June 17, 2023 - June 18, 2023
Sakleshpur Trip, Coffee Estate Camping
from ₹4,450.00
Sakleshpur Trek & Camping from Bangalore
– Presenting a fun-filled, relaxing weekend trip with easy trekking, camping with coffee estate homestay, waterfalls, fort, good food – all in the beautiful mountains of Sakleshpur.
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- Activity Level Easy
- Group Size Medium Group
All about the Sakleshpur Trip, Coffee Estate Camping.
Hello Backpackers!
Sakleshpur which is almost a well-kept secret of Karnataka is actually the nearest hill station from Bangalore. Located at a distance of 220 Km from the city, Sakleshpur town falls on the Bangalore Mangalore highway. In this trip, we will explore deeper parts of this hill station tucked away in its coffee estates and spice gardens.
Our first destination is a pit stop at beautiful backwaters formed by the Hemavathi river originating from the mountains of Sakleshpur, which is a tributary of the Kaveri river. Here one can spot a church that is submerged in the waters (July to Nov), almost appearing like a sinking ship. As the water levels recede in later months, we can actually walk down to the church ruins and touch it.
We will visit a star-shaped Manjarabad military fort close to Sakleshpur town. This picturesque 18th-century fort with unique architecture is a must-visit attraction in Sakleshpur town. One can walk to each of the 8 edges of the star to have panoramic views of vast grasslands and misty mountains.
We will go on an evening trek through the rich meadows of Pandavas hill overlooking higher mountains and serene valleys of Sakleshpur. This 3 layered mountain presents exquisite sceneries on climbing up each level. On the way to the top, we will explore an ancient Shiva temple tucked in the middle of thick vegetation named Bettada Bhairaveshwara, a small forest pond with seasonal waterfalls.
While camping in Sakleshpur gives a wonderful experience, we also have a homestay with limited beds as well for those who feel comfortable to stay in the rooms instead of tents.
The highlight of the trip is an early morning off-road jeep ride to Devil’s hill. The morning freshness of moving fog and chilling breeze may add up to the glory in monsoons.
Taking a dip in the chilling waters of Habbi waterfalls formed by the Hemavathi river is another experience to look forward to. The brute force of waterfalls in the months of July/Aug may force us to take a dip in adjacent streams, with the levels of water changing every month.
If you are looking for a relaxing weekend trip to unwind and detox, Sakleshpur is the place for it.
Highlights of the Sakleshpur Trip:
- Hike beautiful 3 tired Pandavas mountain (5 Km – easy trek)
- Dip Under Habbi waterfalls
- Coffee estate Homestay
- Camping + Rooms both
- Star-shaped Manjarabad Fort visit,
- Off-road Jeep ride to Devils Hill
- Beautiful Hemavathi Backwaters with floating Church
- Delicious Food (veg and non-veg)
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).
- This trip doesn’t involve a night journey.
Stay:
- Homestay cum Campsite – Tents with beds, blankets, and pillows.
- Separate for Men and Women.
Food:
- 2 Breakfasts, and 1 Dinner (Veg & Non veg) are included.
- Other meals are self sponsored
- Please check the Inclusions, and Exclusions of Sakleshpur Trip package below for complete list of things included in your trip cost.
Trek:
- Pandavas Hill Trek Distance: 5 Km (up & down).
- Time taken: Usually 3 to 4 hours.
- Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate.
- Terrain type: Mountain climbing, Grassland.
- Can beginners attempt this trek? Yes.
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, 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 Sunday lunch and misc. expenses
- Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.
Pickup points:
Silk Board / HSR Layout: 5:30 AM
• In front of Udupi Grand restaurant on Service road
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Marathahalli: 5:50 AM
• In front of Mahindra Showroom
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Tin Factory: 6:10 AM
• Tin Factory Bus Stop towards HP petrol pump
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Goraguntepalya: 6:50 to 7:15 AM (based on traffic)
• Metro Station Bus Stop towards Hospital
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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.
- 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.
Seasonal variations:
- June to Sept (monsoon): Monsoons bring the best out of Sakleshpur, like any other hill station. It rains persistently, filling up the streams and creating mini-waterfalls everywhere. There will be plenty of water at Habbi waterfalls. This means we may have to take a dip in the adjacent streams instead of going right under the falls.
- Oct to Jan (winter): Clouds will make way to clear blue skies. Nights will be colder. Plenty of water in the falls to take a shower. Best time for campfires.
- Feb, May (summer): Dry climate, but pleasant weather. Water would dry up in the falls. We usually avoid organizing Sakleshpur post mid-Feb.
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
Sakleshpur Package InclusionsItems that are included in the cost of tour price.
- Travel (Tempo or Mini Bus, Non AC)
- Stay at our lovely estate campsite with tents (neat & clean washrooms)
- 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner (Veg and Non-Veg)
- Experience all the places in the Highlights section
- Bonfire
- Trip Leader(s)
- A lot of action and entertainment!
Sakleshpur Package ExclusionsItems that are excluded in the cost of tour price.
- Meals not mentioned above
- 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
- 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 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.
Our Sakleshpur homestay is a private estate house. Coffee and pepper are mainly grown here along with other spices. It is surrounded by huge trees amidst lush green plantations and boasts a pleasant climate throughout the year. We have 2 dorms and 1 room. One room is usually given for Men and another one for Women to put luggage in case we pre-book rooms. Apart from the rooms, there are multiple tents that are 2-3-4 sharing basis. Overall our Estate Property can comfortably fit 20 to 25 people anytime. Delicious food (both veg and nonveg) is cooked in the Kitchen during the stay. You can taste and shop for different kinds of homemade wines that Sakleshpur is famous for(Like grape wine, guava wine, etc). There is a rain-protected area for Bonfire so that we don’t miss out on the warmth even during rainy days. “Burma bridge” is another attraction at our stay.
Dormitories have attached bathrooms. There are additional washrooms (shower and toilet) outside the rooms. These are maintained with good hygiene. A hot water facility is available at our homestay.
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