Narasimha Parvatha Rainforest Trek

• Reach homestay, freshen up & have a nice breakfast.
• Take your pack of Lunch from our stay and head to the base of Narasimha Parvatha.
• Meet our Forest Dept Guide, start the trek at a dense rainforest, continue through thick sholas and with ups and downs in altitude.
• Pass by the side of Barkana waterfall, fill your bottles with fresh jungle stream water.
• Steep ascend for the next few kilometers until we reach grasslands close to the summit.
• Marvel at the panoramic view of western ghats from the top as you are at the highest peak of the Agumbe mountain range.
• Since Narasimhaparvatha is a highly protected zone of the rainforest, there is plenty of wild animal presence, including King Cobras, hence we will neer to trek down before it gets too dark.
• The route is different, and much easier while descending.
• Head back to homestay with a proud feeling of conquering a challenging mountain.
• Relaxing bonfire if weather permits and long conversations through the night at our village homestay.
• Well deserved Dinner and rest in the rooms.

• After breakfast, we will pack your bags & check out of homestay.
• Explore Jogi gundi waterfall viewpoint.
• Visit Sringeri Temple
• Have a late lunch at a local restaurant.
• Start back towards Bangalore, reach by night before 10 PM based on traffic.

Silk Board / HSR Layout: 8:00 PM

• In front of Udupi Grand restaurant on Service road
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Sarjapur Signal: 8:15 PM

• Ibbalur Lake Bus Stop
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Bellandur / Kadabishanahalli: 8:20 PM

• Bus Stop in front of JP Morgan
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Marathahalli: 8:35 PM

• In front of Mahindra Showroom
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Tin Factory: 8:50 PM

• Tin Factory Bus Stop towards HP petrol pump
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Kalyan Nagar: 9:05 PM

• Kalyan Nagar Bus Stop
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Hebbal: 9:20 PM

• In front of Traffic Police Station (below flyover)
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Goraguntepalya: 9:50 or later (based on traffic)

• Metro Station Bus Stop towards People’s Tree Hospital
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• Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, 
• An empty lunch box to carry lunch.
• A lightweight large Backpack for the trip (no suitcase, no trolley)
• A small backpack for the trek (to carry Lunch packet, water bottle, snacks, etc)
• Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
• Track pants, full sleeve T-shirt for the trek
• Cap/hat (to avoid getting tanned)
• 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)
• 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 Sunday Lunch, Dinner, and misc. Expenses
• Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your 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.

• 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 stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.
• 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.

It falls under moderate to the hard difficulty levels. Hiking up is around 12 Km and hiking down is 6 Km.

The trek is good during and post mosooon reason.