Kodachadri Trek Shimoga – Make a trip memorable with your loved ones by hopping on this adventurous journey of exploration. Experience fun and peaceful trek at the pleasing beauty of Kodachadri located in the Shimoga district. The peak of this trek is situated at a height of 1,343 m and it is the 10th highest peak in Karnataka. Explore the dense forest, rich fauna, and open grasslands along with the blissful view of the sunsets throughout the journey. Opt for this trekking this new year eve, and celeberate & welcome your new adventure year with all green around.

About the Activity:

• Book the Kodachadri trek package for an adventurous weekend getaway at Kodachadri near Bangalore.
• Get picked up a night prior at around 6:00 PM in order to reach the starting point of the trek on time.
• Wander through a tranquil 8-hour drive covering approximately 400 km through the districts of Tumkur, Shimoga
• Take a rest while enjoying a refreshing and filling breakfast, followed by progressing towards the captivating Kumble Village.
• Appreciate the mesmerizing views that fall in front of you in your path. Cross the picturesque Hidlumane Waterfalls through the beautiful woodlands and witness nature’s excellent glory.
• Acknowledge more about the activity with a brief explanation from the guide about the Kodachadri trek and begin with the enthralling trekking expedition post-lunch.
• Touch the top of the Kodachadri Peak and preview the breathtaking hills and landscapes.
• Enjoy camping at night and revive yourself while you feast on the meals to ease up your hunger & Welcome the new year with some celeberations
• Wake up on day 2 and freshen up to relish a hearty breakfast as included in the Kodachadri trek package.
• Get ready to explore and appreciate the heritage beauty of the Shivappa Naik’s Fort, also known as the Nagara fort.
• Depart towards Bangalore and reach Bangalore by 10: 30 PM. Get dropped back to Bangalore with lots of fun and thrilling moments.

Information

• Slots for the trip: Between 30-48
• Distance: Around 400 kms from Bengaluru
• Starting time: Friday at 6 PM approx
• Ending time: Sunday Night around 10:30PM approx
• Stay: Tent stay on sharing basis at Kodachadri
• Food: 2 Breakfasts (Veg), 1 packed Lunch ( Veg), 1 Dinner ( Veg & Non Veg)
• Local Style Home Based Food
• Trek difficulty: Moderate
• Duration of the Trip: 2 Night
• Where: Near Shivamogga District
• Trek Distance: 14 km (up & down) Approximate
• Trail Type:Grasslands, Thick Forests, Ever-waterFlowing streams, and steep inclinations

Itinerary

Day 0 – 30th December 2022

• Departure from Bengaluru through various pickup points mentioned

Day 1 – 31st December 2022

• Reach Kodachadri Homestay | Freshen Up | Have Breakfast
• Start your adventure trekking to Kodachadri
• Pass through Hidlumane waterfalls
• Reach the peak and Have your packed Lunch at the Peak
• Take Jeep ride while decending ( The INR is not included in the package)
• Reach the base after the trek and Freshen Up and Enjoy the Campfire
• Welcome the new year Through cake cutting
• Retire for the Night

Day 2 – 1st Jan 2023

• Wakeup in the Morning & Freshen up Have your Breakfast
• Play the activities available at the property with the whole team (Mud Volleyball, Kababi and etc)
• Checkout from the property and start your journey towards Bengaluru
• Visit Nagara Fort on the way
• Reach Bengaluru

Group size & Traveler

• Group size and Traveler is booked upon the total number of booking that the team recieves
• Buses will be Non AC & Non sleeper with Push Pack seats
• Seats are unreserved

What’s included

• Transportation (TO & FRO Bangalore)
• Meals – 2 Breakfast Veg, 1 Packed Lunch Veg, 1 dinner Veg & Non Veg
• Tickets & Entry charges to places visited in the itinerary
• Forest Permits for the Kodachadri Trek
• Forest Guide from the Department
• Campfire
• Tent stay on sharing basis (2 sharing & 3 sharing avaiable)
• Cake celebration at Night
• Trek Leads from NammaTrip

