Chikmagalur Backpacking Trip – Long Weekend Special

• Reach Bangalore, switch to private vehicle.
• Have Breakfast en route.
• Reach our first place on our long weekend – Yagachi backwaters that offers many exciting water sports. Indulge in activities such as Banana ride, Bumper ride, Speed boat etc. with life jackets and take a dip in the fresh waters of Yagachi.
• Move to Chikmagalur, have Lunch at a local joint, check into the Coffee estate campsite, explore estate and relax for sometime.
• Head to the base of Bandekallu gudda mountain and start trekking up. It takes about 2 hours of leisurely trek to reach the summit. It’s a breathtaking experience in the middle of lush green coffee estates.
• Get back to the homestay and refresh.
• Campfire with delicious dinner and social gathering at night with long conversations.
• We can play our music, sing, dance and what not!
• Rest in your assigned tents.

• Start the day early, freshen up and have early Breakfast.
• Pack your bags, check out of the estate.
• Head to the base of highest peak of Karnataka – Mullayannagiri, switch to one of the shared local vehicles (self sponsored) waiting to escort people from parking to the top of the hill. One can encounter many hairpin bends on this narrow and curvy road.
• There are 100 odd stairs to climb to reach the summit. After soaking in the sun and witnessing amazing views take the jeep ride back to the base.
• Head to Buttermilk waterfalls take a rejuvenating dip under chilling water. Sometimes, jeeps are available to carry visitors that charge around 100-150 per person. Otherwise, we have to trek 3Km one way to reach waterfalls.
• Finish Lunch at a local restaurant (only basic food available here as it is a remote location).
• Move ahead to stunning views of Bababudangiri range, witness a deep valley usually filled with mist and clouds (especially during monsoons).
• After enjoying a peaceful sunset (if lucky), head back to the Camp and gather around campfire.
• Dinner and group activities into the night.
• Take good rest.

• Have Breakfast, pack your bags and check out of the Coffee Estate Campsite.
• Head towards Chikmagalur town, visit Chikka Magalu (King’s “younger daughter”) statue from which the name of the town derives. One can taste and shop for Chikmagalur coffee over here. 
• A thrilling jeep ride to Hebbe waterfalls, play in the cold mountain water.
• Finish Lunch near by falls.
• Go on a trek to Z point of Kemmanagundi. It takes about 2 hours of leisurely trek to reach the summit.  It’s a breathtaking experience to hike up with deep valley on one side and the mighty mountain on the other side.
• The peak of this mountain appears to be in the shape of Z. As opposed to a day before at Mullayanagiri, one would see very less crowd at Kemmanagundi Z point today as this is more offbeat.
• Head back to BLR and reach by night before Dinner time and catch return Bus/Train to Hyderabad.

• Reach home in the morning.
• Share your experience of a cool and pleasant weekend trip to Chikmagalur with your friends and colleagues.

• Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste
• A lightweight large Backpack for the trip (no suitcase, no trolley)
• A small backpack for the trek, waterproof (to carry a water bottle, lunch packet, towel, etc)
• Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
• Poncho or rainproof jacket with a hood (from June to September)
• Cap/Hat/Sunscreen (to protect yourself from the Sun)
• Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
• Power bank, charger, camera (if you wish to)
• Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our campsite
• Disposable garbage covers (To separate used/unused, dry/wet clothes)
• Good grip trekking shoes or sandals
• Your personal medications, if any
• Pair of water wear to take a dip in the waterfalls
• Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help during the trip
• Carry your jerkin/sweater – it can get cold at night
• Carry a lil bit of cash for lunches and misc. expenses
• Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.

• A Whatsapp group shall be created on the trip day and Vehicle & Trip Leader details will be shared.
• This trip involves traveling with strangers and night stays (if any). Please be mindful that:
  • It is mandatory to share your personal information with the team along with a copy of your government approved ID card.
  • You will need to share your co-traveler(s) details if you have booked more than one seat.
• Live location of the vehicle will be sent in the group once it starts at the first point.

• The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Do not give advice(s) to the Trip Leader(s) to change the itinerary.
• Cooperate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
• Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
• Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for treks. There may be snakes, scorpions, and dangerous animals.
• Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
• Absolutely no littering. We swear to protect our environment.
• No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the campsite/homestay for interested people.
• Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
• Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
• The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek which will be informed 24 hours before the trip start time.
• Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

Cancellation by Traveler

• 50% refund shall be done if you inform us about your cancellation before 48 hours of the event start time. An email has to be sent to muddietrails@gmail.com to raise a cancellation request.
• No refund/postponing is allowed within 48 hours of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, Accident, Covid, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
• No refund/postponing is allowed for partial payment – booking fee – which is done to book your slot.
• No refund during/after the event.

Cancellation by Muddie Trails

Muddie Trails may decide to cancel the event if there are less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.

What if we don’t get the minimum number of people for the trip?
We have 2 options in this case:
Option 1: Complete refund.
Option 2: Switch to any other trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.

Cancellation due to external factors

Muddie Trails may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Train cancellations, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc.

In these scenarios:

• No Refund is allowed.
• 100% trip amount can be used for any other new trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.
• Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.