinner.

Day 2 – Belur Temple Visit + Return to Bangalore

Relax at your homestay and enjoy a beautiful morning surrounded by greenery

Have Breakfast and Check out by 10:30 AM

Visit Belur Temple on the way back to Bangalore, and reach Bangalore by 10:30 PM

Trek Details:

Trek distance: 12–14 km (moderate difficulty)

Max altitude: ~3,000 ft (Bandaje Falls ridge)

Trek type: Ridge walk, waterfall view, fort ruins

Best time: Pre-monsoon mist (June) or post-monsoon (Sept–Feb)

What’s included in your package?

AC Travel – To and Fro from Bangalore

Homestay in shared dorm/camps

Trek fees of INR 300/per person (Karnataka tourism)

Forest department clearance charges

2 Breakfasts

1 Lunch

1 Dinner

Bonfire

Tea/Coffee

Guide charges

Exclusions:

Meals during travel

Any kind of insurance

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Packing List for Bandaje Trek:

Mask

Sanitizer

Water bottle

Raincoats/Jackets in case it rains

Personal sanitary items – soap, towel, sleepers 

Personal medication

Sports Shoes and socks 

Power bank during travel (a charging point is available at the homestay)

Extra cash for anything extra you buy during your travel or starters at the homestay 

Camper spirit