5 in 1 New Year Special: Gokarna, Agumbe, Murudeshwar, Honnavar, Nirvana!
fromNew Year Special Trip: Agumbe Rainforest, Gokarna Beach Trek, Murudeshwar, Honnavar Backwaters, & Nirvana Beach Camping!
– Wander through the wilderness of western ghats, get wet in gushing waterfalls, visit colorful beaches, soak under the sun, do some offbeat trekking – all for this New Year 2022!
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- Vacation Style Holiday Type
- Activity Level Moderate
- Group Size Medium Group
How about an offbeat New Year trip that takes you straight on the lap of nature instead of pubs and clubs?
Presenting a beautiful combination of Agumbe – Murudeshwar – Honnavar – Nirvana – Gokarna for peace seekers who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of a usual New Year party!
There is something exciting happening all the time in this 3 days of New Year trip. Beaches, Waterfalls, Rainforest stay, Beach Camping, Water Sports, Trekking and a hell lot of Entertainment!
Wait no more!
Highlights of Kodachadri & Agumbe Trip:
- Agumbe Waterfalls, Silent Lake, Offbeat fort trek
- Murudeshwar Beach with water sports
- Honnavar Backwaters boating
- Gokarna Beach Trek (5 Beaches)
- Offbeat New Year Celebrations in Agumbe
- Nirvana Beach Camping on Jan 1st
- Lot’s of Good food
* Highlights does not mean they are included in trip cost. See “Inclusions & Exclusions” section for full list of things included as part of trip cost.
As we are amidst a pandemic, please go through the following blog of Travelling in the times of COVID-19 and COVID FAQs before deciding to join the trip.
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About Trip
- This trip involves basic facilities in terms of food, travel, and stay without any luxury, whatsoever.
- This is a group trip with shared model. It may not suit everyone – especially for those expecting privacy and comfort. It best suits for people who wish to socialize.
- Please do not book this trip if you are not okay with above points.
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:
- Dec 31st: Agumbe – Dormitory stay
> Our village homestay is a duplex house with all the basic facilities. It is located in the heart of the rainforest. First floor is usually assigned to women, and the ground floor is given to men.
> Both floors have spacious living rooms to keep your luggage. Mattresses are arranged in the night. The stay can easily accommodate 25-30 people overall.
> Additionally, there are 3 Quechua rain-proof tents of 2-sharing, just in case, anyone prefers to sleep outside.
> There are common and well-maintained washrooms. They have bathing as well as a toilet facility. Hot water is provided in a typical village setting by burning wood in a heat chamber. - Jan 1st: Gokarna – Nirvana Beach Camping
> We have a private property right next to Nirvana Beach of Gokarna. Nirvana is located away from the crowded beaches of Gokarna. It is separated from Gokarna town by river Aghanashini.
> Tents are usually 3 sharing, but on request (and if available), we can give 2 sharing tents.
> Each tent has pillow, blanket, and mats with bedsheets. Campfire will be lit up close to tents.
> Our stay has a restaurant, luggage/change rooms, and common toilets/shower rooms.
Food:
- 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, Snacks, 2 Dinners are included.
Agumbe – Pure Veg
Gokarna – Veg & Non Veg - Food while travelling/trekking is self sponsored
- Please check Inclusions, Exclusions of this trip package below for complete list of things included in your trip cost.
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 the trek (to carry a Lunch packet, water bottle, snacks, etc)
- Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
- Poncho or rainproof jacket with a hood (from June to October)
- 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/sea
- 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.
Pickup points:
Central Silk Board Bus Stop: 9:30 PM Marathahalli: 9:55 PM Tin Factory: 10:15 PM Goraguntepalya: 10:50 to 11:15 PM (based on traffic)
What’s next after booking your trip:
- These trips involve traveling with strangers and night stays (If any). Please be mindful that:
- You will need to share your personal information with the team along with a copy of your ID card.
- You will need to share your co-traveler(s) contact details if you have booked more than one seat.
- Vehicle & Trip Leader details will be shared through a Whatsapp group on the trip day.
- Live location of the vehicle will be sent in group once it starts at first point.
- Please save Muddie Trails Whatsapp number 9827032009 to receive above updates.
- Travel (Tempo or Mini-bus, Non AC)
- 1 Night Homestay – Agumbe
- 1 Night Beach side Camping – Gokarna
- 3 Breakfasts
- 1 Lunch (Veg)
- 2 Dinners (Veg in Agumbe, Veg/Nonveg in Gokarna)
- 2 times evening snacks (Veg)
- All entry tickets, permissions
- Offbeat NY celebrations
- Campfire(s)
- Trip Leader(s)
- Lot’s of entertainment!
- Food during journey, while trekking
- Water sports, Boat ride or any kind of special activities
- Any misc. expenses not mentioned in the inclusions above
- 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.
As we are amidst a pandemic, please go through the following blog of Travelling in the times of COVID-19 and COVID FAQs before deciding to join the trip.
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.
