Bandaje Arbi falls is a waterfall located in the Charmadi ghat section of the Western Ghats in the Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.

The New trail Starts from Bottom of the falls to the top of Bandaje Arbi. Hence the grade is higher than the usual route with lot of bouldering .

Highlights :

New Trail.
Bandaje Falls.
Ballalarayana Durga Fort.
Ermai Falls
GadaiKallu Fort

Camping in Bandaje Waterfalls has been banned due to Forest Fire.
The Plan is to trek in the early hours of morning such that we cover maximum distance under shade.

Grade : Moderate [This isn't a usual route] .

Itinerary:

Day 0: Friday Night .

09:15 PM : Pickup from Shantala Silk House, Majestic[Please use metro services to reach majestic].

Day 1 : Saturday

07:00 AM : Have Breakfast at HomeStay.
08:00 AM : Visit to Gadaikallu fort
13:45 AM : Have the Lunch at Belthangady.
15:00 AM : Visit Ermai waterfalls .
19:30 PM : Dinner at HomeStay.

Camping with Bonfire [Tents, Mats will be provided].
Hot water and Restrooms are available.Homestay in middle of paddy fields.

If time Permits , we will have session on organic farming .

Day 1 : Sunday

05:30 AM : Refresh at Local HomeStay , Get Ready for the big day.
06:15 AM : Have Breakfast.
06:45 AM : Start the Trek from the base.
Exit Ballalarayana Durga fort in the Late afternoon.
22:15 PM : Reach Bangalore , Majestic .

You will be carrying only a day pack for the whole day .
Luggages will come in the vehicle.

What's Included:

> 1 Dinner , 2 Breakfast , 2 Lunches.
> Transportation.
> Organizer.
> Entrance Fees for Trek ,waterfalls and Fort.

Excluded :
> Anything not mentioned in the included section.
> Sleeping bags. But Available on Rental from TMR (Rs 75 per day).
Sleeping bags can also be rented from Pedals an wheels , Malleshwaram [pedalsandwheels@gmail.com : 09880073281].

Cost : 3750 rs
Group Size Required is 10 . Bookings will be closed by last wednesday 5:00 PM before the event .
We will update the no of seats booked regularly in facebook once in 2 days.

Things to Carry:

1. 1-2 liters of water (Mandatory)
2. Torch/camp light with good batteries ( Mandatory)
3. Good trekking shoe. (Mandatory)
4. Extra floaters/sandals to use after trek (optional)
5. Carry an ID card (DL, voter ID card, PAN) with a photocopy (Mandatory)
6. Sleeping bag ( Mandatory).
7. Toiletries/ tooth brush etc
8. Extra clothing/thermal wear, Light quick dry towel.
9. 2-3 polythene bags to protect your E-gadget, to accommodate wet clothes
10. Snacks / dry fruits (optional)- based on personal choice. We will be bringing snacks too.
11. A Day backpack.(Mandatory)

Note :
Participants are expected to be physically and mentally fit.
Please do not expect luxury.It is a Forest. Please have your expectations accordingly.
Transport : Tempo traveler/Tavera based on Numbers.
Booking will not be considered until payment has been made.