What’s not included

• Any Personal expenses like snacks, etc.
• Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
• Jeep Ride INR ( costs 399/- per head)

Pick up points

• Silk board – Maduloka – 6:00PM
• Domlur – Licious head office – 6:30PM
• Kormangla – Sony World Signal- 6:20PM
• MG road Trinity – Trinity Metro Station– 6:45PM
• Mekhri Circle KTM Mekhri Circle- 7:30PM
• Yeshwantpur – Hallimane Yeshwanthpur Pure Veg Restaurant 8:15PM
• Gorguntepalya – People Tree Hospitals 8:30PM
• (Due to traffic the timing might vary on the day of the departure)

Things to Carry

• Face mask and sanitizer
• Strong backpack for trekking
• Water bottles are at least 1-2 liters
• Extra set of clothes (if necessary)
• A Poly Bag to carry your wet clothes back to Bangalore
• Sunscreen and sunglasses (optional)
• Cap/hat
• Toiletries: – comb, towel, soap, tissue paper, Toothbrush and other essentials etc. (if necessary)
• Raincoat or a poncho
• Personal medication if any
• A torch with new batteries (can be managed by mobile light)
• One plastic box if you want to carry energy boosters like Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Juice packs, Glucon-D, etc. should keep waste rappers with self, till you reach back to homestay or bangalore, it is necessary to maintain forest cleanliness as a traveler
• Sweaters/Jacket to bear the cold weather
• Good trekking shoes
• Camera/DSLR (if interested)
• Extra cash for Personal expenses/Meals not included

NOTES

• Cleanliness is Our top most priority.Please do not throw trash out anywhere in the open.
• Your equipment and equipment distributed are to be carried by self, like bags, sticks, etc.
• As you are exploring nature, don’t expect luxury. Washrooms are only available at the campsite (you reach the hotel/campsite for breakfast).
• You agree to indemnify yourself for the risks involved in the outings varying from destinations to destinations.
• NammaTrip is not responsible for misplacing/loss of any personal belongings.

Cancellation Policy:

• If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get canceled. In such cases, we will try our best to provide an alternative feasible solution. However, a refund will not be applicable for the same.
• Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.

Terms & Conditions:

• Age limit: 8+
• Our facilities are neat and basic, not luxurious
• Our accommodations are many times sleeping bags and Tents, sometimes just sleeping bags under the glittering sky.
• The average level of fitness is required to participate in the trek. We will not be responsible if any participant is unable to get to the summit due to their own limitations.
• The food provided will be basic delicious Vegetarian food.
• Stay is on the sharing basis
• NammaTrip shall not be responsible for any of your belongings, valuables, jewelry, etc.
• We expect every participant to be responsible for littering. Please keep every place we visit clean.
• You agree to indemnify yourself for the risks involved in the outings varying from destinations to destinations.
• We have designated pick up and drop points, make your own arrangements of transports to the desired pick-up point accordingly.
• We may revise the Terms and Conditions from time to time by updating this posting. The revised terms will take effect when they are posted.
• Nammatrip is not responsible if any injuries or accidents occur during the event.
• Any client consuming alcohol, misbehaving, causing delay during the event will be terminated from the event without any prior warning and no refund will be given. Such clients should arrange their own transport to the way back, Nammatrip does not hold the responsibility of terminated clients.
• Littering, smoking & consumption of alcohol is banned outdoors or anytime during the trek. We will provide you with a time and place to enjoy your drinks.
• In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be canceled and, in such cases, we will try to provide an alternate feasible activity. However, no refund will be provided for the same.
• If we cancel the event, we offer a full refund to all the participants.
• Cancellation / Refund is done by the third party based on their policies.
• Tickets once booked cannot be exchanged or refunded.
• We recommend that you arrive at least 20 minutes prior at the venue.
• Rights of admission reserved.