Christmas Special: Gandikota & Belum Caves - Camping!

Christmas Special: Gandikota & Belum Caves - Camping!

Camping

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 - Mon, 25 Dec 2017

Gandikota, Hyderabad


Christmas Special: Gandikota & Belum Caves - Camping!

Camping

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 - Mon, 25 Dec 2017

Gandikota, Hyderabad


About the Event

This Christmas is gonna be special!


Muddie Trails presents its first ever meetup to the beautiful Gandikota & Belum Caves. Gandikota on the right bank of the river Penna in Andhra Pradesh is popularly known as the “Grand Canyon of India.” Camp under the clear night sky to celebrate the Christmas under million stars! Also, visit magnificent Belum caves and marvel at the magic of mother nature!

The "Offbeat" theme of Muddie Trails
Muddie Trails provides real offbeat experiences for the travellers like trekking, adventure activities, camping in tents, bonfire, barbecue, visiting exploring and experiencing the unknown but awesome destinations that are not crowded with tourists.
They do not take travellers to a tourist place unless it is required as a 'filler' in the itinerary between two offbeat places. Travellers are requested to refrain from asking the organizers to take them to ABC temple or XYZ church. The itinerary is already decided and posted based on their offbeat theme. The organizer will only change the itinerary if any place cannot be visited because of unpredictable reasons. If you have a wish list of tourist places to tick off in your mind, then probably Muddie Trails is not for you and hence they kindy request you to not register.
Itinerary
Day 0 (Friday night):
Start from Hyderabad around 9 PM (4 pick up points - will be shared to registered travelers)
Day 1 (Saturday):
Reach Gandikota tourist house, freshen up & breakfast, head out to the magnificent Fort, take a lot of selfies, visit The Grand Canyon of India and do a lot of bouldering by waking up the monkey in us, again take a lot of photos(like the one below) and selfies, shout out loud to listen to the echo from afar! Have lunch, head out to the Penna river and play in the water, swim (life jackets will be provided), go for optional coracle ride or kayaking if you want, get tired & come back to tourist home to freshen up & relax.
Head to the campsite of tents pitched in the form of a circle and play a lot of games, socialize, revel in the warmth of the campfire, hot dinner & party till late night.
Day 2 (Sunday):
Start the day with freshening up & breakfast, drive to Belum caves, visit the amazing caves and get to experience the new world underground, have a relaxing day with lunch, music & social gathering, play lot of games, visit amazing sunset and get back to tourist home, get set for a Christmas party! Enjoy delicious hot dinner, music, sing, dance, play games and what not!
Start the countdown Christmas by switching off all the lights, mobile phones, gadgets etc etc Merry Christmas under the stars!
Rest in the tents after the party.
Day 3 (Monday):
Get up late, freshen up, breakfast, take a dip in Penna river, go for optional Kayaking if you want, start back to Bangalore in the Christmas hangover! Reach back home before night, tell your amazing story to your friends & family.
Inclusions
Travel & tolls, AP state & all entry fees
2-Day/2-Night accommodation at our campsite (tents pitched under the stars, on the vast grassy field) on sharing basis
3 days breakfast, 2 days Lunch, 2 days Dinner (Veg/Non-veg),
Life jackets to play in Pennar river
Campfire both Sat & Sun nights
Two organizers from MT to look after all the activities and a hell lot of entertainment!!!
Exclusions
Drinks for party, any misc. expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
Things to Carry
Basic essentials like toothbrush, soap, towel etc
Shades/cap/sunscreen
Full charge mobiles with power banks - to take lot of selfies!
Selfie stick or DSLR if you are interested - the mountains & the lake are extremely beautiful.
Small first aid kit if you have and your medications if any
Odomos for insects & mosquitoes
Important: Polythene covers to put used/wet clothes
An extra polythene cover to dispose of your trash during trek - this is important, as Muddie Trails has a no littering policy
Carry a little bit of cash - not too much.
Don't carry expensive items
A photo ID card xerox- like Aadhar and driving license
A lightweight backpack, lightweight clothes for the little humid climate out there & comfortable shoes/sandals - anything is fine as they don't have any trek to do.
Carry your jerkin - it can get cold at night as it might rain
A bluetooth speaker, pen-drive with some music
Trek Policies
Nobody shall deviate from trek path led by organizers/guide. During the meetup, Muddie Trails is not responsible in case of any injuries or animal attacks or reptile bites.
Expect the unexpected in case of wild forests like the sudden closing of trek path by govt./forest department (because of wild animal sighting/ landslide/ some crime), in which case they may have to cancel the trek (This is very rare and has never happened till now). In this case, the organizer will plan for an alternate trek/trip. If this is not possible, then Muddie Trails will refund the remaining amount of removing the travel cost.
Behavioral Policy
Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other.
Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, religion and race.
Using foul or abusive language or arguing with fellow travellers/ organizer will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the travel group.
Refund policy
Full refund if you make a request 3 days before the meetup start date.
50% refund within 3 days and before 24 hours from meetup start time.
No refund within 24 hours from meetup start time
No refund during/after the meetup
10% online gateway charges will be deducted in any kind of refund done online
Rules and Regulations
No alcohol & smoking during Treks & adventure activities
No Luxury. Basic facilities
Pack our food whenever possible to avoid delays
Flexible itinerary
No littering anywhere
Co-operate with the organizer & fellow travellers
Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other
Do not advice organizer(s) on itinerary and schedule
Offbeat travel - No tourist places
You are responsible for your own safety during activities
Important
Entry fee for foreigners may differ slightly..this extra amount above the Indians' entry fee shall be borne by the foreigner.
Everyone must get their photo ID cards - like Aadhar or Driving License!
Expect congestion in the City on Friday night while leaving Bangalore. Also expect congestion first morning for washrooms while freshening up. "Be Patient" is the mantra!
This is an offbeat meetup at an offbeat place. The facilities will be very basic as Gandikota is a proper village without any infrastructure. But the experience would be amazing, with our group, celebrating new year very differently. If you feel you cannot adjust without hotel/change rooms or private bathrooms, then we request you please do not register.
Muddie Trails is NOT a tour operator. Muddie Trails is an offbeat travel experience provider. Our itinerary is flexible. Organizer may choose to switch/re-arrange parts of itinerary based on need. Please co-operate with organizer & other travelers.
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Christmas Special: Gandikota & Belum Caves - Camping!

Camping

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 - Mon, 25 Dec 2017

Gandikota, Hyderabad