Dandeli Adventure Trip With Sathodi Waterfalls

(7 Reviews)
  • 2 Days 1 Night
  • Group Size: 8 - 12
  • Difficulty : Easy
  • Distance : 460 KM

Overview

Hello Adventure seekers!

Dandeli is an ideal weekend getaway in north Karnataka for those who love nature & water activities. The town is surrounded by thick forests and rich vegetation where rare animals and birds roam in deep valleys and hilly terrain. On the banks of the Kali river, Dandeli is truly a fascinating mix of wildlife, scenic beauty, and adventure sports.

Different water adventure sports in Dandeli include Kayaking, Boating, Zorbing, Ziplining (across river Kali), Swimming with life jackets, etc. Each activity costs between 150 to 350 INR. The most loved White Water Rafting (Short river rafting) costs approx. 600 rupees.

Life jackets will be provided for all the activities. All the games available on that day can be availed as part of a discounted package.

**Important notes on rafting:

  • The status of White Water Rafting – whether it will happen or not – will only be announced by Forest/Dam authorities on that morning.
  • No travel company can promise it beforehand 100%.

After a day of water adventure activities & a happening night camping at Dandeli, we will visit Sathodi Waterfalls & a beautiful hanging bridge on Kali river the next day.

Join us on this great adventure!

Highlights of the trip:

  • Dandeli Water Sports package at discounted rate
    > Short River Rafting
    > Kayaking
    > Raft Boating
    > Swimming with Life Jackets
    > Ziplining
    > Zorbing
  • Beautiful Stay/Camp at Dandeli
  • Campfire with Music
  • Jungle Walk
  • Supa Dam Backwaters (Optional)
  • Sathodi Waterfalls
  • Hanging Bridge of Kali
  • Good food (Veg and Non-Veg)

Inclusions

  • Travel (Tempo or Mini-bus, Non AC)
  • Stay at Homestay cum Camp (Tents or Rooms), clean washrooms
  • Food: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch (Veg), 1 Dinner (Veg & Non Veg)
  • Bonfire with group activities
  • All entry tickets
  • Trip Leader(s)
  • A hell lot of entertainment!

Exclusions

  • Food on Day 2
  • Water activities like River rafting, Boating, Kayaking, Swimming etc
  • Any misc. expenses not mentioned in the inclusions above

Itinerary

Day 0 - Journey to Dandeli

  • Start from Bangalore, an overnight journey to Dandeli.

Day 1 - Dandeli Water Adventure Sports

  • Reach the adventure town of Dandeli, check in to our beautiful campsite, with all basic facilities like tents, washrooms, dining area, campfire/music zone.
  • Note: Sometimes because of travelers of previous day, our check-in time may be delayed as tents are not yet prepared for us. In the meantime, we will freshen up. Around 9 to 10 AM we will be given tents.
  • Freshen up and  fuel up with a really heavy Breakfast (Lunch will be very late after water activities)
  • Head to the adventure-land on the banks of river Kali, indulge in day long water activities (self sponsored). Refer overview of this trip for important note on status of River Rafting.
  • Come back to the campsite for late Lunch.
  • (Time permits) We will go on a evening walk through a jungle trail.
  • Bonfire at night with long conversations. Your trip leader will make you play interesting games. You may also chill out and have your me-time.
  • Music, Sing, and Dance under the open sky.
  • Well deserved hot Dinner, both veg and non-veg.
  • Rest in your assigned tents or rooms.

Day 2 - Sathodi Waterfalls, Hanging Bridge, Return journey

  • Wake up to the chirping birds, cold breeze and misty setting of serene surroundings.
  • Freshen up & check out of the camp before 8 AM.
  • Have Breakfast at a local hotel near Dandeli town.
  • (Optional & if allowed) Take a pit stop at Dandeli Supa Dam backwaters.
  • Go on a 2 hour journey to picturesque Sathodi Waterfalls. The road is totally broken for a few kilometers but after visiting Sathodi one would feel it’s all worth the pain.
  • Sathodi waterfalls is located amidst thick tropical forest with lush green surroundings. Generally travelers can get in the water except for a few monsoon months. Be extra careful as the boulders can be slippery.
  • Visit a beautiful hanging bridge on the river Kali, click some pictures.
  • Break for a late Lunch close to Yellapur town.
  • Start back to Bangalore late in the evening
  • Dinner on the way at a Dhaba.

Day 3 - Back home!

  • Reach home early in the morning.
  • Share your adventurous experience of Dandeli trip with friends and family.

Pickup/Drop Points

Silk Board / HSR Layout: 8:00 PM


Sarjapur Signal: 8:15 PM


Bellandur / Kadabishanahalli: 8:20 PM


Marathahalli: 8:35 PM


Tin Factory: 8:50 PM


Kalyan Nagar: 9:05 PM


Hebbal: 9:20 PM


Goraguntepalya: 9:50 or later (based on traffic)

What to Expect

About Trip
  • This trip suits for people who wish to socialize and prefer group travel.
  • Best for solo travellers, couples, small group of friends or family.

