Munnar Trip from Bangalore – Kolukkumalai and Tea Estate Camping

• Check into the campsite located amidst beautiful Tea Estates, freshen up.
• Note: The usual check-in time for Munnar stays is around 12 noon. Hence we will use washrooms for freshen up and put luggage at the common area before going for activities.
• Have a heavy Breakfast with black tea.
• Indulge in Ziplining and take a relaxing stroll among the Tea estates clicking innumerable selfies.
• Note: On a rainy day, Ziplining may be impacted. We cannot help it.
• Visit a beautiful place called Anariyangal viewpoint and relax for sometime amidst nature.
• Have Lunch at a local food joint – usually Kerala meals (sometimes we get packed food to camp).
• Come back to the camp, take a brief rest.
• Go on a guided trek to the Phantom Hills (1.5 to 2 hours one way) hiking through a panorama of Tea estates & hills. Enjoy a peaceful sunset, if lucky.
  or
  Kolukkumalai Jeep Safari (if we get evening slot today).
• Head back to the camp, refresh with black tea, and gather in front of the common campfire.
• Indulge in group activities, finish hot Dinner.
• Take good rest in the assigned tents.

• Wake up to the sounds of birds and the serenity of mountains.
• Go on a famous Jeep Safari to Kolukkumalai.
  or
  Phantom Hills trekking.
• Note: The Kolukkumalai Jeep safari timings will be mentioned by our Trip Leader. We may get safari slot on Day-1 evening or Day 2 morning. This is highly flexible, depending on the availability of Jeeps.
• Have Breakfast, check out of the camp.
• Take a pit stop at beautiful Lockhart view point and click some selfies.
• For Lunch we will visit one of the best hanging out places in Munnar – Tea Tales Café. There are other restaurants also nearby serving local food. 
• Visit Mattupetty Dam that is among the largest in the country to produce hydroelectricity. Apart from enchanting views of reservoir, one can indulge in Peddle Boating, Kayaking & sometimes, Horse Riding at this happening place in Munnar. Note: On a rainy day, authorities may not allow above activities. We cannot help it.
• Witness captivating Kalaripayattu show – Kerala’s traditional martial art performance. Our group members need to stand in the queue and take tickets. We will try to attend early evening show.
• Start return journey late in the evening with a Dinner stop en route.

• Reach back Bengaluru early in the morning.
• Share the beautiful & memorable experience of Munnar trip with friends and family.

• Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, 
• A lightweight Backpack for the trip (avoid suitcase/trolley)
• Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
• Poncho or rainproof jacket with a hood (based on whether forecast)
• Cap/Hat (good to have)
• Good grip shoes or sandals for trek
• Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
• Power bank, charger, camera, binoculars (if you wish to)
• Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our homestay
• Disposable garbage covers (To separate used/unused, dry/wet clothes)
• Your personal medications, if any
• Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help as this is a camping trip
• Carry your jerkin/sweater – it can get very cold at night.
• Carry a bit of cash for the meals which are not included and misc. expenses.
• Don’t carry expensive items. Guests are responsible for their own belongings.

If the trip is confirmed:

• 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.

What if trip is still not confirmed because of less than 8 people signed up?

• Our Booking Team will try to make the trip confirmed till the afternoon of trip day (usually Fridays).
• If the trip is not confirmed by then, we will give other confirmed & available trip options.
• Guests may either choose one of the available trips or opt for full refund.

• Feb to May (summer): Pleasant climate during days, clear skies, cold nights. Time to escape the heat of Bangalore and hit the mountains.
• June to Sept (monsoon months): Thick clouds, intermittent rains, wet climate. Weather is highly unpredictable, so we need to carry rain coats. The place really comes alive during the monsoons like all hill stations.
• Oct to Jan (winter): Dry and cold climate throughout the day. Very cold at night. Plenty of water in the lakes. Need to carry thick sweaters.

• 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 stay 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 be canceled if fewer than 8 travelers sign up. Participants will be informed at least 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

• 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.