Tripbae presents “Gangadikal Trek & Kalasa Temple Escape”

Join us on a refreshing weekend journey that combines scenic trails, gushing waterfalls, peaceful temples, and the misty charm of Chikkamagaluru.

Highlights:

Samse Tea Estate

Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple

Soormane Waterfalls

Hanging Bridge, Kalasa

Gangadikal Trek

Experience nature’s serenity and the spiritual energy of the Western Ghats—all in one thrilling weekend!

Itinerary:

Day 0 – Departure from Bengaluru

We`ll pick up our fellow explorers at the following locations:

▪️10:00 PM: Start from Banashankari

▪️10:15 PM: Quick pickup BTM Layout

▪️10:30 PM: Next stop, Silk Board

▪️10:45 PM: Board at Bellandur

▪️11:00 PM: Assemble at Marathalli

▪️11:30 PM: Pickup at Tin Factory

▪️11:50 PM: Picking up at Indira Nagar

▪️12:00 AM: Meet us at Halasuru

▪️12:10 AM: Join at Mg Road

▪️12:30 AM: Board at Mekhri Circle

▪️12:40 AM: Quick pickup at Yeshwanthpur

▪️12:50 AM: Last pickup at Gorguntepalya

Note for the entire trip: The travel time may vary depending on the traffic and road conditions. Yet, we will make sure that we will cover all the places on the itinerary.

Day 1 – Waterfalls for the Eyes, Temples for the Soul

▪️ 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM: Check in to the homestay

▪️ 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM: Freshen up and enjoy breakfast

▪️ 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Visit the lush Samse Tea Estate

▪️ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Head to Horanadu Temple, have darshan and lunch (temple prasadam or nearby hotel – self-sponsored)

▪️ 02:30 PM – 04:30 PM: Visit the hidden Soormane Falls (Jeep ride – self-sponsored)

▪️ 05:30 PM: Stop at Hanging Bridge, Kalasa for photos & views

▪️ 07:00 PM: Return to homestay, dinner and overnight stay

Day 2 – Gangadikal Trek

▪️ 05:30 AM: Wake-up call

▪️ 06:00 AM – 07:30 AM: Freshen up, breakfast and pick up your packed lunch

Note: Forest permits (₹480) are not included and subject to availability.

▪️ 07:30 AM – 09:00 AM: Jeep ride to the base of Gangadikal

▪️ 09:00 AM – 01:30 PM: Ascend Gangadikal and enjoy the views

▪️ 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Have packed lunch amidst nature

▪️ 02:30 PM: Start descent

▪️ 06:00 PM – 06:30 PM: Reach homestay, relax with tea & snacks

▪️ 08:00 PM: Depart for Bengaluru

Day 3 – Homeward Bound

▪️ 05:00 AM: Arrive in Bengaluru

Drop-off Points: Same as pickup points. Please ensure you collect all belongings before deboarding.

🚌 Drop-off Schedule:

▪️ 04:00 AM: Goraguntepalya

▪️ 04:10 AM: Yeshwanthpura

▪️ 04:20 AM: KTM Mekhri Circle

▪️ 04:30 AM: MG Road

▪️ 04:45 AM: Halasuru

▪️ 05:00AM: Indiranagar

▪️ 05:15 AM: Tinfactory

▪️ 05:20 AM: Marathalli

▪️ 05:30 AM: Bellandur

▪️05:45 AM: Silk Board

▪️06:00 AM: BTM Layout

▪️06:15 AM: Banashankari

Details/Inclusion of the Trip:

Nights/Days: 3 Nights/ 2 Days.

Travel: Tempo traveler/ Mini Bus with push-back seats.

Accommodation: Staying in a Shared Dormitory.

Food: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, and 1 Dinner on Day 1 & Day 2.

Photography: Landscape photography and Nature photography.

Sightseeing: Netravati Peak Trek, Hanging Bridge in Kalasa, Adi-Shaktyamaka Shri Annapoorneshwari Temple.