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-
I had been on this trek with the alphites and enjoyed every bit of it. All the challenges and obstacles were made easier by the group we travelled with. It was a great opportunity to meet new people and learn new things. The location of the campsite was refreshing and brilliant.It was a true raw experience camping under the starlit sky and waking up to the sounds of nature. I had a memorable weekend with a lot of first times for myself!!!
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Choosing to go with ATG for my first trek was the best decision I had made. Trekking at Bandaje was all together a wonderful and a first of its kind experience.From Climbing all the ascends,to the overnight camping at the edge of the waterfall and every descend through the grasslands and the forests gave the trek an adventurous twist, not to forget the wonderful team of ATG supporting and cheering each other all the while. Thank you ATG for such an awesome experience.
ReplyDeleteThe alphites are a wonderful group to trek with.. they pick awesome locations for the treks and camp sites as well.. this was my second trek with the alphites and a memorable one. The scenic trek up to the waterfall and the raw experience of sleeping under the starlit sky to waking up to the sounds of nature were a few things to cherish. It was a great experience on the whole and the group members never hesitated to help each other at any given point. Looking forward to more such experiences.
ReplyDeleteTrekking with alpha team is like goin on treking with ur buddies.. U always have gr8 fun on gr8 locations.. Treks have not been so gud before..
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth ur time, energy, money..
The alphites are a wonderful group to trek with.. they pick beautiful locations for the treks as well as the camp sites.. the scenic hike, camping in the raw beauty of nature, sleeping under the starlit sky , waking up to the sounds of nature are some of the things I will cherish. And the sight of the waterfall from the cliff makes the climb totally worth it. This is my second trek with them and group members never stop helping and encouraging each other. I look forward to many more such experiences!
ReplyDeleteHad Great trekking experience!! About Alpha Trekking Group it's well organized trekking group which provides information on how to respect nature and do safe trek, Challenges involved & how to overcome them, camping, survival tips etc.. the trip charges are also reasonable. Look forward for more trekking experience with this group!! Keep up the good job Sharth!!
ReplyDeleteThis was my 2nd trek with alpha. Its like you are doing an outing with your close friends,everybody are helpful and of sharing nature. Both the locations were very good.Had a nice experience. Sharath as an organiser is always helpful , full of knowledge and takes care of all things in best possible way.Strongly recommend and looking forward for trekks with Alpha
ReplyDeleteIt was my 3rd trekk with ATG. All the trekks were very well organized(Thanks to sharath and team). All the locations chosen till date and the camping sites were very beautiful. Looking forward to more adventurous trekks with Alphites.
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