
The Grand Karnataka Roadtrip
fromGrand Karnataka Road Trip
– This year shall engrave the grandeur of Karnataka in such a way that you will advise your grandchildren after many years to visit certain Gokarna, Dandeli, Sakleshpur, Agumbe, and Kodachadri.
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- Vacation Style Holiday TypeBackpacking Trip/Trek
- Activity Level Moderate
- Group Size Small Group
It’s the end of 2019.
Just imagine how you celebrated the last New Year and see how fast time runs?!
The time is unstoppable. The question is, do we have enough memories equivalent to fast ticking time?
Here’s the answer right in front of you. This year shall end on a high. This year shall create memories for a lifetime. This year shall engrave the grandeur of Karnataka in such a way that you will advise your grandchildren after many years to visit certain Gokarna, Dandeli, Sakleshpur, Agumbe, and Kodachadri.
Such is the beauty of places, that happiness will transcend generations.
The stories and the memories will keep reverberating in times to come.
For now, it’s time we #getmuddie in the timeless lap of Grand Karnataka.
Highlights:
Gokarna:
- Nirvana Private Beach Camp
- Om Beach, Paradise Beach
- Half Moon Beach, Devils Hell Beach
- Kudle Beach Sunset
- Campfire with Music
- Delicious Veg & Non-Veg Food
Dandeli:
- Jungle Camp
- Short White Water Rafting*, Jacuzzi, Swimming, Boating, Kayaking
- Dandeli backwaters sunset
- Campfire with Music
- Delicious Veg & Non-Veg Food
Kodachadri:
- Rainforest stay
- Kodachadri Off-Road Jeep Trails (No Trek)
- Amazing views of Western Ghats
- Nagara Fort
- Campfire with group activities
- Delicious Veg Food
Agumbe:
- Rainforest stay
- The amazing Kavale Durga Fort Trek (Easy)
- Hidden waterfalls (Rain Forest Special experience)
- Silent Lake (Rain Forest Special experience)
- Campfire with group activities
- Delicious Veg Food
Sakleshpur:
- Coffee Estate stay
- Dip Under Habbi waterfalls,
- Camping + Homestay rooms both,
- Star-shaped Manjarabad Fort visit,
- Hike ancient Pandavas mountain,
- Off-road Jeep ride to Devils Hill,
- Beautiful Hemavathy Backwaters
- Delicious Veg & Non-Veg Malnad style Food
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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Travel:
- Tempo Traveler (Non AC)
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 September)
- 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 misc. Expenses
- Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.
Pick up points:
Central Silk Board Bus Stop: 7:00 PM
- In front of Udupi Grand – Service Road going towards HSR Layout
- https://goo.gl/maps/fNAsT9jPbgpDTarV8
Marathahalli: 7:25 PM
- In front of Mahindra Showroom
- https://goo.gl/maps/ArLDJVvWQZMpXvrk6
Tin Factory: 7:40 PM
- Tin Factory Bus Stop
- https://goo.gl/maps/5WEvhNpkAFjJdNbv9
Goraguntepalya: 8:35 to 8:50 PM (based on traffic)
- Metro Station Bus Stop
- https://goo.gl/maps/GXjxyMHhAm92
What’s next after booking your trip:
- A Whatsapp group will be created for all the registered folks a few hours before the trip.
- You may say hi to other trekkers and get prepared for the trip.
- We will set expectations about the trip, remind you of important Terms & Conditions.
- Travel,
- Stay
- 6 Breakfasts, 4 lunches (Veg), 5 dinners (Veg/Nonveg depends on place)
- Water activities in Dandeli
- All entry tickets everywhere
- Forest Department permissions in rain forest
- Jeep rides in Kodachadri and Sakleshpur
- Bonfire(s)
- Music systems in Gokarna, Dandeli, Sakleshpur
- Group activities in Kodachadri & Agumbe rain forest
- Visit all places, do all activities in the Highlights section
- Organizer from MT
- Hell lot of entertainment!!!
- Lunch at shacks in Gokarna & last Lunch of Sakleshpur
- Any misc. expenses that are not in inclusions above
- No Luxury. We assure awesome memories every trip, but not awesome facilities.
- We provide basic facilities in terms of food, travel, and stay.
- The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule are permitted. Do not give advice(s) to the Organizer.
- 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.
- 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 trekkers. There may be snakes, scorpions, and other 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.
- The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek
- 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.
- 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.
- 80% refund if a cancellation request is sent 30 days before the trip start date.
- 50% refund if a cancellation request is sent between 29 to 15 days before the trip start date.
- No refund within 15 days, during or after the trip whatever be the reason (health, COVID, family, work issues, accident, any major or minor issue).
- No refund if you were not allowed to join the trip while boarding due to COVID symptoms. Refer to this COVID blog for details.
- No refund during/after the event.
- No refund on the partial payment done to block your seat for the trip.