Travel:
  • Tempo Traveler or Mini Bus (with push back seats).
  • Note: This trip involves overnight journey on a push back Seater (Not sleeper or semi-sleeper).
  • We request you to book this trip only if you can handle slight discomfort (especially last row of the vehicle).

Stay:
  • Stay at a Homestay/Camp
  • 3/4 sharing Tents and/or Dormitory with Beds (separate for male and female).
  • The stay has well-maintained toilets/shower rooms.
  • Campfire will be lit up close to tents.
  • Our stay is a well maintained private property close to the forest. It is a peaceful, spacious place with a good vibe and all the basic facilities. The tents are big enough to have space for your luggage also. The stay is beautifully lit up in the night. There are a separate dining area and campfire zone.

Food:
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch (Veg) , 1 Dinner (Veg & Non veg) are included.
  • Food during journey is self sponsored.
  • Please check Inclusions, Exclusions of Dandeli Trip package below for complete list of things included in your trip cost.

Important notes on River Rafting:
  • The status of White Water Rafting – whether it will happen or not – will only be announced by Forest/Dam authorities on that morning.
  • No travel company can promise it beforehand 100%.
  • In case Rafting doesn’t happen, there is no reimbursement or refund of any amount.

Seasonal variations:
  • Feb to May (summer): Best time to visit Dandeli, amazing sunsets. The hot climate throughout the day, the ideal time to play water sports, take a dip in the river/sea. Dandeli always has water as they release dam gates over the weekend.
  • Oct to Jan (winter): Pleasant weather during days, slightly humid, peaceful sunsets, good to play in the water. Cold nights will give a good experience of a campfire.
  • June to mid-Sept: It’s the rainy season and time to store water in the dam for the entire year. We usually don’t do Dandeli unless we get information that most watersports are happening.

FAQ

Things to carry

  • 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 water activities (to carry a water bottle, change clothes, towel, etc)
  • Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
  • Poncho or rainproof jacket with a hood (from June to September)
  • Shorts, T-shirt for water sports.
  • Cap/Hat/Sunscreen (to avoid getting tanned bigtime)
  • 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)
  • Any kind of sandals or shoes are fine as there is no trek
  • Your personal medications, if any
  • Pair of water wear to take a dip in the river/sea
  • Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help during the trip
  • Carry your jerkin/sweater – it can get cold at night as its close to the forest
  • Carry a lil bit of cash for Sunday lunch, dinner, and misc. expenses
  • Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.

What's next after booking your trip?

  • A Whatsapp group shall be created on the trip day and Vehicle & Trip Leader details will be shared.
  • Live location of the vehicle will be sent in the group once it starts at the first point.

Terms & Conditions

  • 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 Policy

Cancellation by Traveler

  • 80% refund/100% postponement if you inform about your cancellation before 48 hours of the event start time. An email has to be sent to bookings@muddietrails.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 even if you booked within 48 hours.
  • Alternatively, you may postpone your ticket to the future event 48 hours before the event start time. (Allowed once per booking ONLY)
  • 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.

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Roshani Gawad

Solo Traveller

It was wonderful experience, the lead – aishwarya handled the entire trip very beautifully. She kept us engaged also gave us freedom to do things by our own. Overall very satisfied with trip to dandeli.

2024-06-25

Augusto Josi

Solo Traveller

Had an amazing time with Muddie Trails on our trip to Dandeli!. The river rafting experience we had was amazing, also the Sathodi Falls, and met incredible people.
Our travel lead was incredibly kind and cooperative, ensuring we had the best experience. I highly recommend Muddie Trails to friends and family for their weekend getaways!

2024-06-14

bharath scorpion

Solo Traveller

Pros:
This is my 8th time with muddie . Enjoyed the Dandeli trip . Kudos to Suman for his coordination and organising skills. A perfect organiser for the trip. 👏

Cons:
Muddie should atleast upgrade the tempo traveller to the new one with leg space. It’s horrible. No space to move the legs till the end of the trip.

2024-04-21

Apoorva Kamath

Solo Traveller

I went to Dandeli trip in March with Muddie trails. It was my first trip with them and it was amazing, the stay was comfortable with good food, swimming pool , rain dance etc. Guide Suman was very sweet and made sure the travellers feel comfortable during their journey. He was very accommodative and we were able to visit ullavi caves with swimming area which was a very unique and fun experience. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset across the Dam. It was a perfect and refreshing break. Throughout Suman made sure our experience is seamless. Completely enjoyed this trip, would recommend to all.

2024-04-11

Sumit Prashar

Solo Traveller

Great team, the lead was very supportive, inclusive and welcoming. Travelled to dandeli, had loads of fun with the group. Specially recommended for solo travellers.

2024-01-21
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