Ofbeat Trek to Bandaje arabi falls with Alpha Trekkateers Group
2nd-4th February 2018
About Arabi falls:
Arabi falls is a breath taking cascade located in the charmadi ghat region of the westerghats. The waterfalls can be sacled only by trekking through the thick jungkes and lush green grass lands with the help of govt guides.
This trek has one of the most challenging trail to reach the top of waterfalls which is around 250ft high and its all worth the effort to reach the falls, camp at the edge beside the gushing waters & spend a night under the open star struck sky.
The trek can be taken up in all other seasons except monsoon; however, the best time to trek is Post monsoon till early summer(Oct-March).
Trek details-
Destination- Bandaje Arabi falls
Trek date- 2nd Feb 8pm to 4th Feb 2018 10pm
Travel distance- 325 km
Trek distance- 21 km over 2 days
Difficulty- Moderate
Age group- 12 to 50's
Last date for registration- 26th Jan 2018
Food- Basic veg meals.
Transportation- Non Ac push back vehicles depending on team strength
Accommodation- In basic waterproof Tents.
Trek Fee- 3150/- individual.
For registrations and further details contact - 7795744627 (call/whatsapp)
For registrations and further details contact - 7795744627 (call/whatsapp)
Activities:
- Trek via dense forest & grassland to Bandaje falls.
- Visit to Ballalarayanadurga fort.
- Overnight camping at the edge of falls -250 ft high.
- Cooking activity for dinner and breakfast using available resources in the forest.
- Stargazing activity.
Inclusive- Transportation(to and fro), Food(2 Breakfast, 1 lunch,1 dinner),tented accommodation, Entry fee, trek fee, any guide charges, Instructor charge.
Exclusive- Any emergency expenses,Any insurance,Porters, snacks while trekking and traveling, anything not mentioned above.
Tentative Itinerary-
2nd Feb
- 9pm departure from bangalore, starting point Decathlon bannerghatta road, enroute pickup.
3rd Feb
- 7am reach the destination, Breakfast, packed lunch, start the trek.
- Reach the fort by 12pm, rest for a while , continue trek to Bandaje falls camping spot.
- Reach the falls by 3pm , Fresh up in the falls, Camping, Sunset view, campfire, cooking dinner, star gazing, rest for the day.
4th Feb
- Wake up , sunrise view, Fresh up , cook breakfast, start descending.
- By 1pm reach the base camp, board bus , start towards bangalore
- Reach bangalore by or before 10pm.
Things to carry-
- Sturdy backpack and trekking shoes
- Least 2 ltr water bottle COMPULSORY
- Umbrella or hats and poncho to protect from harsh sun and rain
- Sunscreen and Torch compulsory
- LUNCH BOX ,Spoon and Tumbler compulsory to be carried by every individual(ecofriendly)
- Change of cloths, spare socks
- Insulation jackets,safety gears and lighters (Optional to the individual)
- Personal medication, garbage bag,Id proof copy compulsory to be carried by every individual
- Enough snacks and energy supplies to last for two days
- Sufficient cash, Camera(Optional)
- Sleeping bag or Quilt.
General note and Cancellation policy-
