Monday, 26 September 2016

 Bandaje Arbi falls Survival Trek with Alpha Trekkateers Group

                                         
                                    14th-16th October 2016


About Bandaje falls:
                                     
                               Bandaje falls is a breath taking cascade located in the Charmadi ghat section of the Western Ghats in the Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. The waterfalls can be reached only by trekking in thick forests and grass lands with the help of local guides or experienced trek organizers.This trek has one of the most challenging trail to reach the Waterfalls and its all worth the effort to reach the falls and camp beside the natural cascade and spend the night inside the jungle thickets. The trek can be taken up in all other seasons except monsoon however the best time to trek bandaje is the post monsoon till the early summer(October-March) The height of waterfalls is about 250 feet.
                                                           
             

Duration: 2 days(3 nights-2 days)

Date of trekking:- 14th October8pm-16thOctober 8pm (tentative)


Trekking distance:- 20km for 2 days

Gradient level: moderate

Last date for registration- 10th October 2016

Age limit- 14-50 years

                                                



                                                  

Activities:
    Trek via dense forest to bandaje arbi falls
    Enjoy over night camping near the cascade.
      Cook  for the dinner and breakfast using available resources in the forest.
        Spend the night in the tents under the star struck sky.
          Star gazing activity.
            Continue trekking to Ballalarayana durga fort on second day.
                        Survival expedition  ends at Sunkasala
Transportation:-
 Depending on the no. of people finalized, non AC  transportation shall be arranged.......The organizers can change the mode of transportation (public or private) depending on various factors.This trek can be customized for a minimum no.of 12 people.Confirmation of seats for the trek is based on first come first serve. The trek shall be canceled if the minimum no.of people in the team is not filled by the deadline of payment of the trekking amount.

Inclusive;-  Transportation(to and fro), food(1 lunch,1 dinner,2 breakfast, beverage),tented accommodation, permission fee, any guide charges, instructor charge, adventure goodies.

Exclusive;- Any emergency expenses, snacks while trekking and traveling and anything not mentioned above.

Note;- *We conduct treks to create awareness about nature and its protection, so its all our prime duty to protect the forests from being polluted. Its a humble request to all fellow trekkers to get their own non plastic utilities for trek and try minimizing the usage of plastics. Even if plastics are used its our responsibility to carry them back to the civilization for proper disposal
*Confirmation of seats should be made by prior payment of trek amount to block your seats. Online transaction options are also available. Contact the instructor for the details.
Cancellation of participation any time after registration till before 7 days to trek date-50% cash refund shall be made.
Cancellation of participation before 3 days to trek date- 40% cash refund shall be made.
Cancellation of participation in the last 72 hours- no refund shall be made. 
*Transportation is in non AC push back buses depending on the strength of the team.
*Any kind of decision to be made is completely in the hands of the instructor,no appeals shall be entertained against the instructor's decision.
*Consumption of alcohol, other narcotics and smoking is strictly prohibited.Those found guilty will be penalized by the instructors.
*Miss behavior in words or action shall be considered as a crime and action shall be taken on the individual found guilt.
*All the schedules and itinerary made are tentative, individual opinion shall not be entertained. We all are together in this as a team. Schedules and sometimes the trek destination itself can be changed due to  various factors.In that case the trek amount paid shall not be refunded  rather  ll  be carried over to the trek.if the individual is not interested to trek in the changed destination, 40% refund of amount shall be made. 
*Any extra unavoidable expenses not mentioned above but have very less chances of occurring shall  be shared equally by the team.
*Accommodations are in waterproof QUECHUA tents. Do not expect luxury( bathrooms,toilets, even a roof over your head sometimes) in trekking for its not a picnic.
*Toilets may or may not be  available for fresh up, but the team  ll try its best to arrange facilities to fresh up. one should depend on nature for everything and anything during treks.
Weather condition in western ghats may vary, so carry what is required for your safety from rain and sun.Pack light as possible with the items mentioned below :-)               

Things to carry;-
  1. 50ltrs bagpack with rain cover*
  2. rain jackets or ponchos and good gripy shoes** 
  3. 2 ltrs water bottles, torches*
  4.  tents,lighters and safety gears(optional)
  5. change of clothes,socks 
  6. personal medication and first aid kit**
  7. snacks,chocolates,dry fruits and energy drinks for two days.*
  8. non plastic plates and tumblers.***
  9. Id proof  copy, garbage cover***
  10. camera,sufficient cash*
  11. sleeping bags **
"*" mentioned to those items are compulsory to be carried by the idividual. 

For registrations and further details contact;- 
                           Sharath-7795744627 
Trek amount to be payed:- 2900/-individual
The link for pics of our previous trek to Bandaje during post monsoon and summer is given:-

https://www.facebook.com/1SHROFF/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums
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